Thursday 24 May 2012

Night Owl: An Evening Look

I don't really do big nights out these days. Usually because of a lack of money, time or interest. I'll sooner choose a live gig or a night on the couch, watching dvd's and drinking tea, than trotting around a dance floor toting an overpriced glass of bubbly. Still, on the rare occasions I do...ahem...'club' (usually on someone's birthday, as was the case here) I relish in dressing up. Here's a little evening look I had fun putting together before a birthday bash in the city the other night.

Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix in 52 Vanilla
Concealer: Rimmel Match Perfection in 010 Ivory with Benefit Powderflage over the top
Eyebrows: Rimmel Brow Pencil in 002 Hazel with MAC Blush in Frankly Scarlet over the top
Eyeshadow: MAC Paintpot in Bare Study & MAC Matte Eyeshadow in Blackberry
Eyeliner: Combination of MAC Gel Liner in Blacktrack & Maybelline Masterprecise Liquid Liner
Eyelashes: Maybelline Full n' Soft Mascara in Very Black & Paperself False Lashes in Deer and Butterfly
Blush: Bourjois Blusher in 34 Rose D'Or
Setting Powder: Maxfactor Transluscent Powder
Lips: Silk Oil Of Morocco Lip Gloss in Ruby 
Jacket: Op Shop
Earrings: Diva
I have a mad love affair with these lashes!
As you can see, I finally got around to adorning my eyes with the amazing Deer and Butterfly false eyelashes by Paperself. Some of you might remember me swooning over them in this post. With a pair of nail scissors, I turned them into accent lashes and tried to make the sweet little butterflies the main point of focus. They deserved the attention!

xx.

16 comments:

  1. Wow, I love your make up, it looks amazing!

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  2. Great Look ,love the Make up ♡

    Wish you a happy Day!

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  3. Paperself lashes!! I've been looking into those products so much lately! They look amazing on you by the way! Have you tried any of the other designs? Fabulous!

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    1. They're wonderful aren't they?! They're so unusual, and never fail to make me feel glamorous. I've worn the Peach Blossoms and also own the Lace Garden ones. I did a swooning little blog post about them previously. It's linked above.

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  4. Just randomly clicked on your blog.
    and omg these lashes.
    amazing.

    ahh that's so clever!
    Love your eyebrows too!

    alex
    xoxo

    honeyteaandbiscuits.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aw thankyou. Also, I'm such a perfectionist with my eyebrows, so I'm happy you mentioned that.

      I'm glad you stopped by randomly Alex.

      xx.

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  5. I'm not one for dancing much, but I'll dance for a friend's birthday. Like you, I prefer going to a concert instead.

    PS You're very pretty! You've go this almost fairy-like look! (I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. I'm not sure hot to explain it.)

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    1. Yeah, concerts are definitely top of the list for me. I'm a bit of a gig junkie.

      And thanks love. That's sweet of you. I feel like the lashes definitely play a part in the magical look though.

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  6. Those falsies are so much fun for a night out, they really add a special touch to your makeup :) Your skin looks flawless! The MAC eyeshadow is such a pretty colour and I love that Bourjois blush, it's one of my favourite cheek products for sure.

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    1. Wow! That's a nice little bundle of compliments! Thankyou so much!

      Yeah, the MAC eyeshadow in Blackberry is never, ever talked about - which surprises me. It's such a great matte eyeshadow.

      Oh and I have to agree with you there on the Bourjois blush. This one comes up as a highlighter in these photos. The shimmer isn't that noticeable in person, but when flash is on it - BAM!!

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  7. One of the best parts of a night out is getting ready! You look lovely :) x

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    1. Here here! Glad I'm not alone there! Thanks a million.

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  8. loove the red hair. I'm thinking about going red also but I know its a pain to keep up with! haha. love those lashes I seen some at sephora

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