I always scroll through photos from fashion shows and rarely find outfits or makeup looks that make me think “Oh hey. That is totally practical for my everyday life.”
But this eye makeup that MAC did for the Cavalli show in Milan seems totally doable and totally fun. I might even own everything I need to copy it.
A few weeks ago, I decided to treat myself to a Chanel nail polish. Peridot. I told you all about it. If you haven’t bought it yet, what are you waiting for? Geez.
That same trip to the Chanel counter at The Bay resulted in me taking home a new eyeshadow. But not just any eyeshadow. I first read about Chanel Illusion d’Ombre in Mirifique over on Beauty Reflections. Mirifique is a black, sparkly eyeshadow and it’s kind of scary to me. But Tracy assured me it was beginner friendly.
Which, apparently, the makeup artist at the Chanel counter was not aware of. Because she made a complete mess of my face. Gawd. I went home on the metro looking like a drag queen. So uncool.
[Photo via Beauty Reflections]
It’s a really creamy shadow, that I prefer to use as a liner, because I can’t quite make it look as awesome as Tracy all over my lid. But I attempted it. See? I used Benefit They’re Real mascara. Which you should probably buy. It gives you long, separate lashes and has a neat-o rubbery wand. It’s definitely not cry friendly, however. I’ve put it to the test.
Do I look like I got punched in the eye or can I go out in public like this?
Totally have a shirt on in this photo. Totally.
The only Chanel items are own are a pair of sunglasses and some bronzer. Not just some bronzer. The best bronzer. I mean, it comes in a velvet case.
And even though I’m on a self-imposed spending freeze, I’m very good at finding reasons to buy things. With Valentine’s Day coming up, it seemed like a pretty good excuse to treat myself to a Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick.
Self-love counts, right?
This particular glossy shade, featured in the ad campaign with Vanessa Paradis, is called Boy. Apparently named after Coco’s man-friend. Ooh la la.
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