I just came back from two incredible weeks in SPAIN!!! For me, it was a life changing trip, so much so that it's inspired me to begin a new blog (more info to come soon). :) One of my habits when I travel is to people-watch, especially when it comes to what people are wearing, style, makeup etc etc. I would have to say that one of my impressions about Spain, in regards to makeup, is that is incredibly chic. While shopping at El Corte Ingles, I was in awe of how elegant and put together the looks were. In some ways, it reminded me of the Parisian look, but with more emphasis on accessories and incredibly stylish hair. I recall being mesmerized by the look of one woman who had her dark hair loosely pulled back in a half pony tail with loose waves, a red lip (which seemed to look incredibly natural on her), gold hoop earrings and a very simple, casual outfit. She looked so incredibly 'casually chic' - yet she looked better than someone who took 2 hours to get ready. She reminded me so much of Penelope Cruz - a natural, confident Spanish woman. I think this look has always appealed to me - the idea that the true mystery of feminine beauty is in being simple and elegant and not trying too hard to be a part of the 'beauty industry'. Traveling back to Toronto, I wanted to create a similar look - casual, chic, red lip :)
You could call this my Spanish inspired jet-set look :) Since I was able to get such a great golden-bronze tan, I found that I didn't need any makeup products for my face, so I'm not wearing any concealer, foundation, bronzer etc etc. I did apply just a touch of blush - I found that NARS Torrid was the only blush that had enough colour to enhance my tan. I applied a touch of Bobbi Brown Mahogany shadow on my brows and some black mascara. The key to this look is the red lip. I'm wearing a shade that was recommended to me by a makeup artist at the NARS counter in El Corte Ingles, Alicante Spain. I spent some time with her talking about makeup and picking out my best red. She was so helpful and we both agreed that NARS Red Lizard is the winning shade for me.
I've spent YEARS trying to figure out my best look and it took a trip to Spain to finally come to some serious realizations about what I'm really searching for. That being said, I'm saving my most important news for last. I think that it's time for me to say good-bye to this blog. It's been a great journey and my experiments with colour analysis have been really fun. However, I want to blog/post about so many other things and not just focus on makeup/colour analysis. I have a new vision for a new blog that will still include my passion for makeup to a certain degree, but will also include information/reflections on food, cooking, lifestyle, music, wine etc etc.
I wanted to personally thank everyone who has followed me on this blog and read my posts. I'm not going to delete or take down this blog, so you can continue to search, read my past posts. However, for me, personally, it's time to bring in some new, fresh energy and let go of what is no longer serving me at this time. Thanks to those who have followed me. I will most likely write one final post once I've set up my new blog :) Excited for my next new venture :) :) :)
