Monday, August 8, 2011

Makeup Monday: Simply Irresistible







The combination of statement eyes and lips always makes me think of Robert Palmer's video vixens, even though they usually went the smokey eye/red lip route and had super sweet dance moves/guitar skills. I decided to do a second look with Urban Decay's 15th anniversary eyeshadow collection and since my last look featured its neutral shades, why not go for bigger and bolder color? I paired it with an equally bold lip color - Estée Lauder's new Fuchsia Velvet lipstick - because Robert Palmer's girls would've liked it that way. I wouldn't want to let those sexy ladies down.

For what I used and step by step instructions, continue reading after the jump!











(I only used the colors with the red checks on them)
Eyes:
Smashbox Brow Tech to go (brows)
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay's 15th anniversary eyeshadow collection
- Junkshow on lids, Vanilla for highlight, Omen in crease and Blackout in outer v (c/o Urban Decay)
Milani Metallic eye pencil
Urban Decay Lush Lash Mascara (c/o Urban Decay)

Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish
MUFE HD Foundation in 110
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light
MAC Semi Precious Pearl Mineralize Skinfinish (cheeks)
 
Lips:
Estée Lauder Fuchsia Velvet










The lipstick is totally up to you. Normally, I would do a more subdued lip color but since I wasn't actually going anywhere, I went with the bright color (more fun for pictures). My suggestion is a pinky nude, but just have fun with it and do what you want!


61 comments:

Gal Meets Glam said...

LOVE your lip color and eyeshadow!

xo Julia
galmeetsglam.com

Carina said...

Love this, you always have the prettiest eye makeup!

Jenny said...

I love it! That's such a fresh spin off of the smokey-eye and the pigment of that eye-shadow looks like it's great quality!

ShopPinkGlitter said...

I love your eyeshadow! I recently bought the 15 year palette- I'm gonna have to try this look.

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

your SERIOUSLY look amazing. i love those pink tones on you!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons

The Artist Who Never Starved said...

I love these colors and I love all the helpful tutorials! Thanks a bunch!

Annette said...

Gorgeous! You need to wear this look out sometime (with the bright lip)!

Wish I could pull off bright lips as well as you do <3

Muah!
~Annette
Beauty Channel
AmourAnnette Blog

Molly said...

amazing make up :)

http://mollystylebook.blogspot.com/

The Fancy Teacup said...

Your eye makeup and lip color look intergalactic and beautiful. You pull off the bold look flawlessly, Keiko!

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

dluxe said...

that lip color looks simlar to Candy Yum Yum! niiiiice one. You do an amazing job, Keiko! QUESTION: Which location did you work at ?

GoldBlackMirror said...

ohhhh i really love it!!!i love this pink shadow!!!

Keiko Lynn said...

Glorie/dluxe: You mean MAC? I never worked at MAC - just an enthusiast;) I frequented the Millenia one because Roland is a dear friend of mine.

Lindsay said...

I also did a post (or 2, I'm guilty!) on Robert Palmer girls and dramatic makeup. Such a great look!

Doudinou said...

Ouuh Love ure lip color !! :D

talktomyshoes said...

Yes yes yes yes yes YES! Love love love it! Fantastic. Inspiration for my next big evening out!
Keep it coming lady!

MzCherrie said...

Love this! I actually just picked up this UD palette today and I am super excited to use it! Thanks!

Katy said...

This is a gorgeous look! Pink eyeshadow is difficult to carry off, but you do it so well! xx
Sirens and Bells

Nicki said...

This is gorgeous, love it <3. P.S. Your eyebrows are the nicest shape I've seen on anyone!
Nicki
http://singlittlebird.blogspot.com

Gina Michele said...

This is so pretty! I always feel like I can't pull off colored eyeshadow because of my coloring. You inspired me to give it a try!

♥ Gina Michele
CrochetClouds.com

Carmen said...

I'm always in awe of how beautiful and flawless your make up is!

Carmen Ri.

dear winsome said...

Love this! I'm not usually into bold eyes and lips but this looks great. I did a bold teal eye/coral lip combo this weekend and I loved it!

Krystle
http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

Elaine said...

This is a great look! I love the combination of different colours that you used for the eye make-up.

Alexandra Marie said...

i love it how you give step by step instructions on the eyeshadow :)
AND i love wearing bright lipstick colors like that :) hahaha

with love,
www.alexandra-clements.blogspot.com

Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage said...

I love that pink on girls with dark hair, mine has too much red to pull it off. Fabulous!

Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Vintage ROAD TRIP giveaway

Courtney said...

I love the pink shadow and lip color together - beautiful!

Courtney
I Can Be Many Things

PuppyLovePrincess said...

sooo pretty! i love the non-shy, vivid pink. i'd call the look "urban fairy tale..." prettyprettypretty!

