When Things Don't Go Your (Ego's) Way AND Modern Pin-Up Makeup Tips

Today, I spent about an hour recording my latest makeup tutorial.

It was supposed to be a modernized version of pin-up girl makeup inspired by Katy Perry.

...but alas, my camera did not record the video properly and now I don't have any footage to share with viewers and subscribers of my YouTube channel who want to recreate such a look. Oh, well!

I'll tell you what then; I do have pictures of the finished product, so I'll at least post some of them to give you an idea of what you can do to create your own version of makeup for today's pin-up girl. The main differences between this and vintage pin-up makeup are that the lower lid is defined here but not in the original style, and the cheeks and lips are a more playful pink hue rather than the deeper red or somewhat coral-red favored by models and starlets who wore the look in days past.

Here's a brief breakdown of the makeup you see in the photos below:

The eyebrows are well-defined, with a strong arch. The eyes are rimmed with black eyeshadow lifted slightly at the outer corners to create something of a cat eye.

On the crease and slightly above it, silver eyeshadow--or any other similar shade you fancy--makes the eyelid glisten. Strip false eyelashes on the top lash line open up the eyes and add to the flirtiness of the look.

A light. soft pink adorns both the cheeks and the lips. The complexion is mattified so as to give the wearer a fresh and polished appearance.

I would've loved to post a tutorial on this look for my viewers who enjoy videos of the sort. However, sometimes things that keep us from proceeding as originally planned do happen, and the sanest response to me is just to let go and move on from where you are, with what you have.

There probably won't be a how-to video from me on this exact same look since the inspiration I felt for it all went into the filming of the tutorial I made today. If you've already experimented with basic pin-up makeup however, you shouldn't be challenged when playing with this look since it's just a couple of changes away from the classic one.

Thank you for joining me for this blog post. I told you not too long ago that I'd be back soon--and so I will again!

Wishing you good night from my corner of the world,

~Lea

Wearable 1920s-Inspired Makeup and My Next Tutorial

Here is the finished product of the tutorial I was hinting at in my previous blog entry.

If you are a fan of retro and vintage style, you can see the video for this very wearable Louise Brooks-inspired look right here:

As for what's coming up next on my YouTube channel, here's a clue:

All but my closest friends and family may not have any idea of what I'm going for just based off of the photo above; at this point, even I am not quite done planning the tutorial, but I'm feeling inspired to film it when I wake up tomorrow. I'm excited, but also a teeny tiny bit nervous, because I empathize with the individual I am using as my inspiration for this particular video and want to leave viewers with a healthy curiosity about her--she isn't super famous, but I do think she's very beautiful both inside and out regardless of hearsay and whatnot.

I'm going now so I can wipe off the day's makeup and get a good amount of (beauty) sleep to recharge me for this, my upcoming project.

Thank you for stopping by today and always. I'm glad you enjoy my artsy contributions!

Love to all,

~Lea

Everything Old is New Again

It's been said before that "There is nothing new under the sun."

Even the bangs from retro rockabilly and pin-up hairstyles weren't first worn in the 1940s and 50s, as they already made an appearance on both men's and women's foreheads back in Ancient Egypt.

I adore retro and vintage styles in general and am getting ready to post makeup tutorials on my YouTube channel inspired by a few personalities whose looks I think are stunning or pretty, regardless of the era.

My makeup nook--where I'll be filming my videos and applying makeup on clients--is coming together still as I type this, so thanks for being patient; I am really excited for my little station to finally be ready, and it will be soon! In the meantime, I may film other videos just so we won't have to wait for a new one if the nook isn't quite finished yet.

In other news, I'm enjoying my move back to my city quite nicely. There's a whole lot more to do than where I lived prior, so my sweetheart and I have been keeping busy. After we've gotten settled in a little bit more, I'll let you in on some of our activities you might find interesting. Here's a clue as to one of them: Have you ever had flashbacks of or strong feelings about other times and places you've never been to or lived in?

I'll leave you with that for now. Take care of yourself and have an awesome day!

xoxo,

~Lea