Sandy Beaches- EOTD featuring Glamour Doll Eyes

FTC Notice: All items were purchased out of pocket.    

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With flash.

     For this look, I patted a little Glamour Doll Eyes Control Freak primer all over the eye area.  Next, I brushed Mannequin onto the lid.  It's a beautiful sheer neutral that has a gorgeous sheen in the light.  Using Peep Show from the Easter 2013 Collection, I brushed all along the crease, above the lid. It's a pretty, pale matte blue shade.  To give a nice pop, I brushed Celestial Crow into the outer half of the crease and outer "v."  It is a highly-pigmented, super shimmery blue with loads of glitter in it. Next, I applied Skin of a Killer onto the brow bone and inner corner. To finish off the eye, I used my finger to dab a little Hippity Hop from the Easter 2013 Collection onto the center of the lid. It was a mystery color being sold, and is a matte sea foam green. It puts just a slight variation of texture and color on the neutral lid.

With flash.

     For the lips, I applied the Shiro Cosmetics' Ridiculously Photogenic Intertube on as a base, and topped Triple Dog Dare on top for added shine.

Products Used:

     Face:

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in Light

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Light

Revlon Photoready Sculpting Blush Palette in Peach

    Eyes: 

Glamour Doll Eyes Control Freak primer 

Glamour Doll Eyes pigment in Mannequin (Halo Collection)

Glamour Doll Eyes pigment in Peep Show (Easter 2013 Collection)

Glamour Doll Eyes pigment in Celestial Crow

Glamour Doll Eyes pigment in Skin of a Killer (Twi-Shadows, discontinued)

Glamour Doll Eyes pigment in Hippity Hop  (Easter 2013 Collection, mystery color)

Milani Easyliner Retractable Liner in Black (lower lash line)

Sally Girl Mini Liquid Eyeliner in Black

L' Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Black Lacquer

Milani Brow Fix Eye Powder Kit in Medium

    Lips:

Shiro Cosmetics Intertube in Ridiculously Photogenic

Shiro Cosmetics Holiday Gloss in Triple Dog Dare (Christmas 2012)

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Little Orphan Annie Says, "Be Sure to Get Your Glosses...from Shiro!"

      And unlike Ralphie, you won't be disappointed.  Caitlin announced on Thursday that both the holiday glosses and The Science Collection are on FINAL sale. (Check out the link for The Science Collection).  These would all make great Valentine's Day gifts.  Back when Shiro first revealed its A Christmas Story themed glosses, I felt like little Randy Parker in the film when he kept exclaiming how he wanted everything under the tree!  Three glosses were released, each with its own unique color, including Leg Lamp, Red Ryder, and Triple Dog Dare.  Red Ryder, appropriately, is a gorgeous red hue.  Since I already have enough red lip colors, I opted out of purchasing Red Ryder. I did purchase the other two, since they looked uniquely gorgeous.

The colors of the glosses. (Top- Leg Lamp, bottom-Triple Dog Dare).

Swatched with flash (thinner layer plus built up area).
Left- Leg Lamp Right- Triple Dog Dare

     According to Shiro Cosmetics, Leg Lamp is very appropriately described as

 " Shimmery true gold.

Flavor: Toffee.

Opacity: Sheer to moderately opaque depending on application."

     I found the color to be rather subtle upon application, so I did put several coats on.  However, I think it's such a beautiful color that would look great on anyone since it's not overbearing and doesn't compete with underlying skin tones.  It's great for those who prefer a subtle little shine to their look, lip gloss junkies, and anyone opting for a dramatic eye look (subtle lips keep the face from looking too harsh).  Oh, and did you notice how it says the gloss is toffee-flavored?  The holiday glosses are dessert-flavored, and they all taste delicious.

Ooh-La La! Check out that label.

Leg Lamp applied onto the lips. Notice the subtle glint of gold?

     Next up is Triple Dog Dare. Shiro describes this gloss as 
"Color: Dusty shimmery plum with beigey undertones.

Flavor: Sugarplum.

Opacity: Sheer to moderately opaque depending on application."

     I was really eager to try this one out, since I'd been on the hunt for a nice purple-toned lip color. Plums have really been in since Fall 2012, which is something I can't complain about.  It seems like a lot of other glosses I've tried either show up pink or TOO purple.  This is a really nice color without actually being too overwhelming (remember, it's a gloss, so you can build it up and manage a nice sheer look).  The color in the tube is actually much darker than how it comes out once applied.

Seriously- who wouldn't want a picture of Flick on their lipgloss tube?!?!

Once applied to the lips.

     I personally prefer the flavor of Leg Lamp, but I know that I'll be wearing Triple Dog Dare more often. It's a close one, though, since both are beautiful colors. I think I'll wear Leg Lamp under lip liners and matte colors, because that gold shine...it's really "a major award!"  

     You can purchase the holiday glosses here for $5.50 each, or get the trio for $15.  You can also check out Red Ryder there, too. It looks like it'd be great if you want a red that brings color to your face without it being too overbearing.  What's left in stock right now is what's left, so it will be gone after that...Oh Fuuudge!

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