Visual Deception: Eyebrows - Part One

Hey everyone.

So I am here with the first article about my new series about eyebrows. Read here about the intro: >>click<<.

Let's talk about the basic stuff. Fist off, let met tell you that what I am going to be writing about eyebrows is knowledge I collected throughout the years. I want to write about more than just what I do and what I like to do with my eyebrows.

As it is with everything in make up, there are rules. And rules can be broken sometimes. But you have to know how to break them in order for it to work. You certainly do not want to end up with these eyebrows: 

 

I mean.. Sure, you should wear whatever you want, however YOU like it. But is there really anyone who does like this?

You always have to take into consideration you OWN face shape. Just because Angelina Jolie has eyebrows that you'd die to have, it doesn't mean that they would fit on your face.

You can do a lot with eyebrows. They can totally flatter your face or totally destroy it.
Eyebrows frame the face.

Only few girls/women were that lucky to have naturally the perfect shape and pluck just a few hairs from the underneath. Most of us weren't that lucky, but if we want to change that about ourselves, we need to learn how to get the eyebrows we've always wanted. It is not a short journey but if you have some help on the way, it's always more enjoyable. The change doesn't have to be a drastic one. You don't need to erase your eyebrows completely and then draw the shape. It definitely is one of the options, but not the only one. Just so you know, there is nothing wrong about changing the shape of your eyebrows.  If you don't feel like it, if you feel like it would be a huge change for you, don't shape them. 


I want to keep the articles short and to straight small points so I don't get lost in the thoughts and I can provide you the information the best.

The topic of the Part Two is going to be about the ways how you can change the shape of your eyebrows and the rules you should take into consideration while shaping your eyebrows.
Stay tuned!

Lena

Visual Deception: Eyebrows - Part Zero

Hello everyone.

I decided to start a small series within my Visual Deception series. Eyebrows.

I wanted to write an article about eyebrows for so long, but I never got to it because I think there is just too much to say about eyebrows that one article would be very long, thus unattractive and considered as badly written.

I decided to solve two problems at a time with this. Since my exam period is about to start, I am worried that I won't have enough time to film tutorials so I decided to launch the Eyebrow series - to do at least something. I am going to write maybe once, twice a week about an issue with eyebrows. I want to cover more than just talking about the right placement or color..., like everyone does. I myself have a long story how I got the eyebrows I am satisfied with now, so I think I can share some "knowledge" and maybe help some girls who are desperate - I've been there too! Most of the girls probably do not have naturally neat eyebrows or eyebrows they personally like but if you know what to do, you can change a lot with it. If you already have the way to great looking eyebrows, I think these articles could be useful for you as well because you can always try something different and as our daily routine changes, your eyebrow care can change as well.

This is a part zero, because I just wanted to explain what was going on.

I hope you'll enjoy this and learn something :))

Have a great day,
Lena

Cold Violet Makeup Look

Hi everyone =)

So as I said my in some of my previous articles, here is my new tutorial =)
I love violet. I love the way it contrasts with my hair. I have so much violet makeup... I can always find new ways how to create a new look using different shades of violet.

I wanted to create something with a goth twist, appropriate for party or a special event. I actually wanted to do something for a party I was attending the next day. I ended up wearing almost the same makeup, I just didn't do the wings because I think they add a bit of "tenderness" to the look and that would clash with my outfit.

WATCH THE TUTORIAL HERE:

THE LIST OF PRODUCTS:

matte white and black from the 88 warm palette

Oriflame Pure Color Palette in Blues and Lilacs

essence Cute as Hell eyeshadow

Oriflame Essentials Mono Eyeshadow in Deep Denim

essence Glam liner in rising star

 

essence liquid eyeliners

Oriflame WonderLash mascara

Sorry, I don't have good photos of this look because it was already almost 6 o'clock in the evening so the lighting was quite awful and the photos are very poor quality ://

Hope you enjoyed this =)

Lena

Applying Your Foundation + My Latest Discovery

Hi everyone =)

This is going to be an article about some basic stuff when it comes to applying your foundation. I recently bought a foundation that actually fits my skin color (hooray!). I will be doing an article about that product later on. Now I want to talk about the application.

When I first tried out my foundation, I wasn't sure what tool I wanted to use. If you are new to makeup or you don't really use foundation and want to know more, here are your options:

1) FOUNDATION BRUSH

2) STIPPLING BRUSH

3) BLUSH BRUSH

4) SPONGE APPLICATORS

If you're wondering if I made a mistake about the blush brush, I did not. I've heard some girls talking about a blush brush as the best foundation applicator. They say it works better than the foundation brush because you can blend it out easier and gives an air brush effect.

I think it is really up to everyone to decide which of these is the best. If none, you can still use your fingers. That was what I tried at first because the previous work I did with my foundation brush was not as great as I'd hoped for. The bristles left obvious marks on my skin, some professionals say you can blend it out later with a sponge, but for me that would take up too much time. And I felt like the application with the foundation brush itself took quite long and the effect on my face was not that awesome.

