One of my favorite things about the world of makeup is how there's virtually no limit to how creative we can get!
From bold and vibrant colors to eccentric applications and unconventional techniques, avant garde makeup is like a fun fantasy world just waiting to be explored.
How cool are some of these makeup looks? 100% over the top and 100% amazing.
It's so fun to take a risk when it comes to your makeup routine and dare to be different!
How insanely bold and oh-so-chic would it be to rock this multicolored eye for a night out? Keep lips to a minimum and let your eyes be the star of the show.
In your face hues of magenta, sunflower and turquoise - fueled by some black liner - are perfect for these warm summer months.
Add on some faux lashes for a truly look-at-me eye!
Try Wish You Were Here or Rock Anthem with Butterfly Kisses and Dreaming Dandy!
Would any of you ever try feather eyelashes?
I loved it when Beyonce rocked her leopard print eye makeup.
So Sasha Fierce!
Another really dramatic look is green lids.
A bold way to accentuate green eyes, picking a green eye shadow is like taking a trip to the Emerald City :)
For green shadows that range from olive to emerald, check out I'm Keeping Your CD's, Leaps and Bounds, and Cypress.
Sporting black lips are definitely another avant garde way to get noticed!
Leighton Meester is completely owning the attitude necessary for this look, don't you think?
While black lips are super edgy in editorial photo shoots and on the runway, I'm not too sure how they would translate into the real world ;)
Have any of you tried black lips in everyday life? Share your story with us!
Purple and yellow are two colors that are perfect for obtaining the avant garde look.
Kim Kardashian tried purple lids and bubblegum cheeks recently - so fun!
I created the bold shades of Sunflowers, Twilight Kiss, and Monsoon while envisioning my Everyday Minerals ladies using them to create crazy cool makeup looks!
FUN TASK:
What's the craziest makeup look you've ever tried out? Would you ever dare to try something as wild as black lips or yellow eyes? Post a picture of your wildest makeup if possible!
I'm going to pick some of the boldest and most inventive makeup looks and send Twilight Kiss, Leaps and Bounds, Rock Anthem, and Butterfly Kisses!
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written by kittycane, June 28, 2010
written by kittycane, June 28, 2010
My friend is a makeup artist and did something like this one 
It was definately the most interesting thing I have ever done but I think under the right circumstances I would do it again!
It was definately the most interesting thing I have ever done but I think under the right circumstances I would do it again!
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Black Eyes
written by lambsareme, June 28, 2010
written by lambsareme, June 28, 2010
I had to dress up with black eyes for a play at school
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written by sandydoo2u , June 28, 2010
written by sandydoo2u , June 28, 2010
I did zebra eyes for a fun gurls night out
My friends and I all dressed for different animals, I dressed in all black and white, my leopard friend through a little leopard print in We bought the eye shadow kits you just stick on and peel, they all turned out relly great
My friends and I all dressed for different animals, I dressed in all black and white, my leopard friend through a little leopard print in
We bought the eye shadow kits you just stick on and peel, they all turned out relly great -
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written by nightlysorrows, June 28, 2010
written by nightlysorrows, June 28, 2010
When I was younger I loved the Drew Carey show and I got into my moms makeup and I tried to do a mimi look It came out so interesting, I wish I had the pictures of it
It came out so interesting, I wish I had the pictures of it
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written by Tututuyou , June 28, 2010
written by Tututuyou , June 28, 2010
Such a fun day
(not me but my makeup looked close to it)
(not me but my makeup looked close to it)
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written by janya45, June 28, 2010
written by janya45, June 28, 2010
I agree with keeping your lips subtle when you have big eyes!
The biggest thing I have ever done is like a purple and yellow "mask"
The biggest thing I have ever done is like a purple and yellow "mask"
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written by 3Morgan3, June 28, 2010
written by 3Morgan3, June 28, 2010
I have worn black lip gloss for my sister. She was taking some photos and wanted us to all wear black lip stick, The photo actually turned out pretty cool.
when she was done taking the photos she took all of us out to eat in out outfits. lol
when she was done taking the photos she took all of us out to eat in out outfits. lol
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Color Craze
written by organically, June 28, 2010
written by organically, June 28, 2010
I have worn black lipstick at Halloween... but my favorite look was the thick black around my eyes... I have smaller eyes and a little goes a long way...so when I put all this extra black liner and shadow around my eyes it was as if I was in costume.... I topped it off with a blood red lipstick... I liked how the look made me feel like a different person and I did draw attention!
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written by g&g, June 28, 2010
written by g&g, June 28, 2010
Last fall one of my friends was making a short sci-fi / fansasy film and I had a staring role as queen of the moon.
