CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAKEUP FOR YOUR OUTFIT: PART ONE.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3IxnnGLjJk7QNeeuMBjsXX7cPN8w8u2eRK9ow4Szfzi11U1j86fgIFfFlTXfy0H0m_sAPIGlfUXpT7TTqwn9Od0X6kLbpEhTk743b2TrmlOhI64aff4z26TQABLJ7q9vjjP-VMRAgOAu/s1600/edit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3IxnnGLjJk7QNeeuMBjsXX7cPN8w8u2eRK9ow4Szfzi11U1j86fgIFfFlTXfy0H0m_sAPIGlfUXpT7TTqwn9Od0X6kLbpEhTk743b2TrmlOhI64aff4z26TQABLJ7q9vjjP-VMRAgOAu/s1600/edit2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/~aJtv">ASOS top</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Acne skirt from </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/womenswear/acne/view-all">My Wardrobe</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/~aJxC">Tony Bianco shoes</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Something I always notice when I'm out and about is the number of girls who (in my non-expert opinion) get their makeup look completely wrong for their outfit - I'm talking an intense sparkly top with bright red lips <i>and</i> over-the-top smokey eyes. EEK!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing makeup (or a hairstyle for that matter) that doesn't compliment what you're wearing can be an instant outfit ruiner. Why spend your week's pay on that amazing <b><a href="http://a-j-e.com.au/">Aje</a></b> dress for your birthday if you're going to embellish your face just as much with every product in your makeup bag? </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This will be a short series of posts - each one featuring one of my favourite makeup looks and how I would wear it.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0-STXHQm55RL9tDiUwL9G5_ie32sTd-pgXsL6jGPDT0ejr3eGALIDYgr7hv1IRgfcwUKbWD4jdeVvvRg31L1C-gmr3bVUR1J7Un12_1vG-KfR3UM3HmGw_1jdyplLt6gB6KDtWjy5u7l/s1600/20121114_2885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0-STXHQm55RL9tDiUwL9G5_ie32sTd-pgXsL6jGPDT0ejr3eGALIDYgr7hv1IRgfcwUKbWD4jdeVvvRg31L1C-gmr3bVUR1J7Un12_1vG-KfR3UM3HmGw_1jdyplLt6gB6KDtWjy5u7l/s1600/20121114_2885.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Look one: Contouring, defined eyes and neutral lips.</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To create this look, I started with </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1599/5276/NEW-Even-Better-Makeup-SPF15/index.tmpl">Clinique <i>Even Better Foundation</i></a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. I used M.A.C. bronzer around the outside of my face and under my cheek bones and added NARS blush to my cheeks. Then, I used an angular brush to apply a matte taupe eyeshadow all around my eyes (including underneath) to define them. Finally, I applied a black eyeliner pencil to fill in my top lashes, followed by one coat of mascara (top lashes only). </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though I'd rate this about 4/5 stars in the 'heaviness' factor, this is my favourite go-to makeup look. I wear it to the office, out for drinks or when I'm going somewhere special. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Likewise, I'd wear this outfit to most of those occasions. See where I'm going with this? You just can't wear your come-hither nightclub eyes to your baby cousin's christening. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly, the outfit and the makeup have similar things going on - i.e. clean, yet defined. Some would argue that the monochrome colour scheme lends itself to a red lip, but I think the outfit speaks for itself so it should be the focus. </span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you think?</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part two</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> coming soon! x</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5Phd3Ce6Fvr0PkvGj4PqZvaz7a-nyQnWmggIAhZ_Q3G38CfQC1sukRM_xcMWU9SD1YjLzqTtHCk-ihyphenhyphenGBPvuKax_bzZd_zc-4KZ4f0Rknfn_FhcveT0Ck3SCf8vfUGbvHucV8KtVxwuB/s1600/20121114_3004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5Phd3Ce6Fvr0PkvGj4PqZvaz7a-nyQnWmggIAhZ_Q3G38CfQC1sukRM_xcMWU9SD1YjLzqTtHCk-ihyphenhyphenGBPvuKax_bzZd_zc-4KZ4f0Rknfn_FhcveT0Ck3SCf8vfUGbvHucV8KtVxwuB/s1600/20121114_3004.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>M.A.C.</b> bronzing powder, NARS blush in <b><i><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/cheeks/blush/blush/outlaw?d=true">Outlaw</a></i></b> and <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1606/22759/Makeup/Mascara/New-High-Impact-Extreme-Volume-Mascara/index.tmpl">Clinique <i>High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara</i></a></b><i>.</i></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ830kcrSBRTjbrHnv16bEjw1guljfvgx0tojC5ALOaS76XlgiBevZvJX43ZaBuh6XtgPEK1Tsaa4WsygqRWP1HN_nXdCxbqCgfBHGIPGYVmAWsW4lebutI72DIWyV1dxjlLegzaHoHlAX/s1600/20121114_3007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ830kcrSBRTjbrHnv16bEjw1guljfvgx0tojC5ALOaS76XlgiBevZvJX43ZaBuh6XtgPEK1Tsaa4WsygqRWP1HN_nXdCxbqCgfBHGIPGYVmAWsW4lebutI72DIWyV1dxjlLegzaHoHlAX/s1600/20121114_3007.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1597/6150/Makeup/Eye-Liners/Kohl-Shaper-for-Eyes/index.tmpl">Clinique <i>Kohl Shaper for Eyes</i></a></b>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Photos by <b><a href="http://www.jesselizotte.com/">Jesse Lizotte</a>.</b></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAKEUP FOR YOUR OUTFIT: PART ONE.

