Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Eye: Reinvented




Hello Old Friends and New!!! Great news!!! Maryam Maquillage is graduating and moving on up, so a change is gon' come, oh yes it will :)) 2011 has been a great year and 2012 has already been even better, so I'm rolling with the wind and I'm taking this blog to the next level. My previously used slogan 'Fix Your Face' has been dropped and I will soon be smoothly transitioning to a new domain name. The truth is, there's nothing wrong with you or me in the first place, so why fix things? No need! With that said, I will keep on beauty blogging and banging out post after post, because that's really what I'm here for. So, let me get started on my maquillage du jour :)
Today, I'm reinventing myself with a crafty new makeup look focusing on the eyes. I've been getting back into theMakeupBee community and the ladies there are so darn creative and talented, that I've been inspired to turn up the drama and bring on the eye makeup!! This look is fairly minimal, but the colors and chunky glitter "liner" give it lots of intensity and volume. Wanna learn? 



Keep reading for the how-to & more pix!!!



Full Faced Me

I'm usually a classic makeup girl--NOT TODAY!! In this reinvented post, I'm channeling a makeup look that has an air of robotic, alien and tribal. I'm still keeping true to my minimalist self (I swear I'm not naked in this pic) and keeping the focus on the features, using bright highlighter pink and silver hardware to bring them to the forefront. My face and nose are heavily contoured to give it that extra-terrestrial appearance and my brows are fully filled-in using brown eyeshadow.
I used the following products for the EYE LOOK:

On my LIPS, I'm wearing:
  • MAC Violetta lipstick
  • Black Opal Eyeshadow in Tinsel

I know there are girls out there who'd easily wear this look on Valentine's Day, so I created this one with the daring souls in mind :) For the traditionalists like me: simply change the pink to a neutral taupe and you've got a wearable party ensemble, perfect for a celebratory outing--even Valentine's, depending on where you're going!

HOW-TO:
  1. Prime your eye lids.
  2. Using a hot pink sticky base (NYX Cherry) on a flat brush, outline your crease, wing it out and create a parallel shape above the crease. Fill it in using the same base.
  3. Apply a bright pink matte eyeshadow on top of the sticky base. My e/s came from the 88 palette. Also, add a shimmery pink pigment to the center of the shape (MAC Fuchsia).
  4. Fill in the empty lid part and wing using a silver chrome eyeshadow on a flat brush. 
  5. Line the bottom water line with a silver eyeliner or eyeshadow (NYX Cottage Cheese).
  6. Apply a dark brown eyeshadow under your lower lash line and under the silver wing.
  7. Sharpen the transition between the brown eyeshadow and silver water line with a black gel liner on a fine brush.
  8. Apply clear lash adhesive all over the silver eyeshadow on the lid and wing. Wait 20-30 seconds for the lash glue to become tacky and press the glitter onto the adhesive using a small brush to pick up the glitter. Make sure you keep a paper towel underneath to catch the glitter fallout.
  9. Apply your falsies and mascara and you're good to go!
I've seen a couple other beauty bloggers using chunky craft store style glitter, but this glitter "liner" is my very own creation. I'm eager to wear this look to a dance party and be my very own disco eye-ball!!

Editor's Note: Although I'm using craft store glitter for this conceptual makeup look, I do not recommend using it if you're planning to wear it out. Cosmetic grade glitter is smaller, but it is much safer for the eyes and doesn't require surgeons' hands to properly apply it. Using any type of chunky glitter, rhinestones, pearls or decorations for cosmetic purposes demands professional skill and knowledge.
A special thanks to all my readers for your continued support of Maryam Maquillage! I am immensely grateful for each and every one of you and I can't express how much I value your words of encouragement. Your positive energy and feedback keeps me going and feeds my creative spirit. Thank you so much guys!!!

bisous,


Maryam Maquillage





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62 comments:

  1. Really, this is stunning. I just LOVE what you've done to your eyes :) xx

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  2. You're right, you're absolutely perfect, no need to fix things :) xx

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  3. Omg woww how did you do that? very pretty combination of colors

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  4. Now, that's pretty cool its very creative.
    By the way, look how flawless your skin is :)

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  5. You really are one great, fabulous & successful beauty blogger. You are certainly creating wave after wave - except that each new wave is bigger & better than the previous one. Hopefully the waves will continue to grow in size and soon become indestructible typhoons, tornadoes & tsunamis( purely in respect of creativity,power,force,form,energy).
    This new look eye make up is truly extra terrestrial - stunning hot & out of this world.You are the most beautiful awesomest creature to invade planet earth in recent times! Have a great year ahead. Wishing you every success.
    Best Wishes & Warm Regards
    Ram

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    1. Thank you RAM!!! Your words of encouragement mean so much to me :))) Namaste <3

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  6. wow that is a fabulous look doll- the colors are so nice together xx

    My Blog: Boho Vanity

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  7. Amazing! I don't know that I've ever seen that shade of pink THAT pigmented look good and actually "wearable" before. This is awesome!