Here I am in full make-up and costume against the green screen. It took abit over 2 hours to get made-up and suited up and I need 2 people to help me when I had to use the washroom. Good thing I only needed to be there for 2 days of shooting!
The headdress / wig combo was really heavy and uncomfortable so I was able to do some real method acting. ha ha
Here I am in full make-up and costume against the green screen. It took abit over 2 hours to get made-up and suited up and I need 2 people to help me when I had to use the washroom. Good thing I only needed to be there for 2 days of shooting!
The headdress / wig combo was really heavy and uncomfortable so I was able to do some real method acting. ha ha
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Go Lakers!
written by Kee Kee, June 28, 2010
written by Kee Kee, June 28, 2010
I have always loved playing with makeup. I can remember trying weird and outragous looks when I was in high school. One in particular that stands out the most to me, was my Lakers look. When the Lakers won the championship one year, I chose to celebrate the occasion by attending their parade. But that's not all. To show my fan loyalty I sported their team colors; Purple and Yellow Gold on my eyelids. I also spelled out Lakers on my eyelids. Boy, this was definitely a risky look. But it was perfect for this tye of occasion and it allowed me to express my creative flare. Go Lakers!
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Sisters in Wonderland
written by itsdeedee13, June 28, 2010
written by itsdeedee13, June 28, 2010
My little sister is growing up and always wants to do my makeup because she always watches me do mine so I agreed one day to let her do my makeup she put 2 different color eyeshadows on me and a dark burgundy lip she told me to wear it all day so i did because i love her the makeup didnt look bad at all for a 5 year old doing it..... later that day me and her went to the mall and people were looking at me like i was a weirdo i didnt really care because i know she felt special...it looked something like this
with a dark lip like this
thats about the craziest makeup look ive gone out to the public in
with a dark lip like this
thats about the craziest makeup look ive gone out to the public in
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Go Lakers!
written by kee kee, June 28, 2010
written by kee kee, June 28, 2010
I have always loved playing with makeup. I can remember trying weird and outragous looks when I was in high school. One in particular that stands out the most to me, was my Lakers look. When the Lakers won the championship one year, I chose to celebrate the occasion by attending their parade. But that's not all. To show my fan loyalty I sported their team colors; Purple and Yellow Gold on my eyelids. I also spelled out Lakers on my eyelids. Boy, this was definitely a risky look. But it was perfect for this tye of occasion and it allowed me to express my creative flare. Go Lakers!
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written by lucitabonita, June 28, 2010
written by lucitabonita, June 28, 2010
I am pretty much a wall flower, I think the most dramatic look I have ever done would be when I played with blues and rock anthem.
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written by maribellaugh, June 28, 2010
written by maribellaugh, June 28, 2010
I used to rock the black lipstick and also a deep deep deep red, nearly black lips, It really adds for a dramatic pop but it's hard to pull of for sure
One other look that I really enjoyed rocking for a time is adding jewels to my eyes and forehead
So fun!
One other look that I really enjoyed rocking for a time is adding jewels to my eyes and forehead
So fun!
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written by oogieboogie, June 28, 2010
written by oogieboogie, June 28, 2010
I have never ever ever seen yellow lipstick! Crazy crazy!
One crazy look I wore to a New years party was a Solid Silver eye!
Quite similar to this
I kept everything else really simple but also wore Sparkle Beige Lucent face powder applied pretty heavy to make me really pop!
My dress was metallic silver.
It was a fun way to ring in the new year
One crazy look I wore to a New years party was a Solid Silver eye!
Quite similar to this
I kept everything else really simple but also wore Sparkle Beige Lucent face powder applied pretty heavy to make me really pop!
My dress was metallic silver.
It was a fun way to ring in the new year
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written by fayemaygo, June 28, 2010
written by fayemaygo, June 28, 2010
I saw this photo and Loved the look for a party that I was going to,
I actually used all Everyday Mineral Products to get a look very similar to this
The Bollywood Collection shades were perfect for this, I also added a little bit of weeping willow in the outer corner and 3day weekend on the inner corner to add a little extra dimension
I actually used all Everyday Mineral Products to get a look very similar to this
The Bollywood Collection shades were perfect for this, I also added a little bit of weeping willow in the outer corner and 3day weekend on the inner corner to add a little extra dimension
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thriving
written by Ana., June 28, 2010
written by Ana., June 28, 2010
I love funky makeup! This is my friend whose makeup I did. It was for a portrait project, and is meant to represent a 'thriving', positive state (with the vine-like shapes representing growth). The colors were actually much brighter in real life!
