Hi Guys & Dolls, welcome back. Today’s tutorial is the first in the 2 part series all about how to properly rock Silver/Grey & a Red Lip. This is a classic combination, one you see over & over again, because when done correctly, it’s chic glamour at it’s finest. That said, it’s also one that takes careful planning and restraint, or you can end up looking like you did your makeup in the dark -because you’re a street walker. One of the #1 “no-nos” I see is when someone pairs Silver & Grey eyeshadows with a slightly bluish cast, with a red lipstick that is warm (orange or yellow undertones). The overall effect of this is not the intended ultra chic look- you look tired and over done- the makeup is wearing you. I decided the best way to show the right way to pull this look off was to do 2 different versions, a warm and a cool. Today’s look is the cool one, but it’s important to point out that I didn’t go all-out with blue-based greys & silvers- the key is to keep it almost neutral. I only used one eyeshadow that pulls blue (MAC’s Knight Divine). I also went for a lipstick that wasn’t too bright or too blue-based. Each individual will need to decided for themselves their comfort zone, and what looks best on them, but I show a quick demo in the video for selecting shades. I hope this video is informative and fun to watch- I certainly had fun making it for you!
Here’s a list of what I used to create this makeup tutorial:
Face:
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation #115
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW15
MAC Prep & Prime Radiant Rose Highlighter ( mixed with concealer, Cheekbones & Nose)
Purely Cosmetics Diamond Powder
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder (under eye)
MAC Strada Blush (contour)
Wet ‘n’ Wild Heather Silk Blush
Eyes:
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Typographic e/s
NYX Pots & Pans Jumbo Pencil
Sugarpill “Tiara” Chromalust
MAC Knight Divine
MAC Carbon
MAC Brule
Ben Nye Black Cake Liner
Fling Brow Pencil
MAC Opulash Optimum Black
MAC #33 Lash
Lips:
MAC Prep & Prime
MAC Russian Red
Until next time, be Vintageortacky, just be yourself!
-Cora
OMG! This has me written all over it. Love the cool tones..these shades are perfect. Guess I know what I’m wearing for Valentines Day. Awesome Cora
i clearly need russian red! it’s soooo gorgeous
Cora you are so cute! I am always entertained by your videos haha, I think the looks you do are amazing and you have such beautiful blue eyes!
This is so pretty! I need to start using more silvers, I never do. =/
Beautiful! I absolutely love trying to recreate your looks… never have the exact products but it’s fun searching through my stash looking for colors that come close.
Wauw, amazing look! The eyeshadow match perfectly with the lipstick, gorgeous!
Love the look!
I think it’s really hard sometimes to see if a color has a warm or cold undertone though. Do you have any tips on how to see that?
I wore a look almost identical to this last night!! I used a pink lipgloss instead though
Wow beautiful..I watch your videos all the time..and this definitely is one of my favorite..you just inspire me to be better..you really do..
I am a big matte fan, and never wear metallic or glitter, BUT after seeing this look I am totally going to try it. LOVE IT!
gorgeous love it! not sure why i don’t own russian red in my red lip collection
i want!
Your lips look sooo beautiful in this tutorial! LOVE IT!! x
That was a great video. I learned a lot. I’m going to try a work version of this tomorrow.
Really looking forward to the “warm” video.
I cant see your homepage, why?
This is just lovely. As one other person commented, this has “me” written all over it. Thanks for all of your videos and this blog. I adore you!
Utterly inspiring! I’m becoming addicted to your videos, they’re just so good!:)