Wearing  ASOS top , Acne skirt from  My Wardrobe  and  Tony Bianco shoes .  Something I always notice when I'm out and about is ...

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAKEUP FOR YOUR OUTFIT: PART TWO.

<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The response I received to <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/choosing-right-makeup-for-your-outfit.html">part one</a></b> of this series overwhelmed me. Thank you for all of your amazing comments - I love it when my posts encourage people to give thoughtful feedback that actually shows they've read what I had to say.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDBFs3lnP44ZFBJKjocDP-MibYq0YoR5d7v1Q2VTpOo7BHea92nkf_s4CWiJGsyrlouKmgIxlFI52XkfUzQgVGbcNw57gHirOdoLLEAHLo-1EnIipGDJwTs9E8xpPzGdyccbm4uRTKapW/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDBFs3lnP44ZFBJKjocDP-MibYq0YoR5d7v1Q2VTpOo7BHea92nkf_s4CWiJGsyrlouKmgIxlFI52XkfUzQgVGbcNw57gHirOdoLLEAHLo-1EnIipGDJwTs9E8xpPzGdyccbm4uRTKapW/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup03.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week I'm focussing on anything and everything to do with sequins and sparkles. Like I said <a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/choosing-right-makeup-for-your-outfit.html" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a>, too many girls seem to think if they're going all out by wearing a fully sequined number that they should apply this same enthusiasm to their face. Wrong.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVPGOWX15qgeFkbJxva5Ep3YwXcBT0sr9YG5gk4L-67U_4YhT3rmGlLHWirf6mlWUwT8dmbJekYznIUF0fSjmOmUDBoOxuLZAp32QwOJqdhN3F5SvWkDmX-vvH41ClXXAyhCXyOKxSfn-/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVPGOWX15qgeFkbJxva5Ep3YwXcBT0sr9YG5gk4L-67U_4YhT3rmGlLHWirf6mlWUwT8dmbJekYznIUF0fSjmOmUDBoOxuLZAp32QwOJqdhN3F5SvWkDmX-vvH41ClXXAyhCXyOKxSfn-/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup05.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my little imaginary book of makeup do's and don't's, anything super sparkly should be accompanied by a fresh face with barely-there makeup. This keeps the focus on the sparkles and minimises the disco trash bag status. </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa45YuI_E3Ss56YUOHMvvjR77wj6iTBFAJVn20xvbB49zmvW7PtjJRHdtZ4vKJc7-VWk6gfmrPV7fX90xx_Vo-Z0qcCxZ54oU_uMad00nz1rF8Y2Bg86bVXHKxRl9p2YZ4De05NZ9yEsY/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa45YuI_E3Ss56YUOHMvvjR77wj6iTBFAJVn20xvbB49zmvW7PtjJRHdtZ4vKJc7-VWk6gfmrPV7fX90xx_Vo-Z0qcCxZ54oU_uMad00nz1rF8Y2Bg86bVXHKxRl9p2YZ4De05NZ9yEsY/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup04.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiuGfhGOTV_eTm5jHhPZrM36eAsPSdiffclVs4iznU1pzCrC6ZyCks87Lo3sm6r1wM3UweyYRSiWoK2On-vq3SWwkAar9vlkKvownKEQZ4YTNoeXffwgSG-1-Ub-Fux87dwJzgg5LGer5/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiuGfhGOTV_eTm5jHhPZrM36eAsPSdiffclVs4iznU1pzCrC6ZyCks87Lo3sm6r1wM3UweyYRSiWoK2On-vq3SWwkAar9vlkKvownKEQZ4YTNoeXffwgSG-1-Ub-Fux87dwJzgg5LGer5/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup01.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/multi-use/~/the-multiple">Nars multipurpose cream colour</a></b> in South Beach, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/156/316/Cream-Colour-Base/index.tmpl"><b>M.A.C cream colour base</b></a> in Hush, <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1595/8417/Makeup/Brows/Instant-Lift-For-Brows/index.tmpl">Clinique instant lift for brows</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/152/19389/Products/Eyes/Mascara/False-Lashes-Extreme-Black/index.tmpl">M.A.C false lashes extreme black mascara</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1599/5276/NEW-Even-Better-Makeup-SPF15/index.tmpl">Clinique even better foundation</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/shop/EllisFaas/Concealer/">Ellis Faas concealer</a></b>, <a href="http://www.ecotools.com/bamboo-lash-brow-groomer"><b>Ecotools brow comb</b></a>, <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1603/4772/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/Almost-Lipstick/index.tmpl">Clinique almost lipstick</a></b> in Black Honey and Mimco clutch.