Beauty Inspiration

I tend to get bored easily, so I rarely do the same look day after day. I usually choose my makeup colors and application style based on my mood, though sometimes it's an external source of inspiration. Today I got some gorgeous earrings in the mail from Sparkle Couture on Etsy, and they sparked a desire to try a new color combination. They're actually silver hoops with interchangeable chalcedony stones, and I fell in love with the deep blue ones (probably since they're similar to the color of my new electric blue Treesje Asher).

So I went rummaging in my overflowing traincase & pulled out some colors that work well with blue. I decided to try out my new MAC eyeshadow in Silverthorn (silver with a blue tint) on the lid, with MAC Illegal Cargo eyeshadow (silvery plum) in the crease & slightly above it. I used Bare Escentuals shadow in Twilight (glimmery deep blue) as a liner; this stuff stays on forever when I use the BE Weather Anything sealer. (Great when you have allergies and/or watery eyes!)

It turned out to be colorful yet soft, with almost a princessy feel. I played that up with Tarte blush in Dollface (light pink) and L'Oreal H.I.P. lipstick in Moxie (pale pink with a hint of gold). Unlike many women, I'm not known for matching my makeup to my clothing--I usually do my makeup first and then pick out something to wear. I didn't want to wear blue (don't like being too matchy-matchy) but I wanted something with a romantic feel to match the look I did. I went with a vintage flutter-sleeve top in a seafoam green & the ubiquitous pair of jeans. I also added a long silver chain with a heart-shaped locket and of course, my blue Asher.

Thanks to the buy one, get one free sale at Sparkle Couture, I've got another pair of new earrings to play with! I rarely wear gold, but I loved the shapes and mix of green and white stones. Wonder what kind of look these will inspire?