“Is she the world’s finest detective or is she only on the case to throw them off the scent?”
One of the things I enjoy the most is slipping into a character. Little Mystery is a classic beauty who likes to play detective and solve crimes — half of which she is responsible for herself. I created this look referencing old Hollywood glamor with a modern twist; instead of traditional nude/brown lid I lit it up by pinks and purples. If you still need a Halloween costume, consider this! You can find a link to the tutorial on the bottom of the post. Enjoy!
Photography: Grenouille
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wow! you look amazing! I love the blonde hair with the red lips =D
I have been loving purple makeup more as of late! I just love this look. :)
Love the red lips and spiral-curled blonde hair. Very vintage, but with an contemporary twist. Love it, Doe. I’m thinking about being the Mad Hatter for Halloween :) I found such cute little mini top hats on Ebay: http://bit.ly/bRZkB8.
Gorgeous! Your blending is amazing. I’ll definitely be trying this out. :)
Purple is my fave color. I think this is one my favorite shoots of yours. Stunning!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 13, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Thanks Jenn! Purple is in my top 5 favorite colors for sure. :)
Love the bright lips … and i love the purple shadows! I always tend to resort to purple when I do eye makeup. Can’t wait to get my lime crime products in the mail!!
A very pretty look. I love the purple and pink eyes. You’re gorgeous!
That photography is amazing! As much as I loved your red haired look, you look stunning as a blonde! Wish I could try it one day, but my complexion does not allow for it. x
This look is so pretty. Thank you for posting tutorial, I’m going to try it out soon!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm
It’s my pleasure Marlies! Enjoy. :)
Great photoshop, I love the purple eye make-up so pretty xoxo
I LOVE this look!! It works so well with your blond hair :)
OMg Xenia this might be your most beautiful make up creation yet.
Love Love Love it!! I am the biggest fan of color on the eyes especially purple.
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I really love this look. I’ve been kind of iffy about the blonde hair (but I’m generally biased toward red). I know the blonde is just a transition before you go blue, but this shoot and the previous one have completely won me over to your current hair. You look like a 1940′s film star. Very classic and beautiful!
whoa…is it just me or are mark’s photography skills getting crazy good??!! these photographs are incredible!!!!! and, the whole look is just killer. the magnifying glass over your perfectly made up eye…brilliance!!! great shoot!! xoxo
Doe Deere Reply:
October 13, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Thanks Cristina, I’ll pass it on to him. I’m sure he’ll be very flattered. :D
Is that gray nail polish? That shade is stellar. What kind is it?
I like how you let your natural curls show!
Doe Deere Reply:
October 13, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I WISH they were natural! Amazing what a curling iron can do. :)
Lovely hair! And pictures. And make up. :D
LOVE IT!
The color really makes your eyes pop.
And Im really digging you as a blonde, I adored your red hair [it almost made me go red myself] but dear me, you look fantastic blonde!
<3
You really are an inspiration!
Im being a fairy for Halloween this year, Im thinking of using one of your make up tutorials [and one on my friend, she refuses to get away from chunky eyeliner and black..she has wonderful green eyes too!]
-Flip
P.S.
Keep going with this blonde for a bit~
Doe Deere Reply:
October 14, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Hey Flip! I did just a Cheese Fairy photoshoot and might go as that for Halloween as well. Fairies are awesome! Which tutorial were you thinking of using?
Flip Reply:
October 14, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Haha, that has got to be a set worth seeing!
I love fairies <3
I was thinking of your Spring Time tutorial, or Dragonfly, though I loved the simplicity of your make up from your Bed of Roses post.
Im torn on which I should use.
-F.
Xenia, what kind of face powder do you use ? And, after you finish, do you use any finishing spray, powder, or anything to set the make-up so it stays in place all day ?
Doe Deere Reply:
October 14, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Mine is by Kryolan, but they are all pretty much the same – any kind of translucent powder will do! I don’t use a finishing spray but have heard good things about MAC Fix+.
One of your most beautiful look to date.
With all these hair changes I all of a sudden want to see you with black – don’t do it though – so tough on the hair. But actually, if you keep it shorter, it’s not such a big deal.
Love the blond looks you are sporting
you’re stunning! the blonde hair is so nice btw :)
If anyone reads this… I borrowed the Fafi girl look for Halloween last year, and it’s still available as a tutorial!!
Very cute. Your new blondeness goes perfectly with the look.
the femme fatale in disguise, looks like the cover of a feminist movement lol
So beautiful! Your photo shoots just keep getting better and better, Mark is very talented!
So gorgeous :) I LOVE how you’ve been cranking out the shoots and tutorials lately, and just blog posts in general! It’s a real pick me up to know there’s almost always a new post waiting for me when I check :)
This is absolutely lovely. Definitely in the top 10 of my favorite tutorials. I am so glad to see more regular tutorials after such a long break.
I simply MUST MUST MUST know how you did your hair!! It’s FABULOUS!!!
Also: my hair doesn’t take to curling… know any tricks?
Doe you’re so beautiful!!!
Can I ask what foundation you use? Your skin is always so flawless looking <3
Doe, I love these recent tutorials that are Lime Crime gone classic/retro. I can’t wait to wear this look with one of my own vintage hats.
Gorgeous lips, gorgeous dress.
Love the makeup and hairstyle! Very Dita.
I gotta echo Kelsey’s question… what nail color are you wearing? I absolutely LOVE grey nails! And it fits the mood of this photostory so perfectly.
Beautiful shoot. I must know where you got that hat. It’s lovely. :D
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OMG. One of the most gorgeous looks ever! I love the concept too, super cute. And the hair!! Um, perfection? I want mine to do that!
love the hair :)