Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

The Queen Collection is definitely harder to find than I imagined. I swear I used to see it back when i wasn't looking for it.

I prefer Hodgepodge liner b/c it's a little lighter thus leaving less demarcation. It's a bit more natural looking for me. Medgal let me know it was available at Nordstrom. Since I love it with my nudes/lights and grab it more than Toast and Expresso I suppose I should back it up. It's discontinued, right?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-lip...m_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A

 

[sagehen]

Quote:Originally Posted by MissTT

The Queen Collection is definitely harder to find than I imagined. I swear I used to see it back when i wasn't looking for it.

I prefer Hodgepodge liner b/c it's a little lighter thus leaving less demarcation. It's a bit more natural looking for me. Medgal let me know it was available at Nordstrom. Since I love it with my nudes/lights and grab it more than Toast and Expresso I suppose I should back it up. It's discontinued, right?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-lip...m_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A



It has been discontinued - grab one (or some) if you can. Have you tried NYX Nude Truffle l/l?

 

[MissTT]

Nope, never heard of it. Is it a dupe? eta: Aww snap! Looks to be.

 

[VampyCouture]

MissTT, your look was very pretty! I just love your additional outfit of the days as well lol Riri Woo looks hot on you.

Sagehen, pretty neutral look with a bold lip. I can't live without CG Queen Ebony Bronze. It's just too amazing. I'm going to check out Smashbox Mandarin.

 

[sagehen]

Quote:Originally Posted by MissTT

Nope, never heard of it. Is it a dupe? eta: Aww snap! Looks to be.



It might come close - it does not have the weird sparkle the cherryculture swatches have.

 

[Prettypackages]

~peeks in~ I miss y'all, the rest of the forum, the hauls, the new collex, the nailpolish. I've been w/o cable and internet since 6/24 and won't have it until 7/5.(stupid storms) I was already behind. Now I feel like a noob.. Can I get a guided tour?

 

[MissTT]

Awww, PP we miss you, too. I hope you're getting along alright with no connections to the outside world. Probably burning your phone up. Let me know if there's something you want me to snag for you in the meantime - like the Ariel mirror or some other collection.

 

[Medgal07]

You look sooooo GORGEOUS!!! RRW just makes your coloring pop---love the lips, love the brows---love, love, love the entire look!!! STUNNING!!!

Thank you Medgal and Vampy! I forgot to say the gel eyeliner I used as a base was black. It was a smoky eye that wasn't totally smoked out. More refined. Also, last night I used the Mario Badescu Rosewater I was talking about earlier.

Last day of the month so I made sure to hit the other side of the theme - bronze. And I failed. LOL. I borrowed a bronzer from my daughter and used the darkest color she had, but it wasn't dark enough for me so it didn't show up. While I was at Walgreens I looked for the CoverGirl Queen bronzer, but didn't find it. Didn't someone say it was Ebony Bronze?
I'm wearing the Smashbox BB Cream recommended to me by Vampy. The color is ashy on me. I should have warmed it up w/ my Ben Nye Topaz powder, but I was too lazy. The Dark would be too dark though. I also think I'm applying too much. I'll keep working on it. So far the product is okay. I haven't been able to test it under humid conditions. Each time I've grabbed it the weather has cooled off to the 70s. It wears better than the NARS Tinted Moisturizer. I haven't tried to use this BB cream as a primer yet.




EYES
MAC Rimal Dahabia Quad
Beautyburst - lids (old Sephora shadow brush)
Shroom - highlight/brow (#217)
Najm el Lail - crease and outer V (NARS small dome brush)
Soft Brown - transition (#217)
Urban Decay Creep lids and lower lash line (Sephora brush; NARS Smudge brush)
Urban Decay Smog crease (NARS small dome brush)
Beautyburst crease (NARS small dome)
Urban Decay Half baked brow (#217)
Rimmel Kajal eyeliner black
Benefit They're Real mascara
Spiked Brow pencil
FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Primer
Smashbox BB Cream in Medium (Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush)
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Caramel (Sephora Pro Airbrush Concealer brush)
Ben Nye Banana Powder to set concealer (Lancome Blending brush #4)
MSFN Medium Dark (187SE)
bareMinerals READY Bronzer - High Dive (Lancome Mineral Powder Foundation brush)
Shape the Future MSF as blush and highlight (Tom Ford Blush brush; NARS Ita brush)
Mario Badescu Rosewater as finishing spray
LIPS
Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm
NYX Hot Red l/l
RiRi Woo l/s

 

[Medgal07]

Hi there Pretty. You don't need a tour---you're at home.

