Look - Cherrylicious Lips and Cat Eyes

Posted in: Lips, Neutral

This was yesterday’s look - wanted to try out So Scarlet lipstick and Cult of Cherry together, and I thought maybe I’d try out some darker lips later on, so I kept the eyes pretty simple. I tried to do a cat-eye, but it didn’t quite work out. I haven’t done one in a long time (albeit, I’ve probably only done three in my lifetime), and stupidly, I didn’t bother to look at a few online before I went to work on mine, LOL. I wasn’t going to do lower lash line in black, but it looked so funny without it. Gah! It was one of those days.  What brush do you all use for upper lash liner?  I normally use the 208 or 210 (the angled one, I always get them confused), but I used the 266 this time, didn’t love it. :(  ADVICE, please!

At least the lips were hot. Hopefully everybody stared at those instead of the liner ;)

Today, the boy and I are off to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (and Mellan will be spending the day with my mom, aka being spoiled rotten and swimming all day!). I’m hoping to do a look using some non-MAC products (at least eyeshadows…) for the trip :)

P.S. YOU CAN FIND LOOKS CATEGORIZED BY COLOR!  Several people expressed interest in seeing looks categorized by color, so they could easily find looks… they always have been arranged this way!  If you go to the navigation bar and roll over “Looks,” you’ll see a drop down menu that shows several colors and a “view more” option.  Click view more and you’ll see all the looks’ categories.  If you can’t find something, read our How-to:  Temptalia guide!  Hope this helps! :)

You will need the following…

  • Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (creamy neutral base), Next to Nothing eyeshadow (soft pink-toned highlighter), Grain eyeshadow (light brown highlighter), Blacktrack fluidilne (black gel liner), Graphblack technakohl (black), Plushlash mascara (black)
  • Cheeks: Blooming blush (soft pink)
  • Lips: So Scarlet lipstick (deep red), Cult of Cherry lipglass (cherry red)
  • Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
  • Substitutes: Next to Nothing = Vanilla; Blooming = Micro-pink; So Scarlet = Viva Glam I + New York Apple; Cult of Cherry = Russian Red

Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid as the base with the 249. Apply Next to Nothing eyeshadow all over the lid and brow area. Darken the outer lid using Grain eyeshadow and drag into crease using the 239. Sweep Next to Nothing underneath the brow bone to highlight. Line upper lash line using Blacktrack fluidline and create a cat-eye with the 266. Finish with Graphblack technakohl on lower lash line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Blooming blush using the 129. Apply So Scarlet lipstick to lips, and then top with Cult of Cherry lipglass for color and shine.


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Heather

Thursday, August 28, 2008

How hard was it to keep up with those lips all day? Whenever I wear dark colors on my lips, I’m always freaked out about how it’s looking - is it fading, is it bleeding, is it clumpy…I can’t stand it!

whitnee Subscribed to comments via email

Saturday, August 30, 2008

i totally agree, i’m paranoid about how my lipcolor is wearing and i feel so vein pulling out a mirror every 5 minutes to check myself out lol.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

LOL, I just put it on meticulously, and then relax.

 
 

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Not hard at all, to be honest. So Scarlet stains quite a bit and hugs the lips, so just the gloss wears off a bit. I’ve never had lipstick really bleed on me if I apply it well.

 
 

Kristen Elisabeth

Thursday, August 28, 2008

This is gorgeous on you, Christine! Absolutely stunning.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Kristen!

 
 

Kristine

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Those lips are fierce! :D

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Kristine!

 
 

Ariana

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ughh! I wish more than anything I could pull off that lip color! Looks AMAZING on you Christine!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

You totally could, Ariana! If I can, you can!

 
 

Sexy Sadie

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Love that lips!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Sadie!

 
 

DaniMae

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Oh my god Christine!

My husband peeked around the corner and asked if I was okay because when I opened this page I said “OOOOOHHHHHHH!!!”

I ADORE THESE LIPS!!! They’re so fierce and sexy.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

LOL!

