MASK : Lashes and Lace

Masks are a lot of fun, especially when you don’t feel like being ‘you’ for the night. It’s a form of disguise, transforming you into another being. Masks have been used for thousands and thousands of years in cultures around the world. At some stages in history, masks were referred to as ‘masques’ and even became more fashionable being associated with ballroom dances and carnivals. Within recent years, masks were being used as a fashion necessity and signature in catwalks, magazine editorials and photo shoots. But masks aren’t only made to be held or strapped on one’s face, it could also be drawn and worn as makeup.

This is a latticed makeup inspired by Marie Antoinette and Lady Gaga. When I first saw Marie Antoinette’s picture from a magazine, I thought she was wearing an undulating face veil. I wouldn’t recognize that it’s all makeup if I didn’t look close enough.

What you need:

Any lace with good designs (Cut-outs from curtains are also cool, but make sure that you include the nice edges)

Black face paint

Colored eye shimmer/glitter (at least 3 colors)

Lengthy eyelashes

Steps:

1. With your lace in hand, place it on your desired part of the face and trace the edges for reference. You don’t need the lace when applying the black face paint.
2. Apply the black face paint evenly on your chosen part of the face. If it’s near your hairline, don’t hesitate to apply all the way. It would definitely leave some black marks on your hair, but it’s the only way to make it realistic. (unless, of course, you’re a blonde)
3. Put the lace back again on top of the black face paint. As you apply the color, make sure the pattern is held firmly against your face. Using your medium size eye brush, gently dab your eye shimmers/glitters on the pattern. (Some eye shimmers come in small roll-on bottles. If you have those, good.) Do this for many times, and when you’re done, give it a quick little blow to settle all the excess colors. Gently pull the pattern and voila, your lace makeup masterpiece. If you’re not contented with it, just put your pattern back on and apply more colors.
4. Apply eye makeup on the clean side of your face (make sure it’s the same color as your lace mask makeup). The eye makeup need not be very bold, it is only there to balance the entire look, not steal the spotlight.
5. Put on your favorite lengthy eyelashes to complete the mardi-gras makeup esemble.
6. For the lips, go for a more subtle color (like peachy pink, or nude).

This lace makeup is good for a night event or any avant-garde fashion occasions. If you’re weak-willed or self-conscious, you might wanna think about it for a second. Oh, and yes, don’t wear it during the daytime, especially near banks. (kidding.)