Lots of me babbling first. Peacock has been waiting and waiting and waiting on me. And I admit, I've been stuck. She's warm, and you warm ladies always throw me for a loop. I don't have enough warm friends to experiment on!

I thought of some colors right away - Fox, Wish, along those lines. But then I was afraid she'd look too washed out. I just don't know what colors I want to really make her eyes pop. But she's been adventurous, posting looks with colors ranging from hot pink to wild green. Her only request was a sort of cat eye. Of course, my mind does not always cooperate. But I did keep the "cat" part in mind.

Which brings me to the next obstacle. When I look at someone, sometimes I get a very clear idea and it's often hard for me to shake. Sometimes I look at people and get no definitive thought....which is probably a good thing.

I thought of something immediately, but wasn't sure how to tell her. Peacock is so sweet, how to tell her that my warped little mind is thinking terribly unusual thoughts without upsetting her or offending her? I started to PM her about 10 times and kept telling myself no, keep thinking. But she PM'd me, and was game.

I admit, I don't have enough warm samples in my arsenal to really do her justice. It's a combination of me swiping all sorts of things on my arm, other ladies' looks, and the colors onscreen. So she may turn out looking not her best. Be forewarned.

**Warning** I have a warped mind. I told her I'd keep it on the playful side though, nothing too hardcore. And by all means, please hold Aromaleigh blameless in my insanity.

All that being said, what in the world do I see when I look at Peacock? I'm not telling. But she knows.

So.....shall we begin?

As you know, I'm awful at foundation colors. So just go ahead and apply your normal color. With a light application of Wildflower rouge, you might want to put it under your foundation or a light dusting over it. Whichever works for you. But Wildflower is a color that works well for most warm and cool ladies, and I liked it on your weekly challenge look.

Eyes - first we're going with a more daytime look. We'll add some things later for night. If you normally wear a primer, go ahead, or just use a nice cream shadow like Bare Necessity to help hold everything in place.

Apply Fiona lustre all over your lid and browbone. In the crease, I'd like Campanula Satin Petals. Just apply from about the halfway point outward. This is actually a warmer color, subtle but lots of sparkle. Blend well. For a liner, Lisianthus Satin Petals....mix a smidge up with indelible sealant and apply as thin a line as possible, as closely to your lashes as you can. Short tiny strokes would be fine, instead of one long line. Try to "push" it down right to the lashes. (I know, I'm demanding). Line your top lid this way, and for the bottom same thing, as thin as possible, but only line the outer 1/2, making the line barely there as you get closer to the inner duct. Take a little of the Campanula and dust it underneath the liner to get a little extra color and make the line softer. Mascara - just make sure you curl your lashes first!

Lips - I liked the Enchant on you! You can also add just the barest trace of the Campanula to the center of your lip for some added sparkle.

Go about your day, teaching science to all the kiddies. But when nighttime rolls around, and you want to meet hubby for an evening out, let's add a little more, shall we?

We only used the two colors earlier (not counting liner). I'd like to add a little Flora in the crease, right over the Campanula from earlier. Only about halfway again. Add a little more Campanula just above the crease, up into the outer 1/2 of your browbone. If you need to, tap a little Fiona over it to blend it well.

I'd like you to add some false lashes - nothing too over the top, you can even use the half size ones or single ones on just the outer half of your eye, top only. Since we'll need to hide any lash "band", I'd like you to mix up some new liner - it doesn't have to be black, but a nice deep color like Drama Queen Violet would do. Mixed w/sealant, of course. Add a little of the Flora under that, not necessarily to soften, just to add a bit more color.

No need to reapply blush, but I would like you to add just a smidge of Lux along the top of your cheekbones please.

