One Short Day, In the Emerald City!

I know you’ve seen the Wizard of Oz–who hasn’t? But Wicked…Wicked is something truly special. If you’ve seen it, you understand — and like me, your perception of everything Wizard of Oz has (probably) been eternally changed. The songs, the costumes, the characters. “ONE SHORT DAY, IN THE EMERALD CITY.” 

The Playbill

Wicked is the amazing back story, if you will, to all of the characters in the Wizard of Oz — from Glinda the Good to the Tin Man, all entwined and presented in a neat little package. I can’t explain it — I just love it. And I’ll see it at least ten more times. And YES! I still cry every time — EVERY SINGLE TIME. And not because it is sad — oh no — but because it touches me emotionally. [There’s my sappy admittance for the day!]

Moving on.

You’ve now experienced the wonderful [Wicked] Beauty Bag I put together, but I know you’re ready to see the shoes, the dress, and the whole kit and kaboodle, because I spent loads of money on the look, and it deserves ALL the credit.

SHOES: 
What shoes could possibly have had me roaming all over Dublin on a wild goose chase? These little beauties:

Just look at that Emerald Green ankle strap! And yes, this was one of my first times back in high heels since moving to Dublin and my feet/calves still haven’t forgiven me a week later. Who cares — totally worth it! River Island, you are my SHOE HERO.

TIGHTS:
Wouldn’t you know I had the perfect pair of tights to channel my inner Wicked Witch?

And of course, pink toes to pull in Glinda the Good Witch as well. The tights are a sheer black tight with a window pane pattern. [Better visual below]

THE DRESS & ACCESSORIES:
Doesn’t this whole look just scream, WICKED?

The Emerald Green skater dress is from the Chelsea Girl collection at River Island, and I absolutely adore the shimmer it carries! When I saw the dress on the hanger, I was unsure about the cut and how it would fall on me, but when I walked out of the changing room and the three sales associates gushed over the dress on me, I knew I had a winner!

And, in keeping with my pink and green theme, I threw on my Kate Spade bangle & flower ring to create the PERFECT outfit for my night out. (Yep, nails are pink too)

It was a simply spectacular evening. Pre-Theatre dinner & drinks at the new Marker hotel, followed by a little fizz ahead of the show in the theatre and then the show itself! (And maybe more fizz at the interval…)

Wouldn’t you know that we walked across the way to Ely after the show? We had a fantastic time sharing three bar stools between the four of us. I think the barmen enjoyed our company as well — even got my first taste of mulled wine. YUM.

They’ll kill me when they figure out I posted this photo–but I’ll chance it because I absolutely adore it!

Then we hopped a cab and ended up at Lost Society before somehow ending up as VIP’s at our final destination (though if I’m being honest I haven’t a clue what club it was).

So, here’s to my girls! THIS is what friends are for.

My [Wicked] Beauty Bag – Fun, Green, & Pink!

It’s a two-part post! Now you know it’ll be good. And of course, it’s all about my Friday night out with the girls to see Wicked. Despite it being my fifth time seeing it, (clearly I cannot get enough of it!) this time might have been my favorite–Because we all dolled up and made a grand evening out of it. [And Alison’s reaction to the end of the musical was PRICELESS!]

And what’s the first piece of the puzzle on a grand evening out with the girls? It’s all about the behind-the-scenes beauty routine. So, if you were going to guess, what on earth could possibly be in my beauty bag for a night with Elphie & Glinda?

Glinda: As she sticks a pink flower into Elphaba’s hair, “Hey, wouldn’t you know, pink goes with green!”

First order of business in my beauty bag, the face base:

In order of application:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation [applied with the brush, not a sponge!]
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder
Catrice blush

[Side note: I actually applied the blush after the eyes were done, but, I didn’t want to photograph it alone!]

Remember the quote about green? Well, I just so happened to think green really pops against my brown eyes, so, green eye shadow and liner were definitely in order!

In order of application:
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Cotton, applied to entire lid
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Tropic, pressed onto upper lid
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Coral Shimmer, blended into crease [not pictured, sadly]
Top Shop Crayon in Moon Shine, swiped across lower lash line
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on pencil in Covet, applied to upper & lower lash lines
[*blended Moon Shine & Covet on lower lash line with a smudge brush]
Cover Girl Natural Luxe in Black mascara, applied to upper and lower lashes
MAC Cosmetics shadow in Unbasic White , pressed & blended into the inner corners of each eye

I do love the blending of the white crayon & the green liner on the lower lid!

And of course, let’s not forget the pink! If there are green eyes, that must mean pink lips. 🙂

In order of application:
MAC Cosmetics lipstick in Lickable
Lancome lipstick in It Girl
Victoria’s Secret lip gloss in Passion Fruit Pop [YES, it smells amazing!]

So, WHAT DO YOU THINK? Does pink go with green ?! It was certainly a massive beauty bag today, but 100% worth it!

Tomorrow will bring you the stellar outfit I put together to tie the whole look, and night together. And since I’ve built up the hype all week, I know you won’t want to miss it!

Stay tuned. XOXO – K