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[Prettypackages]

I hope you ladies are feeling better.

 

[sagehen]

Thanks PrettyPackages - I am feeling better today - I hope aradhana is too.

Simple face today, keeping up only with the "bright color for Spring" idea mentioned many pages ago:

Face
MAC F&B C7/N7 mix
MAC Prep/Prime pressed
CG Queen Ebony Bronze bronzer for contour

Cheeks
Maybelline Coral Crush (I keep forgetting to pull another blush in the morning)

Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe
a melange from my NYX Nude on Nude palette

but the real brightness is....
LIPS:
WnW MegaLast in 909 Coral-ine (straight from the tube)
Maybelline Color Sensational Gloss in Captivating Coral on top

 

[MissTT]

I had my eye on that Captivating Coral gloss as well as the Coral Crush blush. I wish I could see your look in a pic sagehen. Sounds pretty.

I went with purple today. Not recommending the eye shadow as the purple is pretty much gone from my eyelids where my upper eye folds over. Am recommending the foundation. Holds up very well and incredible color selection for darker skin tones.

EYES
Groundwork PP
Lancome Color Design in Mauve Cherie
-all over: soft yellow shimmer
-lid: plum shimmer
-crease: matte taupe plum
-highlight: silver taupe
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero (bottom)
Benefit They're Real mascara

FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic HydraPrimer
CoverGirl Queen Amber Glow Q805 foundation
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence concealer in Spice
Mineralize concealer NC42
NARS Light Reflecting powder in t-zone
Small Vanity blush

LIPS
Prep + Prime lip
NYX Purple Rain liner
Heroine lipstick

 

[sagehen]

I had my eye on that Captivating Coral gloss as well as the Coral Crush blush. I wish I could see your look in a pic sagehen. Sounds pretty.

I went with purple today. Not recommending the eye shadow as the purple is pretty much gone from my eyelids where my upper eye folds over. Am recommending the foundation. Holds up very well and incredible color selection for darker skin tones.

FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic HydraPrimer
CoverGirl Queen Amber Glow Q805 foundation
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence concealer in Spice
Mineralize concealer NC42
NARS Light Reflecting powder in t-zone
Small Vanity blush

LIPS
Prep + Prime lip
NYX Purple Rain liner
Heroine lipstick

@ the bolded: how much coverage does this foundation give? Is it at least medium?

 

[MissTT]

Yes I'd say it is Medium. I haven't tried to get it to full. I have oily skin. I do NOT recommend this foundation for dry skin. Because of the powder finish it can catch on flakes. I still have to blot my nose over the day. There are at least 12 shades for those over NC44!
All Day Flawless foundation
http://www.drugstore.com/covergirl-...f-20-golden-honey-q825/qxp452116?catid=183551

Started a thread about it here:
http://www.specktra.net/t/183062/covergirl-queen-collection-all-day-flawless-foundation

 

[Medgal07]

Confession. Forgive me ladies for I have sinned. I got caught up in the 'Orange Craze' via the Hayley Williams collection thread and wore an orange look while awaiting my items from the collection to arrive today. I promise to construct a look that incorporates both purple and orange. I also just got my IED goodies so let's see what I come up with.

 

[sagehen]

Confession. Forgive me ladies for I have sinned. I got caught up in the 'Orange Craze' via the Hayley Williams collection thread and wore an orange look while awaiting my items from the collection to arrive today. I promise to construct a look that incorporates both purple and orange. I also just got my IED goodies so let's see what I come up with.

You are absolved lol!

I am wearing purple eyeshadow and orange blush today. Love it. I feel young and awake. Looking forward to the report of your purple/orange face too!

 

[PrettyGirlDoc]

:grouphug: [COLOR=9900FF]We know our Glammy Girl is on the mend, but I'm sending out well-wishes and a group hug to a couple of folks we haven't seen around in a while like PixieDancer and PrettyGirl Doc.  Ladies, life gets busy and our focus must change from time-time, but just know that we're thinking of you and sending positive, loving thoughts your way.  If I've missed anyone please forgive me---so not intended.  Be well everyone!!!!   [/COLOR]

Medgal, Thank you so much for that post. I am currently trying to find more time to post, especially on this forum. I truly feel like a part of the community on this board. This post brought a smile to my face during some trying days. Thanks for all that you do on this thread PrettyGirlDoc

 

[Prettypackages]

You are absolved lol!

