Last Friday’s Clinique Black Tie Violets swatchfest ignited a serious makeup love affair. I’ve been wearing the eye, lip and cheek products from the new holiday collection all week long.
My favorite look so far? This violet eye, shimmery plum cheek and dark pink lip. That’s Colour Surge Eyeshadow Quad in Black Tie Violets ($25) and Brush-On Cream Liner in Violet Luxe ($15) on my peepers, Shimmering Stripes Powder Blush in Tuxedo Plums ($30) on my cheeks and Defining Liner for Lips in Pomegranate ($14) topped with High Impact Lip Color in Extreme Pink ($14) on my kisser.
I like this eye look paired with the dark pink lipstick, but I think it would also be pretty with a sheer pink or violet gloss, too.
If you’d like a tutorial, then HOLLA at yo’ girl. 🙂
What colors did you wear today? Did anybody else rock the violets?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Stephie says
November 19th, 2009 at 8:24 pmNice to see you recovered well. I did not rock the violets but I did rock a smokey eye today. I’m hearing such great things about the Tuxedo Plums blush. Maybe I’ll drop Santa a hint 😛
.-= Stephie’s last blog post… U by Ungaro lipstick EQUALS nude lippie love =-.
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:50 pmHi Stephie,
You should! 😉 It’s a lovely color. You can build it up or wear it sheer… here I applied it with a fan brush for just a hint of color.
Kajal Couture says
November 19th, 2009 at 8:33 pmPurple must be in the air! I just posted a purple eye look too! I am really liking this look on you, especially with the brighter lip! You go girl!
.-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Purple Eyeshadow: Drama and Fun…All Rolled In To One!! =-.
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:49 pmHi Kajal Couture,
It must be. 🙂
Tiffany says
November 19th, 2009 at 8:44 pmHOLLAAAA! It’s taken me a while but I’ve realized that purples look really good on me! I think your eye look here would also look pretty with their superbalm in lilac! also, your hair looks so freakin’ pretty!!!
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:49 pmHi Tiffany,
Oh yah! A creamy purple or violet would be totally yum.
It took me a long time to get on the purple train, too. What are your go-to purples?
Blovet Beauty says
November 19th, 2009 at 8:54 pmwow.. u look great
.-= Blovet Beauty’s last blog post… Kesha Silver Eyes & Dresses =-.
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pmHi Blovet Beauty,
Thanks! Happy (almost) Friday!
Kypris says
November 19th, 2009 at 8:57 pmI love those colours on you! And the look is so classy. I think a tutorial would be awesome… I have a few purples that I could probably make work to mimic something similar, but I have no clue where to get started…
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pmHi Kypris,
I’m guessing you could totally re-create it with your stash… do you have a creamy purple gel liner? If not you could probably use pencil.
AnneMarieB says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:00 pmTutorial, pretty please!
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:47 pmHi AnneMarieB,
Sho’ nuff, girlfriend!
Jenna says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:18 pmyou look so pretty!!
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:46 pmHi Jenna,
Thanks! Hope you’re having a good evening so far. 🙂
Rae says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:23 pmHoly CRAP, girl. You look amazing! I didn’t even roll out of bed early enough today to put on colour, much less rock a violet shadow, so my hat is off to you 😛 Like a lot of the other commenters, I would also love a tutorial for this — it’s absolutely killer!
(If you rolled out of bed with that hair, I’m shaving you bald and making a wig out of it. Not only do your eyes look fab, you totally have model-hair!)
.-= Rae’s last blog post… This bird is REALLY EFFING SCARY. =-.
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 9:46 pmHi Rae,
I wish I could roll out of bed with well behaved hair!
What have you been up to?
Solé says
November 19th, 2009 at 10:04 pmHey Karen! This look is beautiful on you! So many girls are afraid of purple but it’s surprisingly wearable, I think it’s universally flattering. I really want this palette!
Karen says
November 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pmHi Sole,
Thanks hon! I agree… purple is a girl’s BFF. It took me a long time to get comfy with it though. For years I swear I felt like Barney in the color. 🙂
How’s your week going? Doing anything fun this weekend?
adinda says
November 19th, 2009 at 10:28 pmU really need to make tutorial of this FOTD!its amazing karen..really..I’m waiting 🙂
Apple Diva says
November 19th, 2009 at 10:52 pmPretty!
.-= Apple Diva’s last blog post… Prescriptives Custom Blend Replenishment Online…Coming Soon =-.
amy says
November 19th, 2009 at 11:17 pmI love purples and I keep on buying them even though I have so many purple eyeshadows and lipglosses.
.-= amy’s last blog post… Tarte Treasure Chest Tier 1:Shimmery Eyeshadows Review and Swatches =-.
Steph B says
November 19th, 2009 at 11:21 pmLooks gorgeous! I’m a big fan of the purple eye but am too timid to do much around the lower lid. Women wear pretty conservative or no makeup around here. Going to have to play with my stash. I have BB Violet Ink — looks similar to this gel liner — and Black Plum for the days I’m not feeling so sparkly. I just love this liner color on all colored eyes — really draws them out.
teresa says
November 19th, 2009 at 11:44 pmtutorial for SUREE please 🙂
.-= teresa’s last blog post… lalaloverly: @karenmbb usually in the home improvement aisle! 🙂 =-.
Catherine says
November 20th, 2009 at 12:54 amGorgeous! I love purples on you – would love to see a tutorial of this look please!