Thanks a lot, DaniMae :D

 
 

Vanessa

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I agree, gorgeous as always! That’s such a cute and classic look on you!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Aw, thanks, Vanessa :D

 
 

Kelly

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Oh my god this look is PERFECT for you. LOVE IT! God, you should wear this everyday hahah it’s so fantastic on you.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks a lot, Kelly!

 
 

Rachel

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Hey girl, about the eyeliner brush - you might wanna give Urban Decay’s wonder brush a go. I use it to line my cream/gel eyeliners without a cinch. :)

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I’ll have to take a peek at it! Thanks!

 
 

Nell Subscribed to comments via email

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Wow :) Thanks, Nell!

 
 

Angi

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Nice! You really should go with intense lips and light eyes more often. Your lips are made for this look!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Angi! Perhaps when it gets cooler, I will :) Feels so weird to wear something so dark when it’s so sunny!

 
 

Livia

Thursday, August 28, 2008

oh wow… gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! :o

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thank you, Livia!

 
 

Tatti Subscribed to comments via email

Thursday, August 28, 2008

gorgeous!!!! the lips are jaw-droppingly amazing

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thank you, Tatti ;)

 
 

Courtney

Thursday, August 28, 2008

i know you have issues with lining the top lashline, but i have to say i LOVE the cateye liner on you!!! hope it doesn’t make your eyes all irritated this time :) have fun at the ‘quarium — i went there when i was little and i still remember how fun it was (yeah i’m a nerd, i know).

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks so much! My eyes were red by the end of the day, but that’s how it goes.

 
 

Nicole

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I wish I have enough courage to wear such a great bright red lipstick. Amazing, Christine.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

If I can do it, you can do it. Trust me :)

 
 

danielle Subscribed to comments via email

Thursday, August 28, 2008

hey christine! fabulous as always!

for the cat eye, what i do is i take the 208 brush and mark how high i want the tip to be by tapping the brush straight on then when i see it’s about the same (you have to eye ball the marks) i go from the tip inwards down to the lash line. one of my MA’s showed me how to do it and i do it all the time now. it’s pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

you look gorgeous and the way you do your cat-eye is so pretty!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks for the advice, Danielle :)

 
 

Elle

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Love it, girl. So pretty!

Just out of curiosity, did you buy any backups from CoC? Because I love this collection so much I’m seriously debating the backup issue…

I like the 209 or my angled eyeliner brush from Sephora for my fluidlines. The 209 took a lot of getting used to (and yes I poked myself in the eye the first time I tried using it) but I like it now.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Nope, didn’t buy any backups. I am considering a Cult of Cherry lipglass back up, but I’ll probably try to hold off!

 
 

Kristie

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I almost want the lipstick/gloss combo you are wearing but how does the color compare to the red flame orange flicker pro longwear? I know a woman can’t have too many reds, but I don’t wear them enough to keep buying many of the same hue!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

It’s redder! It’s similar, I suppose, but I still say it’s different enough, LOL.

 
 

dee

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The eyes are cute. It looks like a way less dramatic version of Amy Winehouse.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Dee!

 
 

gio

Thursday, August 28, 2008

This look is gorgeous on you. I love that lip color, I wish I could pull it off.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Gio! Oh psh, you could!!

 
 

Mary

Thursday, August 28, 2008

You look gorge.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Mary!

 
 

cloudburst

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I didn’t think much of Blooming when I swatched it…but it looks so pretty on you. That is why I’ll be picking it up tomorrow ;)! Cheers.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I loveee Blooming! Glad you’ll be getting it!

 
 

Kristie

Thursday, August 28, 2008

OK so I compared your lips from the Red Flame (pg 14 if anyone else wants to see) and compared to this one. So Scarlet is more red. But they are similar in bright factor. So I “may” just buy the COC gloss and pair it with the Red Flame when I am so inclined. Save myself the purchase of another lippy.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Good call :) Cult of Cherry lipglass is not to be missed!!

