Theme Makeup with a Purpose

Prettypackages

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ok, random pic, but a few posts ago, I said I'd post a pic of my glasses. I cropped it b/c my head looked huge. (not being hard on myself I have a big head LOL) but I cropped it so you can see the glasses. i couldn't figure out which angle was best.




 

Medgal07

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Thank you for your recommendations! I am thinking Chocolate Brown and Tan. I will have to look at Roasted Chestnut, Aurora and Starless Night. Thank you!!
I think Roasted Chestnut, Aurora & Starless Night might have been LE items.
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Tan, however is definitely available.
 

Medgal07

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ok, random pic, but a few posts ago, I said I'd post a pic of my glasses. I cropped it b/c my head looked huge. (not being hard on myself I have a big head LOL) but I cropped it so you can see the glasses. i couldn't figure out which angle was best.




I Love your glasses. The color is so much nicer than my boring black ones. I just use them for reading. I have a big head too----not a put down---just a fact!
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Prettypackages

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LOL, exactly. sometimes you have to be honest about your flaws. Like I put on FB I was going to cut my hair, and my guy friend who was like "don't do it, your heads to big". LOL

but thank you, I've had to go back and get them adjusted and the sales person always compliments on them. They were the first pair I picked up. Now mind you, I've been looking for a year. LOL
 

aradhana

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ok, random pic, but a few posts ago, I said I'd post a pic of my glasses. I cropped it b/c my head looked huge. (not being hard on myself I have a big head LOL) but I cropped it so you can see the glasses. i couldn't figure out which angle was best.




nice frames! i like that the shape is graphic and bold yet the two tones soften the look at the same time. bet they go really nicely with all the recent bright mac lipsticks! i'm glad you found some frames you feel good about...it makes the search feel worthwhile!
 

Prettypackages

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Man Aradhana, we won't even talk about my managers. LOL that's another thread and we need a few round of drinks. the busy season is temporary. I'm not gong to lie, I'll miss the money b/c of the recent tax changes, my check is going to be short. I know I can't quit, I am looking, but not as much as I should. I come home and crash out.

Thanks for the compliment! it took me awhile to realize what you were saying when you said graphic and bold and the tones soften the look. I have so much to learn about fashion, color, and all things like that. LOL

My day has been nice and I'm going out later. Got into it with a friend though, I was actually in tears earlier. He later apologized and said he'd make it up tomorrow. But it's too late, it's not my Bday anymore. ya know? Anyone else feel like that. I can party and go out to eat the whole week before/after, but my Bday is that one day.

ANYWAY... I need to go think of a look for tonite... Trying to figure out if I wanna go bold with the eyeshadow or lips.
 

aradhana

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Man Aradhana, we won't even talk about my managers. LOL that's another thread and we need a few round of drinks. the busy season is temporary. I'm not gong to lie, I'll miss the money b/c of the recent tax changes, my check is going to be short. I know I can't quit, I am looking, but not as much as I should. I come home and crash out.

i hear ya on that! and i'm glad to hear it's temporary!

Thanks for the compliment! it took me awhile to realize what you were saying when you said graphic and bold and the tones soften the look. I have so much to learn about fashion, color, and all things like that. LOL

sorry about that! i had a feeling i was talking in flowery 'design-speak' there...i should have listened to the little voice! i didn't mean to be convoluted about it. main point is i like your glasses!

My day has been nice and I'm going out later. Got into it with a friend though, I was actually in tears earlier. He later apologized and said he'd make it up tomorrow. But it's too late, it's not my Bday anymore. ya know? Anyone else feel like that. I can party and go out to eat the whole week before/after, but my Bday is that one day.

i totally know what you mean - the day is special. at the same time, it can be nice to stretch out the celebrations sometimes so you feel super special for a little bit longer ;) you can have a birthday weekend!

that's what i'm planning to do for my bday - LOL. it's just cuz it falls on a monday, and i figured most people won't be able to celebrate with me on a work night. and on top of that, the restaurant i want to go to doesn't even open on mondays.

ANYWAY... I need to go think of a look for tonite... Trying to figure out if I wanna go bold with the eyeshadow or lips.

hope you have a great night! happy birthday!
 

