Tropical Paradise

Again, i can't help with the face, however i can name the lip product this time and provide a pic for the eye products.. I'm a lifesaver :P! Hope you all enjoy - it's quite a vibrant look that i wouldn't suggest for the light hearted lol.

Products Used (from left to right)

EYES
Avon Big Color Eye Pencil - Mint Breeze
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
Avon Colortrend Liquid Liner - Shimmer Green
Avon Colortrend Shimmer Liner - Gold shimmer
Boots No.17 Ultimate Length Mascara - Black
About Face Pigment - Moral Enemy
About Face Pigment - Can't Hide From Karma
About Face Pigment - Shot The Messenger
About Face Pigment - Broken Rules

LIPS
Bourjois Paris Rouge Pop Lip Colour - Violet

Application

1. Avon's big colour eye pencil - mint breeze (US sub - try vanilla), Moral Enemy all over lid, Can't hide from Karma outer lid and above crease, Shot the messenger inner lid and brow bone, and Broken Rules along lower lash line. Add a gold liquid liner to the top lash line, making a long thin flick and take a dark green liquid liner and make a thin flick out from the corners of your eyes, just underneath the gold.
2. Whiten the waterline, add some black mascara and you're done hunny! And for some fun, i added some violet gloss to the lips in thin coats to give just a bright pop.

Any comments, questions, or suggestions, send me an email at Briodmun@hotmail.com, thanks!

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Still Remains - The Wax Walls Of An Empty Room (2007 The Serpent)

Electric Gum

Haha unfortunately the power cable to my laptop died with my sanity so i haven't been able to update this thing properly in such a long time (3 days?).. But here's one of my little looks. Unfortunately i can't help anyone with the face or lip stuff, as i didn't get chance to take many pics that day and beable to upload them before my laptop died! Hope you enjoy!

Products used

EYES
About Face Pigment - Valley girl
About Face Pigment - Click Your Heels + Orange Iridescent
About Face Pigment - Shards of Glass
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped
Barry M Eyeliner - Hot Pink
Avon Colortrend Kohl Liner - Black
Boots no.17 Ultimate Length Mascara - Black
Astor Mascara - Pink

Application

1. Valley Girl foiled all over lids, Click Your Heels + Orange Iridescent on the inner lid and lower lash line, Shards Of Glass on the outer lid, working up to the brow bone and Snow Capped along the brow bone, blending into the black and pink. Black kohl to line top and outer bottom lash line, as well as the waterline and hot pink liner on the inner bottom lash line. Black mascara applied with one coat and hot pink mascara on the tips.
2. Apply some medium hot pink lippy with a slick of clear gloss over the top!

Need some tips, help, suggestions.. then send me an email at Briodmun@hotmail.com, i'll definately help you regardless of your style - natural to wildchild.

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Karnivool - Themata (2007 Themata)

Birds Of A Feather

Ok so here was the other look from yesterday - using turquoise as the focus colour, i thought a cute little summer frock would work great with this!

Products used (left to right)

FACE

(Same as Candy Cane look)

EYES

Avon Anew Firming EyeShadow - Pearl
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - Turquoise
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
Avon Daring Curves Mascara - Black
Avon Colortrend Shimmer Liner - Turquoise
Avon Liquid Liner - Sea Green
About Face Pigment - Typical Mania
About Face Pigment - Exiled From Eden
About Face Pigment - Acidic Reign
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped

LIPS

E.L.F Moisture Care Lip Colour - Ruby Slipper

Application

1. Apply face similar to Candy Cane look.
2. Layer two coats of the firming serum to the lid - from lash line to brow and wait for a few seconds for each coat to set. Create a medium line all along the top and bottom lash line, making a small flick along the outer corners, then apply Typical Mania dry all over the middle and outer lid, going just upto the crease. Blend Acidic reign very carefully on the outer lid and crease, making sure to blend what is left outwards towards the brow bone to get a classic smokey effect. Layer Exiled from Eden onto the inner lid, making sure the colour blends just a little with the turquoise. Add Snow capped onto the brow bone for a classic highlight and blend into Acidic Reign to help keep a more flow of colour.
3. Add some tuquoise liquid liner onto the inner top lash line to keep that pop of colour that would have been covered by the eyeshadow, make sure that line isn't too thick! Add some darker turquoise onto the outer lash line to define the eyes a little, make sure there is a little blending between the two liners to keep that flow of colour. Add some black mascara and whiten the waterline!
4. Add a little colour to the lips, then pat down on a bit of tissue to not get too much colour. The attention is on the eyes remember and we need a flush of colour, not a pop!