So good to see you!!!

~peeks in~ I miss y'all, the rest of the forum, the hauls, the new collex, the nailpolish. I've been w/o cable and internet since 6/24 and won't have it until 7/5.(stupid storms) I was already behind. Now I feel like a noob.. Can I get a guided tour?

 

[Medgal07]

I was in a GREEN mood today so the 'bright' aspect of my look is once again in the form of a lipstick EYES: UDPP
Painterly PP
Chanel Quad, Mystére e/s Matte Khaki to lids
Chanel Quad, Mystére e/s Silver Taupe above crease
Chanel Quad, Mystére e/s Golden Khaki to crease
Chanel Quad, Mystére e/s Golden Ivory to highlight brow
Blacktrack gel liner to upper lashline
Chanel Quad, Mystére Matte Khaki e/s to lower lash-line
Chanel Khaki Précieux eyeliner to lower waterline

FACE:
Smash Box CC Cream
MAC Face & Body Foundation NC44
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Chanel Creme blush, Présage (Apricot)
MAC Richly Honed Sculpting cream to contour
Barbados Girl Lustre drops to high points, topped w/Chanel Mouche De Beauté highlight powder
NARS LRSP to finish the look
Fix + to set

LIPS:
MAC What A Blast lip pencil to line & fill
MAC Tangerine Dream lipstick

NAILS: Chanel Alchimie (Khaki green) Nail Polish

 

[sagehen]

I believe this goes with the theme of the month:

Face:
Mehron Celebre Pro HD Creme, MD4 and DK2
Mehron Celebre Pro HD Creme, Sable (contour)
Mehron setting powder (with anti-perspirant - it's 100 degrees and high humidity)

Eyes:
MAC Nakeed Deep Dark all over lids
MAC Naked Dark on inner lid
MAC Trax in crease
Inglot Matte #378 in outer crease
elf liquid eyeliner in Coffee
CG LashBlast Fusion wp, very black

Lips (HERE is the payoff):
Milani lip pencil, Purple Veil
Graftobian lipstick, Blue
CG Lip Perfection l/s, Divine (lavender shade - #330 I think?)

that lip combo got comments everywhere I went today (which was far too many places, but that's another post lol)

 

[Medgal07]

Interesting Sage---that lip combo alone warranted you sharing a photo here!!

Hope you had a great day.

I believe this goes with the theme of the month:

Face:
Mehron Celebre Pro HD Creme, MD4 and DK2
Mehron Celebre Pro HD Creme, Sable (contour)
Mehron setting powder (with anti-perspirant - it's 100 degrees and high humidity)

Eyes:
MAC Nakeed Deep Dark all over lids
MAC Naked Dark on inner lid
MAC Trax in crease
Inglot Matte #378 in outer crease
elf liquid eyeliner in Coffee
CG LashBlast Fusion wp, very black

Lips (HERE is the payoff):
Milani lip pencil, Purple Veil
Graftobian lipstick, Blue
CG Lip Perfection l/s, Divine (lavender shade - #330 I think?)

that lip combo got comments everywhere I went today (which was far too many places, but that's another post lol)

 

[josephine90]

Im here, PixieDancer! Now, i need a tour guide

 

[PrettyGirlDoc]

