FOTD: The Games Begin

In light of The Hunger Games coming out tomorrow (technically tonight at midnight), I thought I would use more of the Darling Girl Hunger Games collection. I also did my hair in a braid a la Katniss, and wore a gold bird necklace that looks nothing like a mockingjay but we'll pretend it is.

I really like how this came out but the pictures don't do it justice. The lid looked like all one color unless I tilted the camera flash just right, so I tried to take a bunch of shots so you could see it properly.

FACE:

-Cover Girl Aqua Smoothers Tinted Moisturizer in Fair to Light

- Mac Studio Fix Powder in NC20
- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Cream

- Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in Light

- Barry M Natural Dazzle Bronzer

- Sleek Blush by 3 in Pumpkin (used Squash)

EYES:

- Too Faced Shadow Insurance

- e.l.f. Cream Eyeshadow in Bronzed (base)

- Darling Girl eyeshadows in Live Wire (inner corner), Mayor's Daughter (inner lid, lower lashline), The Final Gift (center lid, lower lashline) and Fire Inside (outer lid and crease, lower lashline)

- Darling Girl eyeshadow in Survival Instinct (foiled as liner)

- Maybelline Illegal Length mascara

LIPS:

-NYC City Proof gloss in Midnight Rose

Hunger Games Inspired: Peeta

Next up is Peeta :)

I really struggled with a look for Peeta. They don't really talk about his clothes in the books and there wasn't much to take inspiration from on a superficial level. I thought about his character and personality and tried again. Katniss is "the girl on fire" and as he's her lover (on screen anyway), he has a bit of fire in him too. You see it later on in the series (I don't want to spoiler anyone). Thus, I wanted a look that incorporated fire without being obvious... a 'hidden' fire, so to speak. I used red eyeshadow mixed with brown to keep it more neutral and easy to wear. The orange/reds I used shimmer as the light shifts, sort of looking like fire (see bottom photo)... this is so much prettier in person!

I was also inspired by the use of the berry eyeliner in this look by Robyn: http://eyelinerandspraypaint.blogspot.com/2011/11/swatches-review-and-lotd-sleek-berry.html

FACE:

- Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation in BR10

- Mac MSF Natural in Light Medium
- Maybelline Mousse concealer in Light

- Mac MSF in Semi Precious Crystal Pink

EYES:

- Too Faced Shadow Insurance

- Revlon matte eyeshadow in Vintage Lace (lid)

- Mac eyeshadow in Amber Lights (crease)

- Mac eyeshadow in Coppering (outer crease)

- Red from 88 matte palette mixed with Mac GlamourCheck! (liner and crease)

- Jesse's Girl eye dust in Pixie Dust (inner tear duct)

- Maybelline One by One Mascara (black)

LIPS:

- Hard Candy Glossaholic in Fireball

Are you enjoying this series? Do you have any requests?

Hunger Games Inspired: Rue

This look was requested by Robyn so I was much obliged... I mean, how could I not? Rue is awesome!

Rue is from District 11, whose specialty is agriculture -- specifically, orchards, grain and cotton. I went with the orchard theme and did my look with mostly greens. I used a light matte pink on my waterline that you unfortunately can't see in photos, but in person it looks like a flower blossom amongst the green or something. I also used a glowy blush to give a youthful look (Rue is only 12) and a pale pink lipstick, again for a younger look. As a side note, I wore an apple printed shirt, just to be quirky ;-).

The photos really don't do this look justice -- 412P from Inglot is a REALLY intense shimmering green with gold flash and it made the entire look shine. 

FACE:

- Cover Girl Aqua Smoothers Tinted Moisturizer in Fair to Light

- Mac MSF Natural in Light Medium
- Maybelline Super Stay Concealer in Cream

- Hard Candy blush in Living Doll

EYES:

- Too Faced Shadow Insurance

- NYX Jumbo Pencil in Horseradish (quite a thick layer)

- BeautyUK Eyeshadow Palette in Soho, lighter green all over the lid and lower lashline

- Inglot eyeshadow 44AS to darken crease and lower lashline

- Inglot eyeshadow 412P to blend out the crease, and on the inner corner

- Sleek PPQ Palette, eyeshadow in Pink Beret on lower waterline

- e.l.f. Shimmer Pencil in Precious Pink (lower waterline base)

- Wet n Wild Color Icon liner in Green (upper lashline)

- Maybelline One by One mascara (Black)

LIPS:

- Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Silvery Moon

Hunger Games Inspired: Effie Trinket

I decided to take some inspiration from The Hunger Games series as I just finished reading all three books. I have reviews up on Goodreads (if you want to be friends, here's my profile: http://www.goodreads.com/cydonianmu). Anyway, onto the makeup!

 
Effie Trinket is a bit of an odd character, you never really know who's side she's on. She's characterized by often wearing shades of pink and even having a light pink hue to her hair. I saw some photos from the upcoming movie and didn't want to copy her makeup exactly, but instead take some inspiration from the idea of the character and what I would wear if I happened to have light pink hair. Here's what I came up with:

One more to show the glitter:

FACE:

- Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Base

- Mac Studio Fix Powder in NC20
- Maybelline Super Stay Concealer in Cream

- Mac MSF in Semi Precious Crystal Pink

EYES:

- Too Faced Shadow Insurance

- Inglot eyeshadow in 14AS (lid and lower lashline)

- Inglot eyeshadow in 441P (outer crease)

- Inglot eyeshadow in 491DS (to darken crease and lower lashline)

- e.l.f. Shimmer Pencil in Precious Pink (lower waterline)

- Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner in Powerful Purple (smudged on upper lashline)

- MUA Glitter Liner in Shade 6 (hot pink glitter, on the upper liner and inner lower tear ducts)

- Jessie's Girl Eye Dust in Secret Weapon (inner corner)

- Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara in Black

LIPS:

- Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Siren

What do you think of this series? Are there any characters you really want to see? Let me know!