Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Antoinette-Futurette


Bonjour mes belles et mes beaus!! It's me, Maryam, reincarnated into a futuristic emo version of Queen Marie-Antoinette inspired by Lime Crime's latest creation: Palette d'Antoinette!! Since this look pretty much speaks for itself; I, without further ado, present to you my concept of the day complete with reviews, tips, and tricks for all you makeup lovers and enthusiasts! 


Keep reading!!



Isn't she a beauty?
The Almighty Palette d'Antoinette & Eyeshadow Helper sample by Lime Crime*:
  • Royal Flush -- pretty pastel pink (matte finish) -- used in the inner corner, lower lash line & in the crease of the eye as a transition shadow
  • Absinthe-Minded -- light pistachio green (matte finish) -- saved for my next Lime Crime inspiration
  • Macarooned -- perfect peach (matte finish) -- used as a highlight under the brow
  • Ribbonesque -- pastel lavender (matte finish) -- used in the outer "v" of the eye and on the eyebrows
  • Mercurious -- metallic silver (shimmery sparkle finish) -- used on the lid and lower lash line

With colors so wearable and perfect for the summer, I simply couldn't allow myself to go with a pretty makeup look as my first Palette d'Antoinette inspiration. What I love about Lime Crime is that the brand encourages its followers to step outside of the norm and embrace the beauty of individuality and artistry. After all, we're all unicorns on the inside, so why not relinquish it for a day or two?!
To create this untraditional eye look, I applied the colors in the opposite way that I "normally" would... i. e. brighter color in the highlight, paler color in the crease and for the first time ever, I colored my eyebrows. dot... dot... dot... 

In the process, I've made a few discoveries... follow along :)))

HOW-TO get COLORFUL eyebrows if you have THICK, DENSE and/or DARK eyebrows:
  1. Start by brushing your eyebrows upward and following the natural growth of the hairs. Take a greasy base like a concealer or NYX jumbo eye pencil in Milk (my choice) and apply it heavily all over your brows.
  2. Blend the base into the hair and skin under the brows using your finger. The greasy consistency will help the unruly hairs stick together.
  3. Take a q-tip and clean up the area around your eyebrows, making them uniform and sharp.
  4. Take your eyeshadow of choice (I used Ribbonesque) on a flat shader brush and begin by patting the color onto the sticky base. Fill in any gaps with a smaller brush and extend your brows using the same shadow.
For my two-toned lippies, I used none other than:
Other Products Used:

Length: approx. waist-length

Color: Lavender / Purple

Price: $37.53

Where to Buy: www.KKcenterHK.com

10% OFF Coupon Code: MARYAM -- good for any merchandise from the KKcenterHK website. Don't forget to enter the code at checkout.

Description: Fun, flirty, lavender costume wig -- perfect for unicorns, Antoinettes and beyond. Need I say more? :)))

 
creepy photo LeeLee couldn't resist taking... 
Why? -- Cuz not everything has to be pretty all the time -- he said
I concur :))

bisous,


Maryam Maquillage





Join me on FACEBOOK / TWITTER / BLOGLOVIN



Photo Credits: Le Var (merci!!!)


*The products featured in this post were sent for my consideration and review. I was not compensated for this review and the information stated is 100% my own, uninfluenced and unbiased opinion. 


Maryam Maquillage © 2012. www.maryammaquillage.com

84 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous thank you so much for the tutorial

    Boston Princess

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a gorgeous creation, really loving it! :)
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. This reminds me of "Jem and the Hollograms" love it

    ReplyDelete
  4. woww you so suchaa lovely looks

    ReplyDelete
  5. AMAZING,so original ! :) x

    http://2ndhandcinderella.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  6. Вау!) прям инопланетянка)) Классно получилось!)

    ReplyDelete
  7. wow, you are just amazing honey, very creative look<3

    ReplyDelete
  8. Very futuristic and chic! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Amazing look. Great talent you have. Unfortunately there has been so much controversy surrounding this brand, I cannot support them.

    Brittany

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thanks Brittany :) that's too bad, cuz every brand has its share of controversy. To me, LC is fab, it's vegan, they don't test on animals, and their products are superb in quality :))

      Delete
  10. the bead lashes are SO cool! i love it

    ReplyDelete
  11. That is such a beautiful palette!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Stunning, you look lovely! I'd love to own this palette. :D

    ReplyDelete
  13. very cute!!!!!! you look so animated!!!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. This is so beautiful. You look amazing. I need that palette now.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Chantel :)) the palette is beautiful, especially if used for a ready-to-wear look!! you should get it without hesitation!!

      Delete
  15. Omg! Love this look. I have been waiting to try that pallette. (I saw your IG post and had to come check this out ;))

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks dollface, you've gotta get Antoinette!! I can only imagine the fierce looks you'll come up with!!