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written by Daphne Kim, June 28, 2010
written by Daphne Kim, June 28, 2010
I loved using yellow eyeshadow this past fall - it was a great way to add a pop of color into my overall look especially with the gloomy New England weather.
Here are two looks that I love
Here are two looks that I love
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Cyber Gothic
written by HelenaIsRed, June 29, 2010
written by HelenaIsRed, June 29, 2010
I'm a goth girl, so I really like to dare a lot with makeup! 
Here is one of my recent looks:
Weird, I know, but I like to experiment a lot!
Another one was for a contest:
And again for a contest:
...but I usually wear very similar makeup looks to go out... well, not to go to the supermarket but for gothic club nights!
Here is one of my recent looks: 
Weird, I know, but I like to experiment a lot!
Another one was for a contest:
And again for a contest:
...but I usually wear very similar makeup looks to go out... well, not to go to the supermarket but for gothic club nights!
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written by Minute, June 29, 2010
written by Minute, June 29, 2010
I have tried black lipstick with a very pale face. I have applied yellow eyeshadows on a number of occasions.
I like blues, and would love to be able to carry this look:
I like blues, and would love to be able to carry this look:
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written by artsy90, June 29, 2010
written by artsy90, June 29, 2010
The craziest thing I've tried with my make up would be being creative with my eyeliner. I've tried bold colors for eyeliner like electric blue and I've also tried a lot of what is common in arabic eye makeup (bold eyes).
To be more daring, I would love to try this look out:
To be more daring, I would love to try this look out:
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written by wishbone , June 29, 2010
written by wishbone , June 29, 2010
I did something very similar to this for Halloween one year.
I was a bride but with heavy black eyemakeup running down my face.
Like a woman scorned, so FUN!
I was a bride but with heavy black eyemakeup running down my face.
Like a woman scorned, so FUN!
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written by Haileecomet, June 29, 2010
written by Haileecomet, June 29, 2010
I was in a fashion show for my designer friend and she had her makeup artist do our makeup like court jesters. It was very cool, all of us had different looks, but it was sure a pain to take the makup off afterwards!
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written by Emoo, June 29, 2010
written by Emoo, June 29, 2010
During Halloween I decided to dress up as a Japanese geisha. I powdered my entire face white, applied eyeliner and red eye shadow. It looked something like this:
Heads definitely turned when I walked out of the house. My friends also had very avant garde looking costumes. It felt like we were in a costume parade!
I would love to create a runway-inspired look and actually walk out of the house with it. Maybe to a party or a girl's night out. I would really love to try looks like these:
Heads definitely turned when I walked out of the house. My friends also had very avant garde looking costumes. It felt like we were in a costume parade!
I would love to create a runway-inspired look and actually walk out of the house with it. Maybe to a party or a girl's night out. I would really love to try looks like these:
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written by jojo2739, June 30, 2010
written by jojo2739, June 30, 2010
I remember few years back I put on my colour contact and use bright blue eyeshadow and plum liner to make a good looking blue eye along with false blue eyelashes for a Halloween party. The look really stand out and my friends love it!
Few days ago I just tried yellow eye makeup with Butterfly Kisses and Leaps and Bounds. However I found that Leaps and Bounds didn't really stand out, guess I didn't apply enough eyeshadow.
As for black lips, it will be perfect for Halloween party - guess I can try it this year if I can find the colour.
Few days ago I just tried yellow eye makeup with Butterfly Kisses and Leaps and Bounds. However I found that Leaps and Bounds didn't really stand out, guess I didn't apply enough eyeshadow.
As for black lips, it will be perfect for Halloween party - guess I can try it this year if I can find the colour.
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Wild Look
written by Oxana124, July 01, 2010
written by Oxana124, July 01, 2010
My crazy look was inspired by a makeup photo I saw on the internet.
My interpretation:
and here's the photo I was copying from:
My interpretation:
and here's the photo I was copying from:
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written by jbroni100, July 01, 2010
i have a friend who really likes being creative with makeup, she wanted to do my makeup for a fancy dress party.
i am glad i let her because created such a vibrant and beautiful eyemakeup.
It was butterfly makeup, where each eye had one section of the butterfly, she used really bold colors including yellow, purple, orange, and blue.
it is smilar to this, but even more dramatic:
to make it even more wonderful she used little crystals for the detail, and made it even more dramatic.
it was like cat woman mask but a butterfly mask.
i also once let my little niece to do my makeup, she used her own makeup, she so proud of it, its funny seeing her carrying around her makeup bag.
she did go a little crazy, put whole lot of color, blush everywhere, bright pink lipstick on the lips and around it, lots of eye colors, it was hilarous, because she kept asking if i liked it, of course, i told her she did the best makeup.
written by jbroni100, July 01, 2010
i have a friend who really likes being creative with makeup, she wanted to do my makeup for a fancy dress party.
i am glad i let her because created such a vibrant and beautiful eyemakeup.
