Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

Lol, that phrase made me laugh. Wish I could help with your question, but I'm clueless.

Thanks for the triple points reminder! I'll get my cart ready. You're right, points do build up fast. Didn't you also say something about transferring your notes into Nordstrom gift cards? How do you do it?

The Notes basically ARE a gift card. You can use it for whatever at Nordstrom. I love that they automatically show up in your account online so you don't have to literally keep track of gift card numbers. They will definitely fill up fast if you take advantage of triple points. Also watch cashback sites, too, for your online orders. That will save you at least 5% more. I kind of want to be nice and order by phone with my SA, but dang I get an extra 5-8% off and get the order faster if I hit the Submit button online. It's hard to be loyal to her, but she did go in on her day off to get me the Marilyn lippies. Tee hee hee. I'll just use her when LE collections release.

 

[aradhana]

any ideas ladies what might look nice on the eyes if i'm going to use evening stroll (purple) on cheeks and lips? i thought perhaps moth brown and some black liner, but i'm really not sure what would work best?

thanks in advance!

 

[Medgal07]

CC that's a great idea---I never even entertained the idea of purple lips.

Lol, that phrase made me laugh. Wish I could help with your question, but I'm clueless.

Thanks for the triple points reminder! I'll get my cart ready. You're right, points do build up fast. Didn't you also say something about transferring your notes into Nordstrom gift cards? How do you do it?

 

[Medgal07]

any ideas ladies what might look nice on the eyes if i'm going to use evening stroll (purple) on cheeks and lips? i thought perhaps moth brown and some black liner, but i'm really not sure what would work best?

thanks in advance!

Evening Stroll is so pretty. You can even do a smokey eye....love a deep brown smokey eye because Evening Stroll is relatively light. If you have the All Woman quad which makes a lovely gray smokey eye; or you could even do a wash of pale green over the eye w/black or brown liner. Good luck Aradhana!! Lets us know what you decide so we can try it too!

Thanks for your compliment!!!

 

[MissTT]

Thank you so much MissTT!! I use the 188 for my really pigmented blushes. I love your eyebrows in your pic. I'm gonna riddle you now

(I've never heard this expression before).....
About the MSFN---the shades are a bit deceptive & don't necessarily correlate to what might be considered dark. I found it confusing too. I have both Dark and Medium Deep and they are very close. Dark might have just a little more red/orange in it. How did it look to you IRL? It's hard to tell from a photo.

It was a little red. I don't really trust it to wear well in the summer when it's hotter. I'm gonna go with the Med Deep from Nordstrom. That way I have more than 30 days to return it if it oxidizes when it's warmer.

 

[Medgal07]

It was a little red. I don't really trust it to wear well in the summer when it's hotter. I'm gonna go with the Med Deep from Nordstrom. That way I have more than 30 days to return it if it oxidizes when it's warmer.

Good choice!

 

[CartoonChic]

CC that's a great idea---I never even entertained the idea of purple lips.
Thank you so much MissTT!! I use the 188 for my really pigmented blushes. I love your eyebrows in your pic. I'm gonna riddle you now

(I've never heard this expression before).....
About the MSFN---the shades are a bit deceptive & don't necessarily correlate to what might be considered dark. I found it confusing too. I have both Dark and Medium Deep and they are very close. Dark might have just a little more red/orange in it. How did it look to you IRL? It's hard to tell from a photo.


How do the Triple points work? Are they given for purchase made during a certain interval? Just riddle me that when you have a minute.

If so I'll be holding off on a couple things as well.

Edit: I checked and understand how TPs work!!! I would have deleted the above but I wanted a chance to use "That Expression"!

The Riddler from Batman would always say "Riddle me this" when plotting some scheme to destroy Batman.

 

[CartoonChic]

The Notes basically ARE a gift card. You can use it for whatever at Nordstrom. I love that they automatically show up in your account online so you don't have to literally keep track of gift card numbers. They will definitely fill up fast if you take advantage of triple points. Also watch cashback sites, too, for your online orders. That will save you at least 5% more. I kind of want to be nice and order by phone with my SA, but dang I get an extra 5-8% off and get the order faster if I hit the Submit button online. It's hard to be loyal to her, but she did go in on her day off to get me the Marilyn lippies. Tee hee hee. I'll just use her when LE collections release.

