A Horrendously Girly Post

I learned an excellent tip today from the lovely girl at the MAC makeup counter (my receipt tells me her name is Joanne). She said that by layering eyeshadow over a base of black eyeliner, the colours become more vibrant. Well, she wasn't wrong. I tried it out with a few shades when I got back, and these were the results. The first and third rows are the eye shadows layered over black eyeliner, and the 2nd and 4th are the shadows on their own.

1st & 2nd rows L to R: Barry M Dazzle Dust in "Khaki", Urban Decay Eyeshadow in "Stalker", Urban Decay Eyeshadow in "Shattered"
3rd & 4th rows L to R: Collection 2000 Dazzle Me! Dust in "Bewitch", Collection 2000 Dazzle Me! Dust in "Fairy Dust", Boots 17 Eyeshadow in 'Beyond Bronze"

I also found a possible contender for the graduation ball dress, this gorgeousness from Karen Millen. It's a little out there, but I think that's what I'm looking for. The worry is I'll look back at photos in 20 years time and cringe, but that'll probably happen anyway now that I hold the above knowledge of how to paint sections of my face a vivid electric blue.

Also, if there was a do-your-best-impression-of-an-indie-tosser competition, I think I'd win.