Maryam Maquillage: Fall Neutrals & Go-To Basics: Makeup & Fashion

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Hi beauties! It's "Neutral Makeup" season and I find myself reaching for my Motives Mavens Element Palette more often than any other. The Element has the perfect compilation of Autumn-appropriate shades for day or night that result in fool-proof smokey eyes every time. This palette is by far my favorite neutrals palette out there and I love to pair it with classic styles and outfits. Today's post is highlighting just that, featuring a cool-toned neutral smokey eye and my go-to denim on denim outfit of the day + bonus "neutrals with a twist" nails.

Keep reading for products, pix and deets!

The Element SMOKEY

The Look: cool smokey eye with center spotlight and modest cat eye. Lashes are wispy and spider-y, while the brows are naturally filled in.

Products Used (EYES) -- use code MARYAMNYC to get FREE SHIPPING on Motives Cosmetics:

Motives Eye Base
Motives Mavens ELEMENT Palette (International SHOP click here)

Serene -- center lid
Aubergine -- crease / lower lash line
Native -- transition (blending)
Shell -- brow bone / inner corner
Raven -- outer v

Motives Luxe Precision Liner in Jet Black -- top lash line
Motives Waterproof Eye Pencil in Black Magic -- waterline / lower lash line
BROWS: Kelley Baker Brow Powder in Brown
LASHES: House of Lashes "Temptress Wispies"

LIPS: Gerard Cosmetics "Cocoa Bean" Lip Gloss

NAILS: Neutrals with a Twist

Products Used (NAILS):

OCC nail polish in Covet (base color) -- creamy peachy nude
OCC nail polish in Technopagan (evil eye) -- vibrant metallic blue
OCC nail polish in Distortion (evil eye) -- deep metallic navy
Nubar Nail Art pens in Black and White (detailing)
Inglot glitter liners in Gold and Black (detailing)

Denim on Denim OOTD / OOTN: a sleeker, chic-er, more modern version of a 70's classic, played up with animal skins accents and neutral accessories. I never thought I'd see myself wearing this trend, but I tried it and I love it!

Chambray Button-Down: J. Crew

Distressed Cigarette Jeans: Zara

Leopard Print Scarf: Sole Society

Snake-skin Heels: Raphaella Booz from Anthropologie

Handbag: Melie Bianco for Socialbliss The Style Box