Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[sagehen]

  [COLOR=0000FF]Sounds like a good look to me Sage and a nice way to slide right into November on Friday.  I'm dying to use fall colors...just love the oranges, browns, golds, greens [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  reds and burgundies.  I'm inspired by the [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]beautiful trees that don't seem to want to let go of their leafs/leaves.....some of the vibrant colors are absolutely breath taking!  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  OMG...I haven't even worn Relentlessly Red yet[/COLOR]:shock:  [COLOR=0000FF]or WTC among others.  I did wear Nude last night for the first time when we went out to dinner and hubs loved it.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  I just got another one of the [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]Chanel holiday [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]lipsticks this week.  I need to declare a moratorium on lipsticks for a while! [/COLOR]

Thank you - and OMG November does begin Friday! So, is "Autumn Colors" our theme? I am down with it. I can pull out my Worldly Wealth blush...I have been thinking about it.

Thanks, Medgal. I am still using the NARS, but I grabbed the Ben Nye today b/c it never gets used. (As you said, too many products!) I need to sell it. I bought 3 shades, but only use one. It's too dark for my face, but not dark enough to contour. So none of you laughed that I wore two different bases on each half of my face today? They were even slightly different colors. sagehen I swore I commented on your look earlier today, but I'll bet I had too many tabs open and closed it. I've never heard of your mascara. I can't believe I opened a new one today. I just purchased and opened one two weeks ago. Today I told myself I was opening it in the name of science/research. eta: oopsy I should read with understanding, Medgal. Yes I use the loose.

So, umm what were you going to say? Now I am curious. I know you ladies were talking about NARS powder, but do either of you have thoughts about NARS Larger Than Life lipgloss in Odalisque? I suddenly want it.

 

[honybr]

I was coming here to suggest the "Autumn Colors" for November. I have more orange/golden eye shadows that I really should be getting more use out of.

 

[aradhana]

aradhana I think you are at least a shade and a half lighter than me. I'm lighter than NC45, but darker than NC44. Or perhaps I have both of those shades on my face depending on the location? Good feedback about the Guerlain powder. I don't want to make mistakes. Wore soft pink today to close out the month and then realized tomorrow ends the month. LOL FACE Peter Thomas Roth CC Cream in Deep – right half of face (it was too light/beige so I went with something else since I’m testing new products) Dior Hydra Life BB Cream 03 Sunny Amber – left half of face NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – Caramel – under eyes Ben Nye Banana powder – set concealer NARS Light Reflecting Powder – t-zone Ben Nye Sienna powder – perimeter of face to warm up/bronze NARS Outlaw blush – soft rose w/ golden shimmer NARS Albatross highlight – sheer light golden sheen EYES NARS shadow primer A Natural Flirt EDES– beigy, pinky, peach? – wash over eye Stolen Moment EDES- plummy taupe - crease UD Demolition eyeliner – dark brown Laura Mercier Faux Lash mascara – first time trying. Nice work mascara, but by no means faux lash LIPS Chanel Glossimer Wild Rose

You are right. Definitely in the winter I'm lighter and probably most of the summer too...except at my darkest, when I wear nc 45 and it actually suits me. Hmmm maybe you might be better off with a different guerlain...

 

[Medgal07]

I know you ladies were talking about NARS powder, but do either of you have thoughts about NARS Larger Than Life lipgloss in Odalisque? I suddenly want it.

I have not heard about it Sage, but in all honesty I'm not a huge fan of gloss-----and ironically, I have way too
many...MAC & Chanel and they just don't get too much love from me.

 

[Medgal07]

I doubt anyone noticed. I was in my office alone most of the day which is why I tried it. Ultimately I don't like the way either of them wore. I probably applied too much. Both ended up kind of separating. I didn't prime b/c these products claim to be primers. I've found you need to moisturize and prime under most BB/CC creams which means I may as well just wear foundation since it's not cutting down my steps. All-in-one my behind...

Interesting conclusion MissTT. I have a couple of BB & CCs and they just don't seem that special to me. I always
wore the CC under my foundation. Sadly, like so many other things they are merely taking up space in my
foundation drawer and I rarely reach for them.

 

[Medgal07]

I was coming here to suggest the "Autumn Colors" for November. I have more orange/golden eye shadows that I really should be getting more use out of.

Absolutely Honybr and Sage. I love this month in particular because we have so many color options. Honybr, please share some of the looks that you put together with
your orange/golden eyeshadows. Sage I LOVE Worldly Wealth blush----so looking forward to wearing it. As a theme, I don't think any color compliments our various
shades of beautiful brown/black skin the way that orange does.

 

[sagehen]

Cool - I am good to go tomorrow!

