FOTN: Wearable CHOLA inspired look

photo source: google



I've always been fascinated with the Chola style makeup look from the extremely thin eyebrows to the harsh and dark lip liner. It violates all the norms of beauty...if there is such a thing and it pretty much says "I don't give a sh*t". It does look kinda funny, but In my opinion, it's unique and beautiful. There's also a long and interesting history and culture behind this look so do your own research and don't be ignorant ^_^.

Anyway, I was inspired to create a similar makeup look but I came up with a version of my own. It's more tone down from the original and very wearable.

For the eye makeup, I used silver, dark blue and brown shadows and I used a dark brown lip liner and created a thick line on my natural lip line. Then I blended it with my finger but not too much because I still want the outline to show. Then I just used concealer to stain my lips. You can use a nude lipstick if you want, but a concealer will work just fine.

Products used:

eyes:

120 Manly palette from ebay (silver, blue and browns)

Almay liquid liner in black

Urban Decay 24/7 in zero

Maybelline Define-A-Lash mascara

Creme' lashes #46

face:

Sheer Cover moisturizer

Sheer Cover loose foundation in Almond

Joey NY in Thrill

Sugar tropical tan bronzer

lips:

Wet n Wild lip liner in Dark Brown

Almay line smoothers concealer in Light/Medium

clear lip gloss

Contest Entry. Disney Inspired Look

Yes. Its the voluptuous and fabulous Ursula from The Little Mermaid. She was my inspiration for the look I did for the ever so gorgeous Sarah's Disney Inspired look contest. http://kiss--and--make-up.blogspot.com/2009/05/well-gawsh-girls-its-contest-time.html I did not want to do any princess looks for I wanted to challenge myself in creating a look out of my ordinary. I tried to do the red lips, dark eye shadows and mole on her face. I had so much fun doing this and my dog was staring at me the whole time :)




Outside with natural light

To be honest, this look kinda scared me. Its more dark and bold in real life. It could have been more polished. It looked kinda sloppy to me :/ Go ahead and tell me your honest opinions.




Inside with flash from the camera

I used grayish blue, black, shimmery white and purple eye shadows. The colors are applied wet to show its intensity.

eyes
120 Manly Palette
UDPP as a primer
Almay concealer as a base
Define A Lash mascara in black
Urban Decay Oil Slick
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero
Creme false lashes in 46

face
Sheer Cover loose mineral foundation in Almond
Almay concealer in medium
NYX blush in Terra Cotta
Sugar Bronzer for contour

lips
Wet and Wild lip liner in Willow
NYX r/l in Chaos and Eros
Bonebelle clear lip gloss





Good luck to all the ladies who entered :)