Quick little look! Thought I’d try a look that incorporates blue but in a subtler way for those who are a little afraid of going all-out in the blue department. The lips took it from subtle to more, though–so opt for nude or light pink lips for a truly subtle look!

It’s my Dad’s birthday (Happy 53rd!), so I’ve got some surprises in store for him (shh, he occasionally happens upon the blog, so I can’t spill the details!).  It’s going to be a wickedly warm weekend here in northern California, so I’m gearing up to have some outdoor fun.  What about you guys?  What do you have in store for tonight and the weekend?

I used Lark About pigment (LE) on lid, Vex eyeshadow on inner lid, Ricepaper eyeshadow on middle of lid, Nylon eyeshadow on outer lid, Soft Brown eyeshadow in outer crease, Satin Taupe eyeshadow on outer crease, Freshwater eyeshadow (very lightly) in outer crease, Ricepaper eyeshadow above crease and on brow, Feline kohl power (LE) on lower lash line, Blue Herizon liquidlast liner on upper lash line, and Kanebo 38+ mascara on lashes. I had Other Worldly blush (LE) on cheeks. I wore Rockocco lipstick (LE) with Cult Fave lipglass (LE) and Apex 3D glass (LE) on my lips.

** These are recommendations for dupes based on permanent colors available — may not necessarily be identical; they are the closest I can think of!

Lark About = Phloof!; Feline = Graphblack; Other Wordly = Honour; Rockcocco = Lady Danger; Cult Fave = Cultured; Apex = Lychee Luxe (not a great dupe)


Posted in Blue, Looks, Neutral

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Comment by Crystal
2008-05-16 11:01:42

That is sooooo pretty!! I love how simple but bold it is! :)

Comment by Christine
2008-05-16 11:13:05

Thank you so much, Crystal!

 
 
Comment by grace
2008-05-16 11:10:43

i love the lips on this!! i do bright liner with neutral shadow a lot it is really easy!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-16 11:13:23

I always forget that you can do it, lol!

Thanks!

 
 
Comment by Jenny
2008-05-16 11:12:02

I love the blue liner on you! It looks sooo pretty. I’m going to try this tonight =) Happy birthday to your dad!!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-16 11:13:46

Thanks so much, Jenny!! :D

Let me know how you like it!

 
 
Comment by Sexy Sadie
2008-05-16 11:16:10

Wow!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:26:04

Thanks ;P

 
 
Comment by Lingping
2008-05-16 11:45:36

That looks so good on you!

I really like blue, but find it a bit hard to pull off. Never thought of doing blue just as a liner, though. I definitely have to try it out :)

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:26:54

Thanks! :D

You have to try it - I think it’s a great way to get into color without going too far too fast!

 
 
Comment by jeannie
2008-05-16 12:40:10

Hi Christine!
Thanks for your response - sorry I never saw that entry of yours! I will try it out and see what happens! =)
Another quick question - do you use wordpress? How do you get the rest of the entry to just appear when you click “read rest of entry”? Thanks in advance!

PS. I like this look on you!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:28:15

No problem, Jeannie!! :)

I do use Wordpress, there is something called a “more” tag that you just insert (there’s a button to click on in the editor).

 
 
Comment by Lindsay
2008-05-16 13:08:58

Love it!! Great look, and happy to see something kinda different! I love looks like this, Aqualine is a good one for this too because it just seems to glow! Your lip color is amazing also by the way!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:28:47

Thanks, Lindsay! Yep, Aqualine is a really good choice, too :)

 
 
Comment by Sash
2008-05-16 13:10:21

Happy Birthday, Daddy Christine!=)
It’s a long weekend here in Canada. So, I might just stay home and enjoy it.

P.S I really love this look!<3

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:31:23

He says, thanks!

Ohh, very fun. Enjoy the long weekend!

Thanks!

 
 
Comment by Winnie
2008-05-16 13:17:10

Wow, what a fun look, I love it! I have liquidlast in green play so I will try and do a green version one of these days! Looks awesome!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:31:39

Thanks, Winnie! Ohh, Greenplay is one of my favorites :D

 
 
Comment by Jennifer
2008-05-16 13:19:19

I really want to try this idea! I think this would be a good way to wear a bright funky color to work - just a frisky little peek of color to perk up the day. :)

You look so lovely in this color!!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:32:13

Exactly ;)

Thanks, Jennifer!!

 
 
Comment by Robin
2008-05-16 13:22:50

Just an FYI– Loreal HIP eyeshadows have a blue duo out in the drugstores. It’s a good starter for ppl experimenting with blues. One’s a denim blue hue and the other more a dark teal. Works great with brown eyes.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:33:07

Thanks for sharing this tip, Robin!

