Looks: Winter Sky

by beautifulwithbrains on January 29, 2010

in looks

Hello everyone,

today’s look was inspired by the dark and gloomy winter sky covered by grey clouds bringing either rain or snow. That’s what I see every time I look out the window. I really hate this weather and am so tired of being cold ALL the time! :(

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it will get better anytime soon, so while waiting for spring to finally arrive, I decided to play with the colors of the winter sky and this is what came out. Hope you’ll like it ;)

Products Used:
– Senna Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer
– Sleek Curious eyeshadow palette (white)
– Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips palette in Smokey Green Eyes (grey and black)
– Pupa black pencil liner
– Wet n Wild Kajal & Eyeliner in white
– Maybelline Volum Express Cat Eyes Mascara

Directions:
– Apply an eyeshadow primer (I used Senna Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer) all over lid as a base to make the makeup adhere better and last longer.
– Apply a white shade (I used the one in the Sleek Curious palette) on the inner lid and inner crease. Swipe some of it on the browbone to highlight and, with MAC 219 pencil brush, apply it on the inner lower lashline too.
– Swipe a medium gray shade (I used the one in the Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips palette in Smokey Green Eyes) on the rest of the lid and on the crease and blend to soften any harsh lines. With MAC 219 pencil brush, apply some on the outer lower lashline too and blend where it meets with the white shade.
– Apply a black shade (I used the one in the Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips palette in Smokey Green Eyes) on the outer V and blend.
– Line your lid with a black pencil liner and your waterline with a white eyeliner.
– Finish off with mascara.

{ 20 comments… read them below or add one }

Simone January 29, 2010 at 2:06 pm

Really pretty!

Our skies look like this for most of the year, haha :(
.-= Simone´s last blog ..Fancy Dress At The Dome =-.

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Nikki January 29, 2010 at 3:43 pm

wow, a bit darker than your usual looks but this is very pretty! :) gorgeous!
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..AMW Reviews: NYX Professional MakeUp Artist Palette Set 101 =-.

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beautifulwithbrains January 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

Simone, thanks.

Oh, that’s too bad! Here in Italy we have only a few months of bad weather, but winter this year has been colder than usual :(

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beautifulwithbrains January 29, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Nikki, thanks, I’m glad you like it. More colorful looks will be back soon :)

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Tavia January 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm

This is an unusual look …I mean I was used to your vibrant and colorful eyeshadows. :) It’s really a pleasant surprise to see darker makeup looks :)
.-= Tavia´s last blog ..Anna Sui Rose Whitening UV Base Makeup Collection for Spring/ Summer 2010 =-.

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beautifulwithbrains January 29, 2010 at 6:46 pm

Tavia, thanks. I know what you mean, I rarely do this type of looks but it’s nice to do something different every now and then. I’ll post more colorful looks soon. :)

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All Women Stalker January 29, 2010 at 10:28 pm

Now THAT is a look I am down with. I love using grays and browns and this is just perfect for me. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

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HaNNa January 30, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Even the somber and freezing winter can inspire u, so Gio!

This is such a beautiful winter look. It’s smouldering yet subtle, if that ever makes sense
.-= HaNNa´s last blog ..My (Victoria) Secret…. =-.

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Anastacia January 31, 2010 at 3:14 am

Looks so nice!
.-= Anastacia´s last blog ..Product Review. What is your favourite eyeliner? =-.

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beautifulwithbrains January 31, 2010 at 5:46 pm

All Women Stalker, thanks and you’re welcome, I’m glad you like it. It’s a very pretty and wearable look. :)

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beautifulwithbrains January 31, 2010 at 6:03 pm

Hanna, thanks, you’re making me blush :) I get what you mean hun and I agree with you :)

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beautifulwithbrains January 31, 2010 at 7:52 pm

Anastacia, thank you!

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Vonvon February 1, 2010 at 3:06 pm

I just got a grey eyeshadow today. A color which I don’t think I have in my stash. You inspire me to use colors which I don’t normally use. :)
.-= Vonvon´s last blog ..Let’s Celebrate Vonvon’s Interests Turning 1 With A Giveaway From Skin MD Natural! =-.

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catmare February 1, 2010 at 4:51 pm

i’m definitely loving this! I hope I can be as good as you. It’s so pretty. =)
.-= catmare´s last blog ..FOR SALE! Brand New and Pre-loved =) =-.

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beautifulwithbrains February 1, 2010 at 9:07 pm

Vonvon, thanks, I’m glad to hear that. It’s nice to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. You never look what’ll look good on you unless you try it. And you’re so pretty, everything looks great on you ;)

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beautifulwithbrains February 1, 2010 at 9:10 pm

Catmare, thanks. I’m glad you like it and I’m sure you can do much better than me ;)

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Vonvon February 3, 2010 at 9:56 am

Gioooo……Vonvon blushes *cheeks turning bright pink.

Thank you for the compliment. You are very kind.
.-= Vonvon´s last blog ..Review: L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Long Lasting UVA/UVB Protector SPF 50/PA+++ =-.

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beautifulwithbrains February 3, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Vonvon, you’re welcome and I mean it hun, you are beautiful :)

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Mylanqolia February 3, 2010 at 10:00 pm

And another stunning smokey eye make up! You rule!
.-= Mylanqolia´s last blog ..Inspired green and purple look =-.

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beautifulwithbrains February 3, 2010 at 10:22 pm

Mylanqolia, thanks. You’re too kind :)

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