Any help, comments, questions, requests etc etc, then email me at Briodmun@hotmail.com - thanks!

SONG TO CHECK OUT Breaking Benjamin - So Cold (2004 We Are Not Alone)

Candy Cane

Here's a good look for gals who try to stick to their skin tone when it comes to picking their makeup - calling all cool tones, a natural, fresh wide awake pretty in pink spring/summer look for day - or even night with a bit of vamped up gloss and thick brown liner.

Products (used from left to right)

FACE
M.A.C Brow Shader - Auburn/Malt
Avon Personal Match Mineral Makeup - Ivory
Avon Anew Foundation - Nude
The Color Workshop Pressed Bronzing Powder
Custom Brow Gel - Nude

EYESAvon Daring Curves Mascara - Black
Bourjois Clubbing Liquid Liner - Brown
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - Brown
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
Avon Shadestix - Natural Glaze
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped
About Face Pigment - School Girl
About Face Pigment - Wilted Roses
About Face Pigment - Laughing Outcast
About Face Pigment - Girl Genius

LIPS
Avon Colortrend Rosy Lips Tin - Violet Bloom
Barry M Lip Liner - Pale Pink
Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner - Pink Bouquet

Application

1. Start off by thickly applying some foundation with a blending sponge, making sure to get into all the fiddly bits like the eyes and nose. Conceal any dark circles or spots, and fill in brows. Apply some bronzer all over - focusing under the cheekbones and forehead. Groom the brows with the gel - smoothing down any flyaway hairs. Buff some powder all over to help the foundation and concealer set.
2. Run the shadowstix all over the lid, then foil School Girl in glycerin and apply to the lid and lower lash line, creating a sheer, smooth base. Blend wilted rose onto the outer lid, going just upto the crease, and apply laughing outcast very lightly to the crease, working upwards towards the brow bone, then gently shade in the outer lower lash line, blending smoothly away. Apply girl genius to the inner corners, tearduct and lower lash line and snow capped to the brow bone to brighten and neutralise the look a little.
3. Apply a medium line of the brown liquid liner to the top lash line, following the natural lash line as closely as possible. Add some brown liner to the outer lower lash line and blend away, then whiten the waterline and add some lashes of black mascara.
   
4. Fill in the lipline with the dark pink lip pencil, then create a bow just above the v of the top lip with the pale pink pencil to create some highlights and instantly pouts the lip up, making them look fuller. Layer some luschious pinky/purple gloss over the top and you're ready for either the day or night!

Any comments, requests or questions then just email me at Briodmun@hotmail.com thanks!

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Deathstars - Blitzkrieg (2006 Termination Bliss)

The Fortune Reader Convention

Lol again, as comes a more natural look comes something completely weird *sigh* no more blues for a bit.. i'm getting a bit tired of using them ;) Enjoy!

Products used

FACE
(Same as the Bee In The Bonnet look)

EYES
About Face Pigment - Twisted Psychic
About Face Pigment- Pinch Of Magic
About Face Pigment - High Drama
About Face Pigment - Root Of Evil
White Liquid Liner
Avon Colortrend Liquid Liner - Jet Black
Revlon Pencil Liner - Grey
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
Avon Supershock Mascara - Brown

LIPS
Avon Colortrend Lip Stix - Modern Mauve

Application

1. Apply the face stuff similar to the Bee In The Bonnet Look.
2. Foil twisted psychic all over the lid, going up to the crease. Blend root of evil on the outer lid, going a little up towards above the crease, then layer high drama thinly along the inner lid. Use pinch of magic lightly as a highlighter and add a thick white line to the lower lash line.
3. Whilst that's drying, apply the grey liner thinly to the top lash line, making a slight flick, then whiten the waterline. Add black liner thinly and very closely to the lower lash line, making sure you leave a white gap below the black. Make a small flick inbetween the grey and white flicks to join them. Add some mascara, making sure the brush them out for a finishing look.
4. Lay some mauve lippy all over the middle of the lips, blending them out to the lipline with a small flat lip bush.
   

Any suggestions, comments, requests or if you just want to introduce yourself and chat then send me a message at Briodmun@hotmail.com!