 
 
Comment by Lydia Subscribed to comments via email
2008-05-16 15:50:27

It goes good with your tank top!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:46:43

Thanks, Lydia!

 
 
Comment by Erin/slipnslide
2008-05-16 16:31:16

Totally adorable!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:46:58

Thank you, Erin :D

 
 
Comment by Erin/slipnslide
2008-05-16 16:33:41

This weekend is an awesome rave-type of party, got a friend visiting from SF, another friend’s birthday dinner, and no other responsibilities whatsoever! Yay!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:47:16

Sounds like you have a very fun weekend in store for you!! Have the utmost fun :D

 
 
Comment by Brittany
2008-05-16 17:16:58

Amazing! I love blues, and this is a great blue look but not too dramatic either! Love it!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:50:47

Thanks so much, Brittany!

 
 
Comment by Stacey
2008-05-16 19:36:26

So pretty! Blue Herizon is one of my favourites! :D

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:51:15

Thanks, Stacey! Mine too :D I love the liquidlast liners, even though they can be tough to work with!

 
 
Comment by Kensie
2008-05-16 21:04:56

I’m in NorCal as well. Yay Area!

I love that pop of blue.it’s gorgeous

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:51:39

Nice, Kensie! Hope you’ve been staying cool :)

Thanks!

 
 
Comment by Vivien
2008-05-16 23:39:29

Gorgeous!!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:52:57

Thanks, Vivien!

 
 
Comment by gio
2008-05-17 04:17:52

Georgeous look! Love the lip color and the blue liner.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:53:44

Thanks so much, Gio! :D Do you wear blue liner?

 
 
Comment by Chica
2008-05-17 05:36:58

Love it, I have to admit I’m a wee bit scared of blue shadow for fear of looking a bit 80s but this subtle look is really nice, you look amazing :)

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:54:23

Thanks, Chica! I hope you’ll try adding some blue into your life by using liner :)

 
 
Comment by Nell Subscribed to comments via email
2008-05-17 07:45:09

This looks so fresh on you, love it!
That lipcolor suits you very well. Maybe I can still find Apex at the cco, I´ll be going next week.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:54:41

Thanks so much, Nell! Ohh, good luck!!

 
 
Comment by Brandi
2008-05-17 09:47:51

is it the lipstick or one of the glosses that makes your lip color so watermelonly? or is it a combo of all 3?

what is a good lipstick with a watermelon color?

i love the look, by the way!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:57:58

It’s probably the lipstick, because I applied it sheerly and it’s a pop of red with a touch of pink in it.

Rozz Revival is watermelon on me, though red on others, and it was LE. You might want to try Vegas Volt (may be too coral) or Eager (may be too pink-red).

 
 
Comment by DaniMae
2008-05-17 09:59:37

Happy Birthday Mr. Christine! LOLOLOL

I love BLUE! I like to use Clear Water on my lower lash line for some pop.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 08:58:16

lol!

Thank you so much! Clear Water is very pretty to use!

 
 
Comment by kat
2008-05-17 11:09:46

Very nicelook! I do this a lot, but with a bright purple instead :D

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 09:01:28

Hey Kat!

Thanks so much! What bright purple do you use?

 
 
Comment by Angie
2008-05-17 21:03:23

the lip colour is stunning!!! im still wondering how to get that effect!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 09:12:58

It’s all about layering lipsticks with lipgloss!

 
 
Comment by Annie
2008-05-18 00:49:21

Love the lips! Happy Birthday to your dad! THE 17TH IS MY DAD’S BIRTHDAY TOO!!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-18 09:14:23

Happy birthday to your dad, too!!

Thanks!

 
 
Comment by dawn
2008-05-18 21:45:54

Wow, this looks great. I’m not a fan of colored eyeliner but this looks awesome. Good job! I’m inspired!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-21 10:44:05

Thanks, Dawn! I’m flattered it was inspiring!

 
 
Comment by Rose
2008-05-19 07:33:34

love it… i wish i could get my lip color to be that bright. still working on it!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-21 10:53:16

Thanks, Rose! :D

Good luck!

 
 
Comment by aysha
2008-05-22 15:47:10

wah! love it. i did a similar look the year the liquidlasts came out but with fewer shadows (shroom, sable and summer neutral) but ended up selling blue herizon because i hardly ever used it. this makes me really wish i hadn’t! the blue makes brown eyes sparkle.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-22 21:02:15

Awesome! I bought like… ALL of the liquidlasts, but I so rarely use them. I swapped a bunch, too.

 
 
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