Silver Linings

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Am I a gold or silver kind of girl? Silver, one hundred percent, but when it comes to incorporating it into my makeup routine I am always at a loss. I am a gold/bronze/anything neutral kind of girl in that perspective, but I feel like I'm missing out on so many looks when I exclude my silver-toned products from the exclusivity of my makeup bag.

Smokey eyes are something I could write a personal history on. Back when I first started going on nights out I would rely solely on two staple shadows, a silver and a matte black, for my eye looks. Now I steer clear from them and focus on deep browns. I can't believe I have gotten less bold with practice! This Maybelline palette my sister gifted me is full of stunning, pigmented shades packed full of sparkle and perfect for a night out - yet I haven't touched it for more than a swatch every now and then because I'm scared. I feel ridiculous even typing that sentence out.

There is something to chic about the idea of silver eyeliner to me and a myriad of different ways to incorporate it into my routine instantly spring into my head. Once again, I haven't been so daring! One way I am dying to try is to accent a classic cat eye with a small edging of silver - I cannot think of anything so stunning. Another is to line my bottom lash line to add a subtle pop. These are "baby steps" and things I should definitely force myself to try the next time I'm going out.

Most of my issue is the fact that when an opportunity to wear these colours arises I am in such a rush I don't have time to experiment, in case I have to start over, I just want a go-to look that I know suits me and I can complete in a flash.

Is there a colour you adore but are terrified to work with? A product, even? I need to know I'm not the only one scared of makeup.
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23 comments:

  1. I usually go for a bit of silver glitter along the top of a black cat eye for a simple party look! That palette looks so pretty!

    - ellabellemin

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  2. I've also find that over time, I became less daring with my makeup..which is unfortunate! Smokey eyes are so classic, I should wear them more often! Thanks for the great products recommendations!

    www.lilting-grace.blogspot.com

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  3. The palette looks incredible!


    www.writingmonique.com

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  4. Ooh that little palette looks stunning! xx

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  5. One of the shadows is basically pure glitter!

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  6. It's so strange too, when I knew nothing about blending I was happy to slap on super dark colours!

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  7. That sounds amazing too! I need to find a good glitter liner.

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  8. I struggle incorporating silver into my makeup too, but it is possible and if people do it well, they really pull it off! x

    Beauty
    Soup || UK Beauty Blog

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  9. I know! I think I just need to collect some inspiration and give it a go.

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  10. I definitely struggle with silver ! Why is it that gold is so much easier to use !?

    Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World

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  11. amazing items, dear


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  12. Me too, they're one of my favourite drug store brands!

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  13. I think it might be because it's a neutral tone, but even then, it's still as eye catching as silver!

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  15. This has instantly got me excited for Christmas! Am I lame?

    http://thebeautyvernacular.blogspot.co.uk

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  16. Love this post! Eye pallets are something I never invest in, I'm thinking its never too late to start!


    www.misserinohara.co.uk

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  17. It took me awhile to get into shadows too, but they can make such a difference!

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  18. No way, I feel like I'm excited for Christmas all year!

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  19. Of course I will! And thank you so much for your kind words.

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