Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[honybr]

I know we said this last year, but shouts out to all you ladies in here who have survived breast cancer and those who continue to battle with it. It might be a whole new set of folks in here who are not necessarily participating or saying so. But our thoughts are with you.

Well said and I completely agree.

 

[Medgal07]

Here's my pink report:

• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• Coeur Battant blush (every WOC needs this - just FYI)
• Scandelicious Lipcolor

It's bright and in your face and this thread was what I thought of when I put it on. Oh and I'm wearing a hot pink shirt too. Because when I'm over the top, I go OVER THE TOP. Lol.

I'm sure you're a vision in that hot pink shirt Honbr.

I didn't wear pink today...didn't leave the house because I'm exhausted. I did put a pink bow on my new dog! I flew out to Kansas City, MO to pick her up last Thursday and flew back home the same day. She was an anniversary gift from the hubs. I dislike flying immensely and the return flight was particularly turbulent...I'm still getting over it, LOL. Well, she's a 3lb 12oz Yorkie & I named her Abby. She is a little sweetheart, she doesn't bark and she's very playful & mischievous.
Ladies, meet my Abby:




Our matching PJs. I know Miss TT won't let me live this one down!

 

[honybr]

Medgal, Abby is adorable! The pjs look cozy. Lol.

 

[MissTT]

Now WHERE did you get those matching jammies, Medgal?! I am cracking up over here. Abby will be all decked out in her BCAM duds. She's a cutie.
The marketing behind "everything pink October" bothers me. Most of the people involved in this campaign aren't actually doing anything about BC and some are actually contributing to it. To me it's become hokey, cliche, and ineffective. It's a thing to do. A bandwagon to jump on. It's a fad. That makes me sad. Many people/organizations are participating only to get recognized. Some organizations are even profiting from it. Then there's the fact that it's not the most common form of cancer nor the deadliest (though of course it's up there) so I'm wondering how it became so popular. I'm also bothered by the way some people are forced to participate in the pinkness. If you're an athlete in October you must do the obligatory pink night whether or not you want to. Many people are interested in other causes and would like to have attention called to those health issues, but it's not allowed (in the athletic realm.) For the sake of getting along most people aren't in a position to say no they don't want to participate. I tend to think about things differently than many people and often in a way that's not popular since I'm not all peaches and cream. Those are just a few of my thoughts on the issue. I can understand though as a survivor you feel differently.

LeLe we are all thinking about you and I'll say a prayer for you too. You look gorgeous as usual.

 

[aradhana]

Now WHERE did you get those matching jammies, Medgal?! I am cracking up over here. Abby will be all decked out in her BCAM duds. She's a cutie.
The marketing behind "everything pink October" bothers me. Most of the people involved in this campaign aren't actually doing anything about BC and some are actually contributing to it. To me it's become hokey, cliche, and ineffective. It's a thing to do. A bandwagon to jump on. It's a fad. That makes me sad. Many people/organizations are participating only to get recognized. Some organizations are even profiting from it. Then there's the fact that it's not the most common form of cancer nor the deadliest (though of course it's up there) so I'm wondering how it became so popular. I'm also bothered by the way some people are forced to participate in the pinkness. If you're an athlete in October you must do the obligatory pink night whether or not you want to. Many people are interested in other causes and would like to have attention called to those health issues, but it's not allowed (in the athletic realm.) For the sake of getting along most people aren't in a position to say no they don't want to participate. I tend to think about things differently than many people and often in a way that's not popular since I'm not all peaches and cream. Those are just a few of my thoughts on the issue. I can understand though as a survivor you feel differently.

LeLe we are all thinking about you and I'll say a prayer for you too. You look gorgeous as usual.

i was wondering the exact same thing! LOL...

 

[BeautyByLele]

@sagehen- thank you ! Yes I like SFF, I need to use it more often... After I get Nars and Mufe foundations I think imma go on a no-buy for foundations.. Lol!! Well see @missTT I totally get what your saying and understand it.... Pinktober is so overrated ! @honybr girl so true !! @medgal that was nicely said OMG your baby yorkie is soo cute, please post a pic of y'all together in yall matching pjs. I want a german shepherd or a Rottweiler ... So I'm trying to pull the sympathy card with my mama ... But it ain't working @aradhana thanks and yup sooo true... The little things are what counts ! I'm already trying to put my order in for Thanksgiving for a homemade cheesecake from a family friend... Haha

 

[sagehen]

@sagehen- thank you ! Yes I like SFF, I need to use it more often... After I get Nars and Mufe foundations I think imma go on a no-buy for foundations.. Lol!! Well see @missTT I totally get what your saying and understand it.... Pinktober is so overrated ! @honybr girl so true !! @medgal that was nicely said OMG your baby yorkie is soo cute, please post a pic of y'all together in yall matching pjs. I want a german shepherd or a Rottweiler ... So I'm trying to pull the sympathy card with my mama ... But it ain't working @aradhana thanks and yup sooo true... The little things are what counts ! I'm already trying to put my order in for Thanksgiving for a homemade cheesecake from a family friend... Haha

I keep telling myself I am going on a foundation no-buy too - you MUST tell us (me, anyway) what NARS you pick, if any - I swear we are skin twins shade wise.

 

[MissTT]

@aradhana thanks and yup sooo true... The little things are what counts ! I'm already trying to put my order in for Thanksgiving for a homemade cheesecake from a family friend... Haha

Girl you're like me. I don't really like dogs, but when I do it's usually big dogs. I think it's because a Chihuahua used to chase and bite me when I was little almost daily after school. I think the lady was letting her dog out on purpose.

