(old) FOTD: Green Beans

I wore this look a couple weeks ago for work.  The problem with posting things now and not then is that I don't remember most of the products I've used.  I really have to stop doing that.

I DO remember that I used Sleek's Curacao Palette (Apres Midori & Martini) and a matte black eyeshadow from Inglot for the eyes.  I also remember drawing inspiration from Sam of Pixiwoo for this look.  Those are the more important bits, I suppose.

I've been feeling so uninspired lately.  Like I said, these looks are from a few weeks ago and since then, I've only worn makeup twice.  I've been on youtube and reading through blogs like mad trying to catch some inspiration.  Perhaps it's time to take a break from makeup?  What a frightening thought.

FOTD: Rainbow - Old & New

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Review: Curacao Palette (LE)

So I found these pictures in my folder, cropped, labeled, and ready to go.  I have no idea why I did not post about these earlier, but you may kick me.

This palette is no longer available on the Sleek website, but you may still find quite a few of these on ebay.  I purchased mine for approximately $12 USD not including shipping.

Pictures were taking outside in broad daylight and apparently it was too bright because the colors look a bit washed out.  As usual, swatches are done on bare skin with one swipe of the finger.  Do enlarge the pictures. You'll like it :)

Again, the swatches are a bit washed out in the pictures because I imagine it was too damn bright outside when I took the pictures.

Tequila Sunrise, Martini, Blue Lagoon, and Purple Haze are the most pigmented of the bunch.  The rest of the eyeshadows have very good pigmentation, just not as good.

Sleek eyeshadows (the palettes at least) tend to be very powdery and a bit soft.  Sticking my fingers into the eyeshadows for swatches seems to have deformed them a bit but they're still lovely.

Here are a few looks I've done using this palette:
-MicaBella Ad Inspired
-Curacao Madness
-Girly Girl
-A Forest Within the Carribean

I've actually neglected this palette for quite a while.  I think it's time to do a Project 7 Day Palette with this baby...once I upload swatches and reviews of all the crap I bought in Quebec.  I've been here for a month and I'll be heading home tomorrow.  More on that in another post to come.

So what are my overall thoughts on this palette?  Sleek didn't disappoint.  This is a fantastic palette for its price because it is a lovely collection of bright, pigmented colors.  The packaging is sleek and compact, and there is a huge mirror inside the case, but just the eyeshadows themselves are enough to make me happy.  If you don't live in the UK, they are a bit of a hassle to get your hands on, but it's worth it!

Questions?  Comments?  Ridiculous color combination requests for a look?  Let me know!

FOTD: A forest within the Carribean

Here is a look from earlier this week.  I felt like my Sleek Curacao palette wasn't getting enough love so I busted it out.  Even though it's a tropical palette, I didn't feel like rocking brights too much so I settled for a forest green look.

Unfortunately, my close up pictures didn't turn up very well.  The fact that I'm always rushing my makeup and snapping pictures before I run out the door doesn't allow me much time to play with settings.  Rawrrrrrr.

Face:
-Aveeno tinted moisturizer in medium
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-MAC Mineralize Blush in Flushed

Eyes:
-UDPP in Sin
-Sleek Curacao palette: Martini, Green Martini, and Espresso Martini
-Lancome e/s in After Dusk
-UD 24/7 Liner in Perversion
-L'oreal Extra Collagen Mascara

Lips:
-I can't remember for the life of me :(

FOTD: Girly Girl

Today was bright and sunny and wondrous looking in terms of climate so I wanted to do something bright and fun.  I pulled out my Curacao palette yet again, and settled for a pink and purple look.  I gravitated towards purple and blue again but i was afraid of replicating the MicaBella look again.  I was okay with the end result, although I rarely wear pink so it felt a little weird.  I don't know what I have against pink, but I just don't really like wearing it too much.  These pictures were taken after a 5 hour work shift, 1 hour walk in 85 degree weather, and two hours of other random stuff.  I didn't do any touchups other than a bit of lip balm and lipstick.  The shimmery white eyeshadows faded considerably =(

Face:
-Aveeno tinted moisturizer
-Benefit Erase Paste
-Laura Mercier setting powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer
-Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Amused
-MAC MSF in Crystal Pink

Eyes:
-UDPP
-Curacao palette
-L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid liner
-L'oreal Waterproof Carbon Black Mascara
-UD 24/7 Liner in Zero and Perversion

Lips:
-Rimmel l/s in Airy Fairy

I fell asleep so many times typing this thing.  I better hit the sack now.....zzzzzzzzzz...

FOTD: Curacao Madness

I have absolutely no idea what I wanted to call this look, hence the very unoriginal name.  In any case i did another look with the new Curacao palette.  I wanted to pile on the brights but somehow ended up with all jewel toned colors so that it is not over the top bright.  I also wanted to use a brown for a transition color but there is no brown in the palette.  Instead I opted for orange which looks a bit odd but not too bad.

I look stupid but at least you can see the makeup.

I decided to take advantage of the sunshine and take some pictures outside.  I figured that with swatches, they are generally photographed better outside in the sun.  I'm not sure if the outdoor FOTD pictures came out all that well in terms of being able to see the makeup better though.

Face:
-L'oreal TruMatch Foundation in N6
-Smashbox Foundation in Light 3
-Laura Mercier Setting Powder
-NYC Matte Bronzer
-Laura Geller Baked Blush in Tropical Hues
-Tarte Face Primer

Eyes:
-UDPP
-MAC Painterly Paintpot
-Sleek Curacao Palette
-L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner
-UD 24/7 Liner in Perversion
-L'oreal Waterproof Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:
-Lancome Cover Fever lipstick in Rose Tempest

I hope you guys enjoyed this look!  It certainly was fun!