My aunt surprised me with a bunch of amazing colorful Sephora makeup for Christmas this year. I tend to shy away from colored makeup and stick with black mascara and shades of bronze and white eyeshadow, so for this weeks 'Red Velvet Gets Fancy' styling how-to I decided to experiment with color! I used 3 shades of plum, purple and pale pink eye shadow with purple eye liner and Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Plum Mascara
. The look is more colorful than my regular routine, while still casual enough to wear to work. ♥
Try a new color scheme this week! I'm planning to try a new hairstyle too. Change is good and I love taking advantage of the winter months for experiments in styling. Happy Monday! Elsie
So Pretty :)
Posted by: Estela @ Weekly Bite | January 10, 2011 at 03:47 PM
I love the benefit plum mascara I use it whenever I'm feeling playful :)
Posted by: Danielle | January 10, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Cant really see much makeup detail, if any at all. Do a close up!
Posted by: Megan | January 10, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Purple is one of my favorite shades of eyeshadow, I think it really makes brown eyes pop.
Posted by: kristine | January 10, 2011 at 04:05 PM
i want to try new things as well. i love the shade on you.
Posted by: zelina | January 10, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Looks great! I always play it safe with make-up too so maybe I should try some fun colors :-)
Posted by: Rochelle | January 10, 2011 at 04:19 PM
I am a big fan of plum eye make up. It certainly is my go to color since it really blends in with my complexion. You are so good a make up lady! I just started wearing make up and have a lot to learn. Thanks!
Posted by: Monique | January 10, 2011 at 04:58 PM
thanks so much!
megan.. sorry for the photo quality. i don't always have pro photographers to help. XOO!
Posted by: elsie | January 10, 2011 at 05:00 PM
i can't really see, my dear. could there be more close ups next time around?
Posted by: rhiannon | January 10, 2011 at 05:08 PM
oh, i just realized someone already said that. ignore me. x
Posted by: rhiannon | January 10, 2011 at 05:08 PM
you look so pretty - seriously you inspire me so much to try out new looks and to have fun being pretty. as a Mommy sometimes I forget to do that. thanks Elsie!!
Posted by: Rebekah | January 10, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Lol... Pro photographers aren't necessary! Just use macro :) Looks like the lighting is good enough for it!
Posted by: Kristy Rae | January 10, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Ooh lovely! I will have to get my hands on some of that mascara!
Posted by: Kara riley | January 10, 2011 at 05:39 PM
What kind of hair?!
My hair is just getting long enough to start experimenting with....only now that it's winter, my options are limited: if it's too cold (and it usually is), a toque becomes a must, and ruins/flattens all attempts at making my hair pretty.
Posted by: Andrea | January 10, 2011 at 05:41 PM
I was in a rut of NOT wearing makeup at all. (I had been depressed and dealing with grown up stuff, and I didn't care about how I looked at all.) Now that I'm feeling better, I've been trying to wear at least a little bit of makeup every day. Today might be my "plum" day. I've done a lot of green and gold lately. :)
Does the plum mascara show up on dark lashes? Mine are black.
Posted by: Sabrina Kissinger | January 10, 2011 at 05:56 PM
i have the plum mascara and i always get comments when i wear it!
Posted by: Karina K | January 10, 2011 at 06:01 PM
I usually stick with neutrals, too. I think I'll go green & yellow tomorrow.
Posted by: Jessica | January 10, 2011 at 06:04 PM
This color pallet looks fab with your skin tone. :) And that's my professional makeup artist opinion!
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Posted by: Lisa | January 10, 2011 at 06:14 PM
looks darling.
Posted by: jessica | January 10, 2011 at 06:15 PM
very pretty :)
Posted by: taylor | January 10, 2011 at 06:40 PM