Look – Go Shopping in Neutrals but Pop with Teal
Posted On: 09/10/08
On Monday, I took my little sister back to school shopping, and since I was in a shopping mood myself, I figured I’d sneak a few peeks while I was with her. When I shop for clothes, I’ve learned that a neutral look is best. I like to coordinate colors with my outfit, and if they clash, it drives me bananas. In fact, I’ve often tried something on that clashes, and then not liked the outfit–when in reality, I’d have loved it if the makeup matched! Thus, something neutral and easy that can go with everything is ideal. I thought I’d use a smidge of teal to add some pop overall.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Ricepaper eyeshadow (neutral white highlighter), Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow (green-toned gold), Urban Decay Covet 24/7 Liner (teal), Lancome Oscillation mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Peachykeen blush (soft peachy pink)
- Lips: Givenchy Romantic Dandy lipstick (pink), C-Thru lipglass (nude beige)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: N/A
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Ricepaper eyeshadow to lower lid with the 239. Line lower lash line with Urban Decay Covet 24/7 Liner. Soften edge with Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow smudged with the 219. Sweep apples of cheeks with Peachykeen using the 129. Apply Givenchy Romantic Dandy lipstick to lips, and then top with C-Thru lipglass for color and shine.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Beautiful! I loooove teals, especially with browns! I do a similar look for work myself on my lazy mornings :) And the hair’s looking awesome!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thank you!! :) It’s definitely an easy to do look!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Gosh, I love your new hair. It’s so beautiful. Yeah, that’s not what this post is about, but I just had to say it.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
LOL, I’ll take it. Thanks, Trisha :)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
I’ve been wanting to try a bold color eye pencil. I have navy blue and purple (Shu drawing pencils which I love) but your teal looks great!
My daughter and I love to shop at SF Union Square, lots of stuff to see and go to. Do you shop there too?
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I rarely get to Union Square! It’s nice, but I find there’s not much I can afford, LOL. I also detest parking in SF :(
Saturday, September 13, 2008
no parking problem for me, we ride the BART. and i can’t afford the stuff from the high end places though, but it’s fun to look! and we always have to go to Lush!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Oh, nice, Millie! :)
Luckily, I have a LUSH at my local mall, phew!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Hi Christine,
I have a question about C-Thru lipglass. I own it, but I think I’m a bit of a coward when it comes to using it–I’ve only used it with Cherish lipstick, and it looked all right for a nude lip (I’m pretty fair-skinned, NW15 I think), but I wasn’t just wowed by it. You use C-Thru with pink here, but do you have any other pairings you particularly like with it? Thanks in advance for the advice!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I love C-Thru over pinks and corals, actually! I find it works really well to lighten up any darker lipstick, too.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
the hair rocks and you look great with colour on the lower lash line…much more eye-opening and a bit softer than black ;)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks, DJ!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wow! You look so sweet and cute in the picture! Is that you or is that the color poppin’?
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The color, probably!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
wow your hair looks so good this way
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thank you, Kaf!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
wow I LOVE this look on you! a burst of colour on the lower lash line is so stunning. love it, gonna try it!
thanks so much Christine :)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks, Lisa :D
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
love this look:) will give it a go for work today!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks, Pia :D
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The makeup rocks! It has an understated edge to it. I will def give this a try @ work nxt wk. And your hair is absolutely gorgeous. You look so pulled together.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks, Ceci :D
Thursday, September 11, 2008
gorgeous!! You are getting prettier and prettier!!
love your new hair too~~ ^^
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thank you, Ceci!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
heyyyyy … this is my fave weekend look. but usually use either MINTED kohl liner or PRUSSIAN powerpoint for either a green or blue pop.
and if i’m really in the mood, i use shimmermoss e/s over minted or freshwater e/s over prussian.
btw hon, i’ve really loving the hair.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Awesome! Minted is a great teal liner :D
Thank you!
Friday, September 12, 2008
wow, nice hair!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks, Grace!
Friday, September 19, 2008
wow you look lovely! can u make some tips on applying blush.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Thanks, Shizuoka! I love the 129 for blush – it makes it easy.
Friday, September 26, 2008
wow, i love this look! it’s minimal.. but with a twist. really nice!
but.. can i ask you something? could you please describe a bit the technique you used when lining the lower lashline? i mean.. the line that you got on the lid is sooo nice, compliments your eye shape beautifully, and the edges look so well! i’m not sure if i can do this myself.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thanks so much, Lolita!
I don’t really do anything special, honestly! If you warm up your liner (or at least, make sure it isn’t cold), it might help give you a nicer line!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
wow….i love the look simple and wearable…
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thanks, Zai!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
I love minted, it’s an awesome color. I like this look, it’s very casual and your hair is doing that “messy cute” thing which generally ends up being a rather good hair day in the end :) I don’t think there’s much you can’t pull off Christine…you literally look good in every color.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
LOL!
Thanks so much, Bettina! You are too kind :)