I’m A Bandit. A Lipstick Bandit.
It’s been a crazy exciting month, I tell you. CRAZY! And I love it. If you’ve been following Chloe.Ash regularly for the last few months, you’d know that I am part of a trio group called Femme Boulevard. We do themed looks monthly and get this, guys, I am now also part of Lipstick Bandits! For the uninitiated, Lipstick Bandits is a group of beautiful bloggers who share the love of lipsticks and I am honoured to be a part of the family.
So for Christmas Eve (Merry Christmas everyone!), I am inducted to this gang of Lipstick Bandits. I am to paint on a mask and red lips. Sophisticated bandits we are. The mister suggested Hamburglar. Yes, he tries to be funny! I’ve already shown you how I apply red lips, so I’ll just skip right to the mask. Truth be told, it was a challenge for me, and after mulling over it for over 2 weeks, I decided to go with the basics. Photo above is edited ala The Shadow. Have you seen the movie? Alec Baldwin had super white eyes when he turned into The Shadow. Don’t I look a little freaky too? I’ll be there… around every corner… in every empty room… as inevitable as your guilty conscience… LOL! OK everyone… Ready for the reveal?
For the mask, I used MAC fluidline in Blitz & Glitz. I drew the outline of the mask then painted it in. I had an idea in my mind, but it turned out different. My hands didn’t cooperate. It was my first try, getting the mask to look even, and then debating whether to paint my eyes black or to leave a hole… and somehow, the mask turned out like this. I used Dior Grand Bal Palette for the gold and silver eye shadows. I used the gold to diffuse the edges, and the silver to brighten my lower lash lines. I piled on the mascara and made my lips a little fuller. The lipstick I used was Guerlain Rouge G L’Extrait Luxure. If you haven’t tried this, you MUST. It’s a great classic red, and sooooo sexy.
Being a bandit calls for mysterious low key photos! That’s what the hubs said. Photography thanks to Le Hubs. He also edited the photos for me because he said he had a vision. Yeah. Right. He is no professional photographer, but he likes messing around and we were experimenting with lighting. So don’t be too critical, ok? 
Also, we found out that certain tilt of the head and certain placement of the light made me look like I have a super sharp chin. Disclaimer: In real life, I DO NOT have such a sharp face.
Would you like to know who the other Lipstick Bandits are? We are all around the world, and while this is my Induction Post, those beauties are doing a Look Swap. It is a very interesting concept indeed. Do go check them out!
- Call It Beauty
- Eye Heart It
- Getting Cheeky
- Glitter Geek
- Makeup Morsels
- Messy Wands
- Musing on Beauty
- My Funny Valentine
- Rocaille Writes
- theNotice: a beauty blog
And if you’re interested to see their Bandit Masks, go here:
- Beauty Reflections
- Bloomin’ Beauty Blog
- Call It Beauty
- Eye Heart It
- Getting Cheeky
- Glitter Geek
- Makeup Morsels
- Messy Wands
- Musing on Beauty
- My Funny Valentine
- My Women Stuff
- Rocaille Writes
- theNotice: a beauty blog
I hope you liked the look I did today and thank you for joining me in this induction to my new family of Lipstick Bandits. Until the next post, keep your lipsticks safe!
xoxo Lily
OOO I love the gold on your mask! Congrats on becoming a bandit!
Sunny recently posted..Merry Christmas FOTD!
Thank you Sunny <3
Sooo dramatic. Sooo good. Great mask/look Lily! Welcome again, and Merry Christmas! We’re glad to have you.
Arianne recently posted..Secret Santa Lipstick Bandit Style: The Look Swap
Thank you Arianne. Great to be part of the gang!
Ooooh I love your sparkly twist on the black mask for sure!
And your photos are all so lovely, my favourite is the second last one, so sexy 
Oh where’s my manners- congratulations on being inducted into the Lipstick Bandits! 
Hahahaha Hamburglar. The mister sure has a great sense of humour!
Stephanie/Yukaeshi recently posted..Merry Christmas + Updates!
