MAKE UP LOOKS: The Black Swan

I don't know about you my lovelies but I'm a 'Work to Live' kinda girl. If I didn't need to work, I can assure you t...

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I don't know about you my lovelies but I'm a 'Work to Live' kinda girl. If I didn't need to work, I can assure you that I most certainly would not. I'd probably spend my time converting some of the ideas that are trapped, floating around inside my brain in to reality. But alas, for the time being at least, my reality is that work pays bills and buys nice things so it's a pain I must endure!

And because I don't really enjoy having to wake up at 6am to get ready for work, it can become all too easy to fall into a routine of the dull, grey mundanity that is often called 'The Daily Grind'. What I do to avoid falling in to this spirit-sapping trap, is play around with my make-up. It may sound silly, but by experiementing with my eye looks, I actually feel... Alive.

 I never have anything particular in mind when I'm experimenting, I just let my hands take over and make it up as I go along. Only after finishing the look do I realise that it reminds me of something. I guess you could call it Subconscious art? Ha!

 In this case, the look reminded me a lot of 'The Black Swan'. As terrifyingly tense the film was, you can't deny that the black swan looked incredible! My look is nowhere near as elaborate as Natalie Portman's, but it's certainly leaning that way. The ombre lips I tried out really heightened the effect I think. I lined my lips with black eye liner, filled in my lips with a burgundy toned lipstick and smudged out the lines.

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*FACE*

YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation in BD50

 *CHEEKS*

 Illamsqua Cream Blusher in Crush

 *EYES*

 MAC Pigment in Vanilla (all over the lid)
 Illamasqua Precision Gel Liner in Infinity
L'oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black 

*LIPS*

MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline (as lip liner)
MAC Dark Side Lipstick 

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How much has my little Wilhelmina grown?! She went into heat for the first time the other week too, that means it's almost time to take her in for her op. :(

I've been trés busy of late so haven't had much time to blog sadly, however that does mean that I've got a huge backlog of posts just waiting to be banged out. Hopefully I'll be posting a bit more frequently over the coming weeks!

Lima is a Northern girl who chose life. Fashion and Makeup to her are just a little bit of fun, because life is already way too serious as it is. She's all about colour, because colour breaks down barriers, opens up the mind to new possibilities and makes everything feel a bit brighter.

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25 comments

  1. Love Leah16 December 2013 at 00:17

    Beautiful! x x

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  2. Phyrra16 December 2013 at 22:01

    Gorgeous look!

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  3. Jodie16 December 2013 at 22:04

    Oh my God your lips :O they're fantastic. I know what you mean by the daily grind, I can barely be bothered to brush my hair for work
    X

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  4. Katie16 December 2013 at 23:18

    Your HAIR IS AMAZING! XX

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  5. Trudy Danso17 December 2013 at 00:07

    you are super creative! I love how you can play with makeup! This look is fab! x

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  6. Sybil17 December 2013 at 02:01

    o wow! this is amazing!! :D

    Animated Confessions

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  7. Imogen17 December 2013 at 02:48

    wow that is incredibly. great job.

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  8. Unknown17 December 2013 at 03:41

    You're so cool! Lovely make up!!
    Would you like to follow each other?
    Xxx
    www.thedancingpencilonpaper.blogspot.com

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  9. Fairymakeuptales17 December 2013 at 06:22

    aWESOME, OUTSTANDING makeup look... I like everything but i love your hair the most! New follower, thanks for commenting on my blog too!
    kisses
    Mary

    http://fairymakeuptales.blogspot.gr

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  10. The Equinox Fashion by Paweerata17 December 2013 at 07:01

    I always love love love ur hair colour! And oh I will move to Manchester next year. Hope we can hang out sometimes :) xx

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  11. Unknown17 December 2013 at 07:30

    I have no idea bout make up but your lips look amazing <33 and your kitty naww too cute

    http://sarahlikesfashion.blogspot.com.au/

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  12. Unknown17 December 2013 at 08:29

    Sweet Blog site. I dig the blog:)

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  13. Unknown17 December 2013 at 12:06

    amazing <3<3
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  14. jennie17 December 2013 at 13:35

    Oh my gosh you look AMAZING! <3 <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  15. Amy - Salt and Chic17 December 2013 at 14:39

    You're so talented at doing make up! Your hair is also such an amazing colour!
    xxx

    www.salted-roses.blogspot.com

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  16. Visa17 December 2013 at 17:33

    very cool!

    xx http://1finedai.blogspot.com/

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  17. Mouna17 December 2013 at 18:04

    Wow that is INCREDIBLE! looks great and spot-on :)

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  18. Unknown17 December 2013 at 19:41

    Definitely seeing the Black Swan comparisons, you look fab!
    Spider Leg Lashes xo

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  19. Katie18 December 2013 at 13:50

    Those lips are amazing! Such a cute little kitty!

    Katie <3

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  20. Anonymous18 December 2013 at 18:53

    Impressive make-up! I wish I had the guts / skills to experiment more. Great inspiration.

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  21. Charlotte20 December 2013 at 16:25

    wow this is so impressive! you look amazing!
    - Charlotte
    http://fashiongirl134.blogspot.com

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  22. MEVISH21 December 2013 at 19:34

    amazing look love your lips I;ve always been a sucker for dark lips I miss my Mac Darkside ;) x

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  23. Sara Luxe21 December 2013 at 20:45

    you are an artist !

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  24. The Style Rawr23 December 2013 at 01:51

    You always look so beautiful, it's very Black Swan-esque, I really like the dark lip too!

    Tara xo

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  25. The Dragonfruit25 December 2013 at 10:15

    Your entire makeup is a work of art! This shimmery red lipstick only added to it. Love it <3

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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