 

[Medgal07]

Now WHERE did you get those matching jammies, Medgal?! I am cracking up over here. Abby will be all decked out in her BCAM duds. She's a cutie.
The marketing behind "everything pink October" bothers me. Most of the people involved in this campaign aren't actually doing anything about BC and some are actually contributing to it. To me it's become hokey, cliche, and ineffective. It's a thing to do. A bandwagon to jump on. It's a fad. That makes me sad. Many people/organizations are participating only to get recognized. Some organizations are even profiting from it. Then there's the fact that it's not the most common form of cancer nor the deadliest (though of course it's up there) so I'm wondering how it became so popular. I'm also bothered by the way some people are forced to participate in the pinkness. If you're an athlete in October you must do the obligatory pink night whether or not you want to. Many people are interested in other causes and would like to have attention called to those health issues, but it's not allowed (in the athletic realm.) For the sake of getting along most people aren't in a position to say no they don't want to participate. I tend to think about things differently than many people and often in a way that's not popular since I'm not all peaches and cream. Those are just a few of my thoughts on the issue. I can understand though as a survivor you feel differently.

LeLe we are all thinking about you and I'll say a prayer for you too. You look gorgeous as usual.

I knew this wouldn't get by you MissTT. We also have a matching animal print set.

I got them from pajama gram.com aka Vermont Teddy Bear. Pink was the only color that they had in this particular style. I was attracted to the plushness.

I get it, in part about the whole pink thing. You're correct...when you've lived it, it takes on a different meaning. I hope you never have to experience it first hand, so take care of yourself! It may seem hokey and fadish but I know many people who have benefited directly from the proceeds of the campaign. It's like everything else---exploiters will find their way in. Case in point...the greedy people who purchase MAC products & triple the price on EBay.

 

[Medgal07]

@aradhana thanks and yup sooo true... The little things are what counts ! I'm already trying to put my order in for Thanksgiving for a homemade cheesecake from a family friend... Haha

Thank you BeautyByLee. Against my better judgment, I will post a pic when Abby & I wear our PJs. Pink was the only color they had. I got them for their plushness
and I'm waiting for a nice cold night to snuggle in them.

I'm afraid of large dogs for the same reason that MissTT has an aversion to little dogs....a traumatic childhood experience. I don't like noisy little dogs. Fortunately,
Abby was being trained for show so she does not bark. She has excellent temperament and is great with children.

 

[MissTT]

I wonder how you train a dog not to bark (much)? Now Medgal, this is what was really getting me... Does Abby have pink booties to match yours???

 

[Medgal07]

I wonder how you train a dog not to bark (much)? Now Medgal, this is what was really getting me... Does Abby have pink booties to match yours???

Stop...you crack me up

. No, MissTT, Abby's PJs did not come with booties. Training a dog not to bark is totally doable. Have you ever watched a dog show? Those dogs do not bark. It's all about discipline & training.

 

[Medgal07]

how do you like the her cocoa quad?


Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen


Very much. It is a great neutral for me, the colors are well-pigmented ( I was worried about this) and wear well. With primer on, I have had it on for about 10 1/2 hours and it is just starting to fade. I have been to church, run errands in 90+ degree weather and cleaned an aquatic turtle tank. I am glad I grabbed it. It was a total impulse buy.

You know Pretty & Sage, I'm liking this quad a lot too. I wore it twice last week, using the gold on my lids. I added Deep Dansom to the outer vee to pick up on my
blush, Stratus and Sin lipstick. Loved the look!

 

[Medgal07]

Here's my pink report:

• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• Coeur Battant blush (every WOC needs this - just FYI)
• Scandelicious Lipcolor

It's bright and in your face and this thread was what I thought of when I put it on. Oh and I'm wearing a hot pink shirt too. Because when I'm over the top, I go OVER THE TOP. Lol.

Do tell! What is this blush that I need? I live to be enabled...I end up with GREAT stuff! *Runs off to look it up*

ETA: I saw this blush...OMG! It's gorgeous. I think I'll order it next month, along with that Full Frontal lipstick. BEAUTIFUL! I would order it today but I just ordered the
Chanel holiday eyeshadow quint and of course several things from Divine Night, etc.

 

[MissTT]

Stop...you crack me up

. No, MissTT, Abby's PJs did not come with booties. Training a dog not to bark is totally doable. Have you ever watched a dog show? Those dogs do not bark. It's all about discipline & training.

I've seen some. I loved the Pet Psychic

and my daughter really got into Cesar Milan last year on Netflix so I watched some with her. I know people on tv can do it, but I just couldn't imagine being any good at doing it myself. And don't laugh at me. I've seen dogs in booties! I was scouring your pic for her pair.

Coeur Battant is drop-dead gorgeous! Look at this gorgeous pic from the Non-Blonde

 

[sagehen]

MissTT, stop tempting us with them there photos. I wonder if it pays off like that on the skin? Do you know? Can you tell us? I am wearing Iman powder blush in Peace, a berry pink shade, and wearing the pink LeMatte from L'Oreal on my lips. Yay for me getting it together, and Go Red Sox!

 

[BeautyByLele]

Miss TT, OMG that blush looks gorgeous ... Must resist

 

[MissTT]

Color payoff? You could ask the Style and Beauty Doctor...

 

[sagehen]

^^OMGoodness who is that - she is pretty

 

[josephine90]

Ok i need to stop lurking and post, since you know, pink and me are in a relationship

Yes, i camwhored a little today lol Benefit the real mascara, benefit sugarbomb, benetint ,high beam with embrace me liner and maybeline fuschia flash..