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FOTD: MAC Indulge Collection Make Up Look
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
I know that a new MAC release is supposed to be a big deal, people who aren't even in to make up get all giddy and excited over it. I don't. The promotional photos rarely ever appeal to me, they're totally unrelateable. So it came as a great surprise to me when I saw the promo snaps for the new Indulge Fall Collection.
The shot that really struck a chord with me had an amazingly pretty lady with a wash of yellow-gold eyeshadow and lashings of thick black eyeliner. It actually looks remarkably similar to what I've been sporting recently, very retro glam, think 60s!
Obviously I couldn't just wait until MAC release the collection over here in the UK, I had to re-create the look. Like, now! I had a good old rummage through piles and piles of make-up and came up with this:
PRODUCTS USED:
*FACE*
YSL Touche Éclat Foundation in BD50 (MAC equivelant NC37-NC40)
MAC Prep+Prime LoosePowder
MAC Prep+Prime LoosePowder
*CHEEKS*
Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Crush
*EYES*
Yellow Shade from the Sleek Ultra Matte Palette Bright V1 e/s
Urban Decay Half Baked e/s ( over Sleek's yellow shade )
Bourjois Little Round Pot in Beige Rose e/s ( Inner Corner Highlight )
Illamasqua Precision Gel Liner in Infinity
Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Kohl Liner in Nude ( Waterline )
Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara
*LIPS*
MAC Lipstick in Diva
Can you believe that I didn't use MAC on the eyes? It just goes to show how dupe-able products really are. Despite that, I still cannot wait to get my hands on Gilt Gourmet Fluidline and Just a Bite lipstick. I don't have anything like the Gilt Gourmet in my own personal collection, so I'm devastated that it's already sold out online! As soon as it hits the stores, I'm there. Buying ten.
In the promo photo the woman was wearing a nude lipstick - think 'concealer lips'. I'm sure she's wearing Smash Hit lipstick and I can imagine this looking quite flattering on paler skin tones, but I haven't even looked at a nude lipstick in years. I feel I've moved past that stage now, so I painted on my beloved MAC Diva. I just cannot stop wearing this shade lately - the sumptuous, warming dark burgundy feels strangely comforting as the cold, harsh winter approaches.
In other news, I must apologise for my lack of online activity recently. I've been working on a couple of projects and have been struggling to find a balance although I did manage to find my way to Paperchase to purchase a diary that will keep me organised.
Me? Organised? Well... There's a first for everything ;)
I have lots and lots to post about, so stay tuned!
Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Kohl Liner in Nude ( Waterline )
Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara
*LIPS*
MAC Lipstick in Diva
Can you believe that I didn't use MAC on the eyes? It just goes to show how dupe-able products really are. Despite that, I still cannot wait to get my hands on Gilt Gourmet Fluidline and Just a Bite lipstick. I don't have anything like the Gilt Gourmet in my own personal collection, so I'm devastated that it's already sold out online! As soon as it hits the stores, I'm there. Buying ten.
In the promo photo the woman was wearing a nude lipstick - think 'concealer lips'. I'm sure she's wearing Smash Hit lipstick and I can imagine this looking quite flattering on paler skin tones, but I haven't even looked at a nude lipstick in years. I feel I've moved past that stage now, so I painted on my beloved MAC Diva. I just cannot stop wearing this shade lately - the sumptuous, warming dark burgundy feels strangely comforting as the cold, harsh winter approaches.
In other news, I must apologise for my lack of online activity recently. I've been working on a couple of projects and have been struggling to find a balance although I did manage to find my way to Paperchase to purchase a diary that will keep me organised.
Me? Organised? Well... There's a first for everything ;)
I have lots and lots to post about, so stay tuned!
15 comments
Hmmm I think this is what Cleopatra would look like with blue hair! Gorgeous! xoxo :)
ReplyDeleteYou think? Ha! Thank you, that's a huge compliment! Glad you like it ;)
DeleteNow to stalk my local MAC store...
Lima
xo
Very 60s meet Egyptian queen. I think I need to try this look myself
ReplyDeleteX
Come to think of it, you could be right as Icaria reckons so too!
DeleteDefinitely give it a whirl and link me up to it girrrrl.
xo
Love this look Halima!! The yellow colour is a great touch :)
ReplyDeleteSaadiya x
www.thatgirlsaadiya.blogspot.com
Thank you, Saadiya! A couple of months ago I shuddered at the thought of yellow eyeshadow. Now my vision on it has completely changed!
Deletexo
Love this. I love the lipstick with the eyes, it just makes it more edgy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shrutilaya! :)
Deletexo
Awesome eyeliner! Love your hair :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phyrra! I love yours too ;)
Deletexo
you have some amazing skills.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could ever be successful if I attempted that! haha
But will try it out! :D
Hareem x
Oh hush, Hareem! Give it a go isn't it? And link me up to a picture of it too!
Deletexo
gorgeous! I love your hair!
ReplyDeleteYour make up is always a dream! Hope you can give me a few tips when we meet! Eeeeck!! so excited! xxx
ReplyDeleteBloody hell babes, how gorgeous is this look. Must be one of my favs from you
ReplyDeleteLimaMonroe ;) xo