Kanye's Glow in the Dark concert was crappola.

At least I did my makeup cool.

I kept my makeup to a minimum because we were going to be in dark lighting conditions. I didn't want to spend time on makeup that would get lost in the shadows. So, I went for glittery liner that could catch the light. The result is big impact with minimal product!

This look will give you a small dose of strong color and with a glittery texture.


It takes 2 steps and less than 2 minutes to Get Dolled Up:

1. Use a solid colored liner (here I used green*) to line the upper lash line. Use whatever kind you like: pencil, creme, gel, powder, etc.

2. On top of the liner you just applied, apply a liquid glitter eye liner in the same (or similar) color*. Add as much glitter liner as you like. The more glitter you apply, you'll get a brighter the color and a more metallic result.

Layering the 2 different liners this way will give you a bold color payoff.
You don't have to use green, you can use any color you like! As long as you use matching colors for steps 1 and 2, then you will achieve the similar results.


please note:

*For Step 1, try M.A.C. Cosmetics Kohl eye liner in "Minted".


For Step 2, try Urban Decay's Heavy Metal Glitter eye liner in "Stage Dive".



for more thoughts on the concert see my other blog via my links: Chit Talk

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images and makeup by A1
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I Heart Nail Polish...

...that I certainly do! Here I used FACE Stockholm Nail Enamel in "56" which is one of the brightest pinks I've ever come across. LOVE it. To keep things simple but exciting, add some sparkle with prismatic star shaped nail glitter from Dashing Diva only on the thumbs*. Then, top them all off with a coat of clear polish**, give them some dry time, and you are set.






P.S. I hate when my nails get a ding in them when I think they're finished drying. After drying, I like to use one of those quick dry nail oils just as a precaution. Any should do. The oil brushes on like a polish and allows the nail to glide over things you accidentally bump them into preventing all those annoying dents in freshly painted polish. I use Wet 'n Wild "Flash Dry Nail Set". It's so cheap and does the job. If you can't find one at your store, baby oil should do fine in a pinch.

* I only applied glitter to thumbs for impact minus the ghetto fab. I love me some ghetto fab, but that wasn't the look I was going for this time. I wanted a clean, eye popping set with a hint of sparkle. But hey, if that's the look you prefer then do it! Glitter those nails to your heart's content. It'll definitely look dope.

** A clear coat I heart is Sally Hansen "Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat". 1 coat will do you, and they'll be dry to the touch in 30 seconds. That's freaking fast.

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photograph and makeup by A1
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