This morning (last day of the contest) I woke up feeling strangely motivated, and ran to CVS for some goods. I picked up a Maybeline eyeshadow quad in Sparkling Sapphire, a tube of NYC black liquid liner, and Revlon lipstick in Nude Attitude. The shadow and lipstick were not the shades I wanted, but all 3 came to $12 total so I can't really complain.
I chose Hyori because I think her look really stands out from other Asian pop stars. I love her tanned glow and tousled black hair in this shoot. I also like that she's not wearing falsies here (or so it seems?) because I have little patience for those.
The Inspiration: Hyori Lee
(photo from Hyori.net)
The attempt:
My boyfriend's cam skills have improved so much since I started blogging. He was a total newbie just a few months ago, and then I dragged him into becoming my photographer : ) Two other pics for the contest (total of 3 to enter) :
Products used: my daily routine (left) and new haul from CVS (right)
Quick review of the drugstore products:
1. The Maybelline shadow quad in Sapphire was not bad at $6 (on sale for $4), although they are my first shadows so I have nothing to compare them to. Good spectrum of colors for this smokey look, with brow highlighter too. I definitely need to buy an eye brush, though - the foamy applicators were uneven and messy.
2. The NYC liquid liner was $1.99 and very easy to apply, but unfortunately, very hard to remove ... I used several swipes of Lancome eye makeup remover and the liner still remains as I type! My eyes are red from trying to rub it off.
3. Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude ($6) - Bad. I would not use this again. My lips are not smooth and this lipstick didn't do them any favors. The matte color applied unevenly, settled into the creases and made the flakes more evident. I had to smooth it out with some vaseline for the photos. I've only used Clinique lippies before this, and there is a very visible difference - the Clinique ones moisturize and glide on, versus glop on.
And another pic of Hyori in the same look, makeup shown in broad daylight:
You HAVE to win this dear! You look smoking and I love the fact that you chose Hyori. I love the way you did your make-up too!
ReplyDeleteOh, and your boyfriend's a pretty good photographer. Wish my boyfriend would do the same for me ...
Um .. for a "makeup novice" you did amazing! You are no novice. I love the look! I like the smiling picture the best.
ReplyDeleteWhat!? You never wore eyeshadow!? I don't believe it - You look great! Goodluck! :)
ReplyDeletei agree with the comments above, u look smokin'! i can't believe this u're a novice, b/c u did an amazing job! i love hyori even though i don't really listen to k-pop:) she's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletep.s. gluck with the competition!
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Beautiful look! I agree, I tried Nude Attitude and hated it & later invested in MAC Creme D' Nude which is much better!
ReplyDeleteomg you look gorgeous! great job on the makeup too, it looks so professional! lol, i can see i definitely have some competition, haha! can't wait to see everyone else's photos too!
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ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing! and for what it's worth.. I think you look so much prettier than the model!
ReplyDeletexx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
*whistles* looking amazing! Good luck in the contest!
ReplyDeleteYou look smokin! And yeah right you're a makeup newb - this looks amazing. Good luck in the contest girl and kudos to your bf and his photography :)
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!!!Love the make up you did!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are definitely a make up pro! I love your entry!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love Hyori!! She is the prettiest of them all, in my opinion! And ~ you def pulled off the look! The first photo of you is my fav ^_^ Dude she has like some wet sheen going on haha! It looks like oily skin, but I'm sure it's supposed to be highlight or something. Your skin looks better!
ReplyDeleteI have the same NYC eyeliner (I love it!), and comes off super easy with olive oil. I'm not sure which remover you're using, but I'm sure it has to do with ingredients.. perhaps it's an oil-free one?
Hmm so weird, but in my blog reading list this post doesn't show up >.<
for olive oil - I just stick a q-tip in it, dab off excess so none drips into my eyeball (lol) and gently wipe across the liner. Haha I can't believe it's still on your eyes!
ReplyDeleteoh ~ the last post that shows up in my reading list is "J. Crew Petite Friendly Picks"
ReplyDeleteYou look great!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I love it.
(*heads off to read all the archives!*)
omg i love and hate hyori at the same time lol. running into your blog at this time is so coincidental because i just tried a new make up look as well. you did 389201 times better than me though :P awesome look you're so beautiful!
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Mamasita!! LOVE the make-up! That's a good color for you.