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To create this look I started with my favourite base - <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1599/5276/NEW-Even-Better-Makeup-SPF15/index.tmpl" style="font-weight: bold;">Clinique even better foundation</a>.</span> I concealed under my eyes and around my nose with <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.meccacosmetica.com.au/shop/EllisFaas/Concealer/">Ellis Faas concealer</a></b> and then added colour to my cheeks with the <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/multi-use/~/the-multiple">Nars multipurpose cream colour</a> </b><span style="text-align: center;">stick.</span> To create glowing skin, I pressed <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/shaded/156/316/Cream-Colour-Base/index.tmpl" style="text-align: center;"><b>M.A.C cream colour base</b></a> onto my cheekbones and the inner corners of my eyes.</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To define the eyes, I began by getting my brows in shape with my <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ecotools.com/bamboo-lash-brow-groomer" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Ecotools brow comb</a>.</span> I used <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1595/8417/Makeup/Brows/Instant-Lift-For-Brows/index.tmpl">Clinique instant lift for brows</a></b> to fill in the gaps and add a reflective line on my brow bone (it has two ends!). I then applied <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/product/152/19389/Products/Eyes/Mascara/False-Lashes-Extreme-Black/index.tmpl">M.A.C false lashes extreme black mascara</a></b> and completed the look with my absolute favourite product right now - <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1603/4772/Makeup/Lip-Glosses/Almost-Lipstick/index.tmpl">Clinique almost lipstick</a></b> in Black Honey. This is the <i>perfect</i> shade to make lips look plump without looking like you're wearing anything. </span></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's your stance? Do sequins call for smoky eyes? A red lip? Talk to me people! x</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgeEWymylo326sNZMPsJxIgXVHS50juq5uiLaG2SJFr3pC7kVfBgLqRSwpCIL6wRLbUb3hBrZ7AiqKpo8uPILG8UlqjIOLYBQnishWU_mRnMFV8XfjFr850XIABD34WEN2YJ6wwMrIR7Y/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgeEWymylo326sNZMPsJxIgXVHS50juq5uiLaG2SJFr3pC7kVfBgLqRSwpCIL6wRLbUb3hBrZ7AiqKpo8uPILG8UlqjIOLYBQnishWU_mRnMFV8XfjFr850XIABD34WEN2YJ6wwMrIR7Y/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup06.jpg" /></a></span></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWw8BJAugEjyKN6vp8oYctUTNrhjMekMYiWwL8uVP_dutnp484pffFSZypzvriEO7i1i5-uYLOGDV3lwhZuFtGu_1YCrnxLnFqTtFdx93WQfuyq7wNLJ656WNJAW4ARP9HqnVu4qvshyphenhyphenc7/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWw8BJAugEjyKN6vp8oYctUTNrhjMekMYiWwL8uVP_dutnp484pffFSZypzvriEO7i1i5-uYLOGDV3lwhZuFtGu_1YCrnxLnFqTtFdx93WQfuyq7wNLJ656WNJAW4ARP9HqnVu4qvshyphenhyphenc7/s1600/chroniclesofher_makeup02.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Wearing <b><a href="http://manningcartell.portableshops.com/store/category/dresses_71">Manning Cartell</a></b> dress and <b>Alexander Wang</b> boots.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Photos by <a href="http://www.anastphotography.com/"><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Ana Suntay</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">-</span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Tañedo</em></a><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">.</em></div> </span>

CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAKEUP FOR YOUR OUTFIT: PART TWO.