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Breed 77 - Petróleo (2007 Un Encuentro)

Bee In The Bonnet Look

Hey i haven't been able to update this thing for a little bit due to internet hogging and a problem with blogger *sigh*. Anyway story behind this is simply i had to see the doc, so i had to do something natural but magical ;). More suited for warm toned gals - i'm a neutral so i suit all colours - due to the copper hues. I'll do a cool toned pinkie thing at some point to make up for it.

Products used (left to right)

FACE
M.A.C Brow Shader - Auburn/Malt
Avon Pressed Powder - Sand
E.L.F All Over Color Stick - Fair
Avon Colortrend Roll N Glow Eyeshadow - Gold
Collection 2000 Sheer Moist Foundation - Porcelain
Avon Mineral Foundation - Ivory

EYESAvon Supershock Mascara - Brown
Boots No.17 Liquid Liner - Brown
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
E.L.F Eye Pencil - Gilded
About Face Pigment - Angels Blush
About Face Pigment - Rockin Egyptian
About Face Pigment - Happy To Be Here
About Face Pigment - Oh Precious Patience
Avon Big Colour Eye Pencil - Creamy Ice

LIPSRimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick - Asia

Application

1. Buff two thin layers of foundation over face to get a natural sheer coverage, covering up any bad areas with concealer. Fill in brows and set all over with some mineral makeup for full coverage and to mattify the look. Apply some powder under cheekbones, making sure the colour is only a few shades darker than your natural skintone. Apply some gold highlights all over and blend.
2. Apply creamy ice pencil from lash line to brow and apply angels blush foiled over the top of the pencil to create a waterproof dual shimmer base. Apply happy to be here very lightly over the middle of the lids upto the crease, and gently blend in oh precious patience on the outer lide, slowly blending away the colour outwards to create a natural fading effect. Add some rockin egyptian to the inner corners, tearduct and lower lash line.
   
3. Apply some gilded pencil along the top and bottom lash line, making sure to smude it along the corners to create a natural glow. Add some brown liquid liner along the top lash line, creating a thin natural looking line to thicken the lash look, stopping at the outer corners. Add a coat of brown mascara, making sure to curl the lashes beforehand. Whiten the waterline if necessary to create a white awake look, making sure to blend a little at the corners.
4. Gently dab some nudeish looking lippy onto the centre of the lips to create a lovely pouty look.. Yum!
   

Any comments or requests i'll always be glad to reply to them, so email me at Briodmun@hotmail.com!

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Velvet Revolver - Slither (2004 Contraband)

Avon Colortrend Shimmer Liner - Turquoise

Ok here we go good review to start off the morning before i have to go see the doc *sigh* i hate prepping.. should get this look up tonight - it's alright, not my best, but for you gals who like more normal things, this is for you!

Packaging: Cute little white lidded liquid liner tube.. 4 inches roughly in length, but there's a lot of product in here! Has a clear main part of the tube with the branding and spring/summer motif for the collection - a flower. I appreciate the applicator being in the lid, it's a small - very thin - brush.. makes it a little difficult to apply the product, but nice nonetheless.
5/5

Shade/s: Beautiful!! Perfect for spring/summer.. can be used for almost any look really.. minty more than turquoise, but wow this is stunning.. looks like mint ice cream! Full points!
5/5

Texture: Smooth and dries instantly, no waiting around for things to dry. However, there's a slight delay so you can correct any smudges or mistakes. Not too thin and not too thick of a consistency.. perfect!
5/5

Price: Cheapy cheap.. got it in sale of 3 for £5.. so that's a steal. The retail price is actually £3.. which is ridiculously cheap even there. Buy it i say! Better than most liners i've come across.
5/5

Wearability: Good for that summer/spring look, definately a lovely flattering colour for all skin tones and types. You can wear this colour with a variety of different shades.. blues, greens, heck even yellow! Not really suitable for formal situations like work etc... unless used on the lower lash line. But most people don't do that, so a bit of a fall back. But it lasts all day... ALL DAY! FTW!
5/5

Total Score 10/10!

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Devildriver - Clouds Over California (2007 The Last Kind Words)

Ozone Layered

Ok this was the look i actually went out in.. very sweet, i don't normally go for blues.. but i wanted to use my custom pigments. Tomoz will be golds and browns as i have the doc appointment in the afternoon *sigh* but i'll do a crazy look in the evening for funzies.. mix up some elf shadows with some about face ones. No pics of the products today i'm afraid - batteries were running out by the time i got my few face ones :(!

