Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

I was eyeballing Amber Diamond, but it swatched glittery to me. It was a hurried, heavy swatch though. I asked my other skintwin Shontay and she wasn't impressed with it so that helped me leave it behind. I also tried that Dior Petal blush you told me to try and all the girls said it wasn't special on my cheeks.

It's funny that purples leave you kind of meh. Purple was my favorite color as a child so that's why it catches my eye in lipstick. For orange I am happy w/ my Neon Orange from AAO, but the other shades were too pastel for me. I need to make a sale thread. Speaking of which....

I think I have things I want to give away to several of you ladies during this challenge.
sagehen - you know I'm working on a little box for you.
aradhana - I ran across something for you last night, but now I forgot what it was lol. I'll find it again I'm sure. Oh wait I think it was at least one of the MUFE shadows I was using this week.
Medgal - this morning I was thinking of sending you some MUFE star powders that I've never opened after 1.5 years. How fitting that you just mentioned you don't have any MUFE! Your pigment plans made me think of it.
honeybr - post more so I can think about what I don't use that you may like
Lele - I need you posting more, too!

 

[meka72]

I'd like to join you ladies with weekly/monthly themes but my eyeshadow application is less than stellar. Do you have any tutorial/product recommendations? I have the Anastasia Lavish palette, some Nars duos (Isolde and Eurydice) and Nars Loves New York" palette, some neutral browns from Mac and a couple of random purple eyeshadows from clinique. I do a good job of applying eyeshadow to someone else (When my daughter has a special event) but can't seem to get it right on myself. I'm open to suggestions/whatever!

Just putting it out there ladies: next week is smoky eye week, with an eye toward using up my Audacious Asphalt Color Tattoo and using a couple of lustre lipsticks in nude-ish shades.

 

[sagehen]

I'd like to join you ladies with weekly/monthly themes but my eyeshadow application is less than stellar. Do you have any tutorial/product recommendations? I have the Anastasia Lavish palette, some Nars duos (Isolde and Eurydice) and Nars Loves New York" palette, some neutral browns from Mac and a couple of random purple eyeshadows from clinique. I do a good job of applying eyeshadow to someone else (When my daughter has a special event) but can't seem to get it right on myself. I'm open to suggestions/whatever!

You will not want to hear this, but the best way to learn it on yourself is to play with your makeup. Get to know the contours of your eyes, what shape they are, how they are and are not alike. You could watch some youtube videos from people with your eye shape too, but that will only be so helpful. I could not wing my eyeliner to save my life before, no matter how many tuturials I watched, until I got familiar enough with my own eyes to know what to do for each one. You know what? This month's challenge might be great for you then. You can concentrate on your eye looks. Say you commit to one look for a week: each day you can improve a little bit over the day before. Say you think your crease color went too high - there's always the next day to fix that. With the same colors each day, you cannotice the application more and what works best. Can I tell you something? My eyeshadow was less than stellar yesterday too - it happens. I had a very dated thing going on with too much color on my browbone - I called it my 80's face all day. I made sure to take my time this morning though lol! I say that to say: don't be so hard on yourself. Most pepole don't notice what you might think of as a makeup disaster day.

 

[meka72]

Sagehen, thanks for the advice. I try to practice on myself on the weekends when my hair is all over the place and I'm in my pajamas. That said, I have to get over "wasting" the products since I'm not leaving the house. I've tried YouTube tutorials but like you said, that's only so helpful. Did I mention that MUAs always comment that I have a lot of eye space? That's really what throws me off. I don't know what to do with all that space especially between my crease and brow. I'm totally confused about whether I need a transition color. I think I will join the challenge. I did my eyes today. Thanks for the encouragement. You Specktrettes are really helpful and encouraging. I want the Lorac pro palette but limited myself by saying that I'd buy it after 30 days and only if I wear eyeshadow to work everyday. I didn't do that but also didn't buy the palette yet.

