What's Your Sign, Baby?: Cancer

Cancer, June 22 - July 23
Symbol: Crab
Element: Water

According to Buzzle, Cancer has a:
Secret Desire - "To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically, and financially)"

People born under this sign are well-known for their ever-changing moods and contradicting attitudes. They can be compassionate and caring towards their friends and family at one instant, and the next moment, they can be very hard and insensitive. Being fascinating, mysterious, and alluring, no other sign romances better than this sign. They have a fundamentally conservative and home-loving nature and they are emotionally and tenaciously loyal to their partner.

This look was a bit of a challenge for me.  No one in my family or my immediate circle of friends is a Cancer so I was at a lost where to start.  When I researched the colors for this sign, the internets told me the main colors were silver and white.  I also learned that the planet for Cancer is the moon.  Eureka!  Thanks, Internets!  I decided that my inspiration was the night sky.  The moon is a constant in our sky but it is always changing in appearance.  So, subtle smoky eye which is classic with a twist.

S'up

So brooding.  Or maybe squinty?

My moon shaped face fits the look!

I used a silver on the lid but added some sparkle with purple cause glitter is my favorite color.  The cheeks are soft and the sheer gloss has little bits of purple and blue sparkle. Blurple, if you will.  I think this look is something your favorite Cancer will be over the moon for. (Puns!)  What do you think?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Gemini

Gemini, May 22 - June 21
Symbol: Twins
Element: Air

According to Buzzle, Gemini has a:
Secret Desire - "To be ahead of the crowd"

Known as multi-faceted souls, people born under this sign love to know a little bit of everything. For them 'variety is the spice of life'. They lead a unique and unusual life, and are often unappreciated for the talents they offer to the world. These people are multi-dimensionally talented and are always eager to know and learn new things. They are affectionate, courteous, and generous as long as activities due to these traits does not interfere too much with their own life and comfort. They are loyal and straightforward but when things go against their will they can sulk like children and can be difficult to handle.

Does anyone remember the Gemini's Twins Sketches from SNL a while back?  I loved those.  I literally think of this every time I hear the word Gemini.

This is way back when people still liked Gwyneth.

Anyway, Destiny's Child parody bands aside, Geminis are known for twins.  That's not something that I can create with makeup.  At least I don't think so.  I can, however, create a look that is "unique and unusual".  The color associated with Gemini is yellow.  (Really? Yellow? Way to be difficult, Geminis)  So, I decided to go for something a bit more avant garde.

I look so pissed because the sun was soooo bright.  Trying desperately
not to squint.

Like my turban?

Grrrrrr, Sunshine!

I thought that putting yellow all over the lid would look kind of like caca so I decided to make it an inner corner highlight.  I used a greyish taupe to create some contrast and make me look like a super villain.  Finally, I through some bright aquamarine for even more pop.  Since the focus was the eyes, the cheeks and lips are neutral.  I'm getting a distinct Erykah Badu vibe from this whole look.  What do you think?  Would this work for the Gemini in your life?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Tauras

Taurus, April 21- May 21
Symbol: Bull
Element: Earth

According to Buzzle, Taurus has a:
Secret Desire - "To have a secure, happy, and wealthy life/marriage"

People born under this sign are known for their cool, calm, and composed exterior. Well-known for their socializing attitude, they somehow manage to discreetly stay away from the crowd. They are hidden books, having emotions, fears, and desires flowing deep inside them that no one around can make out. Due to this, they are sometimes considered to be snobbish, withdrawn, boring, or sulky. In order to avoid any kind of jeopardy, they work hard before time, to create a better tomorrow rather than leaving it to fate. Being nature lovers, these people are extremely sensual when it comes to love and relationships.

So, while doing research on Taurus, I found that the color associated with this sign is ... pink?  I know one Taurus that did not cotton to that, but she's a bully.  (Get it? Bully? Man, that's funny.)  However, blue is another color associated with the sign, so crisis averted.  I wanted to create something simple but romantic.  The Taurans (Tauri? Maybe?) I know aren't really show-offs so I thought this look would work.

Eyes Open

Eyes Closed

Eyes Closed (under super harsh lamplight)

I kept it matte except for the eyes where I used a shimmery pink on the lid and some navy to smoke it out.  The cheeks and lips I kept soft in rosy pinks.  I definitely think this is a wearable look for the lovable Taurus in your life.  What do you think?

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