The beautiful Indie has chosen a hot and sexy theme for this round of Come Play With Me - dramatic and dark, I thought "Vamp" would be relatively easy as I often wear deep shades, but it's turned out to be quite a challenge. So much so that I've had to have a few goes at it, and still I don't reckon I've captured the essence yet, so I'll continue with the theme in mind this week until I'm satisfied. Meanwhile, here's a couple of my attempts...
This first one is a bit wimpy, and not much different to what I normally put together, but hey I had some customer meetings lined up on this particular day and didn't want to frighten anyone ha ha. I went for a matte shadow because it's far easier to achieve a broody look than with anything vaguely shimmery, and this one was super simple and quick (essential elements for work days)...
I used dark blue Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Liner as my base, and applied Sugarpill Velocity over the inner two thirds. I smoked the outside with charcoal from the SAX Sultry Eyes Kit, and used the same Physicians Formula blue gel on the waterline...
This next attempt is closer to what I had in mind - a bit more goth and moody lol. It's been interesting for me to see the difference it makes to eye shape when you use a solid block of dark colour all over and around the eye...
For a base I used Eye of Horus Charcoal Obsidian Goddess Pencil, and then applied MNY mini Purple (#533) over the top. On the waterline, I patted on purple Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Liner...
I deliberately didn't apply mascara to the top lashes as I didn't want anything to interfere with the blurry velvety kind of finish I felt was essential to this mood....
Let's see what else I can come up with :-) Meanwhile...
Check out Indie's fabulous rock chick look (and mani) here...
And if you want to know how to create a sultry sexy vampirish face, Hailey is your gal...
Take care of you,
kats xxx
You've inspired me to play with blue!! The first thing I thought of when I saw you used a blue from a SAX palette was to try to use the blue in the SAX Naked Eyes palette but I just swatched it again and I don't think I would be able to get that much colour from it haha!
ReplyDeleteHailey hon, don't even try - the blue I used is Sugarpill Velocity, has the most fantastic pigment, and I agree you'll be struggling to pluck very much out of the SAX one...
DeleteI totally think you've nailed it with these looks, Kat. In saying that, I would be more than happy to see more versions from you. I really love the intensity of your blue look, and your velvety goth look is awesome. I knew that you could do this theme AND maintain wearability. Well done, hot stuff!
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind Indie - it was such a FABULOUS theme! I sure struggled with it, but I had such fun giving it a few goes ♥ Can't wait for the next one hon...
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