Looks: Black Archive

Black, Pink, and Silver Look

Posted on November 3, 2010 | 9 Comments
This is a fun nighttime look with a pop of bright pink on the lid and on the lips. Most of the eye shadows I used in this look are shimmery, because shimmer looks great at night. I balanced the shimmery colors with a matte black color that also creates depth on the crease and outer V. Read more...
Black, Yellow, and White Look + My Yellowstone Trip (Part 2)!

Posted on September 16, 2010 | 5 Comments
I wore a black and white dress from Banana Republic and a yellow cardigan from Anthropologie on my second day at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. This makeup look combines the three colors of my outfit. Since I wore neutral makeup colors on my first day at Yellowstone, I wanted to wear a little more color this time around. Read more...
Black, Brown, and White Look

Posted on August 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
This is a dramatic black and white smokey eye look with an unexpected pop of brown. The brown helps to transition the white with the black. Try this look at night when you're going out for dinner or to a party! Read more...
Black and Cream Look

Posted on July 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
Creating contrast is a great way of bringing attention to a particular area -- in this case I want the focus to be on the cream color on my eyes. I wore a dress similar in color to MAC "Dazzlelight" eyeshadow, so I wanted to feature this neutral shimmery shade in my makeup. I used a matte black color on my outer V to create a contrast effect with "Dazzlelight", making the light color pop out more. Read more...
Black and White EOTD

Posted on May 27, 2010 | 9 Comments
This is a retro eyeshadow look with extended eyeliner. White eyeshadow helps create a dramatic contrast with the black eyeliner as well as black mascara, making your lashes stand out more too. I paired this EOTD with red lipstick to keep it simple. I didn't wear any blush. I wore it with a black and white stripped dress. Read more...