 
 

Daantje

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Definitely very Cherrylicious Christine :D

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Daantje :)

 
 

Amanda23

Thursday, August 28, 2008

I’m a daily cat eye wearer, and I like to use the 266 brush its my fav. The “trick” I use is to just line in a straight line at a slight angle, don’t follow your lid …. hopefully that makes sense. Your look doesn’t look bad, but I’m assuming you wanted the line thinner and the corners sharper? Well, don’t worry that lip combo is gorgeous and bound to get all the attention.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks for the help, Amanda :)

 
 

pquanda

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The best way (for me) to get a thin, straight line is to use an angled liner brush! (Sonia Kasahuk’s, Smashbox)

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks for the suggestion, Pquanda!

 
 

Stephanie D

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Wow Christine! Those lips look awesome! I didn’t get much the first time I went for Cult of Cherry. Then I saw your Blooming blush swatches (for some reason it didn’t look appealing to me in person) and I had to go back for that, now I want to get those lip colors!!! They look so good together. I am also a daily cat eye wearer. I can’t go without it, but seriously the best eyeliner that I have found for that is the Almay liquid eyeliner with the felt tip brush (it kind of looks like a little inkwell). It is so cheap-like $6-$7 and is easy to take off if you make a mistake. I have fluidline but rarely ever use it. The consistency is a little thick and dry (IMO) for a neat cat eye. Hope this helps.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks so much, Stepanie :) I adore Blooming sooo much.

 
 

Kristelle

Thursday, August 28, 2008

finally a different look. you’re right, the cat eye didn’t work at all ,but at least the lips are great.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

To be honest, Kristelle, I’ve done this look at least 5 times, so it’s not at all different.

 
 

Kellye

Thursday, August 28, 2008

You look fabulous, Christine. I knew you’d be able to pull off the strong lip really well! It’s much easier with your full lips.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Kellye :)

 
 

Kellie

Thursday, August 28, 2008

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? (yes, I’m screaming lol) Your cat eye is perfection. This looks so hot on you! Add a red flower to your hair and go dancing. ALL eyes would be on you!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Aww, thank you, Kellie!!

 
 

Lisa

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Christine your lipstick is fierce!!!!! I bought both of those colors and was hesitant to wear them together until now. I also bought Rich & Ripe, it also looks good over So Scarlet. I wore it earlier this week and got some compliments! I bought two of each product I bought.

I hate that these great colors are limited additions. Has anyone ever bought MAC products from Ebay? There are products I didn’t get from the last couple of collections.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, Lisa :) I hope you get a chance to rock this combo soon!

I don’t normally buy from eBay. You could try MAC’s gone but not forgotten program!

 
 

AmyLou

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Dang! Now this is fantastic!

Perfect for prom or say, a work holiday party this December??!!

I think the cat eye looks fine; granted, I’m no cat eye expert by any means, but I think it’s just more of a “day” version than a night time super sultry look, ya know?

Anywhoo, looks fab!

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks so much, AmyLou :)

 
 

lovekills Subscribed to comments via email

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ooh Sexy!
I have the Cult of Cherry Lipglass, I never thought i could pull off a strong lip, but I wanted a change from the nude lip. I need a really good l/s to add intensity. Recommend a few ladies to work with my Cult of Cherry.
Thx in advance

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Any red lipstick would work, but also deeper pinks, raspberries :)

 
 

K

Thursday, August 28, 2008

FANTASTIC. Great to see you trying different styles out, and you were BORN to rock red lips! Love, love, love.

I think you could have winged out the eyeliner quite a bit more. It definitely paired well with the lips - great choice!

Finally: Your eyebrows are looking better than ever, may I say.

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thanks, K! I’ve actually done the whole cat eye liner and red lips look several times on the blog :)

 
 

Rowan

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Oh wow, the lipstick/gloss is amazing! Makes me want to eat cherries and strawberries ;P

Christine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Aw, thanks, Rowan!

 
 

Minty746

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Hi Christine! This is such a hot look, I love it. I think you look great with thick upperlash liner, and your full lips totally pull of the red lips in a nice way. Although your eyeliner could definitely look better, the cat eye still works. Wow, Monterey Bay Aquarium! That’s near where I live, and I love the aquarium. I love to touch the sting rays, hahaha. Have fun, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing your looks!