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CLINIQUE MAKE-UP GIVEAWAY & HOW TO GET THE LOOK AT DOLCE & GABBANA A/W 2013.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2OOeSlP7e5DA320AU9kG9VXhFAQz8PUF0KT4C_PVW76QbED93mLTwmAsQoTKerDfxDxCu8qo35x4H7QD4AH4O_I74594Qr6Z6LaSgKn8jyy1L8R6qj0I-fK610bztAKnOpJz-fbupFaP/s1600/07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2OOeSlP7e5DA320AU9kG9VXhFAQz8PUF0KT4C_PVW76QbED93mLTwmAsQoTKerDfxDxCu8qo35x4H7QD4AH4O_I74594Qr6Z6LaSgKn8jyy1L8R6qj0I-fK610bztAKnOpJz-fbupFaP/s1600/07.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've recently taken a strong liking to gel eye liner. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used to be a soft shadow kinda girl until I saw my friend wearing barely-there make-up with a bold slick of black along her top lids and I just loved the way it accentuated her eyes.  </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now I'm hooked. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2013RTW-DGABBANA">Dolce & Gabbana's autumn/winter 2013</a></b> make-up was breathtaking and absolutely perfect for a bold after five look. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you missed out on the giveaway for <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/clinique-makeup-giveaway-how-to-get.html">Gucci's bronze smokey eye</a></b> - never fear - <b>it's giveaway time again!</b></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7M43z4EIE3dlWxDjSLjFGctMfNkmDJTric9TdeVe6csu3VRcqsj8GuxkiA1uReYuHtZxBr-tHvLKhvVYn_yZ-BEdYO940Iwn-67Vb06YBjOXzMkzXrDkGTuMCKgWyDj6KEXY-O0_tqBjK/s1600/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7M43z4EIE3dlWxDjSLjFGctMfNkmDJTric9TdeVe6csu3VRcqsj8GuxkiA1uReYuHtZxBr-tHvLKhvVYn_yZ-BEdYO940Iwn-67Vb06YBjOXzMkzXrDkGTuMCKgWyDj6KEXY-O0_tqBjK/s1600/01.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Natasha Gan leather dress and earrings from </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/womenswear/designer-accessories/jewellery/earrings">My Wardrobe</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">THE STEPS:</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">1. Begin with a clean base. An even complexion is key for this look, so I used <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1599/21954/Makeup/Foundations/Stay-Matte-Oil-Free-Makeup/index.tmpl">Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free make-up</a> </b>followed by concealer under my eyes and around my nose. </span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY_JH4-leFnjM9yVusvM4vB2NoX3LDe62GmBG46OwjLz1OTtwfFid0XT1dURYM1nLuPP0KnpCnmLgIMhKU7q0L4NOoZI5pYWVpD9C-Ttes_jYut0HzV-qELLTn0iIiWsafmiV1WmqFnLz/s1600/02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY_JH4-leFnjM9yVusvM4vB2NoX3LDe62GmBG46OwjLz1OTtwfFid0XT1dURYM1nLuPP0KnpCnmLgIMhKU7q0L4NOoZI5pYWVpD9C-Ttes_jYut0HzV-qELLTn0iIiWsafmiV1WmqFnLz/s1600/02.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Using your finger, apply <b><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1598/18485/Makeup/Eye-Shadows/Lid-Smoothie-Antioxidant-8-Hour-Eye-Colour/index.tmpl">Clinique's Lid Smoothie</a></b> over the entire eyelid. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Apply a small amount of the Brush-On Cream Liner to the brush supplied, then apply along the lash line beginning from the inner corner of each eye. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip: I never close my eye entirely when applying liner. After all, the idea is that the line will accentuate your eyes when open! </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To get a flattering shape at the outer edge of the eye, draw the line so that it follows the natural curve of your <u>bottom</u> lash line if your eyes are open. The end of the line should point to the end of your brow. </span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHjCtPQ5abVE_fYXXtmrJ4gFdh0I4R71RpU4SIsGR_pcNnM2fxCurX5PBlZpZIwk6ZT9Iu8fvs4AFlYjpt9kN3YUIAfCOlf2ero2Ey6f0pjcTcoGO7nxifEIQXb_trSJ1dqdsmsRQpCF0/s1600/03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHjCtPQ5abVE_fYXXtmrJ4gFdh0I4R71RpU4SIsGR_pcNnM2fxCurX5PBlZpZIwk6ZT9Iu8fvs4AFlYjpt9kN3YUIAfCOlf2ero2Ey6f0pjcTcoGO7nxifEIQXb_trSJ1dqdsmsRQpCF0/s1600/03.