So this skirt also went to Milan Fashion Week and I wore this outfit on Saturday Evening to a couple of shows and after parties. I also had my makeup done at MAC COSMETICS (yes the rumours are true - they're opening in Malta - yipeee !!) and I went for a totally different look - what do you think ?
I've mentioned using coloured eyeliners before, I had showed this look using a light bright blue here and another wearing purple eyeliner here. I'm still super in love with the concept. It's a great and super quick way to add a pop of colour to your look. Truth be told, you barely need any other eye makeup.
I've got other colours too - pink, blue , purple - love them all. I also found this green eyeliner from lookfantastic that looks great but I haven't tried yet.
Yesterday I asked a question on facebook - Bridal photos should not be edited because they are reflecting reality" - agree or disagree ? - the response was mixed, some people want the 'fantasy' to be perfect and look perfect..others want a higher dose of reality.
Truth is the biggest bridal alterations happen before the photo editing. I hate going to weddings and seeing a different-looking bride, there are some brides who request makeup such that they've never ever worn before and never will again. Some makeup artists are clever enough to succeed in giving these clients exactly what they want, which in the end is a face that isn't theirs. I don't blame the makeup artists, their job is to make the bride happy, however that may be, but I don't get why the bride wants to look like a different person.
As regards photo editing there's nothing wrong with editing the light or a pimple that's not a permanent mark on a face but when it comes to weight, shape or body proportions, I feel that it would be impossible to look at a photo of myself and be proud of something that's not me.
I echo this sentiment not just in relation to bridal photography but any shoot that's not a story but about someone 'real'.
Your Turn - Leave me a comment with your opinion :)
PUPA, the Italian cosmetics company have just launches the Vamp compact eyeshadows - full of very intense, rich colours.
I was asked to review one of these shades and I chose the 303 PETROL colour. I usually stay away from blues to be honest, but what with having changed my dark colour, what with wanting to try something different, I decided to go for this shade. It's also not a complete blue since it has shades of teal in it.
Final result can be seen below, that is the result after one and a half applications over the whole eyelid :
Review & Thoughts:
Colour payoff - 10/10 - very intense colour that did not fade.
Lasting Power - 10/10 - lasted all day.
Ease of application - 6/10 - there was some colour fallout when applying so it needs some concentration and might be best applied prior to applying foundation. (note that instruction say to brush off excess powder before applying, which I did but either I didn't tap hard enough or there was still some fallout..)
Packaging : 9/10 - I love the size and the catchy logo, looks snazzy.
Ease of removal - 9/10 - came off fairly quickly.
Texture - 7/10 Good but requires some blending with a good blending brush to get an even colour spread.
Overall Score - 8.5 - a good score which makes me want to purchase some more shades :D
I was given this glittery liquid eyeliner by PUPA Malta to try out and review. It is part of the princess collection.
From their website:
DIAMOND EYELINER A gel formula that combines glitter and microcrystalline pearls, for a full-effect and amazingly luminous look. A double use: wear it alone - for a shiny result - or as a top coat over eyeshadow, eye pencil and eyeliner, to add light to the make-up look.
Easy to apply and long lasting. Product Code : 002 Diamond Green
Result in pics below, yes those are my eyes:
I found the product very easy to use and very long lasting. I applied it over eyeshadow as a liner both on the top lid and under my eye. I used about three coats to get the desired effect.
This product is really great for a night out ...for when you want to look all done up and fab....perfect for NYE!
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