Products

FACE
(same as with Bewitching Fruit)

EYES
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped
About Face Pigment - Extra Caution + Purple Iridescent
About Face Pigment - Dark Secrets
Avon Colortrend Liquid Liner - Baby Doll Blue
Avon Colortrend Liquid Liner - Shimmer Silver
Avon Colortrend Liquid Liner - Jet Black
Avon Colortrend Kajal Stick - Black
Rimmel Lash Maxx Mascara - Brown

LIPS
Avon Colortrend Read My Lips Lipgloss - Angel

Application

1. Apply face similar to Bewitching Fruit to start!
2. Right, foil extra caution all over the lids. Blend dark secrets onto the outer half of the lid and above crease, then layer some more extra caution to the middle and inner lid for impact. Thinly apply snow capped as a highlighter just under the brows.
3. Line the outer top lash line with the black liquid liner, making a large thin flick at the end. Apply the blue liner on the top lash line and again, make a big flick, but make it much longer than the black one. Line the bottom lash line with silver and do the same step as with the blue, connecting up with the end of the blue liner. Line the waterline in black pencil and apply at least 3 lashes of mascara.
   
4. Layer a few thick coats of the pale pink gloss and you have yourself a spiffing look! Pair it with whites and blues tees, jeans or skirts for an awesome look!

Thanks for all the emails.. but i want more!! So if you want requests or anything, just hit me up at Briodmun@hotmail.com !


SONG TO CHECK OUT Soilwork - Stabbing The Drama (2005 Stabbing The Drama)

Bewitching Fruit Look

Lol here we go.. something a little bit more darker and subtle.. great when paired with something subtle like a pair of black jeans, green top and purple accessories :P. Soo adorable. Did an Amy Winehouse do today, quite fun really.. only had it in for a few hours though as i got sick of having to keep an eye on it Grr! I'm not going to go into a full tutorial today, so the application part will be extremely brief i'm afraid! Sorry gals but i've got some work to be doing!

Products Used (left to right)

FACE
E.L.F All Over Color Stick - Fair
Avon Invisible Light Illuminating Concealer - Light
Avon Colortrend Fresh Face Oil-Free Foundation - Ivory Beige
About Face Blush - Sizzle Baby
M.A.C Brow Shader - Auburn/Malt
Avon Personal Match Mineral Foundation - Ivory
The Color Workshop Pressed Bronzing Powder

EYES
Avon Big Colour Eye Pencil - Lilac Ice
Avon Colortrend Shimmer Liner - Violet Bloom
Barry M Eye Pencil - Kiwi Green
Rimmel Lash Maxx Mascara - Brown
About Face Pigment - Symphony Of Chaos
About Face Pigment - Next Stop Oz
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped
About Face Pigment - Save The Trolls
About Face Pigment - Wishing Well


LIPS
E.L.F Featherproof Moisturing Lip Liner - Mauve Luxe
Avon Cool Pout Lip Gloss - Berry Refreshing

Application

1. Layer the foundation over skin, blending with a wedge around the hairline, jawline, nose and eye area. Apply the avon concealer around the eye area and the elf concealer around spots. Fill in brows and buff some face powder over face to set base. Apply the bronzer under the cheekbones and the blush over the cheekbones.
2. Apply lilac ice over the lids up to the crease for the base, and apply some Save The Trolls to the inner lids. Next Stop Oz then goes on the outer lids, but only upto the crease, because now you'll get Symphony Of Chaos and blend it into the crease, working upwards slightly towards the brow bone. Wishing Well then goes on the inner lids and lower lash line. Finish off the shadow with Snow Capped as a highlighter!
3. Now you need to define the eyes by adding some of the liquid liner to the top lash line, following the natural eye shape and stopping at the corners. Apply the kiwi pencil to the waterline and add at least 2 coats of mascara to the lashes.
4. Define and shape the lips with the mauve pencil, and fill in the lips with the Berry gloss.

Any tips or questions, just email me at Briodmun@hotmail.com and i'll be glad to help you out! Thanks!!

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The Zico Chain - Nihilism (2007 Food)

BBQ Plight Look

Thought i'd do something a little bit summery.. anyway two looks in one day, hope you all enjoy! No pics of the products - sorry about that.

