Well, this is going to be quite the ordeal, isn't it?
As you may know, Harry freaking Potter's birthday is on July 31st. (Also, shout out to my cousin Devin who shares a birthday with Harry Potter. So: happy birthday, Cous.) Anyway, to celebrate the birthday of The Boy Who (I guess technically never really) Lived, I decided to put together a Harry Potter inspired look. Since the great HP was housed in Gryffindor, I went so far as to betray my totally Ravenclaw heart and rep the crimson and gold. (It's all for you, Harry. All for you.)
Now, as you may know, I'm all about the ALMAY. So, my first three steps were exclusively ALMAY. I used ALMAY smart shade perfect and correct primer as my primer. I mentioned this stuff in my June Favorites video, because I am such a fan. Then, I used ALMAY smart shade cc cream complexion corrector. I love this stuff because I really think it's correcting some flaws, discolorations, and scarring that impact my complexion. Plus: it has an SPF of 35, which is always nice in the summer time. Then, I covered up any other blemishes/discolorations/etc. with ALMAY clear complexion concealer which as been my preferred concealer for quite some time now.
Next, I moved on to my eyes. I used LORAC eyelid primer to prep my eyelids. Now, I'm pretty new to using primer at all, and I'm definitely new to using eyelid primer, but I started using this stuff and, honestly? I feel like a complete fool for not using all sorts of primers years ago! It's crazy the way makeup just lasts throughout the day if you appropriately prep your face first.
Next, I used one of my absolute favorite eyeshadows all over my lids: L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte. Then, I dusted Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments in Breaking Bronze along the crease at the corners of my eyelids--the way you would do a smokey eye. I used ULTA's "beauty gem" eyeshadow pallet--specifically, the chocolate brown color--and a small brush to apply dark, brown eye shadow as eyeliner along my eyelashes. (The beauty gems pallet was a seasonal product, but the dark chocolatey brown is pretty much a staple in most eye shadow pallets.)
I used Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Gel to keep my eyebrows in place. I got this in a Birchbox. I don't know how I would feel about paying $22.00 for eyebrow gel, but my friend Katie Sierra uses Anastasia Tinted Eyebrow Gel and she gives pretty solid advice... SO...
Anyway! For my mascara, I used ALMAY intense i-color volumizing mascara in mocha.
I used pur Mineral Glow Pressed Mineral Powder to contour my face (just below my cheekbones, up around my temples). Then, I dusted NYC Cheek Glow Powdered Blush in Central Park Pink up along my cheek bones. I used Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation to set the look.
I threw my hair into two fishtail braids and flat ironed my bangs to really capture the boarding school wizard look. For my lips, I used NIVEA a Kiss of Milk and Honey to moisturize and NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo to color. (I am a huge fan of the NYX soft matte lip creams. I avidly recommend them.)
I also switched up my nails to embrace the Gryffindor theme. I started by using Sally Hansen Extra Strength Nail Polish Remover, a few cotton balls, and a few cotton swabs to remove my pre-existing nail polish. Then, I washed and dried my hands.
For my nails, I used Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener as a base coat. Then, on my thumbs, index fingers, and pinky fingers, I used Wet'n'Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Burgundy Frost as a primary color coat, with butterLONDON Lacquer in Rosie Lee as a top coat. On my middle and ring fingers, I used Sinful Colors in This Is It as a primary color coat with Wet'n'Wild fastdry in Gold & The Beautiful as a top coat.
Then, for my Gryffindor wardrobe:
I wore:
- Cardigan: Walmart, $5.00
- Shirt: The Parents, $0.00
- Owl Necklace: Amazon.com, $0.99+s&h
- Skirt: Vanity, $16.00
- Socks: Target, $5.00
- Boots: Payless, $50.00
And that is my Harry Potter inspired Gryffindor look. You can checkout my full Gryffindor Girl fashion blog post here! Here's a collection of other things to get you in the witchcraft and wizardry Hogwarts spirit!
- My Friend Jacob's Very Potter Medley
- A Very Potter Musical (Team StarKid)
- A Very Potter Sequel (Team StarKid)
- A Very Potter Senior Year (Team StarKid)
- My Harry Potter Foods Video!
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