 

[MissTT]

I like what Ms. Sage suggested. Practice something for the whole week to help you get it down. I had to force myself to do that with fluidlines. I'm still not excellent b/c I quit using them, but when I made myself focus on it for a week i was shocked at how much better I became. And remember, eye shadow can be a simple wash of a single color. That's what I did yesterday. You don't need to use 6 shades and a glitter to be pretty. Your blush doesn't always have to have a highlighter. Heck I skipped that today, too. Last week I messed up on my eyes and had to take to a q-tip and remover in the crease. I'll get better w/ my shadow sticks b/c of it though. I purchased 4 more shadow sticks from the Sephora BF sale so I'm gonna practice using them as well. Even if it means the same eye look several days in a row.

And girl get over wasting this expensive makeup. We'll never use it all anyway.

Good for you on staying disciplined w/ your purchases and giving yourself a reason to buy the palette. Shadow every day is tough on yourself. I'd say the majority of the work week would mean you earn it, but I'm not paying your bills. LOL

 

[sagehen]

Sagehen, thanks for the advice. I try to practice on myself on the weekends when my hair is all over the place and I'm in my pajamas. That said, I have to get over "wasting" the products since I'm not leaving the house. I've tried YouTube tutorials but like you said, that's only so helpful. Did I mention that MUAs always comment that I have a lot of eye space? That's really what throws me off. I don't know what to do with all that space especially between my crease and brow. I'm totally confused about whether I need a transition color. I think I will join the challenge. I did my eyes today. Thanks for the encouragement. You Specktrettes are really helpful and encouraging. I want the Lorac pro palette but limited myself by saying that I'd buy it after 30 days and only if I wear eyeshadow to work everyday. I didn't do that but also didn't buy the palette yet.

I am jealous over your lid space. You are the perfect person to wear a single wash of color, and then clean up the l id work with a flesh toned e/s to make it look neat. BOOM!

 

[Medgal07]

I was eyeballing Amber Diamond, but it swatched glittery to me. It was a hurried, heavy swatch though. I asked my other skintwin Shontay and she wasn't impressed with it so that helped me leave it behind. I also tried that Dior Petal blush you told me to try and all the girls said it wasn't special on my cheeks.

It's funny that purples leave you kind of meh. Purple was my favorite color as a child so that's why it catches my eye in lipstick. For orange I am happy w/ my Neon Orange from AAO, but the other shades were too pastel for me. I need to make a sale thread. Speaking of which....

I think I have things I want to give away to several of you ladies during this challenge.
sagehen - you know I'm working on a little box for you.
aradhana - I ran across something for you last night, but now I forgot what it was lol. I'll find it again I'm sure. Oh wait I think it was at least one of the MUFE shadows I was using this week.
Medgal - this morning I was thinking of sending you some MUFE star powders that I've never opened after 1.5 years. How fitting that you just mentioned you don't have any MUFE! Your pigment plans made me think of it.
honeybr - post more so I can think about what I don't use that you may like
Lele - I need you posting more, too!

Awwww--You're no longer MissTT---we need to call you Mrs Claus

How sweet of you to think of everyone! Thank you!!

Amber Diamond is not glittery, and as with highlighters it only requires a small amount, which I then buff on my skin to get the desired look.

The Dior Petal blush is transformative before your eyes, and the longer it's on the better it looks. At least that has been my experience.

 

[meka72]

I spend most of my (makeup) time, on my eyes but try to use a lid color, a crease color and a brow highlight. I limit myself to 3 colors. That said, today, I had more time and got FAINCY with it and used 5 colors. All that for a neutral look. Lol. This is what I wore today: KVD Lock-It foundation in #68 Ko Gen Do translucent powder to set face Bobbi Brown corrector in dark peach to undereye Nars concealer in Ginger mixed with foundation to undereye Sleek contour powder in dark (applied under cheekbones and nose, which I rarely do) Mac Stylish Me blush Dior Amber Diamond to highlight Nars Galapagos e/s to lid Mac Saddle and brown script e/s to crease Mac Swiss chocolate e/s as transition Mac brown/yellow e/s that I can't remember to highlight brow Nars Damned l/p with corresponding lipstick and gloss that I can't remember right now

