Raise your paw if you ever get stuck in color combo ruts.
I FEEL YOU!
So, lately I’ve been trying to wear color combos that I normally wouldn’t think to pair together, but it’s hard to break out of old habits, man. Like with this green and gray look. I naturally want to wear greens with warm brown, so it was a little challenging to go against my nature and swap the brown for gray.
I ended up liking how it turned out, though, so yay for makeup experiments! I’m getting a springtime vibe from it… Only 51 days till winter is over.
There’s a ton of sh*t happening on the lids, I know. It’s A LOT of color. I started with a mid-toned matte gray in the crease, then blended a shimmery green on the lids and lower lash lines, finishing with a darker blackened green on the outer corner and a bright light green on the lower waterline (I think it pops against the darker colors). And lots of mascara, of course.
Makeup worn in this look
Eyes: NARS Eyeshadow Primer in Medium (all over lids), Viseart Netural Matte Palette (matte gray shade in crease), UD Born to Run Palette (green is Wanderlust and Big Sky mixed together and applied with a wet brush to lid and lower lash line); the dark greenish blackened gray in the outer corner is Jet, Drift and Radio mixed together), Urban Decay liner in Freak (lower lash and water lines), IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara (lashes), MAC Brun and Omega (brows)
Cheeks: Clinique Cupid Blush, MAC Hush (highlighter), Hourglass Radiant Bronze Light (bronzer)
Base: MAC Next to Nothing Face Colour in Medium Plus and MAC Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick in NC42 (foundation), Estee Lauder 24H Concealer in Medium Deep Warm (concealer), MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Golden (powder)
Lips: Estee Lauder Raw Sugar Lipstick topped with Hourglass Horizon Lipgloss
Coywolf’s snow story
When I dropped off the Coywolf at school one day this week, I couldn’t help but notice some new artwork on the classroom wall. Last week the kids all got to take turns dressing up in an Olaf snowman costume and discussing snow, and the teacher took pics. I had one of those, “This is definitely my child” moments when I found Connor’s…
I like the part where she talks about ice cubes on her head, ha ha ha!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Chelsea says
January 29th, 2020 at 10:02 amShe’s a girl after my heart with snow bunny rabbit! LOL at ice cubes! Silly little lady.
Beautiful eyeshadow look!
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:52 pmShe’s obsessed with bunnies at the moment. On the way to dance today she told me she wanted a polka dot bunny, LOL!
Chelsea says
January 29th, 2020 at 6:21 pmI have a polka dotted teddy bear! His name is Cricket.
I follow lots of internet bunnies now that my bunny baby us in heaven (Hettie is also not a bunny-friendly pet). I love the huge ones.
Savannah says
January 29th, 2020 at 11:14 amAh, that’s hilarious! Awesome! I tried blending out blues with grey and I really liked it. Haven’t done it in a while but I’m partial to a certain grey only and Mac discontinued it.
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:52 pmUgh, don’t you hate that? It’s hard when a shade you love suddenly disappears.
Pamela says
January 29th, 2020 at 12:20 pmWow! I’m really liking this look! I might have to give it a try. Connor Claire needs to visit one of the Ice Castles across the Northern US. That way she can live out her Elsa fantasy.
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:51 pmI think she would love that, Pamela!
Suzanne C says
January 29th, 2020 at 12:52 pmOh my, I needed that huge laugh today! Connor needs to see Frozen on Ice if they go on tour again.
I love the green and grey combo. That makes me want to go play with makeup.
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:51 pmOh, for sure! We were going to watch a Disney on Ice show in the fall but unfortunately couldn’t go because she was sick. Definitely going to try to go to the next one though!
I hope you play with some fun colors soon. 🙂
Tatiana says
January 29th, 2020 at 12:58 pmI like that shimmery green. Mixed with the gray it’s a half step away from being a shimmery blue. Great look!
Lol. Connor Claire is awesome!
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:50 pmThanks, Tatiana! 🙂 I haven’t done blue and gray in a minute… Hmm, maybe I need to wear that next! Hope you’re having a good week so far and that you’re enjoying the sunshine.
Lily says
January 29th, 2020 at 1:07 pmThanks for sharing Connor’s snow story! She is so funny and creative!
Karen says
January 29th, 2020 at 4:50 pmAww, thank you for enjoying the story. 🙂 I’m so happy to share her with you here!
Anne says
January 30th, 2020 at 12:24 amShe is hilarious! And really gives the picture her all, so cute.
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Kim says
January 30th, 2020 at 8:44 amThat is adorable! I love how kids just express all their thoughts and emotions at once. It’s so honest and a great glimpse into how their minds are working. 🙂
PS All your makeup looks are always great but I’ve been so out straight that I have a ton of posts to catch up on, so I’m just hitting the high points. Connor trumps makeup every time. HAHA!
Karen says
January 31st, 2020 at 6:07 amYou are always welcome here, and I’ll happily accept any time you have to spare for lil’ ol MBB, Kim! I hope everything on your end is well.
Rachel Runyan says
January 30th, 2020 at 2:17 pmI love this shadow combo! So pretty! And a great way for a neutral lover to get in on the green shadow trend.
Karen says
January 31st, 2020 at 6:00 amI tried, Rachel! I’m going to give it another go soon. Fun combo!