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.

Sardanapalian Stardoll Stores

Sardanapalian: excessively luxurious

I like to apply this term to Stardoll in our modern day. With the introduction of brand name tributes, such as Chanel, Anna Sui, Gucci, and the like, Stardoll has certainly been lavishing up stores and specialty goods offered in the Starplaza. If any of you can remember back that far, Stardoll's meager collection of clothing-based establishments were limited to the original and nostalgic Stardoll store, Fallen Angel, Fudge (now Original Future), Evil Panda, Bonjour Bizou (although it was originally just Bizou at the time), Deacades, Tingeling, Voile, Rio, and Pretty n' Love (Pretty n' Pink at the time).

Let's make like a celebrity talk show host and cut to the "Where Are They Now?" segment, shall we? Perhaps some of the biggest transformations have occured in the Stardoll store itself, now titled simply, "It Girls". This store offers everything from denim shirts to simple skirts and suit jackets, and is the place to go if you're looking for a staple item. Another store that has been Botox-ed is Pretty n' Love, which has undergone a huge facelift for the better. Their new line of light pinks, pastels, and lace is a definite hit with the younger-generation Stardoll crowd. But many veteran users still like to stick to their old ways; Pretty n' Pink when it was chock-full of Ashley-Tisdale-inspired items and accessories fit for a five year old playing dress-up in their mother's closet. Voile has made a surprising comeback in the past few months, as well, coming out with stylish lines of gowns and haute couture-themed items that are attracting Stardoll users of all ages.

But what is sorely disappointing is the fact that stores like Fallen Angel, Rio, Decades, and Evil Panda are being slowly left to fall apart. Tingeling and Decades both made a rather frightening return visit a few months ago, when they got the ball rolling for store-makeovers in general. Decay is hitting these shops faster than the sales that Stardoll has been issuing to keep them alive. Let's face it: they were never too popular to begin with.


My opinion is obvious. But what's yours? Should Stardoll cut to the chase and decapitate the single remnant of their history? or should they start fresh with a new beginning?