Raccoon Eyes

I've been wanting to use NYX's "Black Bean" eye pencil for awhile. I decided to use it as a dark base and put a carbon black shadow on top. The black shadow is from my Sephora palette.





I didn't have a plan for this look other than seeing how the NYX pencil acted as a base. Unfortunately, despite using an eyelid primer it managed to crease. Depositing the matte black shadow on top took effort and I had to use a lot of it for even coverage. However, I do like the "wet" look the pencil gives and decided to try something else to intensify the effect - vaseline! I went a little crazy with the shape, color and texture but I had a lot of fun doing it.

Here's the look:







When I saw the photos, I immediately thought of a raccoon. Not always a good thing in reference to make-up, but when it comes to being creative and having fun, who cares?

Anyway, I think raccoons are pretty cute.

Miu Miu with Sephora

Lately I've been reading fashion blogs and finding inspiration in clothing design and color combinations. The make-up I did today is inspired by this photograph:



I adore the cream, black and green colors of the floral arrangement. The eyeshadows are from this Sephora palette:



And the look:







Hope you all enjoy!

On a side note, I'm really pleased with how my eyebrows have grown out. I was over plucking them and getting frustrated with the upkeep as a result. Not only are thicker eyebrows easier to maintain, they're the best way to naturally frame your face and give yourself a more youthful appearance. It's hard to resist excessive plucking when you shape and fill your brows every day, but I've learned to appreciate my naturally thick eyebrows and am quite fond of them now. Count your blessings and embrace what makes you unique!