Sunday 13 November 2011

Silver lining & Cranberry & Liner Power


So, this autumn/winter I'm obsessed with cranberry color. Cranberry lipsticks, blushes and, while organizing my make-up yesterday, I came across this gorgeous cranberry shade eyeshadow! I planned to make a simple smoky eye for Christmas but I just felt as if there is something missing. It was a bit too plain so I decided to add a pop of metallics - who would have known cranberry and metalics would work so well?
We've seen the trend of a contrasting, strong line through the socket all over both A/W and upcoming S/S12 catwalks and why not incorporate it in a going out/festive make-up?

 It's that simple - blend a cranberry (or actually, any you wish) eyeshadow through the socket. Lean Your head a bit downwards and look slightly upwards in the mirror and just glide a pencil brush through the socket for perfect eyeshadow placement. 
Dip an eyeliner brush in some water and mix with a loose silver pigment (a good alternative is Barry M Dazzle Dust) and draw the line in. Take Your time and let it dry for maximum staying power and a perfect finish!
Finish off with a slick of black eyeliner and a pair of falsies - here I used the new Collection 2000 Luscious Lashes in Glam Volume 
Warm Your complexion up with a cranberry blush to match the eyeshadow, add a nice gloss (here I used my all time favorite - Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Frivolous Pink) and You're ready!
I absolutely love this make-up, the silver liner adds such a high fashion twist to the traditional festive make-up and I can't wait to try another graphic gold/green or bronze/neutrals combo!

Love or hate metallics?
Love or hate cranberry eyeshadow?

Lots of love, 
Hope You all have an amazing week,
S
xoxo



20 comments:

  1. Stunning. I love both metallics and the cranberry- I'm really getting into warm toned eyeshadows at the moment; adding warmth to the face at this time of year is vital! Gorgeous!

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  2. I totally agree! As our clothing gets warmer, so does make-up - in a different way though! Thanks for the sweet comment! (: S

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  3. LOVE this! It is so stunning~
    i simply love cranberry shades! :)

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  4. I LOVE metallics!! Love this look!! so unique!!! amazing!


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    LoveFaye xoxo

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  5. I love the silver in it..pretty!!:)

    ibeauty85.blogspot.com

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  6. I normally don't like metallics, but I love it on you! It looks really nice!

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  7. wow ive never seen this before! it really suits you, im way too pale to pull off the pink though

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  8. The silver line looks really amazing, i've been thinking about doing a look like this but never thought of using a metallic shade! I love the cranberry shade too.

    http://zozeze.blogspot.com/
    xo

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  9. Really cool and pretty idea!

    Rebecca xx

    www.bebeautifulblog.co.uk

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  10. Hi dear, thanks for your comment. I really like this cranberry colour you've used and that flash of silver is amazing. You think it will suit an olive skin tone?

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  11. Thanks for all the lovely comments ladies! xx
    Sam - I think cranberry pretty much suits anyone in the right combo but I would swap the silver for a gold to compliment Your warm skintone! xx

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  12. Love metallics and love cranberry eyeshadow, especially on you, you look great!

    Sarah
    xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  13. So pretty!
    I'm very safe with eyeshadow but the cranberry is stunning on you!

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  14. LOVE metallics & cranberry eyeshadows!!!
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    :-)

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  15. So pretty!:)

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  16. Thanks for the comment on my blog, lovely! :)

    This is such a unique but pretty look :) I've never tried a look with cranberry eyeshadow before but I do love the colour

    Frances x
    http://francescassandra.blogspot.com
    Twitter: @Francesss__

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  17. Wow that looks kind of futuristic! Love it :) Oh and btw, the falsies are from Ardell, demi whispies! They're the most perfect lashes ever ;) xxx

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  18. wow, i would've never thought to use the liner on the upper part of the eye like that. :) you're amazing with makeup, and you're gorgeous! blog-hopping and i absolutely love your banner and the title of your blog. you have a new follower... hoping to read more of your posts! cheers and yay for blog-hopping!

    xoxo
    jasmine
    http://adamalexmommy.com

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  19. This is such a beautiful combination! Where you placed the liner is so unique and really makes the shadow pop. Beautiful! What a lovely post.

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