So somebody dared me to do the Mimi. Does anyone remember this face?
I never noticed the drawn eyelashes on the bottom. And those little roses in her hair? It's enough to make you poop yer pants... not that I'd ever do that.
I didn't have the huevos to do both eyes. I actually washed it off right after taking the photos. If I ever (for some strange reason) have to recreate this monstrosity, I'll bring the blue higher on the browbone and use as many mattes as I can find, to give it an authentic feel.
Look what you've started, woman. Are you ashamed of yourself yet?
***Interesting tidbit: the actress who portrayed Mimi is actually a rather pleasant-looking woman. She's also been promoting child literacy through her MrsP websitethingy.
Friday's look:
Oh we're gonna brush our teeth!
Lid: TSS Roaring Metaphor
Liner: UD 24/7 Corrupt (smudged on top lashline)
Mascara: Smexy Curves, baybee
Today's for realsies look:
I tried to keep with the blue theme a little bit. The blending is a little squiffy from the Pixie Epoxy, but it's pretty subtle in person thanks to the slightly shimmery/sparkly colors used. I love the shimmer in Strip Poker; I initially expected the PE to darken the color, but it's actually rather subtle, and the coppery highlight makes it much easier to wear, especially for warm-skinned peeps.
Lid: Fyr Strip Poker (outer 2/3) and Platinum (inner half, slightly overlapping Strip Poker)
Highlight: theallnaturalface French Vanilla
Mascara: Rimmel Volume Flash (why do I still have this? it's so clumptacular)
Should I be embarrassed to admit that I LOVE your interpretation of the Mimi? Agree with your comments on what it needs to be more authentic.... but the look you created is GORGEOUS on its own! I love the spiky drawn in lower lashes. I've been debating using that theme for myself for a while, but haven't figured out the best way to execute it.
ReplyDeleteIf I dared you to repeat that look for both eyes would you do it? Double dare!
DUDE you totally should've done both eyes, it's GORGEOUS. :O
ReplyDeleteStop, you're embarrassing me!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, the flattery is awesome. I feel like a rockstar.
Spiky lower lashes are best with a dramatic lid! Maybe a matte white with some crazy bright crease color?
ReplyDeleteAnd this double dare has been accepted!
As well you should.
ReplyDeleteThis look is hurting my pocketbook. I don't actually OWN white eyeshadow, but now I'm obsessing. I expect I will buy one soon enough, nevermind I'm already over budget this month.
I just need to practice the spiky lowers-my other brush was perfect for a chunky bludgeon right at the lashline, but not so good for finishing delicate wings, or painting shapes. I'm working with a new brush now, so I just have to get brave enough to maybe mess up an otherwise OK look with experimentation.
[...] notice, if you please, how not-weird this is compared to that Mimi look I did earlier this year. Gaze upon the flattering Ravenclaw hues, that row of sweet, sweet [...]
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