Lions are Coming

 This is a series that I am very much excited to be posting on my blog. Through out this series I will be creating various make-up looks inspired by street art. The inspiration behind the looks can come from art forms of  graffiti, statues, etc.   

For my first look of the series I will be creating a look inspired by one of the many decorative lions that have been planted in and around the town of Bournemouth, in order to raise money for charities and organisations including Julia's House. 

You can visit the lions around the upper and lower gardens, as well as around the high streets   

I believe the lions are decorated by local schools and members of the community, and then sponsored by businesses and retailers.   

I think that the idea is great, and many of the lions created are extraordinary. 

I love the blues on this lion, and the gemstones embedded on the sides really remind me of the glistening sea.
Name: Singah
 Number: 23
 Location: 13
 Sponsor: Sembcorp Bournemouth Water Ltd

I was inspired by the blues in this look, and the tear-drop shape of the eyes.

Shadows Used: Front Cover To Go Palette
Azimuth (baked)
Moondust (baked)
Bayou (pressed)
MAC Forgery (pressed)

• Apply (Urban Decay Primer Potion) a base all over lid and up to brow bone.
•  Line waterline and lower lashes with WHITE kohl liner, taking it onto the inner corner of lid.
• Pat pale blue (Azimuth) shadow onto lid.
• Build up bright navy (Bayou) shadow into crease, blending right down into inner corner to add definition. 
• Blend dark navy (Moondust) shadow onto outer corner.
• Taking a shadow line or clear liquid liner, dip into dark navy (Moondust) and apply thick line onto upper lash line. Flick a little in outer corner to curve into shadow. 
• Now go over with a little of the pale blue (Azimuth) shadow over liner, and onto lower lash line. Also use as a highlight on brow bone. 
• Curl lashes and apply two layers of mascara, (MaxFactor's False Lash Effect is my fave). 
• For lips, apply white kohl pencil as base.
• Then taking shadow line or clear liquid liner, again dip into dark navy shade (Moondust), and use to line lips. 
• Finally mixing all blue shadows, apply lightly onto cheeks for added colour. 

I hope you enjoyed this look, and will be able to gain inspiration from street art near you. Definitely check out some of the lions and have a go at raising money for charity.   

Love Chessie