Mermaid Colours with MAC Swimming Eyeshadow.

June 12, 2011 | 38 Responses

MAC eyeshadow in Swimming is my most recent acquisition, and it has quickly become a must-have. I really think it’s a hidden gem in MAC’s permanent line. It’s a gorgeous shimmery sea green that pairs perfectly with blues, teals, golds and purples. I couldn’t wait to show off this beautiful colour, so today I bring you this face of the day. My inspiration is this Fantasea Girl look from Sephora a few years ago. Instead of copying the entire look (which is totally fab by the way), I wanted to make it more wearable by not bringing the colours all the way up to the brows. It’s a fun way to do colour for a summer weekend. Read on to learn how to get the look.

Swatches (from left): Auraline Bright Violet, Sassy Minerals Off Kilter, MAC Swimming, Annabelle Blu-Ray, MAC Soft Brown, Urban Decay Sin

Get the Look

For the eyes, start by patting down a purple eyeshadow (Auraline Bright Violet) on the inner third of the lid going a little bit past the crease, and the inner third of the lower lash line. Layer a glittery lavender pigment (Sassy Minerals Off Kilter) on top of the cream eyeshadow. Next, apply a shimmery sea green (MAC Swimming) from the outer two-thirds of the lid all the way up past the crease. Apply the same green eyeshadow along the outer two-thirds of the lower lash line. Next, apply a thick line of a matte navy blue (Annabelle Blu-ray) along the outer half of the upper and lower lash lines. Blend a warm medium matte brown (MAC Soft Brown) above the crease to add warmth and depth. Highlight the brow bone with a shimmery champagne (Urban Decay Sin), as well as the inner corner of the eyes to brighten.

Line the lower waterline with a teal liner (MAC Undercurrent). Smudge the same teal liner on the outer two-thirds of the upper lash line. Apply mascara (Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill) on the upper and lower lashes. Add a pair of gigantic lashes (Illamasqua No. 23) to finish off the eyes.

For the cheeks, bronze all over the high points of the face with a peachy bronze (Dior Aurora). Then, apply a matte pink (Tarte Dollface) high on the cheekbones, making a ‘C’ shape around the outside of the eyes to make them pop.

For the lips, apply a coral lipstick (MAC Crosswires) to complement the summery look, and top off with a shimmery gloss (Chanel Maline).

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Totally Worth All The Hype: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush.

April 27, 2011 | 34 Responses

I adore a good blush. My collection is not quite as massive as Tracy’s, but it’s of a good size. I can tell you now that none of my powder blushes are as good as this: the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush ($33).

A little background on my skin: it’s oily. Very oily. My powder blushes — even the NARS ones — don’t stand a chance on my cheeks when I wear them all day. My skin makes the stuff melt off after just a few hours of applying them.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful

Wearing Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful

When I bought Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful, my life totally changed. Colours now appear brighter. Food is more delicious. The sky is even bluer. You get the point, this stuff is the bomb.com.

Why is it awesome? First, I just love that Tarte is a natural line. The pigmentation of the blush is out of this world. The finish is so natural; it is neither totally matte nor shimmery. Aaaaaand today, it lasted through the sticky, thunder-storming day we had in Toronto. Hallelujah!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

Wearing Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface

So, to sum up, here’s the lesson of the day: yes, you need this. I don’t know how I lived before this touched my cheeks. Seriously holy grail material.