I’ve Got a Crush on Spring Pinks
Once in a while, I’ll surprise a few folks by mixing up my wardrobe and throwing in a few hot hues here and there among my sea of black sweaters and blouses. Keep in mind that I’ve owned this pink sweater for a few years now, but every time I wear it, I still get second glances and comments from my coworkers saying that I never wear colors and how nice it is that I am 
Today, I did a really quick pretty in pink look using some new eye shadows I got from Coastal Scents. Rose Sparks is a rosy mauve with gold shimmer – anything that has gold shimmer, I like! You can wear it as the prominent shade like I did here, or in a smoky purple combo which I’m going to try next.
Hi Light Violet is a pearly violet shade I used as a highlight. At first I thought it would look a little chalky or pasty on me, but it has a nice amount of shimmer that really made my eyes pop. The shade would be perfect to re-create Nicole Kidman’s ice queen beauty looks – in a good way, of course! She does the ice queen look so well!
Eyes:
- MAC Beige-ing shadestick
- CS Rose Sparks
- CS Hi Light Violet
- MAC Coffee eye pencil
- L’Oreal Original Voluminous mascara
Cheeks:
- Rimmel Cool Down blush
Lips:
- MAC Dreamy lipglass
{Images: 7-Art Screensavers, New Line Cinema, The Daily Cookie}
On April 9th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I LOVE THAT SWEATER!! It’s the perfect shade of rose! You look gorgeous sporting pinks. It’s very flattering! Btw, do you have MAC’s Expensive Pink e/s yet? For some reason, that popped into my head when I saw the Rose Sparks swatch.
On April 9th, 2008 browngirlgumbo said:
I’m wearing a pink sweater today! I usually wear blacks like you, so when I do wear colors I get so many compliments!! I love pink clothes and pink makeup. Cute post!
On April 9th, 2008 Critty said:
You look gorgeous! Fab colors on you! I am OBSESSED with pink lately. I may need to detox, ii s getting bad. Ha!
On April 9th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mrs. Lynne,
I should definitely wear colors more often, yes?? I don’t have expensive pink – I don’t wear them too much, but I like my Pink Couture shadestick and Neutral Pink e/s. Rose Sparks is another I’m going to add into rotation for spring since I love anything with gold shimmers, doesn’t everyone???
On April 9th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi BGG,
Yay for pink sweaters! How’s the weather in NY today? Hopefully it’s nice – you’ll at least brighten everything up being pretty in pink too
On April 9th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Critty,
What are your favorite pinks?? I can’t get enough pink lip glosses. And my new kick is a bright fuschia lip with Lancome Seashell from LUCI
On April 9th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I love whatever color you wear dear. You have such a gorgeous skin tone that you can pull off anything. I have always loved fairer skin (not pale) and wish that is what I have. But I don’t see that happening in the near future so I’ll just cater to us warmer skinned ladies, LOL!!
I love Pink Couture and Neutral Pink! I don’t have the s/s but I do remember giving it an approval grunt when I swatched it at the store. And Neutral Pink is one of my favorites! I wish I had bought more from N now that I think about it.
On April 9th, 2008 *jen said:
Lilan- you should wear these shades more for sure! Love the look!
On April 9th, 2008 Lilan said:
Mrs Lynne,
You rock the colors very well! I always love the array of looks you present. Again, I need to get on it and build better skills because it’s starting to get mundane
N Collection was soo bomb! Which of the upcoming MAC collections are you looking forward to?
On April 9th, 2008 Lilan said:
Aww thanks Jen!
We’re missing some look from Fifty Centhead, too!
On April 9th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
Anything in May/June! Omg, they are out of this world. I need to get on posting them, but they are insane!! Have you seen them yet?
On April 9th, 2008 kia said:
lilan! great fotd with those colors! thanks for sharing!
On April 10th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mrs. Lynne,
I haven’t seen any of them in person yet, but of course I’m going to check them out when they hit counters! I love the nautical set – totally my kind of colors!
On April 10th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Kia,
You know I can’t wait for your FOTDs either! I’m soo behind on my blog reading from being out of town. Must stop by soon
On April 10th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
Oh I’m all over nautical like I swear I need more products like I need another pregnancy! Ok, I don’t know if that made sense. It’s 1:15am now. Lol.
On April 10th, 2008 Lilan said:
You are so crazy, girl! I hope you went to bed at a decent hour, I haven’t stayed up that late in a while, you know, getting old
Happy Thursday to you Mrs Lynne!
On April 10th, 2008 Jamie said:
That’s a beautiful look on you! The pink really brightens up your face and is just so pretty.
On April 10th, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Jamie!
I’m going to pull out Neutral Pink from my favorite N Collection and put that back in rotation this week too
Do you have any favorite pink shades you like to wear?