I love cash back sites, too. I thought I read someone say in another thread that you can trade in your notes for a gift card so you're not walking around with a bunch of notes. I'm not sure. This was months ago before I got a Nordstrom card, so I wasn't paying attention.

 

[Medgal07]

The Riddler from Batman would always say "Riddle me this" when plotting some scheme to destroy Batman.

Oh...didn't have that one in my 'Famous Quotes' manual

 

[aradhana]

Evening Stroll is so pretty. You can even do a smokey eye....love a deep brown smokey eye because Evening Stroll is relatively light. If you have the All Woman quad which makes a lovely gray smokey eye; or you could even do a wash of pale green over the eye w/black or brown liner. Good luck Aradhana!! Lets us know what you decide so we can try it too!

Thanks for your compliment!!!

something strange is happening with my browser today! all the formatting seems off!
anyway, i ended up having to do something really simple in terms of my eye makeup today...all my makeup in fact, because i slept in!

i just put bobbi brown espresso ink gel liner around my eyes, (thicker on upper lid) and i used a new shadow called 'luxury' from purely pro cosmetics. it's a mushroom brown taupe that i got in a cosmetics box subscription the other day...it has a really nice matte texture...i'm quite impressed, considering i had never heard of the brand before. i put some yellow colour corrector under my eyes.

the rest of my face was just evening stroll, cheeks and lips, and a dusting of translucent powder everywhere..... i guess for an on-the-go look, it was perfect since it was so fast!

 

[Medgal07]

something strange is happening with my browser today! all the formatting seems off!
anyway, i ended up having to do something really simple in terms of my eye makeup today...all my makeup in fact, because i slept in!

i just put bobbi brown espresso ink gel liner around my eyes, (thicker on upper lid) and i used a new shadow called 'luxury' from purely pro cosmetics. it's a mushroom brown taupe that i got in a cosmetics box subscription the other day...it has a really nice matte texture...i'm quite impressed, considering i had never heard of the brand before. i put some yellow colour corrector under my eyes.

the rest of my face was just evening stroll, cheeks and lips, and a dusting of translucent powder everywhere..... i guess for an on-the-go look, it was perfect since it was so fast!

It's not your browser....it's this site. The look sounds just lovely

 

[Prettypackages]

Hey guys! I know I've been MIA for a while, been going through some medical issues. I know we all initially started out in the Breast Cancer thread so I thought I would share this with you guys. I just found out yesterday that I have to have a lumpectomy. My lumps are not cancerous though but have to be removed because of their size. Going back to hospital tomorrow to finalize dates of my surgery. I'm really scared, not sure what to expect. If anyone knows anything about a lumpectomy or had a family member go through it, any advice will be appreciated... Thanks guys

You'll be in my prayers. Please keep us updated with your progress. I hope you have found the support you need. We're here if you need us. ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))

 

