Jamilla Camel actually commented that this look reminded her of the Bird of Paradise plant, and you know what - I think she's right! So here's a photo of the Bird of Paradise plant, just so you know what I mean. Don't you think it sort of looks like the plant, with the same mix of colours? I've even gone back to change the blog post title, just because I love the comparison so much!
Surprisingly, I didn't actually have to use 99 shades to get such a vibrant effect, which is really impressive. I did use four colours from the Sleek Makeup Curacao Palette, though. The colour names used are Tequila Sunset, the shimmery rust orange, Martini, the pale light beige, Green Martini, the deep shimmery olive geen, and Singapore Sling, the bright hot pink!
I know the colours don't look all that blended in the phoot, but I promise they look better in real life! Singapore Sling was used on the inner corner of my eyelid, while Tequila Sunset was used on the lid (mostly in the middle). Green Martini was used in the contour area, and Martini was used as a highlight. The shot below shows my closed eye, so that you can get a better sense of colour placement.
For this look, I actually didn't have much problem blending the eyeshadows. I was actually a little surprised by how blendable they were. I was half-expecting to end up with all these big blocks of colour on my eyes given that I was cramming so many colours onto my puny little eye space, but the end result turned out better than I expected!
Don't you love how vibrant the colours look? This is definitely one of my favourite looks using the Curacao Palette, and perhaps the look that demonstrates just how awesome the palette is. I am totally thrilled with this look, and I don't think I can say much more about it - it's just so absolutely, steaming, flaming hot! With all the connotations of sunset and greenery (hey, there is some olive green in the eye look after all), I feel that this eye look really brings out that feeling of a summer sizzle!
(Product was sent for review. Review is my complete and honest opinion. I am not affiliated with/compensated by the company.)
Ooh this is a gorgeous look! Now I'm very inspired to play around with bright colours on my eyes :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous eye makeup. I totally love it!:)
ReplyDeletei think they look like they blend quite easily
ReplyDeletei love this look
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very Bird of Paradise!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Gorgeous, fantastic look on you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful eye look!
ReplyDeleteLovely look! I like that there's only that tiny bit of green aroound the edge of the shape... really nice!
ReplyDeleteThis is so hot, perfect blending
ReplyDeleteYour brilliant at doing eyeshadow!! I would have never thought to define your eye with the kaki green colour... Brilliant!! x
ReplyDeleteStunning! Your selection of colour is flawless. I've yet to even swatch my Curacao palette but I think I'll have to play around with it tonight.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteGirl this is fantastic!! The colors are lovely and your blending is great.
ReplyDelete*yearns for sleek palette*
this palette looks wicked! I wish they sold Sleek in the US
ReplyDelete@NarsCupcake: I believe the Sleek website does ship to the USA. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty look, the use of colours is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh so meni colors <3
ReplyDeleteThat is flippin fabulous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! you're the first person who's ever made me truly want one of the more vibrant sleek eyeshadow palettes. can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of dark, it really adds dimension to the whole look. Nice job!
ReplyDeletewow. amazing on you! i love it!!
ReplyDeletei love your eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love makeup which reflects nature -- very striking!
ReplyDeleteYour blending is flawless and I love the halo of green around the outside :3 definitely my favourite look that you've done.
ReplyDeletelovely color combo and blending....\m/
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