ReplyDeletePretty! I am so bad with eyeshadow, can never get it right. I love the look here, very rockstar!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Hyori and I think you did an excellent job! I love the first photo of you and the one with you smiling! =) I almost couldn't tell you were a makeup beginner until I read that you were. I totally know what you mean by that cheap lipstick feel.. some of the NYX ones I have (that people say are wonderful) are just like that. Luckily they were only $1.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the contest!
heyy there. just browsing around blogger meeting new people & i stumbled onto your blog. =]
ReplyDeleteyou nailed that look!
You look a million times prettier than the inspirational picture! I hope you win the contest :) Make-up looks phenomenal- great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap for a newbie you really nailed this look!! I can't believe you don't wear shadows ever. Now I am so freaking jealous of you b/c you always look so perfect just naturally!! :)
ReplyDeleteyou look freaking amazing! even if you weren't a "novice" this look would still be amazing!
ReplyDeletepsssh.. novice my butt! You rocked it and it's super sexy. Plus, you used drugstore products which amazes me since I find them hard to use. Hope you win!
ReplyDeleteso pretty! you should smile more in your pictures :)
ReplyDeletelove it! You look so seductive! I'm loving the nude lips & soft purple eyes.
ReplyDelete& about my post... yep I look back on my old photos & go "wtf was I thinking?" all the time. Lol
oh & your post don't show up in my reader! 'cause if they did I would have commented this a long time ago.
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since when did the term "novice" become "super pro hottie with a body"?? hahahaha damn girl you are smokin'!! love the new makeup and kudos to your boy for his camera skills! see, that's all I need, a photographer bf and then I'm set lol. and I love that you chose Hyori for your inspiration. All the best to you and hope you win the contest!! xo
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I left you an AWARD on my blog!
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Dang chica!!! You look absolutely AMAZING!! How did you get the EXACT shot going?! I must give your bf credit too!! I don't know Hyori, but I love her look, as I do yours!!
ReplyDeleteUmm, btw, you BETTER win!!! (Novice?!?! According to these shots, no way!)
Love it! I think you did a superb job of copying Hyori's make-up look. I like the first picture the best.
ReplyDeletewhat a great job! you look hot, girl!
ReplyDeleteand I didn't notice your giveaway until now.. what a pretty necklace!
Hey! Thought I should let you know that I nominated you for a blog award.. Check it out whenever you have the time.. Loving your blog. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI got mine from Vicki's Closet.. let me ask my friend where she got her dress from..
ReplyDeletebtw.. i still cant believe ure a novice.. looks pretty good to me... plus.. i think ure way hotter than hyori LOL
Wow, you did a great job. I've seen a makeup youtuber do this same Hyori look and yours is 10x better! Love your hair too :)
ReplyDeleteohhhh my god I think you just found a new talent ;) your makeup skills are great! i love the look, it suits you well :) and i like the fact that all the products you used were affordable!
ReplyDeleteplus your skin is flawlessss, lucky girl :)
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Love your look :) I'm pretty sure you will WIN! :) I love the way you dress.. it's def what I want to look like when I head to work :D Plus, you are a beautiful girl! =)
ReplyDeleteLove the look and good luck in the contest!^__~
ReplyDelete(And make-up "novice"? I don't think so~)
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i LOVE hyori lee!
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job :)
anyways... i'm wondering how she can be so tanned in the photo ._.
LOL I think that's my first spam comment!! I did get a creepy email from someone offering me $40 for my stockings, and he claimed to be a manager at a CPA firm. Maybe I'll post it up and hope that he reads it and feels embarrassed HAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteBoth of you guys are pretty :)
ReplyDeletewow, you look just like her!!! so beautiful! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing here! I absolutely love that you re-created this look. Great job!
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You look simply smashing!! I hope you win it --you certainly nailed her look!!
ReplyDeleteyou look amazing! love the look!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I'm late to this one, but you look amazing. AMAZING. When I scrolled down the first time, I honestly thought you were the celebrity and she was the amateur - you are even more beautiful than she is and she is gorgeous. Look at those lips!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! Such a fantastic job. You better win! :)
ReplyDeleteCame across your blog from Pop Champagne's contest!I think you are the best among all the contestants! Its really unbelievable that you're a make up novice!! Keep it up babe! :D
ReplyDeleteHey girl!
ReplyDeleteLuv your fashion sense and style. You look fierce and hot as Lee hyori. I luv hyori. Good luck on the contest. =)
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WOW!I love that look! You're soo pretty! :)
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