Thursday 13 March 2014

EOTD: Smashbox Olive and Gold...

Back in November last year I did an EOTD using this fabulous Smashbox "Click You're It" palette - I combined the soft olivey green (#15) with the silver (#3), and promised to do another, but substituting with the gold (#10) instead, and here it is. Of course it's a much warmer look, and also just the ticket for our fast approaching Autumn,,,


For comparison, here is the earlier combo. Of course the shadows are placed differently, and I lined the waterline of today's one with green instead of white, so it's actually not that good a comparison, but you get the idea. The one below is cooler and crisper, and I think it still works, but I do prefer the two warm shades together...


The guide that came with this palette suggested pairing the colours that are arranged vertically in the box, and I'm keen to try the pink ones next, but I've also got a hankering to see what happens when I combine the hues horizontally - that #7 pink and #8 grey are calling me, as are #13 blue, #14 bronze & #15 olive...


At some stage too, you can be sure I'll give diagonal combinations a shot ha ha. I reckon I'll have fun putting the deep pink and blue together, and maybe even the blue and orange - can't help myself, I'm a fiend for experimentation :-)


But back to today's creation, I used Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bold Gold for my base, pressed the gold and olive over the top, and then blended the join from the outside in.  On the waterline is Mirenesse Face Gel Colour in Emerald - a cooler green than the  shadow, but I wanted to perk things up a bit, and it ties in with my iris colour more closely than the olive...



I used the same olive green along the lower lashline, over the top of MNY Master Precise Liquid Liner, dipping the brush in some water...


And here's my whole face (just for you Arty!) - I was so hot I brushed my fringe mop out of the way. Interestingly I was wearing black and cream, but for a change I couldn't bring myself to match my eyes to the outfit - way too boring lol. The necklace is the one the gorgeous Kate from Seduced by Beauty gave me last year for being her first guest blogger - just adore it hon!


Take care of you,
kats xxx

12 comments:

  1. Hi Kats, what's a gorgeous look to welcome Autumn, I think Arty will be delighted that you posted the full FOTD.... And all your readers. The combination of colours really highlight your beautiful eyes. Keep all the wonderful looks coming! Claire xx

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    1. Claire hon you say the loveliest things - thanks doll I have such a backlog of looks to post, will try and get a couple of them up over the weekend xxx

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  2. Well hello gorgeous!! :D Looking beautiful as always Kats xx
    How cute is that necklace!! I love all the different moon shapes. Green and gold has to be one of the most perfect colour pairs out there.....and that's not just my Aussie pride talking here ;)
    Your eyes look amazing Kats and the green really suits the natural colour of your eyes. The green liner is a wonderful touch too :)
    Love!!!

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    1. Hello back to you gorgeous gal! Was so thrilled to receive this jewellery piece from Kate - she chose so wisely :-)

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  3. Wow, what a lovely eye makeup, You look gorgeous. I hope this eye makeup will also look great on medium skin tone, will try it soon.

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    1. Hey there Faiza, thanks for your kind words hon, and I reckon this colour combo would be stunning on a deeper skin tone - do let me know how it goes :-)

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  4. Oh this is so beautiful, quite warm indeed - I can definitely see you getting into the Autumn spirit! That necklace is so interesting, such a statement hey?

    Glad to see you're able to sneak a few posts in when busy, I've been pretty busy lately too and am not quite organised and good enough at time management to run things like a blog! So well done darl xo

    Have a fabulous weekend!

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    1. Lol themissus, once I'm on a roll, I'm like a steam roller and have trouble stopping! But I wouldn't want to anyways - I love Autumn almost as much as summer :-) Hope your weekend is a beauty doll, and I'm planning on catching up with at least 2 posts in the next 48 hours because I'm NOT working yay!

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  5. I'm loving your Autumn looks, Kat!
    ps. Working on an Autumn related post at the moment ;)

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    1. Thanks Indie, and I've spotted your post hon - magnificent look as always, and I can't get over how fabulous your lips look ♥

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  6. Kats, I always enjoy seeing your beautiful face smiling at me!

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    1. Petal my dear, you're such a treasure, and I thank you for this ever so touching comment - hugs to you babe :-)

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