Tuesday, 3 December 2013

LOTD: Orchid...

Another in what will probably turn out to be a lip product mix-and-match series :-) I bought a pretty tank top in a shade that I believe is called Orchid - a pinky violet hue that I fell in love with this Spring. Much more subdued than purple, and the strong pink component is very flattering. As I don't have a lipstick in this exact colour, I mixed a few shades together...

Australis Tickled Pink lipliner was what I started with - a browny reddish pink because I needed to tone down what's coming next...


L.A.Colors Grape Crush is a really vivid purple, but over the top of the liner, the intensity is softened to something far more wearable...


To finish it off, I added essence Rising Star gloss to push the purple a little further into the pink zone...


And here's what I was trying to complement - the colour looks deeper and more intense in this photo because of different lighting, but IRL, it was a pretty good match :-)


Do you have any items in your wardrobe in this pretty Orchid shade? Have you found a lipstick that works well with it?

Take care of you,
kats xxx
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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 December 2013 at 14:09

    Just gorgeous - as always - I will NEVER stop being amazed at your skill, ingenuity and wonderful results which put together make the word INSPIRATIONAL. Love the colour and the name. The entire effect is wonderful.

    With love,
    Trish.

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    1. katshepsutt4 December 2013 at 21:07

      Thanks my darling Trish, your feedback is wonderfully uplifting as always - it's such a treat when you stop by ♥

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  2. ..5 December 2013 at 09:34

    I have a love for orchid and purple shaded lip colours (as well as nudish browns). I love it on you ^_^

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    1. katshepsutt5 December 2013 at 21:55

      Ahh Miss Lily, you're a girl after my own heart - thanks sweetie :-)

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  3. roxymisha7 December 2013 at 15:25

    You are ahead of the game as Pantone has just announced that the colour of the year in 2014 will be radiant orchid! So you can expect to find many new lipsticks and other makeup in this colour! You are a clever one, aren't you? x

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    1. katshepsutt7 December 2013 at 20:00

      I'm so grateful to you for this info roxy - wow how about that? I think the only thing that's clever is my timing lol (I've had this article in my blog drafts folder for a few weeks) but I'm thrilled that the spotlight is going to be on this shade, I truly adore it xxx

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  4. roxymisha7 December 2013 at 15:27

    Here is a link to the article:

    http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/life/ct-pantone-color-of-year-20131206,0,2132858.story

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    1. katshepsutt7 December 2013 at 20:02

      This is such great news hon - only this morning I bought a T-shirt in this same shade!

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    2. roxymisha8 December 2013 at 08:38

      I am glad that you now have this important information, lol! I love purple, ever since I was a child, and I think this colour will be somewhat controversial as many people would shy away from it, but not us! x

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    3. katshepsutt8 December 2013 at 18:27

      Definitely not us roxy ha ha! Can't wait to get my mitts on some shadows in this shade - I was struggling today to blend a few together to make the right colour...

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  5. Mandy8 December 2013 at 23:36

    I should have had that lippy when I wore my purple halter dress to a formal way way, back. Wonder if I have a photo of that dress :-}
    I am in awe of how you can wear any colours kats....truely amazing and of course you always look stunning.

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  6. katshepsutt9 December 2013 at 10:12

    What a sweetheart you are Mandy - hope you can find the photo, would love to see it, adore purple and adore halter neck dresses xxx

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  7. Unknown10 December 2013 at 16:06

    Oh, Katshepsutt, it seems that I still have to learn a lot more about my new Gmail account. I responded to you by replying there and it obviously doesn't reach you here :(.

    I love this purple !!! It looks smashing on you !!! I have a few clothes in my wardrobe that will match it perfectly and I have a couple of mauve/purplely lipsticks too.

    I didn't know that lip liner needs to be applied all over the lips. Thanks for showing me otherwise :).

    Arty Girl
    bh.artygirl@gmail.com

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    1. katshepsutt11 December 2013 at 20:20

      Hon I'm still trying to figure out all this technology stuff too, so you're not alone in your puzzlement at how it all works, or doesn't work! Delighted to find another purple lippy lover :-) I always apply lipliner all over because my lips have dark freckles on them, and that way I start with a clean slate so to speak, and whatever I apply over the top ends up looking more even. But if your lips are evenly toned, it's perfectly fine to just line them xxx

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  8. annsleyw11 December 2013 at 04:58

    Wow! You pull off Orchid really well. Now I'm inspired to find some Orchid shades too. :)

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    1. katshepsutt11 December 2013 at 20:21

      Why thank you annsleyw :-) Do let me know if you find any PLEASE, I'd much rather have one already made up than have all these layers :-)

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