.-= Catherine’s last blog post… MotoLove! =-.
L says
November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 amYour hair looks really pretty today! Damn.
I really like the combination of the purple eye and the dark pink lip. I think this has inspired me to play around a little bit with my new massive Sephora kit (you know, the ones they release with approximately 2895798327 lip glosses and eye shadows).
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:09 amHi L,
Oh, AWESOME! How are you liking it so far? That thing kind of intimidates me with all of the color possibilities.
gio says
November 20th, 2009 at 4:31 amYou look gorgeous! Purples look great on you and I love that lip color, it goes so well with the eye makeup. I’d love to see a tutorial too.
.-= gio’s last blog post… Looks: Pink and purple =-.
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:09 amHi Gio,
Happy Friday! Sure thing, lady. 🙂
Sarah says
November 20th, 2009 at 6:29 amSteph B, I can totally sympathize! The typical make up look at my work is conservative or full on 90’s (I’m going to be offensive and say some historians tend to stay stuck in the past…)
I would love a tutorial for this look. I’m doing a bit of violet today (the Lorac Silver Screen pallet, cool toned colors), but no where as vivid as this. I’m definitely going to pick up the lip combo, I love a good pink!
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:08 amHi Sarah,
Have you tried layering a creamy purple pencil or gel liner beneath the shadows? That might punch up the colors a bit.
Happy Friday!
Tavia says
November 20th, 2009 at 6:30 amHi Karen! This one is a beautiful look. I definitely should try it because I love almost all the products from this collection and I think is the perfect way to pass from pink to another colors. You look beautiful. 🙂
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… Clarins Palazzo d’Oro – Holiday 2009 Collection =-.
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:07 amHi Tavia,
Thanks hon! Have a great Friday!
Jane says
November 20th, 2009 at 6:44 amHey Karen !
You made me buy the show pony palette from urban decay.. 🙂 I love it…could you please do a tutorial/look from that , please ? pretty please ?
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:07 amHi Jane,
Yay! Okay, I gotta dig it out. What colors have you used so far?
MariaF says
November 20th, 2009 at 7:23 amCan you do a tutorial please? I really like how this looks on you, I was thrilled without it until I saw it on you, but I really want this now! I am kind of bad at eyeliner + blending eye shadows, so please do a tutorial!
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:06 amHi MariaF,
I used to be awful at liner and blending too… it just takes practice. I like to do it at night, while I’m watching TV. 🙂
Brinki says
November 20th, 2009 at 7:24 amI’d love a tutorial on this look! It’s very pretty.
.-= Brinki’s last blog post… Like This =-.
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:05 amHi Brinki,
Sure thing! 🙂
Kim says
November 20th, 2009 at 7:50 amGOD! I’m having a serious love affair with your HAIR! It’s so long and friggin’ beautiful. I wish my hair would magically just grow out, already. It’s shoulder length-ish (when straightened) and these curls are gettin’ on my DANG nerves.
It’s at that really awkward length where some of my hair is barely wavy and some of it is straight up kinky lol… it sounds weird, but if you saw it when I first wake up, you’d know what I’m talking about!
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:05 amHi Kim,
Oh, I totes know what you are talking about.
Are you living in ponytails right now?
CC says
November 20th, 2009 at 7:51 amI like this combo of colors. Plus, it doesn’t involve intimidating eyeshadow techniques, which I have YET to master, so I know I could use this look any day!
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:03 amHi CC,
One great thing about Clinique shadows is that they’re pigmented, but not as heavily pigmented as lines like MAC or Urban Decay. This allows a lot of room for trial and error, especially with challenging shades like purple!
Hope you’re having a lovely Friday so far!
resham says
November 20th, 2009 at 8:26 amYou have such lovely gorgeous hair? Would you mind telling what that hair cut/hair style called?
Like what did you exactly tell your hair stylist to get that cut?
.-= resham’s last blog post… THANK YOU!!! =-.
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 9:02 amHi Resham,
I’m long overdue for a cut! From what I recall, last May the stylist cut long layers. I have very heavy hair, so she also removed some of the weight by thinning out some. I (hopefully) have time to go back in the next few weeks. When I get the specific names of the techniques she uses I’ll check back in with ya. 🙂
Ashley says
November 20th, 2009 at 8:28 amI just bought this collection last week! I would love the tutorial of your look 🙂
Karen says
November 20th, 2009 at 8:59 amHi Ashley,
Nice! What’s your favorite bit of the collection so far?
DLA in OKC says
November 20th, 2009 at 11:18 amThese are beautiful colors on you, Karen.
Ashley says
November 20th, 2009 at 1:50 pmIt’s a tie between the eyeshadow quad shadow and the purple liner! Both are pretty and easy to use! I love when you do a look with makeup that I own, because it gives me ideas of different ways to use the products 🙂
Tiffany says
November 20th, 2009 at 2:31 pmI love the lilac Superbalm! For eyeshadows my fave purples are by MAC: beautiful iris and parfait amour. Also, flirty number and satin taupe are purple-ish and really pretty.
Jeri says
November 20th, 2009 at 4:50 pmYou look great in purple…
tabby says
November 20th, 2009 at 5:52 pmWow. You look really pretty. I love these colors on you.
The whole look is perfect…wouldn’t change a thing.
styleezta says
December 6th, 2009 at 1:06 pmyou look gorgeous 🙂
.-= styleezta’s last blog post… USA here I come!! =-.