La Petite Marmoset said...

It totally looks like the girls from the video!
La Petite Marmoset

kendal croix. said...

bright pink eyeshadow is one of my favorites.

dysti said...

your hapa is poppin' out with those eyes. i think it's the blackout v. very pretty colors on you.

Monika said...

love, love, love....and I started laughing when you mentioned the Robert Palmer girls! :) (i was one of those girls for halloween once) :)

HelloVanny said...

You look gorgeous! Love that lip colour, I'll have to get that for myself :)

Musing on Beauty said...

Gorgeous! I dont' wear pinks well, I find, but as soon as my UD 15 palette arrives, I think I'll have to try this one!

Dial V for Vintage said...

You are skilled! It's beautiful! :)

TzeYien89 said...

u have such nice lips! and the eyeshadow is amazing!

tzeyien89.blogspot.com xxx

LoveE ♥ said...

Ugh you are amazing! LOVE this look, definitely trying it as soon as I get my hands on some decent make up!

http://itsthedollhousebaby.blogspot.com/
x

SAUCY | f. | BABY said...

LOVE the Estee Lauder Lipstick. I've heard & read alot of great things about their Pure Color Lipsticks. Definitely thinking about trying them out for myself!

--- Nicole

Misty Chaos said...

Lovee the colours! Especially your lips (!!)
You look gorgeous ♥

FashionFreak/Mihaela said...

beautiful *__* i love your lips.

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easteuropeanstyle said...

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shari said...

Beautiful, Keiko. Thank you for the tutorial! I tend to do the same things with my makeup, but after seeing this yesterday, I tried something new! My BF liked it, too. :)

Thank you!

Shoe.Gal said...

this is great! I would not be able to do it even with the tutorial! :(

Sophie Loloi said...

Beautifully done! The colors also have quite a cosmic feel....love it!

xx

http://theparalleluniversee.blogspot.com/

elephantrunway said...

Your photos are extremely helpful, thank you so much :))

Mademoiselle S said...

Woa!! you look like a beautiful modern geisha ^^love it

Charlotte said...

I just bought the new UD Palette (it's finally available in the UK!!) after seeing your previous tutorial and now I can't wait for it to arrive!
I hope to see more tutorials with this palette- with it being so new they're pretty thin on the ground.

Charlotte

The Petite Blogger said...

gorgeous makeup!!!

xoxo jenna
http://thepetiteblog.blogspot.com

Zelina Garza said...

sweet dear this is so beautiful and you make it look so easy.

Shels415 said...

Oh i love this! The pink looks great on you! I was waiting for someone to give tutorials on UB's 15th Anniversary Collection.

I was wondering, if you can do any Smurf theme w/ this palette?

XoXo
Shels - shels25@hotmail.com
http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

Mad For Fashion said...

Beautiful!

Emma said...

Hi Keiko! I've been reading your blog for a while now and have never commented for some reason but I just had to leave you a little note to say how much I enjoy your inventiveness with Make Up Monday! I look forward to it every week and I'm really happy you're using the new UD palette as I just received it as a birthday present this week! I've done lots of looks with it already, can't believe how versatile it is! I can't wait to get a hold of the new UD lip colours you reviewed, they look amazing!

Thanks for the time and effort that goes into doing these posts!

Emma x

Lenusik said...

Excellent make-up with use of pink color.

LolaLoveFashion said...

Perfection!!! I Love your makeup mondays!!!:)

transientexpression said...

Every time I see you in super bright eye makeup looks I think how smashing they look on you, but when I try to wear bright makeup I feel like I look like a clown, and end up taking them off. :-(

Any tips for working bright colors? Did you have to get used to them gradually?

-Rachel

geblümt said...

i love that look, it's so summery. unfortunately its a very cold summer here in germany :(

Isi, Wake up &amp; smell the azahar said...

Ready to try it, it looks amazing ;)

Pamela said...

Gorgeous eye makeup!

Samantha said...

You may have already answered this (many many times) but HOW do you get your lipstick to look so perfect??? I would love any tips you have to give!

intwoo said...

love your makeup creations!

Marija
from intwoo

http://blog.intwoo.com/

Kenna said...

i just tried to do this look myself and i absolutely love it! Thanks so much! It's going to be fun to do this when I go out for a girl's night! I never thought I would be able to make my makeup look so good, but your tutorials are so easy to follow and the step by step instructions have made me so happy the past few days! (I also tried the look that was inspired by Adele yesterday and I received so many compliments!) Thanks so much!!

Hair Romance said...

This bright look is gorgeous! Your step by step is so clear too, I might have to give this one a try!

Whitney Laura said...

This look is gorgeous! Love love love it!

www.whitney-laura.blogspot.com