Taking flat lay pictures of the makeup you are currently wearing, or that you plan to wear, on any given day is weirdly satisfying. And yes, I just figured this out.
I don’t know why… It must tap into some part of the primitive makeup-loving brain. The part that likes to see a bunch of coordinated colors together in one place?
Sometimes flat lay pics are a good way to tell if products won’t go together, too. I’m pretty sure that if I had flat layed (?) the makeup I was wearing on those days when I just grabbed whatever rando blush I grabbed because it was the closest thing within striking distance, which I’ve done sooo many times, the color palette would’ve looked totally off.
Anywho…as you can tell, someone likes wearing neutrals, haha! 🙂
I like the idea of photographing the makeup I wear on any given day all together like this, but I don’t know if I’ll do them as flat lays all the time because, for real, flat lays are RUINING MY LIFE. If you have perfectionist tendencies, they’re a freakin’ nightmare. I keep seeing angles I want to correct…
Ahhh, Karen, let it go. LET IT GO!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Jennifer says
August 28th, 2017 at 4:38 pmWhat are you using to shoot the flatlays? I read something recently that it’s best to put the high powered camera away and just use your phone.
I’ve read some good articles about them because mine always look like a big stinkin’ pile of you know what. I can send you the links if you like.
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Michelle says
August 29th, 2017 at 8:46 amJust curious, what is the 9 neutral eyeshadow palette (gold packaging) shown in the second picture? Thank you!
kellly says
August 29th, 2017 at 11:09 amYeah, me, too! It’s pretty. I like the shiny colors!
Ellie says
August 29th, 2017 at 7:30 pmAgreed! Please let us know what that neutral palette is. I just can’t stop buying them….Also, what is the name of the MAC lipglass? Thanks!
Maureen says
August 29th, 2017 at 10:21 amI love this and I love looking at layflat pictures of similar colored makeup too!
Sierra says
August 29th, 2017 at 11:16 amI have to second your opinion, doing flat lay makeup photos is mega satisfying! Do you post flat lay photos on your blog daily?
Suzanne C says
August 29th, 2017 at 1:17 pmI love all your makeup pics. There was one several days ago of mostly purple and pink makeup (maybe a Monday poll post??) that made me say “I would totally frame that and hang it above my makeup table!!”. It would go perfectly with my purplish-gray walls. 🙂
Michele DiCola says
August 30th, 2017 at 8:35 amHi Karen,
what color is the Tom Ford lip stick next to the Mac Lip Glass and the Mac eyeliner ?
Michele