EOTD: Smashbox Autumn mix...

Well last Wednesday was an interesting day - I woke up with a severe case of Autumn-itis, and was compelled to create something earthy...

Sure I've done quite a few Autumnal looks of late, but I don't believe I've EVER used brown on my waterline before - I'd kind of categorised it along with grey as a totally unsuitable shade to apply here due to it not being bright and bold, but I kinda like this muddy touch...

This Smashbox Click You're It palette is getting heaps of use - it's just so perfect for the season, and as you can see I've combined shades from two different columns again, but I reckon they partner well together...

For my base I used MNY Color Tattoo in Bold Gold, and blended #15, #10 & #11 from inner to outer corner, and continued on with #11 underneath...

On the waterline is brown Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel liner from the blue stack - the formula of this range lasts the longest of any liner I've ever used on my waterline, so I'm officially declaring it the best in my kit!

And here's the complete browny look - I chose gold toned accessories to give the deep chocolate a lift...

I really love these shades of nature, and the tinge of green on the inner corner stops it being boring lol... 

Do you have a favourite palette for creating an earthy eye look?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

LOTD: Warming to Autumn...

Got a bit of an Autumn theme happening at the mo', so here's a toning LOTD. As we get further into the cooler seasons, I tend to go for deeper more ambery or bronzey shades, but as it's still incredibly summery here in Sydney, I'm still favouring lighter brighter hues...

I started with Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay on Lip Contouring Pencil in Clover - love these lip liners. They're only $8.50 and they are nicely opaque and come in a great range of colours...

The lipstick is Bloom Double Take in Brazil - I don't think they make this range any more, which is a pity because the other end of the wand very handily houses a gloss. Didn't use it this time around because the one that comes in this particular set is pale pale apricot, and I wanted something with a bit more oomph...

To make it a bit more pearly, I added Mirenesse Lip Bomb in #28 over the top. This shade is almost metallic when worn alone, but with a straight gloss lippie underneath, it ends up more soft and glowy than anything else...

Although I'm loving this last batch of warm weather, I'm actually looking forward to the change of season, wardrobe and makeup colours :-) Are you getting ready for Autumn?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

COME PLAY WITH ME: Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn!...

Well I have the honour of choosing the next theme for IndieAna's "Come Play With Me" series ♥ And with Autumn about to arrive, I thought it would be a good idea to get some seasonal inspiration underway, so here we go with my first autumnal look for 2014...

Pardon the wet hair...

I love all seasons (well...maybe not so crazy about winter although I'm a total boot freak and can't wait to trot them out again lol) but Autumn has a very special place in my heart because of the glorious mix of warm colours when the leaves start to turn - russetty reds, golds and ambers are just so comforting, and flattering to someone with my skin tone.

I decided to go with some bold mattes from Sugarpill, over a sparkly MNY Tattoo in Too Cool base, and then softened them a tinge with a gold overlay...

The Too Cool base is brilliant under mattes because it really gives them a lift and brings them to life - the shimmer of the tattoo just ever so slightly gleams through, and the shadows stick really well. The Sugarpill pigments are sensational - the boldest brightest mattes that aren't the least bit chalky or powdery, and there's rarely any fallout...

The colours I used from inner to outer corner were Acidberry, Buttercupcake, Flamepoint & Love+. I blended over them with Urban Decay Honey, a gorgeous glimmery gold. On the lower lashline I used the orangey gold and the golden lime from the Chi Chi Wake Me Up Before You Go Go palette - haven't used this in yonks, and I'd forgotten how gorgeous it is...

I wanted an olivey shade on the waterline, and I don't have one (eek! will have to fix that ha ha) so I left all the fallout in place, and went over it with brown from the Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Liner - this stuff really sticks and lasts for hours on this damp region :-)

So that's my Autumn look for Come Play With Me. Ok IndieAna, Hailey & Gemma, it's over to you gals - can't wait to see what you come up with, and anyone else that wants to join in the playtime :-)

Edit!
Wowee check out Gemma Sapphire's fabulous red and gold Autumn eye look - how spesh is this!
Hailey has created an exquisite look featuring her exquisite face - after seeing this I reckon gold eyeliner will be the go this Autumn :-)
And IndieAna's beautiful FOTD is subtle AND sassy, and her nails are aflame with Autumn colours - woo hoo!
Yay we have another gorgeous gal who's joined in the play time! - Courtney from Made in Marcelle, check out her beautiful Autumn face :-)

Take care of you,
kats xxx