      Delete
  16. wow dear you're so talented!!! its amazing how it looks so good to you :)

    take care. xoxo, Haus of Gala

    ReplyDelete
  17. wow! really cool! you don't even look like yourself in the first photo but i love it!

    hurnrningbird.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thanks Tanya!! That was the idea, I wanted to look completely different :))

      Delete
  18. This is absolutely gorgeous! I will have to try this look!!! :D

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. OMG I WOULD FREAKING LOOOOOVE TO SEE IT ON YOU!!!

      Delete
  19. You look like you could be an anime character :-) which is a ompliment ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. I love how this is so out of the box:)

    ReplyDelete
  21. omg!! You look like a doll hun..I love it..^_^..

    ReplyDelete
  22. It reminds me of macarooooooooooons!! Oh gooooooood. Seriously you look so fabulous. I looooooove what you did with...your....everything!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. yesss the light orange eyeshadow is called Macarooned!! thank you doll :))

      Delete
  23. You are so talented, this is epic <3 love your hairstache too LOL

    ReplyDelete
  24. AWESOME! you are so creative! I am speechless 0_0 wow!

    ReplyDelete
  25. i have to have the opaque cosmopop lipstick!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Cosmopop is my fave every day lipstick!! It's soooo pretty and different!!

      Delete
  26. OMG, the lips, the lashes and that palette. I love!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. you look gangster!! hahaaa. ur talent blows me away sugar pie!!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Fantastic look my dear!!! The whole look rocks but the two toned lips and the blue eyebrows just put it over the top!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Wow!!! Cool... Have a great week-end dear. XOxo V.V.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Very unique. I like it when people have fun with their hair and makeup.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wow great creation, Maryam!!! I love these colors!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

    ReplyDelete
  32. wow you're so creative! marvelous!

    ReplyDelete
  33. amazing!!
    http://starvogue84.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. thanks sweetie for such a lovely words :* I don't really go out without makeup tough :p

    And about your work - I think you need proper skills to do something like that! Beautiful blending and the whole idea! :*

    ReplyDelete
  35. You look amazing, I can't believe how different you look in these photo's. Lime Crime certainly offer something very unique with their products I love them very much! I would def not be able to pull off this look with these colours though. Great post!!! xxxxxx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Tia :)) It's fun to play around with crazy colors and I'm so glad Lime Crime offers them :))

      Delete
  36. Maryam in the Hunger Games, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
    And trust me when I say you are the only person on this planet who can look drop dead gorgeous with silvery-blue brows!
    WEERK my friend!
    xx
    -Imani Love

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ahahaha thanks darling, but I get to differ... I'd bet you'd look even hotter wearing them!!! oxoxoxox

      Delete
  37. Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire sur mon blog!!! ;D

    ReplyDelete
  38. first thing: i want your wig and i want it now!!
    second: coolest lip combo ever! you look so much cooler than the original antoniette, and i'm sure your much nicer since she ended up with her head chopped off....
    but maybe she owned a purple wig, we will never know..../Azure

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ahahaha, thanks darling!! I'd like to see myself as a much kinder, gentler version of Antoinette hehe :))

      Delete
  39. WOW! This looks absolutely amazing!!!
    Love your blog, dear! Do you want to follow each other? :)

    http://dugongsss.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. Lol, this is such a great tut. for a Halloween outfit!

    ~Sherine
    Check out my blog, comment, and follow if you like!
    Confessions Of A City Girl

    ReplyDelete
  41. Your most breathtaking post, cannot easily forget,
    You are from outer space, from some exotic planet,
    You are a Violet enchantress emitting mercurial energy and zing,
    You are sizzling, You are tantalizing,You are mesmerizing,
    You are illuminating,Radiating,splendid and sparkling,
    You are a Queen, A Princess, A Goddess - spectacular & marvelous,
    Your beauty and texture soft silky sensuous and flawless,
    Men will drivel and drool and women extremely jealous,
    Maryam,the most staggering,astounding, electrifying post yet.
    Long Live The Queen Goddess Maryam !
    Your Ardent Admirer Ram from Planet M

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. WOW RAM, your most beautiful poetry yet!! Thank you for bringing me so many smiles :DDD

      Delete
  42. wao I am speechless...you are real artist

    ReplyDelete
  43. thank you so much everyone!!! <3 <3 <3

    ReplyDelete
  44. CUTE makeup, I love all of these modern pastel colours! Thanks for the tips on colouring thick brows, I've tried it a few times in the past with not great results.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Oh yay!!! Here's the purple wig!
    What a look, I love all the colours! I am really surprised about the two toned lip, I don't think I've seen it before! I think it looks great and really like the colour pigmentation.

    ReplyDelete
  46. This is a really cute look. I love how you blended the colors together on your eyes!

    ReplyDelete
  47. The eyebrows are a liiiiittle much, darling. Nobody has lavender eyebrows. Ever.

    ReplyDelete

I love and appreciate all your comments! Please refrain from spamming, self-promotions or follow 4 follow requests :)

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...