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Use <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1595/8417/Makeup/Brows/Instant-Lift-for-Brows/index.tmpl"><b>Clinique's Instant Lift for Brows</b></a> to shade brows in and define them. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact: thicker brows make you look more youthful!</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFn9K6L3iepUK4b7YvR8WJsgFCjp7rY3yfVE7waaASiM8i49QT-OVrxXnhaNVq5xyYuQq9UtOsesJ7ILodDCzlWIFoXItPMVZ2EB7dHZEOhBM1IYV83-sA2nUFbFX0uixXqEw_qBH6uPw/s1600/04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFn9K6L3iepUK4b7YvR8WJsgFCjp7rY3yfVE7waaASiM8i49QT-OVrxXnhaNVq5xyYuQq9UtOsesJ7ILodDCzlWIFoXItPMVZ2EB7dHZEOhBM1IYV83-sA2nUFbFX0uixXqEw_qBH6uPw/s1600/04.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Line lips using <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1604/4771/Makeup/Lip-Liner/Quickliner-For-Lips/index.tmpl"><b>Clinique's Quickliner for Lips</b></a>. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip: to achieve a perfectly symmetrical outline, begin in the middle of the cupid's bow on each side and work your way outwards. </span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRgxciVWVaGMCJUZBeY9YFhJOjWiwJEKqDYJRwJtj6oNlnfc4LHZpRKHcApGwP2ij_0zEbrPsG2xzgdXQQcAcGxCJNqGhSjC5tU4OOP6BFdmUZIhJQrCS4ybw42_RgUiz7JvZuRLS1m2z/s1600/05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRgxciVWVaGMCJUZBeY9YFhJOjWiwJEKqDYJRwJtj6oNlnfc4LHZpRKHcApGwP2ij_0zEbrPsG2xzgdXQQcAcGxCJNqGhSjC5tU4OOP6BFdmUZIhJQrCS4ybw42_RgUiz7JvZuRLS1m2z/s1600/05.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Finish the look with <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1605/5404/Makeup/Lipsticks/Long-Last-Lipstick/index.tmpl"><b>Clinique's Long Last Lipstick in Party Red</b></a>. Voilà!</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tQGz5BwNtdKN8x-TSHxosDvqyOwQ-9LJhYrnDvxV-B1lb5vKzVpSp_ZaY3O9Pxg_vPpR4i81Thh4MAUDXeaKADWYXWvn2ZDaVlPNae5ScoztqxVv5QsKochgvT-9nFw51vi7s5AQheM2/s1600/06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tQGz5BwNtdKN8x-TSHxosDvqyOwQ-9LJhYrnDvxV-B1lb5vKzVpSp_ZaY3O9Pxg_vPpR4i81Thh4MAUDXeaKADWYXWvn2ZDaVlPNae5ScoztqxVv5QsKochgvT-9nFw51vi7s5AQheM2/s1600/06.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I USED:</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1598/18485/Makeup/Eye-Shadows/Lid-Smoothie-Antioxidant-8-Hour-Eye-Colour/index.tmpl">Lid Smoothie in Bit O'Honey.</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1597/5363/Makeup/Eye-Liners/Brush-On-Cream-Liner/index.tmpl">Brush-On Cream Liner in True Black.</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. </span><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1595/8417/Makeup/Brows/Instant-Lift-for-Brows/index.tmpl" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instant Lift for Brows</a></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. </span><a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1604/4771/Makeup/Lip-Liner/Quickliner-For-Lips/index.tmpl" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quickliner for Lips in Deep Red.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. <a href="http://www.clinique.com.au/product/1605/5404/Makeup/Lipsticks/Long-Last-Lipstick/index.tmpl">Long Last Lipstick in Party Red.</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>*<u>Two</u> lucky winners will receive a Clinique gift pack featuring the products listed above.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">To enter, simply <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CliniqueAustralia?fref=ts" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Like the Clinique Facebook page (click here)</a></b> and leave a comment on this post with your name and email address! </span></div> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;">*Entries close on May 29. The winners must </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CliniqueAustralia?fref=ts" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Like the Clinique Facebook page</a></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"> to receive the prize. </span>

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