In the interest of full disclosure, the only place I went wearing this glittery makeup (Urban Decay, obvs!) was downstairs…and then upstairs…and then downstairs at home because I felt absolutely bonkers wearing it, so perhaps the title of this post should be “Suburban Adventures”?
But you know how it is… Sometimes, you gotta just play with glitter, even if it takes you to crazytown.
There are some big-@ss flecks of glitter in this look, and yes, they’re HUGE. I used two UD glitter gels, including Distortion, which has iridescent hexagonal glitter pieces (they look white in pics taken with a flash, but more purple and pink in real life); and Soul Love, the dark, dainty teal. Both are safe to use on eyes.
By the way, I stumbled upon a tip while I was working out this look! If you’re layering tons of glitter on your lids (because you never know when the occasion will arise), wait for each layer to completely dry before applying the next one, because if you pat more glitter on your lids while they’re still wet, you might disrupt the previous layer.
Which is just…not good.
I also stumbled upon a lovely, easy way to do a natural-looking base: full-coverage liquid matte concealer (dotted wherever you want coverage) sheered out with a face brush and dampened with a makeup setting spray.
Ideally, use a face brush with synthetic fibers because synthetic bristles won’t absorb as much liquid product as natural bristles will, which leaves more on your face.
I used Urban Decay naked Skin Concealer in Medium Dark Warm with a Real Techniques Multi-Face Brush, which I dampened with the new Urban Decay Summer Solstice All Nighter Setting Spray.
It’s an LE scented version of All Nighter… It’s supposed to smell “summery” (coconuts, pineapple, sea salt), but all I smell is a vague sunscreen scent…
Eh. I’m bummed out about the scent, but the setting spray itself is wonderful!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF!
P.P.S. What did you do for the Fourth? We went to this place called McNears Beach Park for a picnic, and it was nice. Coywolf got to build a castle in the sand, I got to do some reading, and El Hub did some fishing off the pier. He used a piece of cooked hot dog for bait…then wondered curiously why he didn’t catch anything. LOL.
Savannah says
July 5th, 2019 at 10:39 amMy eyes would never tolerate such a look (too sensitive) but I like reading about your glitter revelations regardless. I’m Canadian, but last night I heard some fireworks go off (must be some Americans nearby). I hope you had a great 4th of July!
Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 1:18 pmThanks, Savannah! It was a mellow holiday for us. 🙂
What are you up to this weekend? Doing anything fun?
Rachel says
July 5th, 2019 at 11:05 amI can think of no instance in my life where I would use super big glitter on my eyes. But it looks good on you! I took today off work and my boyfriend and I are staying at his family’s lake place. I really needed a break from work so I am truly enjoying myself!
Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 1:18 pmHonestly neither can I, ha ha ha! Sometimes you gotta just try stuff for the heck of it, though!
I hope the lake water is warm. Have you gone swimming yet? Enjoy your break!
Jennifer says
July 5th, 2019 at 11:42 amDon’t go hating on the hubs’ choice of bait. I’ve heard of other fishermen having great success with hot dogs for bait.
Also, I really love the glitter lids.
Didn’t do anything spesh for the 4th. The teenager had to work until 4 and it feels weird doing stuff without him so we just piddled around the house. I feel like I’m not using the word piddled correctly. Does that also mean pee? We didn’t pee around the house, we did minor home repair things and were kind of lazy. It was nice. Oh and I re-watched First Wives Club for like the 90th time. Love that movie!
What are you reading? I need to pick up a book before my eyes rot.
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Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 1:17 pmLOL, I think you might have meant puttered?
That’s awesome that your teenager has a job! What’s he doing? I’ve been working since I was 14 and I think it was a good thing to start early.
I’m reading The Summer I Met Jack by Michelle Gable. It’s a good beach read, aka doesn’t require too many brain cells.
Lily says
July 5th, 2019 at 11:44 amLove the look! Hope you can work it into a Halloween costume this fall. It’s so pretty and you have great skills.
Stayed home for the 4th. Went to the beach last weekend instead and saw some early fireworks in Charleston.
BTW – Thanks for reminding me of Leon Russell. He was great. If you get a moment listen to Tight Rope. I love that song.
Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 1:14 pmHi Lily,
You’re welcome. It was my first time hearing his music so I’m excited to listen to more. Will definitely look up Tight Rope!
Doing anything fun this weekend? El Hub and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary. We’re going to a new restaurant and taking Coywolf with us to an early dinner. 🙂
Lily says
July 5th, 2019 at 4:16 pmHappy Anniversary. Have fun!
This is going to be clean the house weekend for me.
Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 5:59 pmI know this sounds twisted but I secretly love those cleaning weekends. There’s nothing like a fresh, clean house!
Have a great rest of your night… I just put on a mask and am about to wash some mind-numbing reality TV.
Diana says
July 5th, 2019 at 12:33 pmGlitter is so pretty, even just inside you feel glamorous! I have friends thst fish for white trout off Coney Island and use the famous hot dogs–tell your hubs he’s fishing the N.Y. way 😉
Karen says
July 5th, 2019 at 1:13 pmHi Diana,
I will. 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Fourth. Did you do anything fun?
Chelsea says
July 5th, 2019 at 10:11 pmThat’s a lot of glitter! I’d be terrified of it getting in my eyes.
We watched the whole season of Stranger Things yesterday and that’s about it!
LindaLibraLoca says
July 6th, 2019 at 3:40 amOh wow, I´d be so scared that this would get under my contact lenses and basically blind me!
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