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Showing posts with label MSW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MSW. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Back to Business

Now that I've taken a much-needed break, what with all the natural disasters and school piling up with alarming frenzy, it's back to business; cracking my knuckles and getting back to blogging while I still have the time...ish.
 
So being on a little hiatus for a while made me realize that I was fresh out of ideas for a new makeup tutorial. Then it also hit me that I hadn't done a tutorial since the Miss Stardoll World competition. I think what I'll do is put a poll up and start gathering some ideas. I've been carrying my sketchbook nearly everywhere lately to get some inspiration, which I have been sorely lacking in for these past few weeks.
 
If you have any suggestions below, or anything new I could introduce to the blog, just comment down below or contact me via the information listed under the tab. 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Cosmic Blue Makeup Tutorial: MSW 2012

In light of the blue theme for this year's Miss Stardoll World competition, I've created an elegant look that will be sure to win you the votes! And what would a competitor be without glitter? This tutorial will show you some elaborate eyeshadow techniques, as well as a few simple instructions that will provide an edgy style for this look.

(Click the picture for a closer look.)
Store(s): Dot, Luxe
Item Listing and Pricing:
Teal Me Eyeshadow--6 Stardollars
Azure Shadow Eyeshadow--6 Stardollars
Azure Sky Shadow--6 Stardollars
Regatta Eye Dust--22 Stardollars
Twilight Blue Eye Dust--22 Stardollars
Dusk's Kiss Eyepencil--7 Stardollars
(Black) Volumizing Mascara--3 Stardollars
**L'Occitane en Provence "Blush Like a Peony"--20 Stardollars**
Burnt Orange Blush--8 Stardollars
Warm Apricot Blush--8 Stardollars
Sunset Gold Lipstick--8 Stardollars
Total: 116 Stardollars


**Cannot be bought in the Starplaza/discontinued item.**
***Optional step.***
Yes, I just now realized how expensive this look was, but it's well-worth it, in my opinion. Many of the blush palettes you should already have, as they are quite common. Due to the fact that the L'Occitane en Provence is no longer available in the Starplaza, you can substitute this blush color for a similar shade in the Dot store.


Steps:
1. Take the Twilight Blue Eye Dust and apply it on the edges of your eyes, fanning it out.

2. Next, take the Teal Me color and gently blend this into the middle of your eyelid in addition to the Twilight Eye Dust shade.

3. Use the Azure Shadow Eyeshadow and blend this next to your two pre-existing eyeshadow colors, making sure you don't cover up the entire shade.

4. The Azure Sky Shadow color will come next, and apply this near the insides of your eyes, still remaining on the top lid. Blend the back of this color with the rest of the shadows you have applied already.

5. Finally, take the Regatta Eye Dust and use this color to blend all of the colors together by applying it as close to the top lash line as possible, working outward but being careful not to blend this darker color into the Azure Sky Shadow.

6. After the eyeshadow is complete, take the Dusk's Kiss Eyepencil and apply this only on the top lash line, fanning it out to meet the Twilight Blue Eye Dust. Start lining the eye where you applied the darker colors, not the lighter colors near the insides of your eyelid.

7. Take your volumizing mascara and apply this, starting from where you applied the darker shades, not where the lighter colors begin to fade into the gradient. Apply this all along the bottom lash line.

***8. Now, (if you have this in your Beauty Parlor, if not, then use a similar shade) take the L'Occitane en Provence blush wand and apply a small dot of blush on your cheekbones, blending it upward very lightly. Keep in mind that this shade is very dark, and you want to work lightly and carefully when applying it.***

9. Take the Burnt Orange blush shade and apply this outwards, blending it slightly with the first blush strokes you applied. This shade is also rather dark, so be careful when applying it.

10. Now, use the Warm Apricot Blush shade to blend everything together, making sure you get some on the tops of your cheekbones, as well. All these blush shades together heighten the skinny-cheekbones look and make your face appear thinner.

11. Next, simply take the Sunset Gold Lipstick, or any nude shade that matches your skin tone, and apply a liberal amount on your lips, making sure to only apply one coat so it blends nicely. If you are looking for a more "costumed" look,

***12. Finally, apply some halved false lashes, heightening the edgy effect of this look.***

Remember, this is a semi-versatile look which can be changed for your convenience, or if you just want to play around with colors, etc.



Good luck, dollies!




MSW 2012 is finally here!

That's right, dollies, so hold onto your designer sunhats and run to the Broadcasting page, because it's time to campaign! Stardoll announced that MSW 2012 would be arriving shortly a few days before the voting started last night.
 
 
Last year's theme was red, and now it's blue this year. I still don't understand the color choice, but I sincerely hope next year won't be green. In any case, you can vote by clicking the large blue button right above the Covergirl/NCG star votes. Keep in mind that you can only vote for the same person once in a day.

And if you know me by now, it would seem obvious that I have no interest in campaigning whatsoever. I'm not putting down anyone who does, but I personally would feel my wallet hurting just by looking at the amount of Broadcasts people are sending out, rapid-fire. It takes a lot of work to run, and even then it's going to be extremely difficult for a dollie to make it to the semi-finals. But good luck to anyone who's campaigning! Feel free to advertise yourself in the comments below.

The prizes, in my opinion, get better and better every year. To see all of the information about MSW, click the link here: http://www.stardoll.com/en/campaigns/miss-stardoll-world/ for the full description.

Good luck, dollies!

P.S. I think I'll be posting a MSW 2012-themed makeup tutorial soon, so keep checking back and I'll keep you posted.