MAKEUP || Bright Like Neon Love

I've always been attracted to neon. There's something exciting, romantic even, about those bright, luminescent colours illuminat...

Neon Lights Eye Makeup Look 2

I've always been attracted to neon. There's something exciting, romantic even, about those bright, luminescent colours illuminating all around them. One of the few advantages winter has over the summer is the ability to see these dazzling beautiful lighting arrangements in their element, in the darkness. I remember first moving to Manchester, and seeing the bright lights of Wilmslow Road for the first time. It sounds silly now, but it was such a buzz.

But now, the love affair with Neon is increasingly spreading to the home. No longer are neon signs the preserve of banners above a shop window, nope. More and more, you can get your hands on neon displays for the home. So whilst Marquees were so 2016, 2017 will be the year of Neon. And even that has an extreme sense of irony, as it first came to prominence back in 1920s America.

This makeup look is inspired by the beauty of neon, cutting through the darkness, lighting it up and bringing a sense of wonder and joy.

Neon Lights Eye Makeup Look 1

For the actual look, I used a black base to represent the darkness, without which, neon just wouldn't be quite so exciting. I applied Illamasqua's Precision Gel Liner in Infinity all over my eyelids and took it out as far as the temples, before setting it in place with MAC's eyeshadow in Carbon. I then took the Carbon that was left over on the brush and started to smoke it out.  I did the exact same beneath the lower lash line, and connected it to the temples.

To get that neon light effect, I used my vibrant AF liquid lipsticks for the winged liner, and the trio of love hearts I created along the temples. On top of that, I thought I'd take it up a notch, so I dipped a thin brush in micellar water, and removed the makeup inside the hearts to create a negative space effect. This definitely makes those hearts POP.


|| FACE ||

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation - Barcelona
Make Up Forever Full Cover Camouflage Cream - #8 Beige (extra coverage)
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Ginger (under eye highlight)
BEN NYE Banana Luxury Powder 

|| CHEEKS ||

NYX Blusher - Mocha
Sleek Face Contour Kit - Medium 
Phee's Makeup Shop Luxe Holographic Highlighter - GLO UP

|| EYEBROWS ||

NYX Tint & Frame Brow Pomade - Espresso

|| EYES ||

Neon Lights Eye Makeup Look 3

Illamasqua Prescision Gel Liner - Infinity (lids, temples & lower lash line)
MAC Eyeshadow - Carbon (lids, temples & lower lash line)
Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick - Blow Pony & Jaw Breaker (liner & hearts)
Lime Crime Velvetines Liquid Lipstick - Flamingo & Alien (hearts)
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil - Industry (waterline)
Face Stockholm Volumizing Mascara - Black 

|| LIPS ||

Barry M Lip Liner - Dark Pink 
Lime Crime Velvetines Liquid Lipstick - True Love 

As this will most likely be my final post of the year, I just want to say that I hope you've all enjoyed my blog journey in 2016, it's been an absolute blast! This year has been a bit of a tough one, and I feel that in 20 or 30 years we'll be talking about how horrendous 2016 really was. 

But it's also been a good year in other ways, it's been empowering for me, as I've spoken out about the injustices levelled against me and and against minorities in general. And I also ticked a huge box off on the bucket list. Japan was a truly incredible place, and I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to spend a couple of weeks in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. It may sound a bit cliché, but it was a truly life-changing time. 

On top of that, for the first time ever I did something serious about harassment, by reporting it to the police. A small step for humanity perhaps, but a giant leap for me personally. And I also learnt how to use my camera properly, and have taken some pretty amazing shots over the past few months. Trust me, you don't need a fancy camera, or the most expensive equipment going to get a nice shot - make the most of what you have!

But I also hope that I've brought a little bit of light in to your lives, I know it's brought a lot into my own. Make sure you end 2016 with a bang, and get stuck right into 2017.

PEACE. 




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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10 comments

  1. Unknown29 December 2016 at 11:46

    Don't think I have ever seen anyone pull off black eyeshadow as well as you! <3

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  2. Leah and Rachel Collins29 December 2016 at 19:12

    WOW! This makeup is perfection! Beautiful! x

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  3. Unknown29 December 2016 at 19:47

    You look insane as always lovely one. xxx

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  4. Unknown30 December 2016 at 06:24

    wow girl!!wish i could pull off such a bold makeup look xx

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  5. The Dainty Dolls House2 January 2017 at 10:12

    Queen!! Loving this...amazing!! You're hired ;-) xx

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  6. Gabrielle2 January 2017 at 14:08

    What an interesting perspective on neon/bright lights, you're absolutely right, winter does have the advantage with regard to visibility! I hugely enjoy seeing how you bring such cheerful, bright colours into your look - this one included! This shade of Lime Crime Valentines Liquid Lipstick (thanks for the introduction!) looks perfect.

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  7. Beauty Box3 January 2017 at 11:59

    This look is amazing and I love how you have taken inspiration from neon to create it. The trio of love hearts is so cute and fun and the perfect way to brighten up a dreary January day :) x

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  8. Bash Harry4 January 2017 at 12:29

    I'm not gonna lie, I've been going through all your posts the past half hour and I think I'm in love with you. You are so talented and hella creative!! I love the trio of hearts you created. This is gorgeous!

    And yay to stopping harassment! Here's to a great 2017 <3

    xx BASH   ||   HEY BASH

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  9. Unknown11 January 2017 at 11:07

    OH MY! This is stunning! There's something quite tribal about it, but then the hearts make it cute! What a combination.
    Well done for reporting harassment, I know it ones of them things that you dont think people/police will always take you so seriously on, so it must've taken a lot of courage.
    And secondly, your photography has been immense! So artistic, teach us your ways Lima! Me ad my camera are mere acquaintances, and I have no idea what all the little buttons do! x

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  10. Natasha21 January 2017 at 23:02

    I had to come across to your blog after reading the brilliant piece you wrote for Tara's blog, and I'm so glad I found you, your blog is stunning! These colours are gorgeous, and you're right, neon shades have always been fun to play with. I honestly wished I saw these colours more and more each day. This was just the pick me up I needed! I think my favourite part about this is the hearts! - Tasha

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