Besides having a passion for fashion, I also LOVE makeup. As a child, I watched my mom put on makeup and was so intrigued at how such a miniscule change could make such a big difference. In college, I worked for the Shiseido and then Estee Lauder counter. {The Shiseido counter got downsized in College Station. Go figure!} So when my cousin, Iris, sent me two eyeshadow palettes, I was in Heaven! I’m so lucky to have a cousin like her!
I’ve always wanted green eyes. Being Asian doesn’t help that situation unless you’re the gal from “Big Trouble in Little China“! So I decided that wearing green eyeshadow was the next best thing! {I did have a stint when I wore colored contacts before I needed corrective lenses, but that’s done!} Anyhow, green eyeshadow and coral lips are one of my favorite makeup combinations. And when I wore it to work, my friend L* complemented me on the green. Another blog post was born!
So, this part is a bit like “telephone”! I asked Iris how she found out about bh cosmetics. Her best friend is a makeup artist and really likes the colors and pigmentation of these shadows. Iris found the eyeshadow palettes on sale, ordered them, and sent some to me. Now, I’m telling y’all about it!
Iris sent me 2 bh cosmetics palettes, one shimmer and one matte. They both have 88 eyeshadows!! Yes, you read that correctly! EIGHTY EIGHT!! I am using three different colors on my lids, although it is hard to tell because I am not an expert photographer. I wear them over my Urban Decay primer potion in Sin, and the shadows last all day. I’ve only played with the greens and greys, but the pigments have been true so far. I’m not a makeup expert, but I definitely give this eyeshadow palette two thumbs up! {If you do need some makeup experts, check out Leticia of Cosmetic Aficionado, Ling of The Best Beauty Blog, or Susan of Novice Style! Those ladies are fab!}
Happy Monday!
Has anyone else tried this brand or other products from bh cosmetics?
styling credits: Pugly Pixel layout
Those earrings are SO pretty – and I love the subtle green eye shadow :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Aww hun, you look amazing!!! I love green eyeshadow too and for a while, that was the only colour I wore! Thanks for the link love too xo
Love the green shadow. It’s a very pretty color on you :)
Lovely palette! I like your touches of green, beautiful :)
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Looks good! I’m a makeup artist and I can’t wait for IMATS in April in NY. I wrote about it here: http://fashionatforty.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunny-side-up.html
Niki
beautiful! it’s like you’ve hit the jackpot with that palette :)
You cousin is so sweet and you look gorgeous, Sam!
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I have always been intrigued with the color green and think they go perfectly with our asian skin. You have proved me right here as they look lovely on you, but then again everything looks lovely on my pretty Sam ;) Hope you had a great weekend my dear!
Green eye shadow looks stunning on you! Love this post! :)
xoxo,
Rachel
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This is so soft and beautiful Sam!
Wow, that’s a ton of eyeshadow colors, but I’m really lovin’ the earrings!! ;-)
PS – how did you make that middle picture with the closeup pop-up bubbles? I was trying to do something similar in Photoshop a few days ago…but gave up.
Hi Mary Ann!! {Sorry I didn’t reply sooner!} You can learn how to do it from Pugly Pixel’s website – this is the particular post. http://www.puglypixel.com/2012/02/20/mag-idea-attention-circles/ She also has the psd for sale too which makes super duper easy!
That shadow is really pretty on you! I really like how you played up the green with the scarf and fab sparkly earrings!
<3
wow…so impressed with the eye shadows….
and i was wondering what kind of lip stick or gloss you used?? it’s very natural and pink at the same time…
Hi June! I used Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Evasion #48 and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Insouciance #51!
thanks!!
i will have to check them out in the store.
Ooh I love the green eyeshadow with your gorgeous green earrings! That eyeshadow palette is amazing, I’d be in makeup heaven with that!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Sam, I love your photography here. Don’t tell me that you’ve set it on a timer because these are so beautifully shot. I’m so impressed with your massive eye color palette. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
M!! That means so much to me, especially coming from a photographer like you! It was done with a remote and tripod! :)
I think this shadow looks amazing on you! I love green and those earrings are really stunning Sam! Come to think of it, I’ve never bought anything from Shiseido…
Thanks to my big sis, I am a huge fan of Shiseido – they have fantastic stuff!
this is super beautiful! love it! xx
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beautiful make up, great set, love your earrings…… I am following your blog pls visit mine, I hope you will follow back
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EEEK!! first spotting of this perk in use! :D thanks, sam!
No, THANK YOU!!! I LOVE your website AND your PERKS {and all your creations}!
Sam, this looks sooo pretty on you! I’ve never tried BH Cosmetics myself, but probably need to get on it now too. Thanks for the mention!