I have mentioned before that I am a bit rubbish at make-up.

From my early teens to around twenty it was all Rimmel blue mascara and Fudge Brownie lipstick. Then I entered into motherhood and it was scraped back hair and a smear of baby food or Sudocrem.

Fudge Brownie

Into my thirties I really didn’t bother at all. I rarely went out and when I did it was a swipe of black mascara and some pinky lipstick. Relatively simple.

Really Unsure of Myself…

Getting into my Forties my make-up style definitely changed.

As I moved more into the vintage world and its styles, the quintessential look usually involves black winged eyeliner, red lips and a defined eyebrow.

Vintage Face

This has served me well over the past 6 years and one that I find works for all occasions. Even on special nights out, it hits the spot and if I am feeling a bit flash, I add a pair of false eyelashes.

A Vintage Vixen

So, where exactly am I going with this?

Over previous months I had purchased a few different eye palettes from Make Up Revolution. Whilst some of these were various shades of browns, golds and taupes, I had taken several chances on the brightest of colours, including red, yellow, turquoise and purple.

Would I be brave enough to do anything with them?

I started out by trying to match some of the shades with clothing that I was wearing.

A red pussycat bow blouse = red eyeshadow

Red and Pink

A yellow and orange tiki dress = yellow and orange eyeshadow

Oranges and Lemons

I really enjoy experimenting with the different colours and even if I don’t do a very professional job of it, I am usually pleased with the outcome.

Heavier than Usual

Given that I have not had any professional lessons or training, I do my best and if it doesn’t work then I use wet wipes and start again or if time is short, revert to the eyeliner flicks and mascara alone.

Parrot?

Of course, most people probably wouldn’t want to wear my experiments however it suits me just fine. Given that for most part it is just me having a try at different styles, it really doesn’t matter if it works or not.

Golden Goddess

To be fair, orange and yellow eye-shadow isn’t most peoples cup of tea however it went with the dress really well, even if I wasn’t totally happy with the final look.

Peacock Vibes

My favourite so far has to be the grey and black look which I paired with the grey ombre curly wig. I have always wanted to be able to do a smokey eye and I have never been able to get it right.

Smokey Siren

This still isn’t perfect, even with my best attempts but it worked for my shoot and I was really pleased with the photographs.

Khaki Kween

Most of the palettes have been purchased in the sale and you can still get your hands on them.

The Pride Love Palette

I have listed the ones I purchased and I think the most I have paid for any of the palettes is £5 and the quality is exceptional.

Pretty pleased with the Blending

I want to get some eyeshadow primer as I think this will help with the brightness and longevity of some of the colours. I just need to investigate them a little more and find one that has good reviews, is easy to use and isn’t vastly expensive.

Party Princess

Until then, I will keep using all the colours and hope they work more times than not!

Till next time,

SPSG xxx

Eyeshadow Palettes all from Makeup Revolution – Click on the names to go to the items.

Mischief Maker Trends  £4.50 (was £8.99)

Wild Animal Integrity     £5.00 (was £10.00)

Parental Advisory Pandemonium £3.00 (was £10.00)

Carmi Kiss of Fire £3.00 (was £10.00)

Pride We are Love £6.00 (was £12.00)

Jack X £3.00 (was £10.00