This eyeshadow duo is not limited edition, and was released as part of the Autumn 2008 Kokoroiro-Himeaka collection. This collection was based around a modern interpretation of the Beni (heart red) shade used in traditional Japanese make-up. The overall feel of the collection was quite gothic and romantic in my opinion, but in a subtle and sophisticated way.
The main shade in the Aijou duo is a neutral greyish blue with subtle shimmer, and it reminds me of the colour of a Persian Blue cat. The highlight shade is an icy cloud blue.
Applied: darker shade in outer half of lid and underneath eye, lighter shade in inner part of lid and blended into crease. Upper lashline lined with Eyeliner Creamy 05 Green Blue.
I like this. I have to be in the right mood for it, as it's very cool toned and quite a dramatic look for me (and it's darker and more smoky in real life - my camera tends to wash photos of make-up applied out a bit.) It's a good way to dip a toe into blue eyeshadow and looks very good with brown eyes.
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I do love a smokey eye.
ReplyDeleteThe pale shade looks lovely.
can i request for your full face look with this? i wana see how the color show on your entire look..
ReplyDeleteI think that some salesman (or saleswoman) sold the universe a myth that blue eyeshadows are good with brown eyes. Blue eyeshadows aren't good with any eyes...:), it's always look cheap and simplistic..
ReplyDeleteHi Big Fashionista - me too, smoky eyes are failsafe.
ReplyDeleteHi Sizbelle - all the full face shots I took were horrific on this day :D I'll try to get one next time I wear it.
Hi Goya - I think it depends on the shade of blue, ABBA blue is certainly hard to wear :) I do find brown/neutral shades easier, but it's nice for a change sometimes.