Playing with Make-up

Ok, so this post has absolutely nothing to with clothing or accessories, but in a way make-up can be an accessory to whatever outfit you are wearing. Right?

Anyway, I just got a make-up brush kit delivered from Elf cosmetics along with some eye shadow. I must admit I'm not crazy about their make-up, but their brushes are great
and in case you didn't know they only cost $1 each, compared to $20+ at Sephora... I'm digressing. The new brushes have inspired me to try out some new eye make-up looks.

Now, before I share the pictures with you I want to share with you a couple of things I learned from this little blogging experiment: 1) you need to apply a lot of make-up in order for it to show up on camera and 2) it is really difficult to take a good picture of your eye.

Look 1:
For this look I was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. I wanted something simple for everyday wear and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

Eye Shadow: Smashbox, Baby Pink
Eye Liner: Maybelline Liquid Liner, Black
Mascara: Cover Girl Lash Blast, Very Black



Side note: I don't actually have four eyes. My roommate Elizabeth was freaked out by these pictures, so I apologize for any freaked outedness.

Look 2:
For this look I used the Mac Cosmetics site as a guide. They provide several different looks with directions on how to recreate them. I highly recommend it if you are looking for ideas. This look is Dita Von Teese.

Eyeshadow: Stila, from Kit no color listed; Elf, Blue Moon Kit (was really a brown color and not blue)
Eye Liner: Maybelline Liquid Liner, Black
Mascara: Cover Girl Lash Blast, Very Black




Look 3:
Another Mac look. This one is Love Knot

Eye Shadow: Elf, Sliver Lining and Drama
Mascara: Cover Girl Lash Blast, Very Black




Look 4:
This look is actually from a kit. The Foiled Eye kit to be exact. I bought it at the Sephora in Las Vegas, because you need something kicky and silver in Las Vegas.




What do you guys think?