It was butterfly makeup, where each eye had one section of the butterfly, she used really bold colors including yellow, purple, orange, and blue.
it is smilar to this, but even more dramatic:
to make it even more wonderful she used little crystals for the detail, and made it even more dramatic.
it was like cat woman mask but a butterfly mask.
i also once let my little niece to do my makeup, she used her own makeup, she so proud of it, its funny seeing her carrying around her makeup bag.
she did go a little crazy, put whole lot of color, blush everywhere, bright pink lipstick on the lips and around it, lots of eye colors, it was hilarous, because she kept asking if i liked it, of course, i told her she did the best makeup.
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I love fun makeup too!
written by Madisony1234, July 01, 2010
written by Madisony1234, July 01, 2010
I've experimented with a lot of wild make-up for fun, and sometimes I wear it out in public. My absolute favorite was when my best friend and I made make-up masks out of eye shadows. It is a happy memory both because of the great photos we took and the fun girl time we shared. Lately I've been wearing Live Austin Live as a daytime look, and I love it! It's fun to wear more than just pale, skin-like colors and shades of brown.
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written by Girly Girl, July 02, 2010
written by Girly Girl, July 02, 2010
This is my ultimate favorite look. When we talk about daring, this looks says it all.
It really looks like you can wear anything with this makeup look.
It really looks like you can wear anything with this makeup look.
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written by laurajean, July 04, 2010
written by laurajean, July 04, 2010
My craziest makeup look I’ve ever tried out would be for my daughter. We had gone to a school carnival and my daughter used up all her tickets and was quite disappointed that she didn’t get her face painted so I remembered when another forum member said she was painting faces with EDM for a party. I decided to try it out since I don’t have face paint at home. I “painted” a butterfly on one cheek and a heart on the other. Here’s a pic of the butterfly that I took for that thread. The pic isn’t the best since it doesn’t really show the vibrancy of the colors. I used butterfly kisses, pressed olive, bubbletea, various EDM purple shades and a couple of EDM blush shades (I can’t remember exact shades since it was like a year ago). I think I used smokey to draw the outline. I’m not the best artist but my daughter liked it.
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Crazy?! I think those looks are simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
written by Dani Joslin, July 04, 2010
written by Dani Joslin, July 04, 2010
I Have to say that i complete love those styles! I was a peacock last year for halloween and i wish i had done my makeup like that! Its amazing!
I have a bit of a chubbier face so i always seem to put a little pop of color here and there, being a college student i dont really have the time to do peacocks and vines, lol, but i always try to use Rainbow colors it as just as much as a pigmented form theyll come in! Its definatly more important in "crazy styles" to focus on color and not shimmer...
I always have some crazy color form on the outside lid area of my eyes, with a blended brown on top to even it all out...
But one day when im something big and important in makeup, as i hope to be, ill definatly have to try some of those looks!
I have a bit of a chubbier face so i always seem to put a little pop of color here and there, being a college student i dont really have the time to do peacocks and vines, lol, but i always try to use Rainbow colors it as just as much as a pigmented form theyll come in! Its definatly more important in "crazy styles" to focus on color and not shimmer...
I always have some crazy color form on the outside lid area of my eyes, with a blended brown on top to even it all out...
But one day when im something big and important in makeup, as i hope to be, ill definatly have to try some of those looks!
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written by CHaak9603, July 04, 2010
written by CHaak9603, July 04, 2010
I'm not sure if it counts...but I did do crazy makeup for halloween! I entered these in a photo contest too! I was a Mermaid
I used only Everyday Minerals products. The green skin was the pearl mint concealor and the mint color corrector concealor. It turned out really cool!!
I used only Everyday Minerals products. The green skin was the pearl mint concealor and the mint color corrector concealor. It turned out really cool!!
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These are some examples of what eyes I gaze through once the white sun is in the sky.
written by Risque , January 04, 2011
I'm more inspired by things and not makeup that's already been done. That and images I see in my head to complete an ensemble or look for a themed event. If ever I get a spark of inspiration from a photo I always do my own spin off.
Yes those are real flower petals. And, yes those are real cards as well.
Hope you enjoy
written by Risque , January 04, 2011
I'm more inspired by things and not makeup that's already been done. That and images I see in my head to complete an ensemble or look for a themed event. If ever I get a spark of inspiration from a photo I always do my own spin off.
Yes those are real flower petals. And, yes those are real cards as well.
Hope you enjoy
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I like also a deep blue look:
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