Prettypackages

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I was not able to come up with an eyeshadow look I liked. I really need to practice my skills, and get a proper setup, my stuff is very unorganized. Medgal would cringe, but she'd have a fun project on her hadns.
I used the UD Oz palette, I know some bloggers love the heavier pigmented shadows, but there is one color in here I love that has horrible fallout. I'll take sheer buildable color over fallout.
I put on heroine lipstick.
I used the new Nars loose, and I looked waaaay to powdery at first. I sprayed myself with the equivalent of Pur MInerals Fix +. Tht helped. Overall, I didn't like it but I think it's more user error. I went on FB and don't think I look any different in thepics than normal.
 

Medgal07

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I was not able to come up with an eyeshadow look I liked. I really need to practice my skills, and get a proper setup, my stuff is very unorganized. Medgal would cringe, but she'd have a fun project on her hadns.
I used the UD Oz palette, I know some bloggers love the heavier pigmented shadows, but there is one color in here I love that has horrible fallout. I'll take sheer buildable color over fallout.
I put on heroine lipstick.
I used the new Nars loose, and I looked waaaay to powdery at first. I sprayed myself with the equivalent of Pur MInerals Fix +. Tht helped. Overall, I didn't like it but I think it's more user error. I went on FB and don't think I look any different in thepics than normal.
Oh Prettypackages, I'm not cringing---I'm laughing because I was the same way. My collection started growing, it became unmanageable and putting on makeup was filled with anxiety, when it should have been fun. I don't like digging for things, and everything needs to have a designated spot. When I organized things it was and remains a lot of fun for me.

Are you referring to the dark blue in the palette? I didn't experience fall-out but what I thought was a small amount of E/S on the brush was really a lot. I didn't want it so dark and ended up toning it down with a lighter E/S. The second eye was better because I learned from that first blunder. As for the NARS powder, I dip, tap & apply in small circular buffing motions---and a little goes a long way.

I hope you had a good time last night!!!!
 

MacAddictNurse

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Happy belated Birthday Prettypackages!!! Sorry I didn't do this earlier I've been studying like a mad woman I got my license exam in a bout 2 weeks and I'm freaking out!!! Anyways I hope you had a ton of fun, and I'm sorry to hear bout the fight with your friend, I hope he makes it up to you big time!

So I'm sorry to say that I have not worn any makeup since my last look I have been studying so hard I've barely had a chance to fix my hair let alone makeup, anyways I'll lurk from time to time but for the next few days I am going to be MIA. Will let you guys know how it goes on my test when I take it.
 

Prettypackages

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Happy belated Birthday Prettypackages!!! Sorry I didn't do this earlier I've been studying like a mad woman I got my license exam in a bout 2 weeks and I'm freaking out!!! Anyways I hope you had a ton of fun, and I'm sorry to hear bout the fight with your friend, I hope he makes it up to you big time!

So I'm sorry to say that I have not worn any makeup since my last look I have been studying so hard I've barely had a chance to fix my hair let alone makeup, anyways I'll lurk from time to time but for the next few days I am going to be MIA. Will let you guys know how it goes on my test when I take it.
Thank you!! And he did, we had a good day on Sunday. Although he fussed b/c I didn't get in til 7am. My friends showed me a good tme Saturday night. They brought me a traditional Phillipino bday cake, cupcakes, and cheese n crackers. And you know in a party where folks are drinking everything was devoured. LOL THen we went to breakfast. It was fun, you know how you party with ppl and they aren't always your "real" friends. These ladies have shown me that we are. So it was a very nice surprise.

And you keep up the studying and let us know how that test goes.

I might need to plan ahead for the theme for March too. Feb has just gotten by me. LOL
 

Prettypackages

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Oh Prettypackages, I'm not cringing---I'm laughing because I was the same way. My collection started growing, it became unmanageable and putting on makeup was filled with anxiety, when it should have been fun. I don't like digging for things, and everything needs to have a designated spot. When I organized things it was and remains a lot of fun for me.

Are you referring to the dark blue in the palette? I didn't experience fall-out but what I thought was a small amount of E/S on the brush was really a lot. I didn't want it so dark and ended up toning it down with a lighter E/S. The second eye was better because I learned from that first blunder. As for the NARS powder, I dip, tap & apply in small circular buffing motions---and a little goes a long way.

I hope you had a good time last night!!!!
I was talking about the theodora palette. It was a color that looked like mulch. I'm searching out ways to organize my stuff now. I hadn't thought of it before now, but what you described is spot on.

