Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

I didn't do anything for NYE. I was going to wear makeup around the house, but didn't even bother to do that. Ugh. I need to shake this funk I've been in... Lol. I was scratching my head over what HYAO meant. Now I know. 2012 was the first time I shopped for makeup for a full year. Now I know what to expect and will be better prepared. I'm going to budget the bulk of my makeup shopping for November and December. All of the Friends & Family, Black Friday and Holiday deals really caught me off guard. I'm still going to buy LE items and some things that I don't want to wait to get throughout the year, but I want my purchases to be better planned out. So it's January now. What's going to be our theme this month? I keep thinking blue and icy. No idea how that translates into a theme.

LOL. I think we've all been HYAO. Gosh CC it's just fun to do. I try to justify my purchases by actually using my products every day. Even if it's just nail polish and lip gloss. If I don't use it I'd feel like I'm just hoarding it, and that's a whole other issue. I would like to be more tactile & efficient about it going forward. I hope you're able to shake the funk you've been in. The holidays, while nice, can be a total drain on one's energy, both physically & emotionally. You're totally on the right track about our theme for January. I think a 'WINTER THEME' is perfect, and can mean different things to people. I like cool tones---grays, olive green, navy, browns & burgundy for winter but I also have some beautiful winter pieces in pastel colors. I like the idea of ringing out the old and ringing in the new! For the purpose of this project, within the winter colors of ones' choosing, (WINTER THEME) use at least one new product that we've purchased in the last few months. :eyelove:

 

[Medgal07]

New theme everyone:
Since it's winter, a 'WINTER THEME' is more than appropriate, but that could mean divergent colors, unique to each of us. For the purpose of this project, and since we've entered a NEW YEAR, in addition to whatever winter colors & hues you choose, you are also challenged to use at least one new product (per makeup look) that you've purchased within the last few months. In so doing, we're ringing out the old and ringing in the new! Point being--USE THE NEW!!!!

Some of you may also feel the way that I'm feeling--I enjoy nabbing the greatest new collection items, but there are many that I've purchased in recent months that I have not worn--despite how great they are! So, I hope you'll join me in this effort to actually use what we've purchased!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

[MAChostage]

Happy New Year to all of you lovelies! I've been kind of MIA in this thread, as I've been off work for almost two weeks and have been mostly lazy about makeup. For the first time in my life I attended church (Watch Night service) on NYE. I still wanted to look special, but not over the top, so I wore my hair up and chose:

Face: EL DoubleWear, MAC Blunt (contour), MK Mineral Cheek Color in Bold Berry (applied lightly), TheBalm Mary Lou-Manizer

Eyes: MAC Mega Metal Shadow in Prance (lid), L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Eternal Black (crease), MAC Vex (highlight), Ardell 301 Accent Lashes, MAC Blacktrack to line upper lashes, UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyepencil in Yeyo (waterline), UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyepencil in Gunmetal (lower lashline), Maybelline One-By-One Volume Express Waterproof Mascara

Lips: MAC Nightmoth lipliner, Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Princely Plum, MAC Dazzleglass in Boys Go Crazy

 

[kimibos]

Happy New Year Girls!!!

i went to my uncle's house and stayed up till like 4am. just talking, and dancing. no drinks for me. i did my makeup at 8pm and lasted till 4:30 when i came home and took a shower.
for the face: Chanel mat lumiere plus mac's blotting powder. blush: Melba, a little bit of msf lightscapade too
eyes: Nars Base, Moleskin e/s in the crease. wing eyeliner a la Amy W. not as thick but thick in my standards, using mac's blacktrack plus the mes in frosts at midnight on top. and ice mes as a brow bone highlight. and blue ysl mascara!!
lips: Limecrime in red velvet and Julep nail polish in robin, i think.



sorry my hair looks insane!!!! hahahaha i wish you could see my nails better and not my long fingers haha.

 

[Medgal07]

Happy New Year to all of you lovelies! I've been kind of MIA in this thread, as I've been off work for almost two weeks and have been mostly lazy about makeup. For the first time in my life I attended church (Watch Night service) on NYE. I still wanted to look special, but not over the top, so I wore my hair up and chose:

Face: EL DoubleWear, MAC Blunt (contour), MK Mineral Cheek Color in Bold Berry (applied lightly), TheBalm Mary Lou-Manizer

Eyes: MAC Mega Metal Shadow in Prance (lid), L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Eternal Black (crease), MAC Vex (highlight), Ardell 301 Accent Lashes, MAC Blacktrack to line upper lashes, UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyepencil in Yeyo (waterline), UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyepencil in Gunmetal (lower lashline), Maybelline One-By-One Volume Express Waterproof Mascara

Lips: MAC Nightmoth lipliner, Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Princely Plum, MAC Dazzleglass in Boys Go Crazy

Great way to ring in the New Year & great makeup look in which to do itMAChostage. I hope you prayed for all of your makeup addicted friends here on Spectra!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Happy New Year Girls!!!

i went to my uncle's house and stayed up till like 4am. just talking, and dancing. no drinks for me. i did my makeup at 8pm and lasted till 4:30 when i came home and took a shower.
for the face: Chanel mat lumiere plus mac's blotting powder. blush: Melba, a little bit of msf lightscapade too
eyes: Nars Base, Moleskin e/s in the crease. wing eyeliner a la Amy W. not as thick but thick in my standards, using mac's blacktrack plus the mes in frosts at midnight on top. and ice mes as a brow bone highlight. and blue ysl mascara!!
lips: Limecrime in red velvet and Julep nail polish in robin, i think.



sorry my hair looks insane!!!! hahahaha i wish you could see my nails better and not my long fingers haha.