Products used

FACE
(same as Fishy Tales Look)

EYES
About Face Pigment - Follow The Sun
About Face Pigment - Fire And Brimstone
Barry M Dazzle Dust - Cherry Red
About Face Pigments - Oh Precious Patience
About Face Pigments - Broken Rules
Avon Colortrend Plump Out Mascara - Black
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - White
Avon Colortrend Kajal Liner - Black

LIPS
Liquid Lips Makeup - Cherry

Application

1. Focusing on the eyes this time, apply Fire and Brimstone all over the lid, up to the brow bone foiled. Apply Cherry Red dust on the outer 1/3 of the lid only, going upto the crease and no further.
2. Work Oh Precious Patience into the crease only, blending as you go along into the red and orange. Foil Follow The Sun onto the inner 1/2 of the lid, gradually fading out. Apply follow the sun and oh precious patience onto the lower lash line - yellow on the inner portion, brown on the outer. Dust some Broken Rules all over the brow bone.
3. Line the top lash line with black kajal, making a wing shape at the outer corners. Apply white onto the waterline and add lashings of black mascara.
4. Finish off with two layers of the cherry gloss. Lush!!

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Amorphis - Brother Moon (2006 Eclipse)

Fishy Tales Look

Lmao sorry about the name.. not very interesting, but it fits.. i guess. Anyway the humidity is high, i'm waiting for my cash so i can buy some more stuff, but it looks like its going to be stormy later. Grr i hate this weather. Enjoy!

Products Used (Left to Right)

FACE

Avon Anew Foundation - Nude
Avon Personal Match Mineral Makeup - Ivory
M.A.C Brow Shader - Auburn/Malt
E.L.F All Over Cover Stick - Fair
E.L.F Healthy Glow All Over Bronzer - Luminance
About Face Blush Powder - Seeing Stars
Custom Brow Gel - Nude

EYES

Avon Colortrend Plump Out Mascara - Black
Avon Liquid Liner - Sea Green
Avon Colortrend Pencil Play Eyeliner - Turquoise
Avon Big Colour Eye Pencil - Surf
About Face Pigment - Shards Of Glass
About Face Pigment - Art Of Noise
About Face Pigment - Chasing Mystery
About Face Pigment - Moral Enemy
About Face Pigment - Snow Capped

LIPS

Avon Colortrend Rosy Lips Tin - Peony Pink
Boots No.17 Limited Edition Lip Palette

Application

1. Buff over the anew foundation with a large foundation brush. Whilst leaving it to set, mix a few blobs of some of your normal moisturiser with a teaspoon or two of the mineral face powder, stirring until you get a paste. Smooth that over your face with a smaller foundation brush, creating a smooth canvas. Any really bad spots/under eye circles with your regular concealer. Fill in brows and set with gel.
2. Buff Seeing stars just under your natural cheekbones, blending up to the temples. Layer the Luminance powder over cheekbones to create a stunning natural highlight.
3. Smother your lids with the surf eye pencil, creating a smooth base for your look. Don't blend! You want to achieve a shape similar to this one.
4. Now foil a few coats of Chasing Mystery all over the lids and lower lash line, covering the base completely, keeping the rough shape so you end up with something like this..
5. Grab Art of Noise and be prepared for some fall out. Basically, don't go layering it all on at once, use thin layers at a time until you get the desired look. Take a medium sized brush and place the colour in a C shape on the outer lid to define the sockets. Blend it upwards and outwards, until you're close to the brow bone. Touch up the lower lash line by placing a small bit of colour on the outer lower lash line.
6. Now we need to lighten the look up a little. Take Moral Enemy and gently blend it onto the inner lid, inner lower lash line and above the crease.. working into Art of Noise and upto the brow bone. Then take Snow Capped and lightly dust it under the brows and blend into Moral Enemy so you end up with a more blended, professional look.
7. Take some mixing medium (or water) and mush a little Shards Of Glass to get a thin paste. Smooth it along your top lash line, keeping close to the lashes as possible. Make the smallest of flicks at the end. Now take the Sea Green liquid liner and line the lower lash line , joining up with the black flick.
8. Finally for the eyes, line the waterline with the turquoise pencil and add a few thick coats of the black mascara (making sure to brush it out with a lash comb) to finish this baby off!
9. For the lips, take the LE palette and use the lip scrub, lip balm and lip plumper to prep the lips so they look big a adorable. Next, using a large lip brush, layer a thick coat of the Peony pink gloss onto the top and bottom lips. Dab lips onto a bit of tissue paper and add another layer to set. All done!

Thanks for the email's so far.. been enjoying talking to you guys! Anyone is welcome to email me about anything, from look ideas to tips or advice.. perhaps you want me to review something? Just hit me up at Briodmun@hotmail.com Thanks!


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Firewind - Falling To Pieces (2006 Allegiance)