I even tried the blush brush but I guess I did not like that technique that much. I felt like I had to use a lot of product to cover my entire face and I didn't like the final effect. I guess the problem could be probably that blush brushes aren't usually made out of synthetic fiber (but they can be) and so they soak up the liquid into the bristles.

I don't own a proper stippling brush so I went straight to the sponge applicators. They are cheap, you can bet a bunch of them in your drugstore for around 2 euros.

I was very impressed with the sponge applicators. I always thought it was best to use it with I don't know face paint or "Halloween" stuff to blend out because it can be thicker than normal stuff you put on your face.

Sponges are actually a great tool for every day use. I recommend buying not the round ones, but ones that look like pieces of pizza :D Because they go to a point, so you can access the under eye area perfectly. I also like sponges better than using my fingers. I feel like it is gentler for the skin, because you only press on it.

I have to say, though, that I am using probably more product with the sponge than with my fingers but it is definitely less than with a foundation/blush brush.

But let me remind you, it is up to you which technique you like the best. You just need to try and see for yourselves. But I guess sponges are the most affordable out of all of these and there is no such thing as a bad sponge, a sponge is a sponge, but there are bad foundation/blush/stippling brushes and to get one that is a higher quality might be a little more expensive. It doesn't mean, though, that the more expensive the brush, the more satisfied you'll be if you didn't like the application with the cheaper one. If you once do not like foundation brushes and the effect they give, don't waste your money and try something different =)

Hope you found this at least a bit helpful.

Have a lovely night,

Lena

Stargazer Lashes From gothic-fetish.eu

Hello =)

Yesterday when I came to my parents' house, I found a package on my table. I was very excited about it because I was looking forward to coming home and opening it up!

A few weeks ago there was a facebook giveaway by an alternative shop gothic-fetish.eu. They were giving away 3 pairs of amazing Stargazer eyelashes. I secretly wished to get the red ones (the one that you see on the photo). The only rule was to like their fan page and share their photo on your wall. I saw some of my friends sharing it and since I never win anything, I thought, why not, one share won't kill me, right? I almost forgot about the giveaway and then my friend typed to me: Congrats on the lashes! What.. what lashes? :D Aaaand I found out that I won the red ones! I was so excited =)

I can't wait to work with them and create some special look for them, because they really are distinctive and extravagant so I'll need to find the right balance when it comes to what is on my lids, it shouldn't be something too dramatic.

Just wanted to share this with you, because I am addicted to false eyelashes and these would fit perfectly into my "humble" collection :D

I'll be uploading a new makeup tutorial during the next week, so stay tuned =)
Lena

Simple Everyday Gothic Makeup Look

Hey everyone.

I have a new tutorial, so here is the article about it =)

I wanted to do something simple yet dramatic, something maybe for school (maybe not for high school, depending how your teachers are strict about makeup) or for casual days, if you prefer the goth style (or are goth) and are looking for something that is black enough but not overdone and doesn't take up too much time.
This look is all about your eye shape and how you like to bring the color up. You can always stay within the crease area, or you can even extend it more towards the eyebrows, it all depends on what you prefer.

This was the first time I ever tried red eyebrows and I love it. I have been wearing them red since then. They match my hair color and I love the way it gives my face a bit of an interesting edge.

The look is quite quick, it all depends on how quick you are with blending. You don't need many products so you can put them all in front of you, and they won't take up much space.

The lips are totally optional, the look would look fine just with a touch of lip gloss or even just a chopstick with no color. But that day I felt like having a big bright red mouth! :D Try using a lip stain, not a lipstick if you don't like touching up every second.

WATCH THE TUTORIAL HERE:

THE LIST OF PRODUCTS:

use whatever black eyeshadow you have, I used the one from the 88 warm palette, but it really doesn't matter, just try avoiding shimmery shadows

matte white from the 88 warm palette

essence liquid eyeliner

Oriflame WonderLash mascara

Oriflame lip stain (I don't have it with me right now, I'll write the specific name later)

I hope you liked this and if you want more goth everyday wearable looks, let me know =)

 Here are some more pics: (I love getting up early in the morning before school and have enough time to film a tutorial and take tons of pics! :D)

Stay tuned for more =)

Lena

Neon Orange Cut Crease

Hello :))

So I'm here with another makeup tutorial. This time full of new things. This was my first cut crease ever, the first time to use neon orange eye shadow and demi lashes.

I hope you like it =)

WATCH THE TUTORIAL HERE: 

THE LIST OF PRODUCTS:

neon orange from the 120 palette

matte black and white from the 88 warm palette

Oriflame Pure Color Palette in Blues and Lilacs, the one on the very left

essence liquid eyeliner

Oriflame WonderLash mascara

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial, stay tuned for more looks! =) If you like this type of looks - dramatic, with funky colors, let me know and I will film some more =)

Thanks for watching,

bye =)

Lena