This past weekend, the stars came out for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. The theme this year was Superheroes and Kimora Lee Simmons went all out. She wore a unique multi-hued, Jubilee-inspired gown with the matching eyewear that brought out the best of her uniquely shaped eyes. I tried my hardest to emulate this look and capture it with my cheap camera. A few of the items I have are no longer in production, so I've matched them with items I know are still around and work just as well.
Prep Canvas:
- I rubbed Smashbox Starlight Photofinish(discontinued) allover my face [Try Napoleon Perdis Retouch] .
- Applied two coats of concealer (I have very dark circles) around the upper lid and under eyes: Stila Eye Concealer in Bronze (discontinued) and M.A.C. Select Cover-up in NC50.
- Applied M.A.C. Shape And Sculpt in Warm Light/Definitive to contour bridge of nose, then M.A.C. Sheer Tone Blush in Peachtwist on the apples of my cheeks.
- Used M.A.C. Studio F/X in NC 50 for spot coverage (around nose, chin and forehead, as well as pimples).
Step One: The Lips
Apply lipstick first :Maybelline wet Shine in Flushed (discontinued) You may use Sephora Lip Attitude in Pink Carress and added M.A.C. Dazzleglass in Baby Sparks as a top coat.
Step Two: The Eyes
Contour eyes with L'Oreal Wear Infinite in Rich, then smeared Smashbox Single Shadow in 24 Carat.
I applied M.A.C. Pigment in Bell-Bottom Blue and Submarine on the rim of the lower eyelid. I recommend you get heavy-handed with it and and blend all the way to where the eyes and nose meet.
ow, I used a second coat with black eyeliner (Lancome Precision Point Artliner in Noir), but focused on the outer portion of lower lid. Then, I applied a coat of black liner to the lash line on upper lid, bringing liner all the way to the edge of lower eyelid. I used one swipe of Maybelline XXL Volume + Length and patted the lashes so they won't clump (this mascara is old now).
Source
Do not steal these photos. I will effin' sue you.
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