Hello old friends and new!!! Happy Sunday :)) This week has been pretty darn great and I'm fluttering through it like a happy butterfly. I rarely share anything outside of the subject of makeup and beauty, but since I'm feeling so uplifted, I want to announce that I finally picked up my diploma this Friday and am proud to say that I graduated magna cum laude. To reward my achievement, I did exactly what you'd expect me to do -- I went on a shopping spree! Today's look is the result of some of my beauty purchases, including the Mariposa Palette by Urban Decay. Now, I can truly flutter through the limitless sky like a marvelous butterfly :))
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This Urban Decay limited edition palette hasn't gotten as much hype as the two Naked palettes, but that doesn't mean that it's anything less than awesome. The Mariposa ("Butterfly" in Spanish) features 10 shimmery eye shadows in a fun, party ready, shimmery compilation of past-time favorites (Gunmetal, Haight and Rockstar) and four exclusive new hits--Infamous, Wreckage, Spotlight and Limelight. The palette comes in a cute, travel-size tin similar to the Naked 2 (though not as sturdy) and includes a mini flat application brush.
For this eye look, I used:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Urban Decay Mariposa Palette
- Infamous -- center lid, center lower lash line
- Money -- inner corner, inner crease, waterline over mint eyeliner
- Rockstar -- outer corner and lower lash line
- Wreckage -- outer crease
- Spotlight -- blending the outer crease
- Skimp -- highlight under brow
- Limelight -- inner lower lash line
- Clinique cream liner in True Black
- Ardell lashes #116
- L'Oréal Telescopic mascara in Blackest Black
On my LIPS:
- NYX Lip Liner Pencil in Natural
- Revlon superlustrous lipgloss in Lilac Pastelle-- this shade is quite opaque and also pretty similar to the tonality of my skin (meaning it isn't lighter or darker). To make it work for me, I had to pair it with a slightly darker liner, otherwise it looked like I didn't have a mouth. This color would probably look better on someone with lighter skin, so if you're on the pale side are looking for an edgy lavender lippie as an alternative to pink, look no further, Lilac Pastelle is a good choice!
Before you go, please take a look at my poll on the sidebar. I'm working on improving my blog and I'd love to get your opinion about what you like and what you'd like to see more of on www.MaryamMaquillage.com. You can vote more than once, and as always, you're welcome to leave me a comment and/or message me about anything related. Your opinion matters, so please let it be heard!
Also, thank you so much to everyone who voted for my Eye of the Tropics look on Makeupbee. I am so honored and touched by the overwhelming amount of love and support you've all shown me and I can't thank you guys enough!!! If you're new to my blog and like what you see on here, or if you haven't yet voted, here's your opportunity :))
PLEASE VOTE FOR MY "EYE OF THE TROPICS" Look on Makeupbee: (if you're already a member of Makeupbee, just click on one of the of the links below and hit LIKE so it turns pink)
1. Log in to themakeupbee.com
2. Go to Current Competition: Bee Colorful
3. Vote by Liking my look "Eye of the Tropics"
Thanks a BEE-LLION!!!
hello dear! this is really beautiful!!! i think it will be hard for me to do but i will try it :)
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hope you had great weekend! take care, xoxo, Haus of Gala
Great look! I saw this palette yesterday when I was at Sephora and I almost bought it. The colours are so beautiful. I really like Infamous.
ReplyDeleteThe look is gorgeous! It's so fun and flirty :) Congrats on graduating and splurge sprees are awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are exactly like me, treating yourself to a shopping spree when you have had an achievement.
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I admire your creativity. you are absolutely gorge!!! and your skin is flawless! what skin products do you use if you don't mind me asking??
ReplyDeletethank you so much Janelle! For this look, I used my BareMinerals matte foundation in Golden Medium. I always apply Laura Mercier mineral primer underneath and use Benefit erase paste to conceal under the eye :)))
DeleteTu as fais un joli makeup, j'adore cette palette, cela fais un moment qu'elle est dans ma wishlist :p
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Super pretty look. I love the color combos.
