1st FOTD...*holding breath*...*turning blue*...

[BlahWah]

Alrighty, so here's my sunnier version of Culturebloom. After many weeks I've finally played around w/ stuff enuff to have confidence to post something of my own. You all look so gorgeous and have such an artistic touch - please give me some pointers!

And apologies for the poor quality (colour, sharpness) of the pics, my DH's camera is oooooold!

No flash, but lookin' strangely washed out

With flash

I used:

Face (lightly applied 2day b/c I'm just chilling @ home)
Studio Fix NC35
LORAC C5

Cheeks (Any suggestions? Didn't like how it turned out =T)
Sunbasque lightly on apples
Shy Angel above apples blended to temples

Eyes
UD PP
Overgrown packed on inner lid
Orange Tangent layered on centre of lid
Sunplosion layered on outer lid
Melon layered over Sunplosion and Orange Tangent
Provence to highlight
Little Minx right along upper lash line
Banshee along lower lash line
Violet Underground eye kohl
Maybelline Full 'n' Soft on upper lashes
Maybelline Unstoppalbe on upper and lower lashes

Lips
Awaken (I'll use liner and l/g next time too, I promise!)

*still holding breath*

 

[.Serenity.Eludes.]

i think the colors are great. and you blended them well. the eyeliner really makes your eyes pop. great job

 

[Rubrduckeeurtha1]

wow! i like! keep posting!=-)

 

[pushhupsindrag]

very nice!

 

[heenx0x0]

Great job! Very colorful!!

 

[BlahWah]

Thanks for the encouragement girls, I've been needing it lately. *bleh* =P If you have any constructive criticism tho, lemme know please!

 

[fireatwill]

so cute! ;-)

 

[theleopardcake]

this is great! how do you like orange tangent? It's such a soft and pretty color but i've always hesitated to buy it because i'm asian too, but i can't pull off orange/red shades. i look bruised =/ .

 

[beautenoir]

wonderful...

 

[BlahWah]

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Originally Posted by theleopardcake this is great! how do you like orange tangent? It's such a soft and pretty color but i've always hesitated to buy it because i'm asian too, but i can't pull off orange/red shades. i look bruised =/ .

Thanks! I'm kinda biased b/c I loved it before I had it. =P I'm really liking it with Sunplosion and Melon, playing around w/ the combos. OT doesn't show up much on me (NC35), which is why I use Sunplosion under it, but I don't regret buying it one bit.

I've never tried reds, but I actually find oranges to be a neat way to "fire up" my eye, depending on how I use it. It helps having various intensities, but I actually started it w/ this Body Shop e/s I got on sale called Brick and thought I looked horrible (didn't have time to change it!) but got compliments on it. I also saw Sunplosion and OT on an Asian girl on MUA and she looked amazing with it (tho her m/u is always flawless, never fails to look amazing!).

I'd definitely suggest to try Melon out b/c it's pigmented enough for you to see sthg show up but fine enough for you to layer on to your liking. If you see a good deal on OT, tho, grab it up! I finally got it after 5 mos of looking!

Sorry so long, HTH!

 

[ishtarchick]

very pretty missy! i think it may be because the camera washed your color out, but i'd go a liiiiitle bit further with blush, something peachy/coral maybe?
either way it looks hot! and i love orange tangent on you

 

[theleopardcake]

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Originally Posted by BlahWah Thanks! I'm kinda biased b/c I loved it before I had it. =P I'm really liking it with Sunplosion and Melon, playing around w/ the combos. OT doesn't show up much on me (NC35), which is why I use Sunplosion under it, but I don't regret buying it one bit. I've never tried reds, but I actually find oranges to be a neat way to "fire up" my eye, depending on how I use it. It helps having various intensities, but I actually started it w/ this Body Shop e/s I got on sale called Brick and thought I looked horrible (didn't have time to change it!) but got compliments on it. I also saw Sunplosion and OT on an Asian girl on MUA and she looked amazing with it (tho her m/u is always flawless, never fails to look amazing!). I'd definitely suggest to try Melon out b/c it's pigmented enough for you to see sthg show up but fine enough for you to layer on to your liking. If you see a good deal on OT, tho, grab it up! I finally got it after 5 mos of looking! Sorry so long, HTH!

wow thanks so much for your detailed explanation. I've always wanted to get some melon pigment as well (it is so gorgeous). I'll take your suggestions. thanks again!

 

[MissMarley]

Those colors look great on you- fantastic blending too!

 

[nickaboo]

me likey! you've reminded me that i have to hunt down a violet underground kohl...

 

[Luxurious]

nice...

 

[BlahWah]

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Originally Posted by ishtarchick very pretty missy! i think it may be because the camera washed your color out, but i'd go a liiiiitle bit further with blush, something peachy/coral maybe? either way it looks hot! and i love orange tangent on you

You're right on w/ the blush. I'm just afraid of overdoing it, even w/ a sheertone - I'm such a scaredy-cat when it comes to blush! I'll turn it up a bit for my next one (which I'll do if my brain doesn't get drained out by this upcoming paper...). Thanks for the help ishtarchick!

 

[BlahWah]

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Originally Posted by theleopardcake wow thanks so much for your detailed explanation. I've always wanted to get some melon pigment as well (it is so gorgeous). I'll take your suggestions. thanks again!

No problem, and have tons of fun w/ Melon - I'm sure you'll love it!

 

[Delphi373]

Very pretty - like a sunset! And I agree to play up the blush - you have amazing cheekbones so bring them out!

 

[delovely]

very, very pretty! I love the purple eyeliner.

 

[XoXo]

love it!!!