 

[Medgal07]

To Everyone!

Thank you for participating, particularly in the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. To some, wearing pink may seem like a small gesture but to those of us affected
either directly or indirectly it says, "I acknowledge your pain and your challenge, and stand with you in this fight." To you we say THANK YOU! To those who endured the fear that goes along with ruling out a diagnosis of breast cancer, those who are actively engaged in the fight through surgery/chemo/Rad Rx and those who have survived but live in fear of cancer returning, we stand with you. We may be separated by geography but we extend our love and our prayers, none the less.

Although in some instances the BCA campaigns have ventured beyond what was originally intended, I am ever grateful that someone gave a damn and a dollar that just might have been the one that saved my life!

 

[Medgal07]

So, how funny is this? My NARS Coeur Batant blush arrived on the last day of our pink theme. It's gorgeous but I didn't get to wear it because I was already in full makeup. It's definitely gorgeous and I can't wait to test drive it. To the enablers, * side eye to Honybr and Miss TT* I need another blush like I need a hole in the head. I recently purchased Chanel Accent, MAC Barefaced, BGGG and Lavish Living. I'm afraid to count all of the blushes that I already own so thank you very much----I was strong-armed!

It really is pretty and I'm so glad I got it!!!!

 

[MissTT]

Now, Medgal... you know you would have picked up Coeur Battant sooner or later.

Something about it is irresistible. I plan to pick it up in store tomorrow. I can't believe it arrived for you on the last day of the month. It honestly is the perfect BCA pink to me. Oh well. I'm sure you'll put it to good use. I'm ignoring your talks of Chanel Accent...

I went with deep berries on my lips and cheeks to ring in our new autumn theme:
FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Primer
Hourglass Veil Fluid foundation – Sable (too beige)
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – Caramel – under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder – set concealer
Ben Nye Topaz loose powder – perimeter of face to warm up/bronze
NARS Seduction blush – deep, raspberry wine
MAC Definitely Defined EDSF highlight – lighter half (silvery pink)
EYES
NARS shadow primer
YSL Pure Chromatics palette #5
Stone Grey – lid (sheer, glittery grey)
Blackened Grey – outer lid and crease
MAC Soft Brown – transition
Icy Pink – brow highlight (pale, frosty pink)
Kat Von D Tattoo eyeliner – black
Laura Mercier Faux Lash mascara
LIPS
FRESH Sugar Advanced Lip Treatment
Dior Addict gloss in Night Fantasy – sparkling deep berry

 

[sagehen]

Now, Medgal... you know you would have picked up Coeur Battant sooner or later. :amused:  Something about it is irresistible. I plan to pick it up in store tomorrow. I can't believe it arrived for you on the last day of the month. It honestly is the perfect BCA pink to me. Oh well. I'm sure you'll put it to good use. I'm ignoring your talks of Chanel Accent... I went with deep berries on my lips and cheeks to ring in our new autumn theme: FACE By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Primer Hourglass Veil Fluid foundation – Sable (too beige) NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – Caramel – under eyes Ben Nye Banana powder – set concealer Ben Nye Topaz loose powder – perimeter of face to warm up/bronze NARS Seduction blush – deep, raspberry wine MAC Definitely Defined EDSF highlight – lighter half (silvery pink) EYES NARS shadow primer YSL Pure Chromatics palette #5 Stone Grey – lid (sheer, glittery grey) Blackened Grey – outer lid and crease MAC Soft Brown – transition Icy Pink – brow highlight (pale, frosty pink) Kat Von D Tattoo eyeliner – black Laura Mercier Faux Lash mascara LIPS FRESH Sugar Advanced Lip Treatment Dior Addict gloss in Night Fantasy – sparkling deep berry

Sparkling Deep Berry is such a tempting description. You are right abour CB blush - it does strike me as the perfect BCA shade. This may be the excuse I Was looking for. I have to compare it with my LaFemme Magenta blush first. I am wearing an on the border of correct face: FACE: UD DeSlick Spray UD De Slick Mattifying Gel (WHY is this discontinued?!? I don't see it on the UD website) Revlon Colorstay Whipped , Caramel MAC MSFN, Sun Power no blush today...maybe by lunchtime (if so, it will be BR Toasted Almond) EYES: Maybelline CT, Ready, Set, Green 2nd row, 1st shade, GREEN, Sonia Kashuk jewel of an eye palette on lid 4th row, 3rd shade, same palette, crease MAC Shag blended into crease elf liquid liner, top lash line, black Sephora Flashy Moss wp liner, bottom lash line LIPS: L'Oreal LeMatte, #409, Matte for Me Rimmel London Kate Moss l/s #05 So, I have very pink lips and dark kelly green eyes. It works. I don't know why whenever I wear green e/s I want orange or pink lips. I can only recall once in recent history when I wore som other shade on my lips with green e/s.