    With Class & Sass,
    ~Khalilah~

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  8. WOW this look is so high fashion, you look like you should be on the cover of a magazine! I just love this look, so fun!

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  9. Wow! This is gorgeous! I love it!

    http://www.fabellis.com

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  10. What an amazing look! So talented...
    Check out my Body Shop - Chocomaina giveaway!
    http://allthingsbeautymake-upandshopping.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-body-shop-chocomania-collection-and.html

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  11. AMAZING! you look like a movie star Maryam!
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  12. Maryam, you comment couldn't be any sweeter. You really just made me smile.
    You inspire much more than you think ;)

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  13. <----so jealous! Your eyebrows are perfection.

    Xo

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  14. omg this looks truly amazing!!

    Love,
    Nee
    ROSECANDLE11

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  15. my god love your brows! they look so perfect!
    xo

    mydutchfashionstyle.blogspot.com

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  16. WHAT THE WHAT!? This is CAH-RAY-ZAY! I love the new you just as much as I loved the old you. And that's quite a lot!

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  17. So very awesome! You look beautiful :)

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  18. This is really cool and I love how your bun looks with it!

    www.fuchsiatriangle.com

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  19. HELLO hot femme bot! This is so bold and daring but you Maryam have the perfect face to pull it off!

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  20. Holy moly!! I just had a weird foot spasm-kick happen from the excitement! It's so unique. Haven't seen glitter like this and I love it!

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    1. You totally made me LOL with your comment!! Thanks love :))

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  21. oh! that is such a great idea! love the sparkle, love your lips! gorgeous! :*

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  22. Wow very creative!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a nice day!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  23. thank you so much for your lovley comments ;). your blog is great ;) really :)

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  24. OMG! Please do a tutorial on this. That is just stunning!

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  25. AMAZING make up..please please teach me..I m unable to do even the easier things..!!!

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  26. this is amazing you look so beautiful, i love the last Picture <3 hanadi

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  27. Omg! love the look!! I am forwarding the Versatile Blogger Award to you. Check it out on my blog http://deesbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  28. You look absolutely stunning hun..With glitter eyes and bold pink lips..Absolutely different from your other look..I love it.. Trying something new is challenging..

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  29. This is look sooo cool!! Great job. :)

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  30. Oh I love this! So fierce!!! You totally killed this look! <3

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  31. Oh I LOVE this look! You have to throw a disco party just for this look! Gorgeous, mami!

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  32. Loving this! You totally rock it. ;)

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  33. wow wow wow wow !!!!! i am loving the eye look here, just so boss! i can't wait to see what you have planned for 2012 :D

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  34. Beautiful look as always, but **please** don't recommend using craft store glitter. Craft store glitter is not approved as eye safe because it's not cosmetic grade. Cosmetic grade, eye-approved glitter is rounder and much smaller in terms of size so if it gets into the eye, it isn't harmful. Craft store glitter is cut more harshly and the size can scratch your cornea if the glitter gets into your eye.

    On a few occasions, as a makeup artist, I have been doing makeup in large group settings and I've seen a few people who were doing their own makeup end up suffering eye injuries from trying to use craft store glitter in their eye makeup looks. The risk of damage isn't worth it, as our eyes are so very precious.

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    1. omg you are so right Mandy!!! I'm gonna make a correction right now!! Thank You!!!

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  35. Your eyes and cheek bones are the rival of most females walking the earth I think! For me anyway haha they're gorgeous..YOU'RE gorgeous. Love this, I will have to work up to being this technical with my make up but at least I know where to go when I'm ready :)

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. you are so sweet :))) Thank you so much for such a lovely compliment!!

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  36. OMG I love this bold make up look! IT's so beautiful!

    Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog! It really means so much to me!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  37. You have the most versatile face I've ever seen.. Every single look I've seen on you, you pull it off without difficulty! You're very very talented :)

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    1. it's not me, it's the makeup!! makeup is maaaagic lol :)) thanks love!!

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  38. oh gosh dear this post and your pictures are so professional! you should really work in modellig world!!!! you're so gorgeous!!!! love it and perfect combination :)
    take care. xoxo, Haus of Gala

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  39. This is freaking HOT!!! Seriously, I had an "OMG" moment when I saw the first picture.
    Congrats on the new domain! I am so happy for you~ I wish you the best!!

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  40. Woha! You're one talented lady! This is just mesmerizing! I love it! Super groovy lips!
    Lol, so cute that you had to look Modesty Blaise up, she is just one classic beauty! And you are too ;)
    Phlox

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  41. your so extremely talented.. !! amazing... x

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  42. I am so incredibly impressed! The glitter application is perfection; every thing right in place!

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  43. You are very talented...
    Respect!

    http://amenita-anja.blogspot.com

    amenita

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