DISTRICT 12 INSPIRED MAKE UP

Catching Fire is almost here! The promos are fantastic! And the costumes are to die for! I'm so excited to see how it all came together. So I decided to do my take on District 12 make up, as Cover Girl did.

The original inspiration: http://www.covergirl.com/capitolbeautystudio/catching-fire

My version below.


Materials:
Black Eye Shadow - Smashbox
Gray Eye Shadow - MAC Cosmetics
Oil Slick Lipstick - Urban Decay
Viva Glam Gaga - MAC Cosmetics
Blue Eye Shadow - Maybelline Loose Pigments
Copper Eye Shadow - Maybelline Loose Pigments
Eye Liner - L'Oreal http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Eyeliner-Brow/Lineur-Intense-Felt-Tip-Liquid-Eyeliner.aspx?shade=Carbon-Black
Telescope Mascara - L'Oreal http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Mascara-Primer/Telescopic-Original-Mascara.aspx?shade=Black
Foundation - MAC Cosmetics
Powder Foundation - Clinique

District 12 is the coal mining district, therefore they were with coal. That's dead obvious. Hence, the make is up is heavily focused on the black eye shadow. As you move up the eye, the more the "fire" burns, hence gray gives it the ashy look while the blue and copper color gives the effect of burning fire. Everything in the Capitol is dramatic and overdone, so this look works perfectly. Especially with the hair! Ended up working out in my favor. (Ha, movie reference)

This is a cool website. http://capitolcouture.pn/
Also was inspired by this for the look.

This look is good for Halloween or dress up! Enjoy.

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MERMAID/LADY GAGA/HUNGER GAMES DISTRICT 4 Look!

Thanks to the Sephora Ariel Palette, I was inspired to create a look based on the palette. But then I thought, why just make it tailored to that palette, but encompass multiple looks into it as well. Thus, I came up with this look.

Inspired by Lady Gaga's hair and District Four from the Hunger Games, I created the perfect mermaid look for Halloween or any kind of themed event.

Check out the video below to see how I did the make-up.

Materials:

Swavorski Rhinestones from Artbeads

Glass Pearls from Michaels

Craft Seashells from Michaels

Tulip Body Glue from Michaels

Alice in Wonderland Palette by Urban Decay

Telescopic Mascara by L'oreal

Cosmetics from Victoria's Secret

Four Shadow Palette by MAC Cosmetics

Viva Glam Gaga by MAC Cosmetics

Acne Solutions Clearing Solution by Clinique

Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder by Clinique

Foundation by MAC Cosmetics

The make up colors were chosen to recreate a sandy beach while giving an airy, mystical-like glow hence there are no harsh lines in the design. Any colors would work, I just personally like these. Good luck!

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Hunger Games

AH! So I absolutely love how these shots came out!

As you should grasp from the title, this look was also inspired by the Hunger Games, especially the scene where Katniss volunteers as tribute. Each of these items are very particular to details in the book, especially the jewelry. The earrings symbolize the feathers at the end of arrows, since obviously I am not going to walk around with a deadly weapon. Secondly, the necklace is a reference to the second book, "Catching Fire," so spoiler alert! One of the game makers has a pocket watch with a mockingjay across the face of it, so when I saw this necklace, I knew it would go perfectly with this outfit. The boots are from my first lookbook post, but the boots and the jacket are supposed to be part of her hunting experiences and the actual Hunger Games.

As you may have read before, I am obsessed with these books, so I've envisioned this look for quite awhile as well and finally was able to shoot it. Feel free to share your Hunger Games inspired looks and thoughts about the book in the comments!

Hair Style: Myself, simple side braid.