'Black Swan' Look

'Black Swan' Look

Here I am again catching up on posts. This is a great look for New Year's Eve so I'm right on time. I hope you all have a Happy and Safe New Year! I look forward to what 2011 will bring. January 16 is my 28th birthday and January 25 is the 1st birthday of The Fancy Face Blog. YAY!

Eyes: 

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte beige) all over my lid and on my brow bone as my primary base and MUFE #3 Aqua Cream Color in the middle of my lid as a secondary base. Sonia Kashuk Dome Blending Brush

COLOR:
On the inner lid and tearduct area I applied MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte ivory). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
Next on the middle of the lid I applied MUFE #170 Eyeshadow (iridescent pearl grey). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
On the outer lid I applied MUFE #147 Eyeshadow (metallic midnight blue shimmer). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
To define the crease and outer V I used MUFE #26 Pure Pigment (matte black). MAC 217 Blending Brush
On the browbone area and for blending I used the Smashbox Nude Eyeshadow (matte nude). MAC Large 252 Shader Brush
For highlight I used Bare Escentuals Clear Radiance All Over Face Color (shimmery light pink). MAC Large 252 Shader Brush 
For my lower lashline I used MAC Black Swan Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner (shimmery black).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with MUFE Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow (matte black). MAC 266 Small Angle Brush
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black. Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush
I used Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara for my lashes and added Beautee Senses Erotica False Eyelashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used MAC Snob Lipstick (creamy pink) topped with MAC English Accents Lipglass (creamy pink).

Face:

FINISH:
MAC Oil Control Lotion and Tarte Clean Slate Face Primer. I used MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC45 - Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face and set my t-zone with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch in #5 and MUFE #14 Full Cover Concealer - Fingers : ) under my eyes set with Benefit Powderflage - Beauty Blender Sponge.

I used MAC Gingerly Blush (matte capri bronze) for my cheeks - MAC 129 Powder/Blush Brush and MUFE #2 Sculpting Kit for contour and highlight - MAC 168 Large Angled Contour Brush.