[Prettypackages]

~~~~~SCEAMING~~~~~~~ OMG a picture! You really did it. You posted a picture.

This is gorgeous! I agree with the others you have an elegant look! Very sexy...


I did no such thing!!! ~hmph~ ;-)

I've been a bit remiss in posting favorite looks---maybe because I've been just a little too busy hauling nail polish and makeup, but I promise you I have been true to theme. I've been wearing green since the first of the month and will wear pastels and brights from the first day of spring---can't wait actually. I've primarily been using a MAC eye shadow palette, some of my random MAC green shadows and various green pigments. So here is one of my favorite looks so far:
MAC products unless otherwise specified.
BTW---MISS TT & PIXIE DANCER me the courage to post my pics----oh & PRETTYPACKAGES threatened me within an inch of my life!










EYES:
Fabulousness Neutral Eyes Palette
Painterly PP to lids (# 212)
Enviable ( Mint Green) e/s to lids
Magical Mist (Metallic Taupe) above crease
Brun (Muted Blackish Brown) to crease
Smut (Muted Black w/Red Shimmer) to outer vee
Blonde Mink (Pale White-Gray) to brows for highlight
Dipdown (Brown) fluidline topped with Brun to line upper lids(# 208)over backtrack
NARS Rue Bonaparte eyeliner to lower waterline
Enviable & Brun to lower lash line

FACE:
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC44
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), Earthshine MSF over Copper Beach (109 brush)
Peaches blush( (applied with 128 Brush)
Estee Lauder Shimmering Sands Illuminator to high-points (applied with 130 Brush)
Sheer Mystery Powder(applied with NARS Yachiyo Kabuki Brush) to finish the look
Fix+ to set

LIPS:
Lasting Sensation (Bright Coral) pencil to line & fill
Scarlet Ibis(Reddened Orange) l/s (# 318 lip brush)
Blessedly Rich (Golden Orange) l/g

Nails: Zoya's Neely (Mint Green) Nail Polish

 

[Prettypackages]

I'm working to catch up by reading at least two pages back each day. I've missed such beautiful looks.

@ Pretty - Love the glasses and hope you're feeling better.

Thanks babe!!!




MissTT lovely look, you look beautiful and your skin is gorgeous!

 

[Prettypackages]

I agree, Pretty. There's like a different vibe. Maybe it's due to the restlessness of waiting for upcoming collections. The atmosphere seems more abrasive and not as welcoming. I always feel happy when I visit this thread and the Nail Polish thread. We dance a lot in the Polish thread.

I don't know how to quote multiple ppl, but I agree. I noticed it in the Archie thread. i love it over here and in the nail polish thread.

 

[Prettypackages]

Still no makeup looks fo rme. It is usually eyeliner mascara and a lipstick, whatever is in my bag.
Oh I forgot I bought Bobbi Brown Matte lipstick in Razberry. This color is gorgeous. Its the perfect pink/red berry color. Hopefully I can get a pick this weekend for y'all.

 

[aradhana]

Green is my favorite color for eye shadow (so I really need to be doing more with this month's theme). I love to pair green eyes with coral/peach/orange lips. Purple lips also look pretty.

green and purple!
must try this....

 

[Medgal07]

~~~~~SCEAMING~~~~~~~ OMG a picture! You really did it. You posted a picture.

This is gorgeous! I agree with the others you have an elegant look! Very sexy...


I did no such thing!!! ~hmph~ ;-)

Thank you Prettypackages.

Well, that's how I interpreted it!

 

[Medgal07]

Oh I forgot I bought Bobbi Brown Matte lipstick in Razberry. This color is gorgeous. Its the perfect pink/red berry color. Hopefully I can get a pick this weekend for y'all.

I've never tried BB's lipsticks. What do you think of her matte formula & is it long-lasting? Have you tried any of the MAC mineralize lipsticks?

 

[MissTT]

something strange is happening with my browser today! all the formatting seems off!
anyway, i ended up having to do something really simple in terms of my eye makeup today...all my makeup in fact, because i slept in!

i just put bobbi brown espresso ink gel liner around my eyes, (thicker on upper lid) and i used a new shadow called 'luxury' from purely pro cosmetics. it's a mushroom brown taupe that i got in a cosmetics box subscription the other day...it has a really nice matte texture...i'm quite impressed, considering i had never heard of the brand before. i put some yellow colour corrector under my eyes.

the rest of my face was just evening stroll, cheeks and lips, and a dusting of translucent powder everywhere..... i guess for an on-the-go look, it was perfect since it was so fast!

This gives me an idea for another monthly theme: The 5 Minute Face. What are your go-to products when you literally have to run out the door? What products/brushes serve multiple functions? For instance a dark eye shadow pencil that you can lay on thick as a liner and smudge it on the lids for a bit of a smoked look. I often hear people saying it only takes 5 minutes to do their makeup but I'm not buying it. It takes me almost 5 minutes to brush my teeth and I use a 2 minute timer.

Anyway, would LOVE to see what you ladies slap together in a rush.