Video: Loving those lashes
06 May 2010 12:00 PM |
Posted by Editor
Ok, so I know none of you would actually step out on an ordinary day sporting bold, contrasting hues across your temples, but this look was so colourfully divine (and my gosh, those lashes!), that I just had to share it with you.
So now that you’ve seen this beautiful (yet not exactly practical) butterfly-esque make-up design, it’s time to tell you a little about how to recreate the one aspect you’ll most definitely want – those longer than life lashes.
“If you want your lashes to be the focus of your face, it’s best to leave the rest of your eyes very clean and nude,” advises Sarah Tammer, Make-Up Artist for MAC at the Alice McCall show. “Then, curl your lashes and apply coat after coat of MAC Zoom Lash Mascara.”
Top tip: this is one look that allows for lashes to look slightly clumpy – to achieve this, simply use the very end of your mascara wand to carefully ‘paint’ your lashes, as opposed to using the full body of the brush.
I also loved slightly disheveled, bohemian hair (also known as the trendy new take on 80s-style crimping). Created by Jamal Hammadi, SunSilk International Hair Expert (and personal stylist to celebs such as Drew Barrymore, Linda Evangelista, James Franco and Sharon Stone – just to name a few!), the look not only rocked the runway, but is super easy to achieve at home.
Watch our backstage footage (below) to find out how…

Would you recreate this hair and lash look at home?
Member Comments
(38)
Posted by:
Divine Redhead
(Australia)
Not sure about the clumpy eyelashes Deb, is this not a make up sin? The lashes make her look like she has been crying and her mascara has given up. As for the hair, dont even get me started!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:06pm)
Posted by:
owlsparks
(Australia)
The lashes look so beautiful matched with the butterfly shadow, and the colours are to die for! Alice McCall is my favourite Aussie designer. Everything in that collection is so perfect. THe hair and make-up suited it just perfectly.
And, personally I think make-up is about breaking those boundaries, even if it is a sin. Sometimes it's good to be a little evil ;)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:10pm)
Posted by:
Beauty Obsession
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love the mascara! Makes her eyes pop. Not sure about the eyeshadow (maybe keep it for the runway models) but love the hairstyle :)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:11pm)
Posted by:
Blissful Beauty
(Member since 2007, Australia)
No, probably not. I prefer more defined lashes. However, I do like the coloured shadow, even though it's not something I will wear. : )
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:27pm)
Posted by:
aliciaraul
(Member since 2008, Australia)
If I were going out partying maybe. The hair is great and the lashes just set the look apart. Eye shadow not so much my cup of tea.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:28pm)
Posted by:
Delicious Girl
(Australia)
I am fortunate to have a similar kind of hair naturally, nice to know that this style is walking the runway :)
Also love the butterfly pattern of the eyeshadow on the temples, reminds me of the face painting that I used to love as a little girl! If nobody would judge me, I would definitely recreate it :D
And OOO, lusting for those lashes!!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:28pm)
Posted by:
Lil Berry
(Australia)
Oh I love the eyes! So beautiful! And I like the hair in the video too - very nice!
The colour at the temples looks really cool too - but only on the runway! :P
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:50pm)
Posted by:
Lesley11
(Australia)
No not me, i wouldnt attempt this look at 1.00am in the morning when hubby is asleep.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 1:04pm)
Posted by:
Bide
(Australia)
those eyelashes are suburb, I love the colours! everything is gorgeous.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 1:56pm)
Posted by:
Biancarushton
(Australia)
loving the lashes. hate the butterfly eyes tho
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:02pm)
Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Could you even call this eyeshadow, lol. LOVE the lashes, must get some of that mascara, not sure about the clumpy effect though might have to pass on that one, lol, it is bad enough trying to get out the clumps from some of my regular mascaras as it is, haha ;)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:23pm)
Posted by:
Pooky
(Australia)
I actually don't like anything about this look, especially the lashes :/ MAC mascara does nothing for me I'm afraid!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:42pm)
Posted by:
HMad
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I think it looks cute, reminds me of getting butterflies painted on at a fete or something. Don't know if it is a really wearable look for everyday though. I think the clumpy lashes you describe can look good, just as long as they don't end up like spider leg lashes!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:43pm)
Posted by:
VivaliciousChic
(Australia)
I wouldn't do the hair,but the nude makeup is absolutely.I"d probably put nude lipstick on too.or just lip gloss.or if I find it too boring,I'd apply a splash of colour on my lips and let my cheeks be nude
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:47pm)
Posted by:
Nikkim
(Australia)
I seriously just don't think I could pull this look off out here in woop woop, lol. Love the lips though.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:56pm)
Posted by:
MrsBeautygeek
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I wouldn't recreate it but I think it looks nice on her :)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 2:59pm)
Posted by:
Hooha
(Australia)
Not sure about the hair but would definitely give the lashes a go! :-)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 4:18pm)
Posted by:
Addictedxx
(Australia)
oh i just love that butterfly makeup! would never wear it though. those lashes are amazing :)
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 5:36pm)
Posted by:
Aliceroselle
(Australia)
I LOVE the eyelashes. But I would leave the butterfly makeup for the runway.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 6:31pm)
Posted by:
Edlie
(Australia)
i think the lashes look great in a photo but Ive had this look on me before and its so hard not to fix it, because in person it looks really strange! Kind of like how tv people wear heaps of makeup so they look normal on tv but freaky in person!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 6:33pm)
Posted by:
Annyex.
(Australia)
I love a big full thick flutter! A making it a bit winged out is the cherry on top! Sorry clumpy lashes are not for me...
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 7:14pm)
Posted by:
Rei_
(Australia)
lol niiice.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 7:34pm)
Posted by:
Dee255
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I quite often have a pared back makeup look with all the focus on mascara - I think it looks really nice, and it's quick to do, lol
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 7:45pm)
Posted by:
Gofton
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I am so re-creating this look tomorrow for work. Can't wait! I love it!
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 7:45pm)
Posted by:
jatz
(Member since 2008, Australia)
The look is not for me but I am loving the look on the model. Looks fantastic and so different.
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May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 8:02pm)
Posted by: Divine Redhead (Australia)
Not sure about the clumpy eyelashes Deb, is this not a make up sin? The lashes make her look like she has been crying and her mascara has given up. As for the hair, dont even get me started!
Posted on: May 06, 2010 (May 6, 2010 12:06pm)