So i got this book for my birthday last year from one of my friends, and i somehow forgot about it till a couple days ago. I discovered it in a gift bag and started looking through it. This book is full of so many creative eyeshadow looks that i never even thought to put together! Ms. Linda Mason is a very creative person, i 'll give her that. I also love that the book doesn't mention specific brands of eyeshadows to use so the reader doesn't feel like they have to buy the exact eyeshadow the writers of the book used. The instructions for each look pretty helpful as well.
But one thing i don't like about the book is that the pictures of the models wearing the different looks aren't very good. the eyeshadow doesn't really show up well in certain photos, which is very helpful to the reader. also the face chart of the look doesn't completely match the picture of the model sporting the look, which is annoying to me. One thing that i don't like is that there are no pictures of a makeuyp artist applying the eyeshadow to the model so that the reader knows exactly how/where to apply each shadow. The average makeup wearer may not like this book because most of the looks are more artsy than wearable for everyday or at the office. I like the looks because they're fun to create on my face or someone else's (i like to put makeup on other people sometimes).
so overall, would i recommend this book? definitely not for the average gal for reasons i've stated above. But if you're looking for inspiration for looks or something fun to do as far as makeup goes, buy it! it's a unique book in that the looks are very different and creative.
i've started doing makeup tutorials using this book on my youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/broadwaybound121492) and have already filmed a second tutorial. I will also do blog posts to go with the videos so you can see the eyeshadows more clearly. I will do videos using this book every once in a while, so if you're not into this sort of thing, i will also do reviews and monthly favorites, etc.
XOXO
Rachel