For your lips, we need bolder. Remove any remaining lip color first. Take a little of the DQ Violet and line the outer 1/3 of your lips - you can line just above your natural lipline to make them appear fuller if you'd like - and then smudge it inward using a q tip, your finger, or brush. Yes, it'll look quite dark at first. If you do go beyond your natural lipline, use a YLBB lipliner to line the rest of your lips, help keep the rest in place. Put on a clear balm, or even a YLBB lipstick, then add some StillinHollywood or DirtyDeeds right over it, all over your lips. It doesn't take much, just brush it all along. Finally, a little gloss to set it - you can use the Enchant again, just be sure to wipe the wand before you put it back in the tube or you'll get shadow in the tube. You can also use a clear gloss, but regardless of what you use, it has to be super shiny, wet and sparkly.

I really hope this looks ok, it does on my arm and on myself. But again, you're warm...

I picture you in a nice suit for daytime, knee length skirt, satiny blouse, jacket. Classic pumps, 3" heel. You've probably got lots of suits already in your closet!

Theory 1 button jacket, Bloomingdale's. Being petite, 1 button is all you need.


Pencil skirt & silky blouse, maybe a charcoal skirt & jacket, Pearl shirt, not the golden olive color in the picture. Who doesn't look good in a pencil skirt? Again, Bloomie's.


Peep toes, perhaps? Cole Haan Mica's - Bloomie's.


For your evening outfit, since I don't imagine you have a latex catsuit in your closet, something in different fabric (pvc, perhaps?) will be far less expensive.



Time to change shoes. 5" ankle strap Pleaser platforms from Snaz75. You can go higher if you'd like, but personally, I don't wear anything higher than 5".

Just make sure you wear a jacket over your catsuit to the restaurant.

Sounds fun! I'll see if I can get this together in the next week or so. Oh, and, yeah, I actually don't have a stretchy latex/PVC/leather catsuit (everyone is quite surprised by that every time they find out ), but I will see if I can find an adequate substitute for the night out look.

Okay - I did Cin's two makeover looks today. School starts at the end of the week, so my summer play time is over and I won't be able to post as often, so I wanted to get these done.

First, thanks to Cin who put these looks together. I really tried to follow her instructions and ideas. The only part I flat out couldn't make work were the false lashes. I tied several times, but the adhesive fumes irritated my contacts/eyes so much, I had to give up on them. Sorry, Cin.

Here's the "daytime" look. I wore this look all day today, including to the water aerobics class I taught this morning.


I had a hard time getting the light to co-operate this morning. Dang the sun!

And here's the evening look.


I couldn't help but make a couple of kissy-faces.

Sorry for the little bit of shine - guess I could've put a a little finish powder on,...

Finally, while I didn't get all dressed up per Cin's suggestions (if I'd had more time I would have), here are the little peep toe shoes I would've worn.

So what makes this even better? Right after I came home and did the evening look, I mowed my lawn in 97 degree heat.

I really like both looks, but especially the one with your "kissy face." You look really nice in a dark lippie.

Very pretty! I like the dark lippie on you as well!

i too am SHOCKED that you don't own a cat suit, peacock! lol!

i really love the dark lippie & liner on you. it contrasts beautifully with your skin & makes the green in your eyes pop... and i am so jealous of those lashes! gorgeous! btw, cute shoes!

great job cin!

Wow, Peacock, I love the color combo on you!! I was so worried, your coloring really threw me for a loop. Don't worry about the false lashes, I like to suggest them but I don't expect anyone to actually listen to my craziness!!

I love the daytime look on you, I can't believe you wore it out!! The nighttime look is a bit much for everyday, but it certainly is vampy...which is a good thing in my book!!

Thanks for doing these looks, it's always nice to see the end result! I nearly forgot, I LOVE those shoes!!

(I still think you've got a catsuit hidden somewhere you're not telling us about though )

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Originally posted by cinseven13:
I still think you've got a catsuit hidden somewhere you're not telling us about though )

yeah, and a fully equipped dungeon.

The plum colors are really great on you. I also like the dark lippie. Dark lips with understated eyes are really hot right now and for fall.