 

[MissTT]

OMFG that green color tattoo, sagehen!!!!! The brown girls on Google Images are owning that shade! What brand is BR Toasted Almond?

 

[sagehen]

OMFG that green color tattoo, sagehen!!!!! The brown girls on Google Images are owning that shade! What brand is BR Toasted Almond?

Black Radiance. They have discontinued all but their baked blushes. Toasted Almond would be FANTASTIC on you. $5. I hear they are beginning to sell Black Radiance in Dollar Tree stores. Just one more place to look. IJS.

 

[MissTT]

I'm gonna copy you and do a green eye tomorrow.

 

[sagehen]

Girl I don't own the green eye lol! WORK IT! I just think green e/s is the end all. I will pick up any green e/s that catches my eye.

 

[MissTT]

You need to post a pic of that eye for real though.

 

[Medgal07]

Now, Medgal... you know you would have picked up Coeur Battant sooner or later.

Something about it is irresistible. I plan to pick it up in store tomorrow. I can't believe it arrived for you on the last day of the month. It honestly is the perfect BCA pink to me. Oh well. I'm sure you'll put it to good use. I'm ignoring your talks of Chanel Accent...

I went with deep berries on my lips and cheeks to ring in our new autumn theme:
FACE
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Primer
Hourglass Veil Fluid foundation – Sable (too beige)
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – Caramel – under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder – set concealer
Ben Nye Topaz loose powder – perimeter of face to warm up/bronze
NARS Seduction blush – deep, raspberry wine
MAC Definitely Defined EDSF highlight – lighter half (silvery pink)
EYES
NARS shadow primer
YSL Pure Chromatics palette #5
Stone Grey – lid (sheer, glittery grey)
Blackened Grey – outer lid and crease
MAC Soft Brown – transition
Icy Pink – brow highlight (pale, frosty pink)
Kat Von D Tattoo eyeliner – black
Laura Mercier Faux Lash mascara
LIPS
FRESH Sugar Advanced Lip Treatment
Dior Addict gloss in Night Fantasy – sparkling deep berry

You're 100% correct MissTT. You know me well

I LOVE this look that you put together, especially with the grey eyeshadows! I sort of went
purple/berry inspired by colors in some of our planting beds in the front of our house.

 

[Medgal07]

I just tried to multi quote but every time I do Safari quits simultaneously. I recently updated the software on my iMAC and it's been happening ever since!

Well anyway, I was joining MissTT & Sage's conversation about green eyeshadow which I happen to LOVE!!! I went crazy at the end of the summer with olive/khaki greens. So classy I tell ya!
I practically OD'd on my Chanel Mystère quad. I also love MAC's Club, Humid Guacamole, Plumage Swimming & When in Rio (TR Collex).

I agree w/MissTT...post a pic of your look!

 

[sagehen]

OK, if it holds up until I get home, I will attempt a decent photo. Otherwise y'all may have to wait until DH gets back into town...I am an awful photog. Medgal - thanks for reminding me about the olive and khaki shadows needing my attention.

 

[Medgal07]

Happy Fall/November Everyone, even though it was 70 degrees here today. That's supposed to change the weekend, with unseasonably cold temps! But enough with the weather report

My husband calls me a closet meteorologist!

Well I got my Chanel quint, Charming yesterday and resorted to this look just so I could try it out today. Nevertheless, the look is on theme.


EYES:
UDPP
MAC Hyperviolet, paint pot
Chanel e/s quint, Charming:
Deep Aubergine e/s to lids
Blackened Grey e/s to crease/outer vee
Gold e's above crease
Ultra pale peach to highlight brow
Blacktrack gel liner to upper lash-line
Blackened Grey to lower lash line
NARS Rue Bonaparte (Creamy Beige) eye pencil to water line

FACE:
LA Bella Donna Co Exist Gel Crème as primer
Chanel Perfection Lumière 54 Beige Ambre Foundation
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
MAC Richly Honed Pro Sculpting Cream topped w/Earthshine MSF to contour
Chanel Joues Contraste Blush Accent (# 84), described as pink beige but looks more lavender beige on me---LOVE THIS UNIQUE product
MAC LightscapadeHighlighter to high-points. .
Hourglass Radiant Light powder to finish the look
Eminence Sweet Red Rose Tonique to set THIS FEELS LIKE A ROSE GARDEN PARTY ON YOUR FACE

LIPS:
MAC Heroine, lip pencil to line & fill
MAC RiRi Boy lipstick


NAILS: MAC Festive Finery (Deep Aubergine Purple) Nail Polish