A classic with a twist!

I've been admiring this image of gorgeous Holly Willougbhy for ages now. Such a classic look that would be gorgeous for a bride.  

I was also dying to try out a BarryM blue eye pencil that I brought earlier this week and couldn't decide which look to do. 

So, I decided to do both!

I started with the classic look - black eyeliner flicking out slightly, groomed brows, pinky/ peachy cheeks and pink lips (also care of BarryM). Then, for an alternative look I jazzed it up a little by adding blue under the eyes. For the second look I added a little extra blush and also softened the eyeliner slightly by going over it with dark brown eyeshadow. I love both looks!

Classic look

Classic look with blue along bottom lashes

Classic look with blue along bottom lashes

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Fabulous Forties Eyeliner Flicks

I've noticed that many of my bridal clients have been asking for retro/vintage style makeup this year. In particular eyeliner flicks with red lips which, my regular readers will know, is a look I LOVE!

Today I decided to create this classic look as I wanted to try out a set of Bourjois lashes I brought last week. I have short lashes and often feel that false lashes look and feel too un-natural on me so I'm always on the look out for new pairs to try!

I really like these Bourjois More Volume Lashes, they're criss-crossed at the base which adds volume and heavier on the corners which is perfect for a winged eyeliner look. Best of all they didn't feel or look completely fake on me so they get a big thumbs up.

 

To create the eyeliner flicks and ensure they're symmetrical, I used surgical tape which is a trick I learned at London Muse and have noticed many professional makeup artists do the same. Tear off two fairly long pieces of tape and stick one down on each side as follows:

Starting at the nose, line a piece of tape up with the outer side of your nostril and the outer corner of your eye then stick it down.

Do the same with the other piece of tape for the other eye, making sure that the tape is sitting at the same angle on both sides. 

Now you can draw on your eyeliner, using the edge of tape to create a winged shape. When you're happy with your flicks, remove the tape et voila!

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