Summer Wine Inspo: Chardonnay Coastal Beauty

Hey beauties! If you follow me on Snapchat, you've probably witnessed some of my ritualistic wine twirls, tastings and sips as a reward after a long production day. I admit, I do love to unwind avec un verre -- who doesn't? -- and find it so relaxing after work. Ever so often, Lee and I get to enjoy a bit of business with pleasure when wine and work cross paths. Today is one of those lucky days and I'm so excited to introduce my love for wine to my beauty blogging venture. Before I tell you about my summer special wine collab, let me take it back and explain why this is so up my alley!

My love affair for the beauty of wine started a few years ago when I spent some time living in Paris. I began to appreciate it not just for its taste or the good times, but also for the intricacies of wine making and pairing, not to mention the story that it told. Each wine has its own mood and attitude that can be interpreted through art, beauty and fashion. Today, I'm thrilled to announce my Summer Beauty collab with Chloe Wine, probably my most fun-filled collab to date! For the next few summer months, I'll be creating makeup looks, sharing outfits and video tutorials inspired by some of my favorite Chloe wines and today's post is the first look from the series, a coastal take on beauty and fashion, inspired by Chardonnay.

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"Bronze & Nude" Coastal Beauty

The Look: Sophisticated, savvy and a bit intense. Modern with a romantic twist. Warm bronze shimmery shadows in a subtle elongated smokey shape are complemented with strong brows and well-sculpted features. Matte nude lips and highlighted cheekbones complete the look. 

• TIP: Amp up the day look and transition to night by adding a stroke of brown cat eye liner and wispy false lashes. Wear to an outing, a brunch, or any summer soiree in the city.

Chloe Wine Chardonnay tasting notes and inspiration: oak, citrus, apple, pear and creamy butter. Goes well with seafood and perfect for a coastal dining experience.

"Bronze Shimmer" EYES How-To:

1. Prep and prime lids and lower lash line using a shimmery taupe waterproof shadow.
• I used Sisley Phyto Eye-Twist in Taupe
2. Apply Bronze shadow all over lid and blend out any harsh edges using a matte nude shadow.
• I used Urban Decay NAKED Palette
3. Line the outer lash lines with brown gel liner to sharpen the look.
• I used Tarte amazonian clay waterproof liner in Brown.
4. Curl the lashes and apply 1-2 coats of mascara. Optional: Add wispy false lashes.
• I used Benefit roller lash mascara and Flutter Lashes "Ashlin" lashes.

"Ombré Nude" Matte LIPS How-To:

1. Line the lips with a nude lip liner.
• I used Motives Naked lip crayon
2. Apply a medium nude matte liquid lipstick to the outer portion of the lips.
• I used NYX soft matte cream in London
3. Apply a light nude matte liquid lipstick to the inner portion of the lips and blend with the previous shade.
• I used Dose of Colors matte lipstick in Sand

"Sculpted Glow" FACE How-To:

1. Apply Foundation and concealer where needed to keep skin as natural as possible. Set with translucent powder.
• I used Clarins Everlasting Foundation in 112.5
• I used Dermablend translucent powder to set
2. Warm up the perimeter of the face with a matte bronzer.
• I used Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion in 30M
3. Add neutral blush to the apples of the cheeks.
• I used Makeup Geek "Spellbound" blush
4. Contour underneath the cheekbones and along the hairline using a cool tone sculpting powder. Then, highlight the high points of the face (cheekbones, nose bridge, cupid's bow) to get the glow.
• I used Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Sculpt & Glow palette

The Outfit: Curve-conscious casual in shades of gray. Side-swept French braid and laced up strappy heels complete the look.

• Top: Nasty Gal
• Skirt: Anthropologie
• Heels: Pour la Victoire

And now, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my Friday with a glass of Chloe Wine Chardonnay and a buttery seabass entrée. What are your weekend plans and what are you sipping on?

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage


Photos by: Lee World 

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