I hope you had a good time at your uncle's kimobos because you sure looked good. Love, love, love your makeup choices. The lip color is amazing and I want your long nails! I wish I could pull off winged eyeliner--I need practice, practice, practice! Really very nice. Thanks for sharing it with us!!

 

[kimibos]

I hope you had a good time at your uncle's kimibos because you sure looked good. Love, love, love your makeup choices. The lip color is amazing and I want your long nails! I wish I could pull off winged eyeliner--I need practice, practice, practice! Really very nice. Thanks for sharing it with us!!

thanks!! i had i good time, i still need practice with liner too, i use the mac 210 and the 211 to put the shadow on top.sometimes i just pass on eyeliner cause i have no time for mistakes

 

[Anneri]

Kimibos, you look stunning! That's a great look! Love how you did the eyes.

 

[kimibos]

Kimibos, you look stunning! That's a great look! Love how you did the eyes.

thanks hun!!

 

[CartoonChic]

Beautiful kimibos - makeup and nails! That look sounds pretty MAChostage.

Winter theme it is! I did my nails with blue polish, so that's a start. Now I have to figure out makeup looks.

 

[MACina]

Stunning, kimibos

You have such a flawless skin and the sheen on your cheeks is gorgeous.LS + Melba is a lovely combo

And I love the winged eyeliner along with the red lips

Happy New Year Girls!!!

i went to my uncle's house and stayed up till like 4am. just talking, and dancing. no drinks for me. i did my makeup at 8pm and lasted till 4:30 when i came home and took a shower.
for the face: Chanel mat lumiere plus mac's blotting powder. blush: Melba, a little bit of msf lightscapade too
eyes: Nars Base, Moleskin e/s in the crease. wing eyeliner a la Amy W. not as thick but thick in my standards, using mac's blacktrack plus the mes in frosts at midnight on top. and ice mes as a brow bone highlight. and blue ysl mascara!!
lips: Limecrime in red velvet and Julep nail polish in robin, i think.



sorry my hair looks insane!!!! hahahaha i wish you could see my nails better and not my long fingers haha.

 

[kimibos]

Stunning, kimibos

You have such a flawless skin and the sheen on your cheeks is gorgeous.LS + Melba is a lovely combo

And I love the winged eyeliner along with the red lips

ohh thanks macina!! i luv melba and LS!

 

[Medgal07]

Beautiful kimibos - makeup and nails! That look sounds pretty MAChostage.

Winter theme it is! I did my nails with blue polish, so that's a start. Now I have to figure out makeup looks.

CC I hope you're feeling better. Blue polish is a great start. With your sizable collection I know it was a stunner!

 

[aradhana]

Happy New Year Girls!!!

i went to my uncle's house and stayed up till like 4am. just talking, and dancing. no drinks for me. i did my makeup at 8pm and lasted till 4:30 when i came home and took a shower.
for the face: Chanel mat lumiere plus mac's blotting powder. blush: Melba, a little bit of msf lightscapade too
eyes: Nars Base, Moleskin e/s in the crease. wing eyeliner a la Amy W. not as thick but thick in my standards, using mac's blacktrack plus the mes in frosts at midnight on top. and ice mes as a brow bone highlight. and blue ysl mascara!!
lips: Limecrime in red velvet and Julep nail polish in robin, i think.



sorry my hair looks insane!!!! hahahaha i wish you could see my nails better and not my long fingers haha.

great look! i need to pick up melba blush...looks so pretty!

i'm back from nyc! and now a proud owner of the yachiyo and outlaw blush....! i'm so excited to try out my new brush with all those hyper pigmented blushes that i normally am scared to apply...

 

[Medgal07]

great look! i need to pick up melba blush...looks so pretty!

i'm back from nyc! and now a proud owner of the yachiyo and outlaw blush....! i'm so excited to try out my new brush with all those hyper pigmented blushes that i normally am scared to apply...

Aradhana, I hope you had a blast in NYC and so glad you got the Yachiyo!!!

 

[Prettypackages]

You will love Outlaw!!!


I'm supposed to be coming up for a Rock look for work. But just got in the house at 11. I'm going to bed. LOL Oh well, maybe next time.

 

[MissTT]

Do you all recommend using the Yachiyo with your light colored/pigmented blushes or do you switch to a different blush brush?

 

[glammy girl]

Melba looks soooo pretty on you Kimibos, I just bought it 2 days ago, can't wait to try it now dat I saw your pic

 

[kimibos]

Melba looks soooo pretty on you Kimibos, I just bought it 2 days ago, can't wait to try it now dat I saw your pic

thanks. did you try melba on already?? its a really beautiful warm color!

 

[glammy girl]

Nope, haven't tried it yet, it's been sooooo hot here, my face would just melt away lol but as soon as I do, i'll be sure to let you know. Do you think it has potential to outshine Gingerly? (which I think is amazing )