Book of Fables: Chapter 79 – The Raven
I’m no poetry expert, but I’ve always loved Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. It as the sort of depth and darkness that isn’t common in today’s media. I wanted to specifically do a Raven inspired look, but the black feathered lashes I used took away from the entire elegance and simplicity. It was pretty horrid X-x; So I decided to scrap the lashes and half-heartedly imitate Lenore, the author’s lost love.
The look is dark, yet simple. And truly the “magic” of this video comes from the editing. I had a lot of fun altering my voice and trying to sound mysterious and sombre, though how well that carried across you’ll have to tell me hehe. I hope the video isn’t considered too depressing, that certainly wasn’t my intention. But if it manages to leave you feel a little on edge, feel free to let me know 🙂
Enjoy!
MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – 51
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Elizabeth Arden Xmas Palette
Makeup Forever Diamond Shadow – 307
Savvy by DB Luxury Liner – Shimmering Slate
e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Maybelline Define-a-Brow Gel – Clear
Benefit They’re Real Mascara – Black *
Bobbi Brown Bronzer – Light
Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush – 3
NYX Mosaic Powder – Highlighter
NYX Round Lipstick – Snow White
NYX Lip Lliner – Black Berry
NYX Round Lipstick – Onyx
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Oh The Raven. EAP In general was one of my favorite childhood authors. I used to fall asleep reading that poem over and over because of the strong emotion.
I was really captivated by you in the video. I loved this tutorial especially since we share a similar eye shape and it really helps me to see other people applying their eye makeup. the lips, face and even the nails are all lovely darling!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the lovely feedback both for the look and video 🙂 I try really hard so I’m so touched that you enjoyed it!
I loved your video! Your lipstick is beautiful. i love the mix of colors
Thank you so much! 🙂
i love this look. the smokey eyes and the gradient black red lips are gorgeous!
it goes well with the spooky atmosphere (ps pretty girl was scared… ha!)
Thank you! And awww, hope I didn’t scare her too much! I’m sure her mum was there to take good care of her <3 🙂
OMG you vixen!!! That’s HAWT!!!!
Rawr back to you 😉 And thanks!
Another beautiful look Celina, love the inspiration behind it and the editing of the video is just phenomenal as usual!
Thank you Megan, you’re really too kind to me <3 🙂
You’ve gone over to the dark side, Celina! Hehe….it’s a stunning look and that lip color’s just beautiful!
Hehehe thank you Nadia <3
Oh my god, I LOOOOOVE you in the dark eyes and black cherry lips! You need to wear this more often 😀
Awww you’re too sweet 😉
I’m a goth from way back so I was always going to adore this look.. it’s dramatic, sultry and gorgeous. Another winner! 🙂
Thank you 😀
This look is so lovely! And the dress is so perfect, where did you get it from?
Thank you so much! I got the dress from asos.com