Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Today I'm Wearing #7: A Rose Gold Eye Look



Hello Lovelies! Last summer, I watched a video by the lovely Ingrid (missglamorazzi on youtube) in which she did a makeup look incorporating MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot & a NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Silk Road on the eyes. The result was an effortless, summery, rose-gold look. Since I already owned NARS Silk Road, I promptly ran out and purchased MAC's Rubenesque. For a week or two, this was my go-to look. Then, as with many of my products, this combo somehow was forgotten in favor of new and more exciting makeup products. A few days ago, I was rumaging through my makeup storage and came across Rubenesque & decided to give it another try. After using these two products for a few days,  I for the life of me can't understand why I ever abandoned them! Go figure...



MAC's Rubenesque & NARS Silk Road play beautifully together. Rubenesque makes the perfect base for Silk Road because it deepens the color slightly & helps to bring out the golden tones of the shadow. The result is a vibrant wash of shimmering rose-gold across the lid.


Swatches Left to Right: NARS Eyeshadow Duo Silk Road (Right Side of Duo) & MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque



Me taking a cheesy photo w/my Rubenesque Paint Pot


Do you have any makeup looks you once loved & have now rediscovered?



Lots of Love,

Louise
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42 comments:

  1. JessicaApril 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I loved the Urban Decay Naked bronzed eye look done by fashionista804 on youtube. I wore it everyday! Then I started being a bit more adventurous and forgot about it. After reading this post I'm so going to start rocking that look again. Thank you!

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    1. LouiseApril 18, 2012 at 1:03 AM

      Oh good! It's always fun to rediscover old favorites :)

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  2. Angela April 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    the colours look lovely

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  3. TaylorApril 17, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    That paint pot color is so gorgeous!
    taylor
    girlmeetsbeautyy.blogspot.com

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    1. LouiseApril 18, 2012 at 1:04 AM

      Thanks Taylor! It really is a unique color!

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  4. Tattooed TealadyApril 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I've been making an effort to go through my vanity case each day, which holds all of my eyeshadows, in an attempt to get re-using some old, long lost and forgotten but once loved shadows! xo

    tattooedtealady.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. LouiseApril 18, 2012 at 1:05 AM

      I think that's a great idea! I've been trying to do a bit of the same in an attempt to not buy as many new ones ;)

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  5. Julianne in JuneApril 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love this look! Makes me want to go out and buy Silk Road!:)

    www.julianneinjune.blogspot.com

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    1. LouiseApril 18, 2012 at 1:06 AM

      Thanks Julianne! Silk Road is one of my old favs! If you like All About Eve, Silk Road is kind of a punched-up version!

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  6. CarlaApril 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Simple yet really pretty :)

    www.fashionmavenmommy.com

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  7. CarlaApril 17, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Oh and i wore a MAC paint pot greyish silver tone today :) BTW check out my post on my adventures in the Allure's Beauty Blogger Awards contest!!

    www.fashionmavenmommy.com

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  8. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    That paintpot is everywhere, it looks like a great color!

    http://heydahye.blogspot.com/

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    1. LouiseApril 18, 2012 at 1:07 AM

      Thanks for the comment! It is a really popular color but I think it is because the color is so unique!

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  9. UnknownApril 18, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    So pretty! I have Rubenesque but not the eyeshadow duo. I'm tempted to go purchase it now!

    katiesbliss.com

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 1:10 AM

      Thanks Katie! Silk Road is a really pretty neutral, I think you would like it :)

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  10. Shawna HynesApril 18, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I adore rose-gold eye looks, especially for Summer. It's my general go-to look at the moment, because it's easy, fairly neutral, & simply pretty. These particular products look great, I may just have to give them a try! :)

    <3 Shawna
    Serpentine Streets

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 1:11 AM

      Thanks Shawna! I'd love to know which products you use to get a rose-gold look! I'm always curious what other girls have in their makeup collection :)

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  11. UnknownApril 18, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that you have been nominated for an award on my blog! <3

    http://www.jessiswonderland.com/2012/04/liebster-award-nomination.html

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 1:11 AM

      Thank you for thinking of me Jessi! I am so flattered ! <3

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  12. BunnieApril 18, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Such a lovely look! Love those colors. I love my clinique strawberry fudge pallet but have been neglecting it lately, I'll have to pull it back out

    Haylee

    xo

    www.dolledupdaily.com

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 1:13 AM

      I always hear so much about Clinique's Strawberry Fudge! I used to use Clinique a ton when I was in college- I don't know why I never checked that duo out!

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  13. HoldolApril 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Such a pretty color combo! I love rediscovering old favorites

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  14. Suzie QApril 18, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Wow those are such pretty color combination! Thanks for posting the link for the makeup tutorial. I may just try these colors out. So lovely!

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    Style Cue by Suzie Q
    PS. If you're interested, check out my $50 Gift card GIVEAWAY!

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 1:14 AM

      Thanks for the sweet comment Suzie! I would love to know what you think if you end up picking these products up!

      That is so generous of you to do a giveaway! I will have to check this out :)

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  15. AylinApril 19, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Wow beautiful combination! You look beautiful on that picture!

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  16. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    nice colours

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  17. AleksandraNajda.comApril 19, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Looks great!
    Enter my ROMWE giveaway.♥

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you for the comment! I will make sure to go check it out :)

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  18. Whats on your tulipsApril 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Just found your blog and now following, really fab posts. x

    http://selfconfesionssofabeautyaddict.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Thank you! I'm so glad to have you following! <3

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  19. Chelsea MorganApril 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Oooo...gorgeous blog Luv! You have a new follower! :)

    chelseamorganbeauty.blogspot.com

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    1. LouiseApril 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Thank you Chelsea! You are too sweet! So glad to have you following <3

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  20. SamanthaApril 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Love neutral/versatile colors :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  21. Emma DApril 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    silk road has been on my wishlist for aaages! such a wearable but versatile look! you look so prettyy xx

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    1. LouiseApril 20, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks Emma! You're so sweet!

      Silk Road is really a gorgeous neutral- as long as you're willing to use a good primer/ flat shader brush because there is glitter in it (which can be a pain if you're not careful). It probably is one of my most used NARS Duos!

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  22. AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I love these colors, the look is gorgeous!

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  23. Cords xJune 22, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    I bought silk road on the back of Ingrids love for it but it just doesn't suit my complexion =[

    http://conniptionqueen.blogspot.ie/

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