Aradhana, I don't mind the tech speak. :)
 

Medgal07

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Thinking ahead.. Anyone know what the March theme will be?
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I hope there'll be a lot of GREEN for St Patricks Day! I need to dig into my stash of pigments and other green eye shadow that I love, but just don't give the the front row often enough!
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PixieDancer

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I don't have a full face breakdown to share, but I DID dust off 2 loved products this least week in honor of our "PINK" Theme...
Subtle Breeze MB and Venus lipstick! I'm almost completely through my first tube of Venus... I love that shade!
I also used my new Nars loose reflecting powder (Elegant enabled purchase). It was a subtle but beautiful effect!
I did a lot of simple UD Naked Palette eye looks... so nothing too exciting to share in the eye department...

I'm excited about a green theme for March Medgal07! Will force me to use that olive shade in my new UD Theodora Palette! Plus I have the Bare Mineral Rare Find Quad and I have only used it once... it has a really pretty green in it too! SO... I'm already thinking of products I'll reach for! YAY!!
 

sagehen

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I hope there'll be a lot of GREEN for St Patricks Day! I need to dig into my stash of pigments and other green eye shadow that I love, but just don't give the the front row often enough!
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I do too. I got a jump on it today, and it makes me realize I don't wear green enough.
 

Medgal07

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PixieDancer! The look sounds really lovely!! I'm still working the Valentine's /Romantic colors theme. I'm loving lavender & pink in a big way!
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I'm ready to dig into my MAC Pro palette of various greens too.
I do too. I got a jump on it today, and it makes me realize I don't wear green enough.
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Sagehen. Isn't it cool that we can let our monthly themes drive usage of our stash products? Otherwise I'd probably continue using the same favorites everyday. Now we get to focus on a wider variety, while using our pretty amazing stash products--I love it!
 

Medgal07

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Because of the color scheme that I went for, I found myself reaching for some real oldies, but goodies! This is one of my favorite looks over the past week:
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Note, all MAC unless otherwise specified.
EYES:
Half Wild PP to lids
Digit e/s to lids (soft violet)
Satellite Dreams e/s above crease (deep plum w/ pearl)
Nocturnelle e/s in the crease, blended upward (pinked up chrome purple)
Idol Eyes e/s to brows/highlight (silvered violet)
Blacktrack fluidline topped with Carbon to line upper lids
Raven Eye pencil to waterline NEW (black w/red pearl)
Nocturnelle e/s to lower lash line (pinked up chrome purple)

FACE:
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation (Applied w/187 Brush) - NEW
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana (applied with 116 Brush)
Copper Beach to contour (applied with 163 Brush), Shadowy Sculpting powder over Copper Beach (227 brush)
Blush Ombre in Vintage Grape ( (applied with 128 Brush)
Crystal Pink MSF to high-points (applied with 130 Brush)
Mystery Powder (applied with NARS Yachiyo Brush) to finish the look
Fix+ to set

LIPS:
Magenta lip pencil to line & fill
Daddy's Little Girl Lipstick - NEW

NAILS:
Illamasqua's Speckle - NEW (lavender w/navy specs)

edited to include E/S color descriptions

 

VampyCouture

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Medgal! You're look is beautiful! I bet your lips really stood out and I need to get my hands on those Illamasqua's.

Here are two looks I did this week. Couldn't decide which one I liked better. One is Feb Theme the other starts the March theme. I kept my face makeup really simple for the two looks.

February (Look I did Today)

Face
MSFN powder in Dark

Eyes
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Dark Brown Powder to run through brows

Lips
Cherry l/l SEMI-NEW
Strawberry Malt Lipglass NEW

I got a lot of compliments on this look even though it was simple.

Early March Look (Look I did yesterday)

This look was inspired by PixieDancer. It's a silvery-olive smokey eye
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Face
L'oreal Magic Lumi primer as under eye primer base
Nars stick concealer under eyes/Bobbi Brown Corrector Dark Bisque
MSFN in Dark to set (130) under eyes and brush over face
La Femme Sienna Blush
Sleek Contour Kit

Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo - Mossy Green lid (234)
Mac Silver Birch MES (lid); used wet (217) NEW
Brown Script as transition (224)
Carbon in outer corner and slightly in crease (222)
Lancome Hypnose mascara
Milani Liquid eye pencil top and bottom waterline (211 to smudge a little)
Iman Brow Pencil in Dark Brown

Lips
Nyx Toast
Lancome lipstick in Love It
Nyx Megashine Lip Gloss in Natural

Such a gorgeous look! I'm really loving these silvery olive shades that we are seeing ala Silver Birch, Antique Diamond, Benefit Skinny Jeans and Urban Decay Snare.
 
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