Theater Makeup: "All That Jazz"

Today was my last day in my Jazz class so I decided to doll myself up! This look is inspired by the movies Burlesque and Chicago. This dramatic look is super easy to achieve and it's great to use for performances or photo-shoots.

"I know a whoopee spot, Where the gin is cold, but the piano's hot. It's just a noisy hall. Where there's a nightly brawl.. And All That Jazz!"

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Theater Eye Makeup Tutorial:
Start by priming your eyes with your favorite eye primer. Now apply Vaseline on your eye lids with a flat brush or ring finger. The Vaseline will work as an adhesive for the loose glitter to stick to. Apply (by tapping) the loose glitter with a flat brush onto your lids. Now with a small crease brush, create a wing that outlines the shape of your eye with a dark eye shadow. Continue by lining your upper lash line with your favorite liquid liner and creating an large wing at the end. For your lower lash line, start by lining it in white; then under the white liner create a straight black line. This liner effect with make your eyes appear larger. To finish the look, create fake lower lashes by painting dashes with a liquid liner on the lower lash line you created.

I hope you enjoy this look and have fun recreated it at home. Don't forget to add your beauty mole! As you can see my beauty mole is inspired by Dita Von Tease!

Now I leave you with my favorite duet choreographs!

Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag

** By Eleni**

Dainty Bollywood Blossom

For this look I was inspired by a Bollywood choreography I am learning on GypsyNet.  I did a pink and purple combo with a small hint of gold on my lower lash line. I glued crystals on my eyes, forehead, ears and nose for added character.

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Products Used:
Face
Eve Pearl Foundation
Coastal Scents 26 blush/bronzer palette
Nars Orgasm Blush

Eyes
Coastal Scents 88 Color palette
Urban Decay Vol #3
MUFE Smokey Lash Mascara

Lips
Coastal Scents 66 lip palette

Tools and supplies used to apply crystals

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Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette

Tutorial:

#1 apply on mid lid (w/flat brush) #2 blend on mid lid to outer V (w/flat and blending brush) #3 apply in inner corner and blend harsh edges (w/ med pencil brush) #4 apply on lower lash line (w/ flat liner brush) #5 create wing and darken outer V (w/ angled and pencil brush) #6 highlight brow bone (w/ smudge brush)

Urban Decay Volume #3

 Tutorial Continues: 

 #7 apply on mid lid for dimension  (w/flat brush) #8 apply in inner corner (w/ pencil brush) #9 apply on lower lash line (w/ thin liner brush)

Here's one of my favorite Bollywood Dances!

Ancient Ruins...Relic Eyes

Last night I was transported to a beautiful mysterious land as I listen to my new collection of World music. The album is called Garden of Eden by Mosavo. My three favorite pieces of the album are The Enchanting Harp, Black Tulip and Misirlou. The flute, drums, and harp takes you on a beautiful musical journey. During that voyage, I was inspired to create this elaborate Middle Eastern look.

GypsyNet members, Raqs sharqi, and Raqs baladi fans what's great about Middle Eastern adornment is there's no wrong way in doing it. Look at your favorite dancers and get inspired by how they do their makeup/costumes and add your own twist to it. The dots around my eyes were inspired by BDSS Ansuya. Remember this is an art, feel free... feel inspired...and let the music move your makeup brush.

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**By Eleni**

Jessica Rabbit Inspired

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way"-Jessica Rabbit

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Here is the list of products I used to create this sexy look!

Face:
Eve Pearl Foundation
Coastal Scents Blush/Contour Palette
Motives Blush/Bronzer Duo
Urban Decay Urban Glow in 'Sin'

Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Coastal Scents Warm 88 Palette
Kat Von Dee True Love Palette
NYX False Lashes
NYX Glitter Pen in Silver
MUFE White liner
MUFE Cake Liner in Aqua Black

Lips:
Nars 'Cruella'
NYX 'Red Gloss' Palette

Once you look the part... You need to feel the part! Jessica Rabbit is beautiful, glamorous, and passionate. So "why don't you do right?" and strut your stuff!

**By Eleni**

Color Me Arabic!

I was in a real good mood today so I was inspired to do a wild Arabic look. I used coastal scent 88 color palette to create this look. Matte eye shadows are a little more difficult to work with compared to shimmery shadows, but they photograph beautifully! When using bright matte colors it's best not to over blend because the colors will turn brown. I used a flat brush to apply my eyeshadow on my lid and an angel brush for the outer corners. To create the sharp edge on your outer corners you can apply a small piece of tape that when removed, you'll have a clean straight edge. I hope these tips help! Have fun trying this look at home.

“Makeup now should be really maximalist. It’s a way to express yourself. Have fun with it!” -Francois Nars

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**By Eleni**

"Habibi Ya Nour El-Ain"

Translation: "My darling, you are the glow in my eyes"

Here is another Arabic inspired look for all the blog readers that have emailed us requesting more!  I only used Naked pigments for this look and added water for a more dramatic effect.

To create an Arabic look like this at home, you must invest in makeup brushes.  A few of the brushes I used are: Bent Liner, Small Chisel Brush , Angle Liner, Eyelash Definer, and a Chisel Mini Smudger. The smaller the brush is the more precision you will have to create a smokey effect, dramatic wings, and face art.

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 **By Eleni**