LOL thank you lovely Stephanie
Hubby’s humour can be funny in small doses. Haha!
Fantastic job! Welcome to the Bandits!
Mariella (Musing on Beauty) recently posted..A Christmas with the Bandits
Thank you Mariella. Thanks for having me
how exciting!
i am very happy for you and looking forward to your future bandit posts!
the lipstick shade is really something. you look beautiful and i love your dimples!
L e n a recently posted..Swatch, FOTD – Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE PUR COUTURE Glossy Stain Violet Edition
Thank you for the compliments, Lena <3
I absolutely love Luxure. You have to check it out
hehehe I like the last pic! u make such a sweet bandit!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year… 
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Sweet bandit eh? LOL! Thanks Jesslyn and Merry Christmas to you too
What a fun look! Need to keep this in mind next time I go to a masquerade.
Happy holidays!
Chris El recently posted..Gleaming Gold with butter LONDON: The Full Monty
Thanks for dropping by, Chris! I’m glad you like the look
Congrats honey!
Nida recently posted..Mikyajy store Visit!
Thank you Nida and merry Christmas!
Ahhh! This is great, Lily — welcome to the Lipstick Bandits!
<3 <3 <3
Rae // theNotice recently posted..The Lipstick Bandits’ Secret Santa Look Swap | Big hair & a plush pout, inspired by call it beauty.
Thank you Rae! It’s great to be a part of the family
I love the creativity of the shots! And the gold elements to the mask are really beautiful! Welcome, Lily! <3
Larie recently posted..The Look Swap: A Lipstick Bandit Celebration!
Thanks Larie! I was worried it turned out weird. Lol
Your mask is awesome! Welcome to our bandit club, Lily
Thanks Xiao! I feel welcomed
So much love… It’s heartwarming!
Ooooh, pretty! These photos look very mysterious, indeed!
Your hubby did a good job!
And LOVE the lips! You’re right–this Guerlain lippie is pure deliciousness!
Merry Christmas, dear Lily!! Congrats for being the newest Lipstick Bandit member!
Becca @ The Beauty Sample recently posted..Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you Becca and merry Christmas to you too!
Welcome to the Bandit family! Love the editing on these pictures hahaha, mysterious and low key indeed
And that red ahhh it’s gorgeous! Must have it, I’ve never been able to resist a pretty red. Happy Holidays from your fellow Bandit~
Makeup Morsels recently posted..The Lipstick Bandits Do Secret Santa (but Better)
Thank you MM! This red is super gorgeous. You have to get it if you haven’t. It is luxurious. Merry Christmas to you!
Beautiful and sexy! Love the mask Lily and sexy red lips
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Lily!
Thank you Jennifer and merry Christmas to you too!
Ah! A perfectly festive bandit mask with the touches of gold
Happy Holidays, Lily!
Paris B recently posted..Merry Christmas! I got myself a special gift this year, come by and see!
Thank you Paris and happy holidays to you too
Squee!! Welcome to the Bandits and I love the oh-so-mysterious art direction that this post has taken!
Jen W recently posted..Lipstick Bandits Look Swap: Vampy Berry Lip A La Xiao of Messy Wands
Thank you Jen
The shooting was uncomfortable, with flash directly in my eye, but I’m glad you guys like it!
Beautiful work. I love the dark photos. The red lipstick is a beauty!
Taylor recently posted..Diptyque Oliban
Thank you Taylor
It was lots of fun!
I like the dramatic turn. Great photos and a fantastic look.
Once again: congrats on joining the Lipstick Bandits!
Aww, thank you BooBooNinja <3
Wait, how did I missed this post???? You have no idea how jealous I am right now! A hubby that helps with pictures sounds like a dream! Especially when he has a vision, haha! Love it so much, I love the low-key, it sure adds to the drama! Soon it will be my turn, eeeek!
Teri recently posted..Guerlain Météorites in Blanc De Perle 00
LOL I’m glad you like it
I can’t wait to read yours… and welcome, finally! It was so lonely doing myself the last time. Hahah!