So I've been in a huge makeup rut lately. To be honest I think it's a product of my month off and being really really intimidated lately by the incredibly talented bloggers I follow. Especially recently with all the incredible holiday looks people have been pulling out. Really, there are some days I feel SO inadequate I can barely even pick up a brush.
Anyways, to fight this slump I decided to go back to basics ... so I'm rebooting the very first series I ever did - The Game of Thrones Series. This is my niche and my comfort zone so I turned to it for some much needed confidence and inspiration. There are so many new characters I've come across while reading the series so I just had to add more looks. The first house I'm adding to the collection is House Tyrell - the golden roses.
Anyways, to fight this slump I decided to go back to basics ... so I'm rebooting the very first series I ever did - The Game of Thrones Series. This is my niche and my comfort zone so I turned to it for some much needed confidence and inspiration. There are so many new characters I've come across while reading the series so I just had to add more looks. The first house I'm adding to the collection is House Tyrell - the golden roses.
This look is inspired by the house sigil: The Golden Rose. I wanted to play with the greens and golds on the eye and incorporate the red rose color on my lips. I think it turned out beautifully - what do you guys think?
I even went out and made my own golden rose headband to add some extra drama to the look. It's so beautiful, I wish it was acceptable to wear things like this all the time. To make your own version, just pick up silk flowers from the dollarstore, a can of gold spraypaint, some hot glue and a gold headband to attach the flowers to. Voila.
After I finished this look and uploaded it I thought to myself, you know what - this look is actually pretty Christmas inspired. The green of the tree, the red of the poinsettas and the gold glitter so famous this season.
Anyways, I've entered it in MakeupBee's Holiday Look Contest and the grand prize is $500.00!!!! I don't expect to win but ... all I want for Christmas is your support if you like this look. You can connect via Facebook or sign up and check out all the thousands of incredible makeup looks on the site which I HIGHLY recommend - even if you don't want to vote.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR MY LOOKAnyways, I've entered it in MakeupBee's Holiday Look Contest and the grand prize is $500.00!!!! I don't expect to win but ... all I want for Christmas is your support if you like this look. You can connect via Facebook or sign up and check out all the thousands of incredible makeup looks on the site which I HIGHLY recommend - even if you don't want to vote.
And don't think I wouldn't share the love of that $500.00! I've been dying to do another giveaway for months now but don't have the cash to front it. This would be the perfect chance to give back for everything you've all done to support and inspire me. 'Tis the season after all. Love you guys <3
Love it! And I voted :) Don't be so hard on yourself, you are extremely talented! Just do whatever comes to mind and being you, it'll always look amazing!
ReplyDeleteDon't be hard on yourself, Meredith! You are much more talented than you think you are. You INSPIRE me, hun! Anyway, this look is SO effin pretty and my jaw was practically on the floor. I love the blending and the shape that you created. Makes your eyes look HUGE! And that lip color? TO DIE FOR.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteomg this is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so extremely gorgeous, Meredith! Lovely colour combination :)
ReplyDeleteI've just started catching up with episodes and I'm loving it so far ... And I recently purchased the first book in the series and am determined to read it this upcoming year! and don't worry about being in a rut, i'm sure i'm in a bigger rut than you :-(
ReplyDeleteI really hope you enjoy the series. Right now I'm reluctantly starting the fifth book. I don't want to start it because I know I'm going to tear through it and not have the sixth one to look forward to for so long!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ailah, for your sweet words and for voting. I really appreciate that, especially coming from you :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this look! I voted for you! I stinkin love the gold color in the middle of the lid!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kayla!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope you vote :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you <3 I hope you head over and vote :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ronnie. This comment means so much coming from my makeup idol <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Sonja. It's Annabelle Mineral Dust Pigment in Solar. P.S. Congrats on being in 3rd place right now with your gorgeous rhinestone look!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU LOOK!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always, and yay for starting up the Game of Thrones series again!!! I haven't started book 4 yet cause I don't want to be without a book from the series for however long it takes GRRM to write it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your idea for the headband! I might have to go to my local craft store to see what I can find!
P.S. I voted for you!
Thank you Angie! The fourth book (for me) was a snooze fest so I took FOREVER to read it. But I'm worried I'm going to breeze through the fifth one .... it's so good already!
ReplyDeleteThese words are pretty nice though :)
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to vote for you! BEAUTIFUL look!
ReplyDelete<3Chelsea Elizabeth
Such a whimsical look! :)
ReplyDeleteLots of love, B
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this is something different without the falsies..
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Amazing as always :)
ReplyDeletewow! This looks just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are totallyy amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMGGGG winner! nobody can beat you! lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are SOOOO good in it you don't have to worry about anything else! :) I love your makeups and I wouldn't be surprise if you win one of the prizes in Makeupbee Competition:)
ReplyDeleteSo keep your chin up, it's all good :)
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gosh this is so lovely Meredith!!! You are such a true beauty--inside and out :)))
ReplyDeleteAwww, this is such a sweet comment. Thank you Patricia. I just started following your blog and MakeupBee account so I look forward to being inspired by some of your gorgeous looks!
ReplyDeleteAww, haha - I don't know about that but thank you so much Diane. I really hope you head on over and vote. Nothing would make me happier than being able to give back to my followers!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope you vote :) I really want to be able to give something back to my followers
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! I really really want to win so I can host a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bree! I really hope you'll head over to MakeupBee and vote - it only takes a second. I just started following your blog. Great selection of holiday dresses!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support! I hope you vote :) Nothing would make me happier than being able to give back to my followers!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks!!! I hope you take a second and vote. Nothing would make me happier than being able to give back to my followers!
ReplyDeleteThat's the sweetest comment yet. I really hope you vote - and WHY haven't you entered yet girl? You've been knocking it out of the park with your looks lately.
ReplyDeleteOh super stunning wowwwww <3
ReplyDeleteI love the lipstick! Which is it?
ReplyDeleteJust voted my love!! Please win!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will win the $500 ! Absolutely stunning . The colors and look are to die for and the rose in your hair is so cute !
ReplyDeleteyay... brilliant colours! like a flowers at spring :) i cant take my eyes away from ur pics!
ReplyDeletewonderful post!
ReplyDeletecongratulations honey!
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that is such a cool look!! i love it
ReplyDelete<3 GOT! I was re-watching a few days ago because I've been totally itching to watch ever since I saw the Making Of for the second season.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you should be intimidated by other bloggers (though, admittedly I am intimidated by you!) I think you're an incredibly talented and relatable lady. <3
Thanks girlie but you kicked me out of that spot real quick haha (no worries, I won't hold it against you, you're awesome). And I'm not trying to be mean here but honestly, the look in first isn't a favorite of mine. Yours, however, absolutely is.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love the hair flower too!
ReplyDeleteOoooh! You look stunning! Good luck in the contest. <333
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHOLLLLLY crap. stunning. and, to top it off, it's based off Games of Thrones- my current obsession. I'm still a bit of a noob when it comes to make up, but your looks are beautiful and so inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I love how well you blended everything and I LOVE the little eyelashes on the bottom lid!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that lip colour with the green eyes! Totes want to steal it <3
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
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