Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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?

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