Hello Everyone, I hope all is well. Although I have not posted I have read the updates and have enjoyed the looks. I am currently in my last trimester of pregnancy and am now starting to get back into loving makeup again. In the first two trimesters I only wear it to camouflage my growing pieface. LOL. Now that I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel... I love it again. Hopefully I will be able to post a little before my lil one gets here. Lots of hugs Thanks for the inspiration. PrettyGirlDoc

 

[PixieDancer]

Im here, PixieDancer! Now, i need a tour guide

WELCOME

sweetie! OK, to get started look over at the photos and you will see some of mine. If you click on them and go to the post you will see the product breakdown like I messaged you! We have fun themes and use lots of different products, so feel free to experiment with us and share your looks!! Also, ask any questions you want! We are a fun group here! LOTS of great looks are posted everyday! So you'll get lots of inspiration and great ideas!

EVERYONE.... I talked Josephine into joining us! She wants to get some look ideas to pick out some new INGLOT shadows! So try and share your fav INGLOT looks to help her out! Thanks ladies!!

 

[PixieDancer]

PrettyGirlDoc

WELCOME

to you toooooo girlie! Good luck with your baby homestretch! Can't wait to see what you have to share! LOVE new ideas!! This thread has helped me out of ruts MANY many times!

 

[honybr]

I'm excited about July's theme! I'm all about a bright pop of color.

Today I'm wearing black eyeliner, black mascara (I never do a lot of eye makeup for work), Dirty Plum blush and my bright lip is Illamasqua Boost lipgloss (swatch here: http://www.temptalia.com/illamasqua-boost-intense-lipgloss-review-photos-swatches#more-35536).

I've received quite a few compliments on the lipgloss which kind of surprised me. I lined it with Heroine l/l so it's quite a bit brighter than in T's swatch. My husband calls it my UV lips. Lol.

And because I want to be Miss TT one day I'll throw in what I wore. A floral purple/black/white shirt, pencil denim skirt and purple sandals. I can't find a picture of one item online. That's what I get for buying everything at TJ Maxx.

 

[MissTT]

Wow! That lip is fire! Have you tried the OCC glosses? I wonder how they compare. Thanks for the love, honybr. I'm telling you I much prefer choosing clothes to makeup. I can't keep up with y'all in that department.

 

[honybr]

Wow! That lip is fire! Have you tried the OCC glosses? I wonder how they compare. Thanks for the love, honybr. I'm telling you I much prefer choosing clothes to makeup. I can't keep up with y'all in that department.

My weakness is shoes and purses. My makeup stash is nothing compared to most here simply because I cannot let those other 2 go!

Yes I have a couple of OCC glosses. I don't have any of the purple ones though. As far as wear time one of my lip tars (Sybil) doesn't last very long, but Black Dahlia lasts forever and stains. Illamasqua did last through my lunch so I was quite pleased.

 

[aradhana]

hey people....sorry i've been a bit silent lately...
haven't really been staying on top of the current threads either - except this one of course!

i did pick up some mineralize items, and got a cp (from the lovely yazmin) from the mac me over collection, but aside from that, i'm trying my best to shop my stash...

i did do a look last week along the lines of this month's theme for a *pseudo* date...i used matchmaster (a blend of 6.0 and 7.0), set with mineralize skinfinish natural in medium dark / dark, and contoured with blunt.... my fave sa showed me her contouring tips, which were super duper helpful....

she had me put the darker msfn to kinda mattify the area to be contoured, then apply the contour powder...then used the lighter shade of msfn to blend out the bottom part of the contour... it wound up looking super natural...i was relieved because i often end up with my face looking dirty when i try to contour. not anymore!!!!

actually the sa also suggested the matchmaster because it was crazy hot and humid and i was going to be attending a punk concert/party... i wanted to do bold lips, and she figured that since it was going to be dark, i should also focus on skin, contour, and smoke out the eyes at least a little so that i didn't end up looking totally washed out in the dark! anyway, the eyes i used my trusty shale/trax/beautymarked combo over bamboom paint, and for lips i wore quick sizzle!

i was so happy with how it turned out, but sadly no pics. i need to get a new phone so i can easily take pics these kinda things!!!