Thursday 28 November 2013

EOTD: Blue and Green...

When I was a child, I remember my grandmother telling me "blue & green should never be seen, except with a colour in-between". I don't know who coined this phrase, but in my book it's a whole lot of hooey - I adore blue and green together and reckon they are perfect partners. Why else would Mother Nature give us green grass and blue sky, one on top of the other? Of course it has to be the right blue with the right green - for instance I wouldn't pair an olive with a turquoise, or a forest green with a pastel blue, but emerald and navy? Now that's a winning combination if ever I saw one one...


I started by tightlining the top lid with bhcosmetics Waterpoof Eye Liner in Midnight, then patted down a base of MNY Color Tattoo Metal in Electric Blue - this was a treasured gift from the beautiful IndieAna. A brilliant shade with excellent staying power, really grips the pigments you apply over the top, and gives the shadow heaps more impact.

Next was MUA Pearl Eye Shadow in Shade 6 on the inner corner, the most stunning emerald green. I can't stop raving about MUA eye shadows - there's not one in my collection that doesn't deliver the most amazing pigment and durability.


After that was my trusty (and very old) Revlon Matte Eye Shadow in Riviera Blue over the rest of the top lid - I think I've had this pan for over 3 years and it still lays down so well. Perfect for toning down the shimmer of the tattoo base, and the colour is unique in my kit. Sometimes you can still get hold of this discontinued range on Catch of the Day, OzSale or brandsExclusive for $4 or $5 dollars - highly recommended :-)


Took my usual MNY Master Precise Liquid Liner along the bottom lashline - simply CANNOT live without this liner, it is unbeatable for ease of use and value for money. I dipped my angled liner brush in water, dabbed it on a tissue, and then smudged some MUA #6 over the top so the black liner wasn't so stark.



MNY The Falsies waterproof mascara is my current fave. Interesting as I struggled with it at first - couldn't get it to apply without clumping. The trick is rotate the curved wand as you stroke the lashes - this is three coats of totally waterproof, flakeproof & volumising product. There are at least eight other mascaras in my drawer, but this is the only one that gives me the bulk and lasting curl I absolutely demand from a mascara.


My last step in every one of my eye creations is to line my waterline, and just about every time I use essence White Kajal - ridiculously priced at under $2, lasts for hours, and it doesn't sting or make my eyes water :-)


As always, this eye look was specifically created to match my outfit - can't cope if I don't match lol...


Have your heard this silly saying about blue & green? Are there any other fashion "guidelines" you follow, or choose to ignore?

Take care of  you,
kats xxx

12 comments:

  1. Wow Kats.....another stunningly gorgeous eye look from you!!! I have been enjoying reading your blog and looking to you for inspiration......as always.........I remember that saying most definitely.....and how you have proven it totally wrong today. Cant wait to see more from you Darling Kats.......Love Flaming Beauty xxx

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    1. Flaming my dear sweet gorgeous friend - how wonderful to read you darling! I've missed our chats SO much treasure, you sound just as fabulous as ever so I hope that means you are well and happy :-) Thanks for posting these loving words sugarplum, and sending you big hugs and kisses XXXOOOXXX

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  2. This is a beautiful look, I absolutely love the colours you've been using for your eye looks. I have a few greens and blues, I've tried mixing them together but didn't have any luck. I'll just admire your eye looks ^_^

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    1. You're so kind Lily - thanks hon, but I hope you don't give up on getting the blue/green combo to work for you. Honestly it's all a matter of putting the shades with the right undertones together e.g. a warm green (like olive) with a warm blue (something that has a bit of red in it, like a purpley blue). The ones I used above are both cool tones of blue and green :-)

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  3. Kat, amazing as always! Of course you can break the rules and create such a gorgeous look! ;) xx

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    1. Let's break them together scent - it's more fun that way ha ha! Thanks for your sweet comment hon :-)

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  4. I love this combo Kat!!! hehehe grandmas have the funniest sayings! They are usually hard to understand but I still find them cute....the sayings that is not our grandmas LOL
    Your right the colours do look beautiful together :) I think your lower lash line here looks fab!! The black of the liner mixed with the shimmery green is so pretty and reminds me of an Opal :)
    Also, thanks for your mascara tip! I'm so gunna steal that tip and use it from tomorrow!
    Have a nice weekend sweety xxx
    PS love your outfit!

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    1. Hey there sweetcheeks! Ha ha yes, my Grandma used to come out with all sorts of sayings - 99% of them were pretty spot on, but this one, no way. Hope you have a lovely couple of days too hon xxxx

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  5. Awwww... I think blue and green are gorgeous together especially in this look! :D

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    1. Ta for your lovely comment annsleyw - blue and green make such a lovely couple :-)

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  6. Absolutely adore this look Kat! x

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    1. Thank you so much Princess Pumpkin - I've always loved these two colours together, and not just to annoy my granny ha ha...

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