Inspired by my recent passion for Chan Wook-Park's violent but redemptive film Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, I am craving blood-red shadow like the beautiful protagonist Geum-ja wears...
This lovely French lady below pulls it off perfectly somehow, without looking over-the-top. I think fair skin and dark hair might be key!
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What do you think?? Is red shadow something you would consider trying?
What do you think?? Is red shadow something you would consider trying?
y'know, i never would have thought of it, but it's really quite striking! bit of a geisha thing to it. i might just try this myself. i could use a little edge :)
ReplyDeleteprobably not on me because I have a darker complexion but I guess it could work. I love the last pic of Mk OLSEN!
ReplyDeleteRed was a fantastic choice when I had dark red and dark brown hair. The pale/dark contrast was striking. Now back to a strawberry blonde, I have to tone it down a bit. Mac made a great palatte in the fall called "Dangerzone." The red is mineral w/ a slight shimmer. Definitely a fashion staple. You should also look into red liners. Not the bright fiery reds, but a deep, rich dark cherry makes a really unique statement.
ReplyDeleteI don't know..but it looks great on those girls!
ReplyDeleteI don't know..but it looks great on those girls!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Takes me back to my youth when I was a little bit in love with being a goth! Except I didn't use eye shadow - I used my lipstick!! I don't think I could get away with it now - but it looks fab on these gals!
ReplyDeletei like it around the french girl's light brown eyes...
ReplyDeletei think it also looks good around coal black eyes...
but around blue eyes like mine, it might feel too much. maybe not, though.
I think you try it. But I think I would look like a diseased victim :( so I will leave it to you. Lady Vengeance does look pretty interesting - Asian cinema is always a lot of fun. This weekend I'm off to see a Korean vampire movie called Thirst. Should be fun and startling at the same time.
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I used to put red shadow all around my green eyes when I was younger, and it looked great and mysterious (I loved it!)
ReplyDeleteBut now that I am a bit older, it’s not so good, because people ask me if I have some allergic reaction or if I have drunk too much! ;)
Annie -- It is very geisha-like...and I love geishas, so there ya go!
ReplyDeleteRachel -- Yeah, I think this would work on some people, but it might depend on hair, eye, and skin color.
Simpatico -- I think I am going to check out Mac to see what they have to offer; I love the idea of a darker cherry red!
Kira -- not for everyone...maybe not even me, HA!
Sam -- Girl, I was all gothed-out myself! I never thought to try lipstick...though I have very oily skin and that would probably have been a smeary disaster.
Okiefem -- you might look ill, LOL!
ana b. -- You should definitely check out Lady Venegeance -- it is one of the best films I've seen in a while. I'm VERY excited to see Thirst, though it will probably take ages to get here...
NeonN -- Yes, I think when I try it for the first time, it will be in a dark place!
Interesting, Im loving how eerily beautiful it is!
ReplyDeleteI tied it already:) I was pleased with the result, but I felt so inconvinient on the street: all people, and especially my friends were staring at me! Or at least, that was my feeling:)
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