Getting back into the groove after Summer.

Getting back into the groove of things. I went to California to spend some much needed time with my boyfriend this summer so I was off the grid, literally, for about 8 weeks. I had no internet access unless I went into the nearest towns coffee shop and no television.
It was nice to disconnect for awhile and just focus on my relationship.
And I probably spent 7 of those 8 weeks without a stitch of makeup on so I think it was good for my skin to have a big breathing break.
But now that I'm back to my makeup stash, it's time to start playing again.

I kept today bright since it's still summer, but I couldn't go into neons since my sister and I are going to try on wedding dresses tonight since she finally became engaged about 3 weeks ago after being with her boyfriend for 8 years. It was a long time coming.

This was one of those looks that just kept morphing.
If I didn't know better I'd say someone put a Transfiguration spell on me!
It started out with going to be a really light strong contrast eye of a very white-gold, with black liner, and a strong pop of turquoise underneath paired with a bright lip.
But then I came across my Sugarpill Goldilux Chromalust eyeshadow and all was lost.
I forgot how much I loved it and how much it needed to be the center of attention.

So I ended up with a very, very 24K gold eye on top, strong, smudgy black eyeliner, and a hint of turquoise underneath. I added some contouring with bronzer to my face in the hollows of my cheeks and a strong gold highlighter on my cheekbones.

Product list:
Face:
MAC Face and Body Foundation in N3
Benefit Erase Paste in Medium
Benefit Boiing Concealer
MAC Wonder Woman Mineralize Skinfinish in Golden Lariat
Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Goldmine eyeshadow (over entire lid)
MAC Short Shorts eyeshadow (inner corner and first 1/3 of eye)
Urban Decay Buck Eyeshadow (crease)
Sugarpill Chromalust in Goldilux (Crease and outer third)
Revlon Liquid eyeliner pencil
MAC Carbon eyeshadow (smudged over eyeliner)
MAC Surf USA eyeshadow( lower lash line)

Lips:
Smiths Rosebud Lip Balm