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Goin’ OTT in the Burbs! Green Lids and Glitter, and a New Favorite Nude Lip Combo

December 18th, 2020 by Karen 8 Comments

urban decay boogie braid
Going for green and glittery! Shirt is the Blush Is My Crush Tee in Ocean.

So, I was wearing this glittery green eye look yesterday when I went to pick up Connor from school, and with the foiled forrest green lids sparkling rainbow glitter in the corners, I felt full-on CRAZYPANTS!

I’ve got a rep to protect

Yesterday the kids went home early for Christmas break, and while the other adults at pickup were rocking tastefully understated tinted moisturizer and mascara, I rolled up to the classroom looking like I was going to da club, HAHAHA!

You know what? I’ve decided to lean into it. 🤷‍♀️ I’m OK being that mom.

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Just a li’l glitter!

The inspo

I did this look because of this gorgeous green smokey eye tutorial by Hannah Martin, but instead of using the Urban Decay Born to Run Palette, I used the new UD Boogie mini palette.

It ended up a little more subdued than hers, and I think that was partly because I haven’t worn this much lewk in a while, so I held back a little because I’m just not used to seeing myself with so much color on my face. I think I’ll try it again, though, maybe with the false lashes and a lip with unblended liner to see if I can push it!

Makeup is physical

Yeah, this look was a good reminder that makeup is a perishable skill. It’s been a minute since I wore anything like this with lots of blending, and I felt rusty.

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Smooth!

One last thing

But I really like how this nude lip turned out! I lined and filled my lips with MAC Oak lip liner, then topped it off with Chanel Amoureaux Rouge Allure Ink liquid lipstick, and I love how smooth my lips look. Definitely going to wear this combo again.

Makeup worn in this look

  • EYES: Urban Decay Boogie 70s Eyeshadow Palette, Chanel Eye Primer, Urban Decay Brow Beater, Urban Decay Cannonball Waterproof Mascara, MAC Smolder Eyeliner
  • LIPS: MAC Oak Lip Pencil, Chanel Amoureaux Rouge Allure Ink
  • CHEEKS: Hourglass Radiant Bronze Light Bronzer, MAC Gingerly blush
  • BASE: Chanel Ultra Le Teint Foundation in BD51, Chanel Vitalumiere Acqua in 50 Beige, Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder and Chanel Longwear Concealer in 40 Beige

BIG Christmas break energy

I haven’t been a kid for a zillion years, so sometimes I forget how fired up children get this time of year. Yesterday the kids at Connor’s school were so hopped up on holiday break energy and sugar that the classroom was buzzing!

Four going on five!
Here we come, Christmas break!

It was also pajama day at school, and that kicked things up a notch as well. I mean, wearing your nighttime clothes to school? THAT’S CRRRAAAAAZY! Of course, that’s something many of us adults have been doing regularly for months, HAHAHA!

Connor will be at home for the next couple weeks, which means we’ll be baking all the things and doing lots of makeovers. Expect to see a few “interesting” faces of the day soon. 😁

How’s your week going, by the way? This week kicked my butt! I’m tired. Thank goodness it’s Friday… I can’t wait to watch Christmas movies and veg out. First up: The Sound of Music.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. TGIF!

Goin’ OTT in the Burbs! Green Lids and Glitter, and a New Favorite Nude Lip Combo / Originally published December 18th, 2020

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  1. Efra says

    December 18th, 2020 at 11:01 am

    It’s funny because for me your makeup isn’t really loud, but again here’s talking the person who would wear a read lip for groceries.

    This Holiday season has been quite strange for us but we’re all over food and cooking, I’m actually planning to bake croissants from zero (wish me luck).

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  2. Gayle Gorman says

    December 18th, 2020 at 11:33 am

    FABULOUS HOLIDAY POLISH
    Chanel Flamboyance #918
    Chanel Chaine D’or #773

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    • Gayle Gorman says

      December 18th, 2020 at 8:06 pm

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      Thanks!

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  3. L says

    December 18th, 2020 at 11:40 am

    I agree with Efra . . . I’d love to see you with more color and drop that dull nude lip!

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  4. Vita Houlihan says

    December 18th, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Karen – I think your eye look for school pick up is beautiful – not too crazy at all. And I am guessing most of the other mom’s would love to find the time, energy and skill to try it too!! Keep sparkling – the world needs so much more sparkle nowadays.

    Congrats to Connor Claire for making it through to her Christmas break that is huge for kids. She looks adorable in her princess Outfit and so happy. So nice to see!!

    I hope you both (El Hub too) have a warm, cozy and safe holiday this year.

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  5. Aging Ophelia says

    December 18th, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    You’re only young once, might as well own it! Besides, it’s not like you’re dipped in glitter from head to toe– though the kids would LOVE that, now wouldn’t they? It’s a great look on you. & I’ve worn full Mod Squad eye drag to the Trader Joe’s on a Monday, so I’m not here to judge. I’ve seen so many of your pics and didn’t know you had a blog– silly me.

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  6. Tatiana says

    December 18th, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    I love this look. Connor will remember you as the cool, fun mom.
    Funny Chanel Amoureaux pulls more greige pink on me. Heavily gray in fact. Definitely one of those colors that changes depending on your undertones and lip tone.
    Have a fun holiday with Connor. The baking sounds fun! Are you going to make holiday cookies? What kind?
    Hope you and the family have a good holiday.

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  7. Anne says

    December 19th, 2020 at 1:33 am

    Keep on being that mum. Maybe I should try glittery lids as well. I used to be the mum that wore red lips even to baby swimming, but the whole mask thing has sadly put an end to that.
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