theBalm and the Beautiful Look #2

I am just loving this palette. Brain surgeon is probably my favorite color from the palette (like many, i am a total sucker for gorgeous purple eyeshadow!), so I couldn't help but include it again. I promise look #3 will use more of the colors!! ;)


"policeman" on inner corner, "southern belle" on lid, "brain surgeon" in outer-v and crease, nars pandora (black) in outer-v and tiny bit of "stock broker" to highlight browbone

this is more accurate of how "southern belle" looks on the lid! it's a medium/darkish blue. 
please excuse the messy hair! just showered! flash washed me out a bit too.
 Products:

Face:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude & Sand (mixed)
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Laura Mercier Translucent powder
TooFaced Chocolate Soleil
Rock & Republic Bedroom Blush
theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer
Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette

Eyes:
Mac Bare Study Paint Pot
theBalm "brain surgeon" "police man" "basket case" "southern belle" (all from "thebalm and the beautiful" palette)
Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in black ink
Covergirl LashBlast Volume
Lips:
Revlon super lustrous lipstick in Coralberry
Revlon super lustrous lip gloss in Nude Lustre

Hope you like this "face of the day" (FOTD)! Have any ideas for color combinations I should try for look #3?!

Comments

  1. YuSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    This look is absolutely stunning and SO pretty! It's so nice to find a blogger with brown eyes that do really nice looks, as I can really tell which looks will make my eyes pop! :)

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  2. carlySeptember 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    great post! i've always looked at thebalm products but never purchased anything, but now i'm tempted after seeing how much you like them!

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  3. Maryam MaquillageSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    loving this look!!! you have a gorgeous smile :)))

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  4. Constantia TimotheouSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I love this look!! You are soo pretty! <3 Could you follow my blog? www.thekeytoconstantia.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Do you use these wet or dry???

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  6. AmandaSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    thanks so much for the kind comments everyone!

    @anonymous: i've been using them dry! i usually prefer to use eyeshadows dry unless they are loose (like bare escentuals eyeshadow or mac pigments) where it can be easier to work with them if they're wet!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    this is BEAUTIFUL on you! I've seen a lot of your FOTD posts on MUA and just now got the link to your blog. After perusing some of your looks, I think this one is the most beautiful on you- very flattering. This is a red carpet look for sure. :)

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  8. AshiiSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    ooh this is STUNNING! you look soo much like Mila Kunis. I hope I can find some similar colours to this that I own because I am in love with this look!

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  9. JennSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    very gorgeous!! I Love the colors you picked.

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  10. ElliSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    wow! wonderful eye make up! looks sooo amazing! :)
    xo from germany
    http://lifestylemeetsfashion.blogspot.com
    elli

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    you look so gorgeous.. everything is so perfect.. your look and your smile! OMG i die..

    btw, i'm your newest follower.. let's keep in touch..

    xoxo,
    diane
    mykissenmakeup.com

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  12. Whitney LauraSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    SOOO gorgeous!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    tis is just beautiful x

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  14. UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    This looks gorgeous on you..
    I am a new follower.

    My Blog:
    BeautyMakeUpAddict.blogspot.com

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