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Love these bright colors! So pretty for spring!
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the colours are amazing in the palette! reminds me of spring! ^___^
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got it!! will do :))) thanks so much!!
DeleteI love the colors the lip is gorgeous that color looks perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty and I love the grey eyeliner, definately unexpected and compliments the colors so well :D
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First of all, congratulations! It's such a wonderful feeling graduating, be very proud of yourself. I'm relatively new to urban decay, two friends work there and that is how I got to hear about it, ive got the two naked palettes but I may invest in something like this to try some fun colours. Lauren xx
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You are so beautiful! And what camera do you use these days? I've been wondering. The quality of the pictures is so nice. :-)
ReplyDeleteFor this post, I used my Canon PowerShot 850 IS. Check out my FAQ section, I've added this question and included some examples of posts where I use different cameras :))
DeleteThis is my most favorite look that you've done on your blog and now I want that palette!
ReplyDeleteDo you ever disappoint?! Geeesh you come up with great looks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty palette. I did want to buy this palette but I already own three of the shades in other palettes. Gunmetal twice, aah.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on graduating magna cum laude, Maryam! :) Talk about deserving a shopping spree. ;) Beautiful look with the palette. :D
ReplyDeletethanks dollface!!
DeleteCongratulations on graduating! Your makeup looks beautiful!
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Congratulations on graduating, and magna cum laude at that. You go girl!
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so gorgeous!!! love the colours you picked out for this look :) & much congrats on graduating :D
ReplyDeletegorgeous..absolutely gorgeous..love how you combined all the colors inside the palette and create one look..can't wait to see more look from you hun..^_^..
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, can't wait to try it!!!
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I love your makeup here it's so pretty. The colours in the palette are so nice!!!
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Gorgeous makeup!
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i freaKIN adore this looks its hella gorgeous babe!! all the colors n everything so well put together!! great job!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! All those colors are great!
ReplyDeleteLove this look!! I have the Mariposa palette and it's awesome! A great palette to travel with too! My mom even got it because I talked about it so much! :-)
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this is so beautiful! it's a lot of colors but it doesn't look crazy
ReplyDeleteand I love the lip color!
This looks fabulous!! I love your colorful eye make-ups :D
ReplyDeleteLike the others have said, I love that you used so many of the colors and that they all work so well. Brilliant job!
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ReplyDeleteLove the use of the different colors~!!Amazing job Maryam!
All the superlatives have been used up so I remain content by saying that you are great.
ReplyDeletegreat look :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on acquiring a well deserved diploma. May you achieve many more distinctions, laurels,awards & rewards. Your naughty wink & sexy pout coupled with flawless glowing skin and soft sensuous and sensational look makes you the very beautiful person that really are. Look forward to your India trip !
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Thank you so much Ram, you are the greatest!!!
DeleteOnce again a real piece of art. I love how you can match colours that seem to be unmatchable! And I want to steal your brows, they're always so perfect!
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love that lip gloss! pretty as always!
ReplyDeletelove the pop of gold. your looks are always stunning. voted for your eye of the tropics entry by logging in via FB :) good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks love!!! <3
DeleteI love the combo there. This palette tempted me a lot but I went for Anniversary. This too is great!! LOVE this look. You're ahmazing!! I have learned so much from you and your blog. Keep it coming! <3
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you. :) xx Wish you all the success.
Thanks Sara, you're so awesome and sweet!!!
DeleteFirst, let me get this out the way: I love love love your makeup! I especially love money on the inner corner of the eye by the tear duct (money is so money!), and the lip color!
ReplyDeleteOk next: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Magna cum laude is a huge accomplishment! I'm sure all your hard work paid off, so you deserve it! Yay :)
thanks so much darling, you always make my day!!
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ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much everyone, your comments and congratulations are soooo appreciated <3
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