This is not a post about the marvelous MAC Woodwinked Eye Shadow, although it could be. In Jack Kerouac On the Road-style, I could scribe a novel on a single scroll of paper about its many marvelous traits and why you need it in your life.
More accurately, this is a post about the magic MAC Woodwinked makes when you pair it with a purple liner or eyeshadow. When shimmery golden Woodwinked meets a violet, the combo creates more magic than Harry Potter!
They’re one of my favorite dinner party pairings, perfect when I want to up my eye game but don’t want to spend all night getting ready.
Why MAC Woodwinked?
Well, why not? It’s freaking beautiful! 🙂 But if you’re unfamiliar with this warm, shimmery gold…
- It looks amazing with brown, green, hazel, gray and blue eyes.
- It’s softer than a tabby’s tum, pigmented and blends like a breeze.
- It goes well with just about every beige or brown I’ve ever seen.
- I love it so much that I haven’t taken a trip without it in at least five years.
- It’s freaking beautiful!
Whenever I wear the combo above, I usually apply Woodwinked on my lids and a purple along my lower lash and water lines, but wearing purple on the upper lash and water lines totally works, too.
If I’m feeling fancy and/or have a little extra time, then I’ll do some thick cat liner on my upper lash lines, and put on a pair of false lashes like the MAC 33s.
And get this: it doesn’t really seem to matter which purple I use. From moody midnight violets to brighter purples, it’s all good. Woodwinked handles ’em all.
Most of the time I’ll do this look with MAC Prunella Eye Kohl, but I haven’t been able to find mine. (Story of my life! It was probably Tabs…)
Here I’m wearing Woodwinked with Becca Cabrera Eyeliner, a deep violet bronze.
If you aren’t a MAC gal (*gasp!* No worries, we can still be friends), you could try the same combo using golds and purples from other brands, like…
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Half Baked with 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Psychedelic Sister
- NARS Shimmer Eyeshadow in Goldfinger with Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Bourbon Street
- Maybelline Eyestudio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow in Give Me Gold with Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Eggplant
Give it a try one of these days, and let me know how it turns out. Maybe wear it with peach or coral cheeks and lips. 🙂
And speaking of MAC…
I had a sighting last night. I’d just finished watching a nice little movie on Netflix called Donovan’s Echo, and at the end of the credits, BOOM! — there’s MAC.
I guess they did the makeup for the movie.
The film is about an older gentleman played by Danny Glover who returns to his hometown after a terrible tragedy and many years away.
He’s plagued by premonitions, which at first he takes for déjà vu. He can’t tell if they’re real and mean something, or if he’s just going straight-up cray.
Hmm… I kind of love the idea of someone spraying Fix+ on Danny Glover, LOL!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
hanna says
August 6th, 2013 at 4:19 pmThis is such a pretty color.
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Karen says
August 6th, 2013 at 4:36 pmYes! Woodwinked rocks.
Sunny says
August 6th, 2013 at 4:40 pmI’ve tried to pair Woodwinked with purples and you’re right about the combination being magical, Karen! I really should take it out again one of these days!
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Karen says
August 6th, 2013 at 5:56 pmYes, it your Woodwinked some lovin’, Sunny!
Bee says
August 6th, 2013 at 4:52 pmChallenge accepted K-dawggg 🙂
Woodwinked is my louuuu too 😉
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Karen says
August 6th, 2013 at 5:56 pmWhat do you usually like to wear it with, Bee?
MARLA ROBINSON says
August 6th, 2013 at 5:08 pmthat is a beautiful shade
Karen says
August 6th, 2013 at 5:56 pmIsn’t it though? One of my MAC all-time faves.
Adriana says
August 6th, 2013 at 5:56 pmI love pairiing woodwinked with mac brulee in the inner corner and embark in the outer corner.
Easiest bronze smokey eye ever!
Now I’ll have to try it with some purple 😉
Karen says
August 6th, 2013 at 6:02 pmOoh, pretty combo! Do you have Bare Study Paint Pot? I bet that would be really pretty layered beneath your combo!
Adriana says
August 7th, 2013 at 9:52 amThat’s an excellent idea! You’re just a makeup goddess, clearly <3
Chris25 says
August 6th, 2013 at 6:44 pmWoodwinked is so pretty, but it doesn’t work for me. 🙁 It creases and fades terribly. I have tried so many primers. It wasn’t meant to be. 🙁
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Teri says
August 6th, 2013 at 7:06 pmIt’s amazing how different it looks on you Karen! On me it has the tendency to look a bit too orange/warm and I still need a way to make it work. I’ll definitely try it with a purple, it’s such a glam combo!
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Chelsea says
August 6th, 2013 at 7:08 pmOhhh why haven’t I tried this yet?! Woodwinked is the only MAC eyeshadow I’ve hit pan on…pretty proud about that:) it’s my go-to all over lid, crease, and lower lash line color.
Olivia says
August 6th, 2013 at 8:56 pmWoodwinked doesn’t look this fab on me! 😉
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Gowthami says
August 6th, 2013 at 11:39 pmStunning Shade!!
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Ro says
August 7th, 2013 at 12:48 amYou know what??. Now I have to re-purchase it again. I still remember the day I lost both Woodwinked and Da Bling when travelling to Canada. A total disaster!!. I’ve been missing Woodwinked a lot, but never had the urge to re-purchase… Now I do!!!
Bella says
August 7th, 2013 at 1:11 amI so adore your entire look here!!! Eyes, lips and cheeks!
I shall try Woodwinked with Laura Mercier African Violet, now you mention it I think it’ll be stunning.
Nicole says
August 7th, 2013 at 9:03 pmWow, you look even more beautiful than usual in this post! I’m a MAC virgin (I know, I know) but this looks like a good place to start.
Danielle says
August 8th, 2013 at 11:29 amGreat post! Woodwinked is my all time favorite eyeshadow. I love it so much that if I could only wear one shadow for the rest of my life, this would be it – I wouldn’t even have to think about it. I have been through so many of these.
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jenn says
August 10th, 2013 at 7:53 pmthis look is so great on you. i think its one of my favorites