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#1: The "I'm High Couture" Dress.
On its own, this dress looks utterly hideous. Normally I, or my me-doll for that matter, would not be seen dead in this number. But, (yes there is a massive but) if you put everything together you may think differently. The skirt is a very 'power-dressing' look, so I believe the short sharp bob haircut works brilliantly- feminine but powerful. Because of the neckline, there is no chance of adding a necklace and because the whole dress is so overpowering and eyecatching, SIMPLICITY and MINIMALISTIC are the only things that will work; by not detracting too much attention from the dress itself, but fitting in nicely with it.
So; you need STATEMENT EARRINGS. And because this is a party dress, its jewels and bling all the way. I've chosen chandelier type earrings, as they work well with the straight neckline. Then to cap it off, jewel encrusted heels. Not massive platforms, simple yet elegant.
MAKEUP: Simple but oh-so effective. Blusher detracts so none of that is needed. Ditto lippy. For the face it is au-natural. Eyes however, are a different story. Now this is difficult because we're not trying for that 'goth in the summer' look. I have used a tone of eyeshadow similar to the colour of the dress to balance it out and then on the bottom lid black eyeliner. On the top lid a brown eyeliner pencil completed with volume and lengthening mascara, as well as false eyelashes. (They never hurt a look do they?)
#2: The Stop-and-Stare Dress.
Now simpleness is the key because this is a very 'in your face' gown, and sometimes you really can over-do it. Jewelled stilettos, maybe a matching clutch and chandelier earrings.
The makeup is simple yet chic. Again trying to tone the eyeshadow with the dress colour with black crayon eyeliner on the bottom eye lids, along with a smidge of grey liquid eyeliner and on the top lids blue crayon eyeliner. Topped off with lengthening and volume mascara and false eyelashes. You can also had a hint of light blusher, and natural lip colour.

#3: The Possibly-A-Young-Heiress Look
This is a 'sweet and girly' look, and because its strapless its makes your neck look very bare. So what else can you do other than add some bling?! Perfecto. Complete with chandelier earrings (i would invest in some for all your 'glam looks') diamante heels and a clutch. Easy!
Makeup is a little trickier. To bring out your complexion, (as the dress is a light colour and washes you out) you need a bright, but still au natural coloured lipstick, and rosy blusher.
Most importantly LEAVE YOUR BOTTOM LASHES/LIDS BARE.
Use a pink powder eyeshadow first. Then blend this with the beige eyeshadow crayon. Use both black mascaras; volume and lengthening and then use black crayon eyeliner on the top lids. Use grey liquid eyeliner for the corners. Lastly finish with false eyelashes, or alternatively you could leave them without if necessary.
#4: The 'I'm Over You' Look.
Talk about dramatic. This is definitely one way of saying 'I'm so over you.'
Firstly; you must get one of Stardolls new $1 black bras. It looks just.. eurghh without it. The neckline won't work with a necklace without looking totally ridiculous so just opt for the trusty chandelier earrings, with matching bracelet- as there the neckline doesn't detract from it. Match with a crystallized clutch and jewelled stilettos. Its a completely killer look.
Makeup; Grey powder eyeshadow. Don't use crayon, its just doesnt give the same effect. Use both types of mascara (lengthening and volume- it all adds to the overall appearance.) Black crayon eyeliner teamed with grey liquid eyeliner at the outer and inner corners gives the smoky eyes effect which looks fantastic. Finally you need to give a little colour into this killer look. Rosy blusher ought to do the trick, along with a brighter lipstick. Sephora's Maniac Lipstick 06 is the perfect one. It works with all four looks I have shown you and is still natural, but giving that dab of brighter colour, so that you don't look washed out.
Have a very happy new year and an amazing 2009!
-Nicole
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