Wearable Eye Make Up For Spring

'Wearable', in my opinion is not being too 'high fashion' and can be utilized by us 'mere mortals' in our everyday life.
On doing some research I saw some metallic green and blue eye makeup that would make a butterfly blush as it would be bland in comparison. Definitely not wearable, the amount of eye shadow used lends to it being as highly pigmented as the makeup suited to the stage or a photoshoot and not the office.
Color blocking is a trend that is present in everything from clothing to interiors and makeup.
Those of us fortunate enough to have had formal training in color theory will quickly and lovingly embrace this trend.
Simply, and not to bore anyone with color theory: color blocking is the use of complimentary or analogous colors.
A complimentary color on a color wheel is the color that is opposite to it.  These colors make each other 'pop' when placed beside each other.  Examples of complimentary colors are red and green, yellow andviolet and blue and orange.
Analogous colors are those that are directly beside each other on the color wheel.  Using such combinations in color result in harmonious, visual pleasing compositions. Examples of analogous colors are green and yellow, red and violet and blue and violet.
Aesthetically this may also be achieved by using neutral colors like beige, brown and espresso.

Paint swatches usually feature analogous colors and would be perfect free reference material.

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Plantain Croissants

I love plantain tarts, I can, but who has the time to make dough from scratch. So refrigerated,ready-made dough has become my 'go to'.

The refrigerated dough makes eight croissants, which is enough for one ripe plantain.

For the filling I use one ripe plantian, which I crush into a paste-like consistency. The amount of sugar you use, I will leave that up to personal preference.  

I use two or three tablespoons as I have a wicked sweet tooth'. Actually, the best thing to do is just taste the paste.

Add a teaspoon of vanilla, half a teaspoon grated nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon.

The paste is now a sallow yellow, add a drop of red food coloring for more visual appeal.

You may also add raisins or currants to the filling.

Follow the directions on the canister of refrigerated dough for the desired temperature to preheat the oven

Open the canister of refrigerated dough, lay them flat on a baking sheet, use a little over a teaspoon of filling in each and roll into croissants.
Enjoy!