We made our way to downtown to visit a cozy little Japanese place named Ye's which has a simplistic and warm atmosphere. Though it is not the best I have ever tasted (not to be discrediting them on the flip-side), it is relatively the closest and takes but a simple 5 minute walk. He ordered tea and watched my face as the aroma entered my nostrils and my brain pre-registered what the flavour would undoubtedly be and to my own satisfaction - I still do not condone that tea is a pleasant beverage. He ordered rice, tempura shrimp and spicy crispy salmon rolls (a mutual favourite) while I got a little indulgent off the All You Can Eat menu. Stuffing myself silly with edemame that were perfectly salted, tempura vegetables/crab/scallops, along with two servings of my own spicy crispy salmon rolls and other sashimi pieces. I made an attempt at BBQ eel but could not psych myself into the task after looking at the creature (scale-y and blue tinged, blegh!), then when we finished we snuck some extra rolls into a take out container to save for later.
The Sunday-Wednesday duration had its ups and downs, but we came to such a comfortable understanding from the get-go that set the mood for the rest to follow, I felt the sweet relinquished the sour and now find myself quite content and prepared for what I can only classify as Life.
Prior to the visit I promised to upload some tutorial/'look'-based photos after I was loosely geisha inspired by the dark clothing combined with an alabaster demeanor/burst of colour, which are now here and waiting speculation! Forgive the low-quality as I no longer own a tripod or remote and had to compensate.
Creme scarf - Le Chateau, Black loose-layered cardigan - 2nd Hand,
Shiny embroidered tights - Vintage, Platform peep toe heels - Aldo
I've separated this tutorial into two versions, the first being the following.
Part One:
1. Prep your face by exfoliating all dry skin from both your face and lips - make sure you're well moisturized.
2. Create a base to have the perfect coverage of your entire face, including eyelids, outline of your lips, and extending down your neck. I used Natural FX in E0, Conceal FX in X-Light, and Powder FX in E0 (this is a water-based liquid foundation, concealer and powder).
3. Brush talcum powder over your entire face using a powder brush (this is only necessary for anyone already pale, if you are darker toned, just use a few shades lighter).
4. The blush I used was a gift from my aunt who did not include the box so I am unsure what the name is, but it was a demo line at her spa named Trend and Basic Collection. Use an angled blush brush and begin by heavily applying along the curvature of your cheekbones up to your temples, ending near mid-eyebrow.
5. Using a pure white E/S, cover your entire eye from lash line up to brow, and tear line to upper cheekbone. If you have white liner/mascara I would suggest trying that as well.
6. If you want, add a small bit of your blush-matching lipstick to the center of your lips discreetly, then add a subtle bit of gloss.
To avoid over-crowding your face, choose between adding to your lips or eyes. These are lip examples.
These are eye examples.
Part Two:
1. Add concealer to your lips to blend them into your face making them more unnoticeable and keeping from drawing away attention from your eyes. Depending on your concealer, add a sealant cote on top of this.
2. Taking a black sharpened pencil create a dotted line for the perfect cat-flick shape.
3. Fill this in (it's ok if it's not perfect).
4. Using a thin angled brush with black E/S (have water near-by for dunking) or liquid liner, carefully overlap these lines with precision.
5. Curl lashes and add mascara to upper lashes only!
Voila!
