DIY Half Moon Manicure on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon.

January 30, 2011 | 32 Responses

I love Sunday afternoons because my creativity meter is at its fullest at this time. I had a lot of girly alone time this afternoon, so I wanted to try a half moon manicure that is oh so hot right now.

I always wanted to try this style but I lack hand eye coordination when it comes to painting my nails. So when I saw this clever tutorial that was posted on ChickAdvisor, I thought “hey, why not?”

The first step is to lay down a base colour. This colour is for the base of the nail. I chose a silver unnamed nail polish from FACES.

Once the base colour has dried completely, cut up a round 3-ring paper reinforcement sticker into half and place them at the base of the nail. This acts as a guide to get that perfect half moon shape at the base. Make sure the corners are taped down well.

FACES unnamed silver Swatch

Then, apply your next shade. I chose OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue, which is my only and most favourite blue ever.

OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue Swatch

Once the second colour has dried completely, peel off the stickers.

Lastly, adore those hot nails.

Half Moon Manicure Swatch

I am so pleased with the results that I can’t stop staring at my nails now. Pretty good for an amateur, eh? Have you tried this trend, or will you be trying it in the near future? What colour combination should I try next?

Two Looks: Daytime and Evening Makeup Using Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette.

January 23, 2011 | 35 Responses

I have been playing around with my Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel palette to showcase a couple of looks here on Glitter Geek. Michelle from Lipstick Rules came up with the great idea of creating both day and night looks using the palette, so I present to you my two FOTDs.

Daytime and Evening Looks

Daytime Look

This daytime makeup is all about the bright glowy eyes and a punchy lip colour. This look totally screams Springtime.

For the eyes, apply a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) on the crease and blend out softly. Take a peach pink (Pink) and pat all over the lid with the sponge applicator. Then, apply a shimmery gold white (White Pearl) on the middle of the lid only, as well as the inner corners and lash line to brighten the eye. Line the top lashes with a blackened green pencil (Urban Decay Stash), applying it thicker as you move to the outer corner of the eye. Line the outer half of the lower lashes with the same pencil. Where you lined with the green pencil, layer a greyish green (Green Grey) on top. Apply mascara (Rimmel Glam Eyes) to the top and bottom lashes.

For the cheeks, warm up the face with a bronzer (Annabelle Haute Gold) applied on the temples, cheeks and chin. Then, apply a shimmery peachy pink blush (NARS Deep Throat).

For the lips, apply a bright coral lipstick (MAC Crosswires). Top off with a shimmery lip gloss (Chanel Maline) down the centre of the lips only.

Click here to see more photos and the evening look!

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette: Drape Me in Pearls, Coco!

January 20, 2011 | 27 Responses

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette

The Chanel Spring 2011 collection is finally rolling out here in Canada. I obviously have a bit of a Chanel addiction brewing as I just couldn’t let a Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette ($66) go without a forever home.

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette

The five shades are White Pearl, Pink, Deep Purple, Green Grey and Black Pearl. White Pearl is a pearly gold white. Pink is a peach pink. Deep Purple is burgundy with gold and pink pearl. Green Grey is a khaki green with gold pearl. Black Pearl is a deep charcoal with a colour explosion (my own words, LOL!) pearl. If you swatch this in person, try walking away after swatching Black Pearl. I dare you!

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette

I’m still testing out the palette as it is brand freakin’ new, but here are some pretty swatches. I used the sponge applicators in the palette for these swatches. I included one photo taken with flash to show how multi-dimensional these eyeshadows are. They are perfectly formulated to have that pearly finish.

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (daylight)

Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (flash)

As far as pigmentation goes, I get a sheer to medium coverage from these when using a brush. The sponge applicators definitely deposit more colour than a bristled brush. I’ll play with the palette some more this weekend, and I can hopefully show you a look using this palette.

Chanel Spring 2011 Collection: Do You Like?

Did you buy anything from the Chanel Spring collection? I think the collection is to. die. for! I just wish it wasn’t January, i.e., my bank account is totally thirsty for funds!