I was SO thrilled - both because I love when someone requests a look and also because it would be quite a challenging makeup to make. So, of course, I replied I would happily do it and, after some brainstorming, I came up with this bow look!
I applied an eyeprimer first, then I applied a black eyepencil because I needed a dark base - as always, I used Feline by MAC Cosmetics, and I applied it on both upper and lower lid. Then, I applied a shimmer but extremely black mineral pigment all over the upper lid. To create the crease blending I used a mix of two different eyeshadows: Mimesis by NABLA Cosmetics and Fashion Addict by Makeup Geek Cosmetics. As transition shade, I used Hopscotch by MUG; on the inner corner I applied Frozen eyeshadow by NABLA - while on the brow bone, needless to say, I used Antique White by NABLA.
On the lower lid I decided to use a different shadow from the upper lid, and I applied the gorgeous Selfish celestial eyeshadow by NABLA. I love how it goes along with all the other shades I used *_*
Then, i concentrated on the bow and the additional line. This time I used my usual black eyeliner (again, a pigment used wet with Fix +) and I carefully drew the second line first. I tried to follow my crease shape the best I could: I started from the inner corner, keeping the line very thin, then I thickened it on the central area, and I made it thin again once I reached the outer corner. I'll be honest, it took me forever - but it was worth it!
After that I drew the bow, using the black liner for the main shape - then I switched back to Calypso to outline it.
Most of the work was done, so I moved on and completed the look: I applied the same black pencil on the waterline, lined my lashline with a black shadow (Nocturne by NABLA), applied false lashes and mascara. And ta-dah, I was done!
- Jade Minerals Mineral Eyeshadow n° 013 (upper lid) *discontinued*
- NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Selfish"* (lower lid)
- NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Mimesis" (crease, outer corner)
- Makeup Geek Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Fashion Addict" (crease, outer corner)
- NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Antique White" (brow bone)
- NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Nocturne" (lower lashline)
- NABLA Cosmetics Eyeshadow in "Calypso"* (used wet as eyeliner)
- 217 ~ MAC Cosmetics
- 2x Short Smudge (A13)* ~ Spectrum Collections (Marbleous Set, BombShell Set)
- Tall Tapered Blender (B06) ~ Spectrum Collections (Siren Set)
- Eyeliner ~ Spectrum Collections (Siren Set) *discontinued*
- Lip Liner (A15)* ~ Spectrum Collections (Bombshell Set)
Mermaid kisses and starfish wishes

























