16/12/2013

Half as Fancy

Hi guys! So I got back from my trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam yesterday! If you hadn't gathered, the posts from the last two weeks were scheduled and now I can finally sit down and write my semi-formal post! My grade 11 Graduation Dinner Dance (a.k.a Semi-Formal) was on the 30th of November (the day before I flew out!) and I wanted to share my outfit and makeup!

Products used:
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Brightener
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in 53 and Revlon Colourstay Foundation for Oily/combo skin in Natural Beige
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

I used a mix of two foundations as the Bourjois is slightly too light while the Revlon is a tad too dark. Also I find the Revlon can be a bit heavy on its own, they both don't contain SPF (well the Colourstay has SPF 6) so they didn't flash back in flash photography!

For the Eyes:

Lorac Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer
MAC Iridescent Loose Powder in Silver Dusk
Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Black
The Body Shop Eye Definer in Moonstone
L'oreal Telescopic Waterproof Mascara
Ardell 120 Lashes and Lash Grip

Because my dress is black with some silvery jewels (photos down below!!) I chose to go for a mainly silver eye with a gunmetally shade in the outer corner/crease - sort of smokey but not. I popped the MAC powder over top for a bit more sparkle (also in the inner corner and browbone). I did some winged liner and put on false lashes! I actually did a practice run of the makeup which was my first time putting on falsies and I was suprised at how well I did it haha, went pretty smoothly on the day too! I don't particularly love the mascara I used but it's waterproof (didn't want any smudging!) and I was wearing falsies anyway. I tightlined with black liner and put some champagne coloured liner on my waterline. 

Face and Brows:

Essence Lash and Brow Clear Mascara
MAC Iridescent Loose Powder in Silver Dusk

I contoured and highlighted with the Sleek kit to eek out my non-existent cheekbones. I also topped off the highlight with the MAC powder for a little extra glow and the silver shade complements the rest of my makeup, accessories, etc. I opted for a blush that would complement the lipstick shade I wore and I used the far right shade which is a rather bright coral. I applied it extremely lightly though so it didn't detract from the rest of the makeup.

Lips and Nails:

Yardley Lip Definer in Pillar Box Red
Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin
OPI Nail polish (shade unknown)

I wanted to go all matchy matchy with my lips and nails but sadly the nail polish actually dried more red than in the bottle - oh well! Haha, they were similar enough. I wanted to go for a rather bright and bold lip as my outfit was all black and I wanted to add more colour! 

YEaaH...those selfies...haha

These photos are actually from my practice run of makeup a couple of days before so my hair isn't done here! It looked pretty much exactly the same on the day. I'm glad I took these photos though because it was pretty hectic on the day because I actually did two of my friends' makeup! Yep, it was like Salon Tasha up in here, haha! 

Onto my dress! Please excuse that the photos are not up to par with most fashion bloggers - I'm not one and my mum was behind the camera, haha. The dress is from ASOS and I actually bought it near the beginning of the year (risky, because it might not fit come the day or tastes may change, but luckily neither of those happened but it was pretty tight...). It has an open back and jewelled detailing on the front so I opted for minimal jewellery and an up-do. It also has a tulle skirt which was VERY puffy and big, so my mum ended up cutting a layer off and sewing it down at points to the lining haha. You can't tell it's been altered and I like it much better! My friend Tam did my hair in exchange that I did her makeup hehe! It's a french braid crown essentially and I really like it so thanks Tam! I borrowed both the clutch which is from Mimco and the wedges which are from Wittner from my sister. I really like the detailed wedge (which you can't really see) but it's gunmetal so it matched other bits of my outfit!

The earrings are my mum's and the rings I got from Lovisa. I really like the assortment of midi and normal rings and I think they added just the right amount of pizzazz.

The Gal Pals!

I hope you found this post somewhat interesting as I spent a while compiling this post! I had a really great night and it was an amazing way to end the year off - heaps of fun! It was pretty exciting to get all glammed up haha! Now to start hunting for a formal dress...

16 comments:

  1. I wish I knew more about makeup in yr11 lol
    good pick of the lipstick shade and foundation :)

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    1. Haha, most people got their makeup done professionally or just by someone else. I decided to take advantage of my much-too-large makeup collection, haha.

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  2. Oh my! You looked soo fabulous! I freaking love that dress, the flare and the backless touch is so pretty! I do regret not attending or thinking I was worthy of dressing up more during my highschool dances, I didn't play with make up or went to buy me a nice dress! I really would love to try that LM face primer!

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    1. Aww thanks, the dress looked much better on the ASOS model though haha, I really love it though! We really only have two dances here, or my school at least, semi-formal and formal, and everyone gets pretty dressed up.

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  3. Yeah, I knew nothing about makeup in senior school. Your look is beautiful! I love braids! I had one for my 21st - it's cool with the multi-tones in your hair. Lashes look great!! You look different from your profile photo, in a good way =P

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    1. Thankyou, haha the multi-tones are all natural so I guess I'm pretty lucky in that! Haha, I took my profile pic a while ago, but also I think the lashes make a huge difference!

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  4. Oh my goodness you look absolutely stunning! I love your dress. I know how you feel, my Yr 12 formal dress was SO poofy at the bottom that I was constantly scrunching it up during the night.
    Your makeup looks great! :D

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    1. Aww thankyou! Yeah I was super scared that it was gonna be so huge but I'm glad my mum found a way to fix it up :)

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  5. And my god girl, you are SO SKINNY :O Not in a bad way ;) haha

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  6. I love your dress, wow. I wish I looked as good as you at my year 11 formal, I knew nothing about makeup then!

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    1. Aww haha thank you! I probably know too much about makeup at this point...haha

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  7. What a beautiful dress!! love the balm palette xx

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    1. Thanks! Yeah it's so great and versatile!

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  8. Holy crap gurl. You got yourself organised ;D I kind of rushed my makeup and hair in the 30 last minutes for my semi LOL just wondering where you usually go to shop for your makeup? Brisbane wise

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    1. Thanks haha, I like to plan out stuff ;) I can actually get kinda obsessive haha and it was an excuse to think about makeup during exam time. I just go to the usual places, you know Priceline, Myer and Target.

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