Thursday, October 27, 2011

The PUNKY BUTTERFL-EYE

Salut mes amis!

Hope you're all happy and healthy. Today's post is a lashes review + easy makeup look in one, and I created this one just in time for Halloween. I've been carelessly neglecting the fact that Halloween is heavily revolved around makeup, so the next few posts will be dedicated strictly to costume makeup for this grandiose occasion!! Today's maquillage is inspired by the awesome lashes sent to me by my friends at KKcenterHK and I call it: The Butterfly that Landed on My EyE ::flutter::flutter::
 Read more for the review + pix, deets, etc. :)

For this look, I used none other than KKcenterHK lashes number FE202 described as a pair of Green and Orange Plumes Pattern Round Feather Lashes (a mouthful indeed :) Here they are, packaged in a clear hard case (great for storage).
Price: $3.69
Includes: lashes, tray, hard case / box. Does not include lash adhesive.
Description: Dramatic, bright, bold feather false lashes to be used professionally or by any makeup enthusiast. These lashes are perfect for a dress-up party, carnival makeup, or Halloween.
Quality: As usual, I'm impressed with the quality of KKcenterHK's costume false lashes. The feathers are soft and light, therefore, they do not weigh heavy on the eye. The band of the lashes, although thick, is surprisingly flexible and is extremely easy to handle. The only drawback is that with lashes this delicate, one has to be very careful when removing them from the tray and even more careful when removing them from the eye. These lashes can be re-used if handled with care and caution.


As a special treat, KKcenterHK is offering a 10% off coupon exclusively for "Fix Your Face" by Maryam Maquillage readers. This coupon is good for any merchandise: lashes, makeup, nails or hair products. Click on the code to start shopping, but don't forget to enter it at checkout. This coupon ends  February 28, 2012, so get your goodies in time for the holidays!!!

NOW, On to the MAQUILLAGE!!!

Since these lashes are already very feminine and pretty, I wanted to wear them a bit differently. Traditionally, these lashes are to be worn on both eyes, with the feathers curving out, imitating natural lash growth. Instead, I decided the wear the pair on one eye, placed in such a way that the lashes curve inwards, as in the pic above. This way, the feathers look more like butterfly wings.
 Over the years, I've seen far too many butterfly costumes and makeup looks aiming at girly, glittery and symmetrical pretty. Today, I didn't want to go for pretty... I wanted my butterfly to be somewhat punky. Also, I really wanted to accent one eye, as I do with my nails when I create nail art... Accenting one feature is all the craze right now. Anyway, here I am, looking a little Annie Lennox & giving you my most androgynous stare possible :)
With so much drama on my butterfleye, balance must be made with my other eye :))) On the lips: NYX lip cream in Antwerp.
To create this look, simply apply the lashes facing inwards and fill in the gaps between your skin and the lashes with a black liquid or gel liner. Also, line your waterline with a waterproof black liner. Apply black liquid or gel liner to your other eye and extend the inner and outer wings. Line the waterline of your other eye with a white liner to make it appear slightly bigger.
Wrap yourself with a neon boa and you're ready for the "Carnaval"... Save this look for Rio, baby!!!

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage




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41 comments:

  1. UM UM UM UM UM UM UM UM.

    I just love this so much I'm friggin speechless. THIS IS SO COOLLLLLL!

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  2. HOLY CRAP this is the coolest thing I've seen all October! thank you for sharing : )

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  3. Wow. I really admire that you didn't go for the girly look ;) You look simply fabulous. The accented eye is so perfect, because if you did it on both, it would have been too much. You are so talented <3

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  4. You are AMAZING, this is crazy! But beautiful, only you could rock this!xx

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  5. yeaahh you speak french hihi

    xxxx

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  6. omgoodness..those lashes are bomb!!

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  7. Love love love! simple, yet stunning!

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  8. Ahhhhhhhhhh I freak in love this I had no eyedea there was butterfly lashes!!!! =D

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  9. This is amazing. I love the winged liner on the second eye. It looks great. You are super creative and talented.
    xx
    Alicia

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  10. Soooo cool! I did a double take when I saw this in my blog feed! :D

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  11. Those lashes are awesome!! And I love how you did the liner on your right eye too.

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  12. Oh wow, our birthdays are super close!! Happy Belated Bday to you gorgeous! And thank you for your kind words. I wish the same for you :D

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  13. WOW!! That looks amazing!!! I LOVE IT!!! ^_^ such a gorgeous women you are!!!

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  14. OH MY GOD!!! Love your butterfly look!
    I saw some pretty amazing fakies at IMATS but not brave enough to try... You are inspiring me to experiment more ;)
    xx

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  15. I really like your style!. You are stunning!.

    Kiss from Italy

    Chiara

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  16. I think I just squealed (...on the inside). LOL! This is so beautiful my dear. I absolutely, positively love it. *squeals again*

    http://www.fabellis.com

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  17. I love those eyelashes! they look so pretty on you :)

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  18. вау как красиво

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  19. this looks great! i love that color on your lips. What is it?

    Xo

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  20. those lashes are amazing, you look great!!!

    http://beautiesinbloom.blogspot.com

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  21. Those lashes are so awesome!
    I definitely want to try that for Halloween<3

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  22. Those lashes are soooooo amazing! :) I love your lip color.

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  23. those are something else girl! too cool....love the lippie too :)

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  24. wow, that is such an awesome idea! you look amazing as usual, very very creative!
    Grace xx

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  25. How did I miss this post? OMG! I LOVE the lashes.. you've created a stunning look with it :) xx

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  26. Great idea! I need to try something like this. I'm lovin' your androgynous stare pic ;)

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  27. this looks amazing ! I have always problems with applying it one -.-
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  28. wow! Awesome babe!:) kkcenterhk has the best falsies I've ever known:)they're super affordable yet great quality!Shared an award with you by the way:) Check my blog dear:)

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  29. i have so got to get some of those lashes...Wow...they are awesome... :)

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