Tuesday 3 April 2012

FOTD - a bit of mint

As I decided to wear a powdery-pink studded blouse today, I wanted my make-up to match - soft, girly and with a bit of edge. :
  • To add to the girly, I went for a lovely mint shade for my eyeshadow (using the good old CS 88 Matte Palette, keep forgetting how great it really is, the finish, the hold, the color payoff!) and a pair of falsies and a white in the waterline for a doll-like finish. 
  • Then, to balance it out and add a bit of edge, kept the brows strong and added my signature red lippie - MAC in Ruby Woo! 
The look really is as easy as it sounds, for my foundation I used the usual Bourjouis Healthy Mix (and dabbed a little extra instead of using concealer in the problem areas - around the nose, under-eye, etc. for a very natural yet airbrushed effect) and highlighted my cheekbones, nose and chin with Benefit High Beam.
 
And I think this eyeshadow has started my mint obsession for the spring. What better shade to feel girly and spring-time-ready without being too much? And I am hunting for the perfect mint going out dress for my 21st (which is in exactly a month, not sure how I feel about it yet!) as I am writing this. Keep you updated on my progress, 
Take care,
S
xoxo

P.s. What is your favorite shade this spring?

17 comments:

  1. Lovely! The mint green goes so nice with the red lipstick!! :)

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  2. Such a stunning, polished look. Ruby Woo looks great here and I love the mint accent x

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  3. You look stunning, I love this look!

    Emma x
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  4. like your look) stylish)
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  7. perfect makeup!

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  8. ooo looks so pretty! i love it! the lipstick is fab too!

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  10. wow love your make up , you really suit the red lips with your lovely dark hair!!!! thank you for following me , i now follow you xx

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  11. Love your make up! ;o Super blog! :)

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  12. wow I wish I could do this look!! Love that subtle green eye shadow and your lip shade is goooorgeous.. xx

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  13. You look amazing in red! I usually stick to pinky nudes, but I love wearing red when I'm feeling daring :)

    Xo

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  14. God you look stunning, that red lip looks amazing on you x

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  15. This is such a gorgeous look! I love how the mint and red really work together :) x

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