Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia
Oh, man, that name is cheesy. I gotta tell you: coming up with “names” for looks can be a challenge. If only “Blue and Violet” were creative, because I can do that no problem. 
Happy Friday!!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Later Pigment (dark blue-violet), MAC Blue My Mind Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (sky blue), MAC Blue My Mind Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (blue-teal), MAC Togetherness Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (violet), MAC Togetherness Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (lilac), MAC Brule Eyeshadow (highlighter), Make Up For Ever #11L Aqua Eyes (violet), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
- Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
- Cheeks: MAC Hang Loose Mineralize Blush Duo (soft pink)
- Lips: MAC All Styled Up Lipstick (pinky lilac), MAC Going Casual Cremesheen Glass (sheer lilac pink)
- Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Later = Violet + Dark Soul; Blue My Mind = Sky Blue (sky blue), Tilt (blue-teal); Togetherness = Digit (lilac), Violet pigment (violet); Hang Loose = Well-Dressed; All Styled Up = Snob; Going Casual = Luminary
For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Then, apply Later pigment with the 242 and a couple of drops of water-based mixing medium on the lid. Using the 239, apply Blue My Mind (sky blue) eyeshadow on the inner third of the lid and pull upwards along the inner crease. Lightly blend Blue My Mind (blue-teal) eyeshadow on the middle of the lid with the 239. On the outer lid, apply Togetherness (violet) eyeshadow with the 226 and blend into the crease. Lightly blend Togetherness (lilac) eyeshadow on the inner tearduct and above the crease with the 239. Blend Brule eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying #11L eyeliner on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Plushlash mascara.
For cheeks, apply a swirl of Hang Loose blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.
For lips, apply All Styled Up lipstick first, and then layer Going Cashual cremesheen glass for a complementing lip.
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I'm having a strange obsession for blue eyeshadow this year. I LOVE this look! I'm already checking to see if I can get the colors to replicate. :)
Thanks, Ferishia!
hmm would it be usefull to point out that blue and violet is technically indigo?
Lovely look :) tbh I usually don't like watching tutorial videos because they kind of drag on/are rambly, but I like your videos because they're always straightforward and easy to watch!
Thank you, Angela! :D I try not to be a ramblin' man!
So fricking gorgeous!!! I wouldve used a paler lip but ahhh so sososososo pretty!
Thank you, Sarah!
You should put a video tutorial of this!!
It's being edited still, sorry!
Very beautiful and deep colors!
Thanks, Natalie!
I love how this look turned out. It's really pretty. I'm a big fan of blue-violets. I like how it ended up being smoky.
Thanks, Phyrra!
Beautiful Christine!
Thanks, Mia!
Hi! What gloss did you use? It says you used Going Casual, but the description says sheer peach..which I'm thinking is On The Scene? You said you used that with I Like It Like that before...just wondering!
It's Going Casual! :) I try not to repeat lip combos that quickly!
I absolutely LOVE this look!
Thanks, Samantha!
thanks for letting me know :)
Christine, how did you apply the Alice+Olivia pigment Later? I just bought it and tried it on but found it was a nightmare for me to blend. thanks!
With mixing medium! :D
awesome christine ... i wish some day i would be able to do justice to all the mac stuff i have... i love how u incorporate ur each n every look ... it shows ur love and appreciation for what u have and how much inovative u are
Thank you so much, Rashmi!
gorgeous!!!!!
Thank ya, Sofia!
Absolutely a beautiful look! Do you find that Hang Loose shows up enough in person on your face? In your pics it looks so pretty on you, I'm just hesitant that it will not show up on me in person. I am NW30. Thanks!
Thank you, Christina! Yes, I think it does. It's not BOLD or bright or anything, but it shows up enough on me to wear. I'm NC25!
Awww, now this is gorge! One day, I'll have the patience to do do my eyes like that! This is so pretty.
Thank you so much, SUBelle!
Blue is gorgeous on you Christine! I have green eyes and really can't wear blue...Although I wear "Deep Truth" by MAC once in awhile.
Thanks, Jennifer! Have you tried maybe really violet-blues?
FAB!
Thanks, Chennel!
I LOVE that look!! I think this will be a combo of colors that will be trended in the future...absolutely gorgeous!! And I would not line the top, it looks great as is.. May I ask where you learned speed reading? It is a skill I would like to pick up!!
Thank you, Arlene! I checked out some books at the library and read stuff about it online - I know my mom took an actual course.
I love this look christine! great job!! would you feel comfortable wearing this out during the day? or do you think its more of a night time look??
I wore it to the MAC store at 10AM :D
love the eyes! might give alice + olivia another look...
Thanks, Aradhana :D
ooohhhh woowwww this is really really awesome! so pretty!
Thanks so much, Seren!
i LOVe this look! u are so gorgeous and cute.
Thanks a lot, Kerry!
I never thought I would want to wear blue but the navy blue concoction really makes me want to try! Gorgeous!
Thanks, Kate!
hey chrisitine! you look great as always. can you tell me if the By candlelight MSF is comparable to the light, shimmery side of the Happy Together duo? Should I buy both? I'm an NC35. THANKS!
Thanks, Inaya! By Candlelight is a little more pigmented, a little pinky. They're similar in effect, so technically, you could get away with just one or the other. I like both though!
Beautiful!
Thanks, Roxanne!!
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