I am wearing purple eyeshadow and orange blush today. Love it. I feel young and awake. Looking forward to the report of your purple/orange face too!

I got the mabeylline blush, can't wait to try it.

I forgot to answer but i got the hourglass ambient powder in mood light. i think it makes me oilier.

 

[Medgal07]

You are absolved lol!

I am wearing purple eyeshadow and orange blush today. Love it. I feel young and awake. Looking forward to the report of your purple/orange face too!

Okay---I'm going for purple and orange today. I'll definitely post the products. I'm inspired now!

 

[Medgal07]

PrettyGirlDoc

Thank you PrettyGirlDoc. I hope things are getting better----"When You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going," WC.

 

[Medgal07]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Purple/lavender & Orange were the hallmark of thi[/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif]s look[/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]

[/FONT] All MAC unless otherwise specified EYES: Painterly paint pot (nude beige) PP to lids (# 212)
Beautiful Iris(Lavender w/sheen) e/s to lids (# 215 brush)
Purple Haze e/s (Intense Purple) above crease ( # 222 brush)
Nocturnelle e/s (Pinked-up chrome purple) to crease, (# 275 brush)
Digit e/s (Soft Violet) to brows to highlight (# 239 brush)
Beautiful Iris (Lavender w/sheen) e/s to lower lash-line ( # 228 brush)
Resort (Deep Amethyst Plum) eye pencil to waterline

FACE:
Studio Sculpt Foundation, NC 44 ( # 187 brush)
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana (applied with 116 Brush)
Coffee Walnut SC (applied with 163 Brush), Shadowy (Deep brown matte) Pro Sculpting powder over Coffee Walnut (227 SE brush)
Modern Mandarin blush ( 128 Brush)
Double Definition light side to high-points (# 130 Brush)
NARS Light Reflecting Loose setting powder to finish the look (NARS Yachiyo brush)
Fix+ to set

LIPS:
What A Blast (bright orange) Pro Longwear lip pencil to line & fill
Sounds Like Noise (bright true orange) l/s (# 318 lip brush)


NAILS: MAC's Riot Gear (bright true orange) Nail Polish Topped w/Dior's Crystal & gel top coat

 

[aradhana]

Quote: Originally Posted by Medgal07


beautiful look!
you look very elegant.

i think my SLN shipped today, so hopefully i'll be able to try out an orange lip later in the week.

two weeks later and i am finally somewhat back in the makeup game today. my lips were not 100% today, so i just went with heroine liner instead of lipstick, so as not to attract attention to the dryness of the lips! i find that sometimes mac lip pencils can be a bit dry, i don't know if it's particular shades or batches, but i found heroine to be a dream -- it glided on very easily.

i also caved the other day and bought some ED goodies, so i tried those out -- blazing haute and shape the future. i like these products even more than my original ED face products. it makes me want more, but seeing as how successful the formula is, i'm sure mac will bring them back soon enough. i found blazing haute to be very very subtle, but sometimes that's a good thing!

i wore silly on the eyelids with saddle in the crease, and thick black liquid liner.

i'm glad to be a little more back with my routine...hopefully tomorrow i can do a purple eye look!

 

[MissTT]

Medgal your skin looks FLAWLESS! I think it's fake. LOL

Talk to me about your undereye highlighting and sculpting routine. Tell me everything. I'm not at all familiar with the products you used, but would be pleased if I could recreate your look.

 

[aradhana]

Medgal your skin looks FLAWLESS! I think it's fake. LOL

Talk to me about your undereye highlighting and sculpting routine. Tell me everything. I'm not at all familiar with the products you used, but would be pleased if I could recreate your look.

it's true she looks like a beautiful porcelain doll.

 

[MissTT]

Yes, porcelain, that's exactly how I would describe her. Smooth perfection. It's just stunning every time.

 

[aradhana]

i would also like a tutorial please. i've always wanted to achieve the porcelain look!

 

[Prettypackages]

Yes, tell us about your skincare routine too.

 

[BeautyByLele]

YES YES !!! Medgal u look great!

 

[luvlydee]

you look great!!! love love love the look!
(and now you are making me want bangs too lmao)