 

[sagehen]

I spend most of my (makeup) time, on my eyes but try to use a lid color, a crease color and a brow highlight. I limit myself to 3 colors. That said, today, I had more time and got FAINCY with it and used 5 colors. All that for a neutral look. Lol. This is what I wore today: KVD Lock-It foundation in #68 Ko Gen Do translucent powder to set face Bobbi Brown corrector in dark peach to undereye Nars concealer in Ginger mixed with foundation to undereye Sleek contour powder in dark (applied under cheekbones and nose, which I rarely do) Mac Stylish Me blush Dior Amber Diamond to highlight Nars Galapagos e/s to lid Mac Saddle and brown script e/s to crease Mac Swiss chocolate e/s as transition Mac brown/yellow e/s that I can't remember to highlight brow Nars Damned l/p with corresponding lipstick and gloss that I can't remember right now

Oooh, speak to me of your experience with the KVD Lock It Foundation...you are in my color range.

 

[MissTT]

Speak to all of us about everything! Actin' like you're brand new to eye shadow.

I see you, meka girl, I see you.

 

[Medgal07]

Yeah I definitely think I'm in a blush funk. I think it's b/c I feel like my face is on display so to speak so overall I'm more stressed about it. My makeup is actually being judged almost every day and it doesn't feel fun. I did not end up trying the Secret Camouflage yet. It's kind of a PITA to mess w/ to be honest. Plus I'm a bit confused by their shading. Maybe if the LM rep would have spoken to me when she was in the store I would know more.

And you got it. Trial and error isn't an option due to time constraints. I'm always rushing to get to either job b/c I'm not a morning person. Many of the girls at Sephora change their makeup while they're there if they don't like it, but I don't feel it's appropriate to be putting makeup on my face when I'm on the floor so I try to refrain and just keep it to my lunch break.

That's how I used to feel when I went to MAC/Chanel---like the PROs would pick apart my look---now I could care less. The first time that I went to MAC after not
having been in a VERY long time, the manager approached me and asked if I "do makeup" I said, "only my own". She said, "really?" With list in hand, I dropped 500
cash that day and that manger and I have been friends ever since.

I certainly understand how your makeup is being judged by customers, etc. I'm intimidated just thinking about it!

 

[Medgal07]

Nars Damned l/p with corresponding lipstick and gloss that I can't remember right now

Meka the look sounds really lovely! I love your eye-look selections, and Galapagos is a fav!

 

[meka72]

Sagehen, I really like the foundation used with a beauty blender. It is a thick foundation that gives full coverage (which I need right now thanks to hormonal acne along my jawline). On me, #68 initially looks a little too light (which it might be) if I apply it with my fingers. Skintone wise, I'm somewhere between Nars Macao and Trinidad (I didn't have access to the colors in between those, which might have been better matches although I have and use Trinidad); MUFE pro-finish 174/Mac MM 7.5/Clinique Pecan (the best match out of all my foundations). MsTT, trust and believe, I had no clue what I was doing this morning with that eyeshadow. I just hoped that none of my coworkers asked if someone had given me a black eye.

 

[BeautyByLele]

Miss TT- okay I'll try to make it a point to post more often. Meka72- I agree with what everyone else has said.... you just gotta keep practicing on yourself and don't even think your wasting your makeup... I (think) NO ..... I know we all have way more than we will ever use up!!

 

[Medgal07]

I'd like to join you ladies with weekly/monthly themes but my eyeshadow application is less than stellar. Do you have any tutorial/product recommendations? I have the Anastasia Lavish palette, some Nars duos (Isolde and Eurydice) and Nars Loves New York" palette, some neutral browns from Mac and a couple of random purple eyeshadows from clinique. I do a good job of applying eyeshadow to someone else (When my daughter has a special event) but can't seem to get it right on myself. I'm open to suggestions/whatever!

Please join us!

No pressure. Just a lot of fun and really great people.

When I really got back into makeup after many years of wearing it but not amassing it to this degree, I started watching You Tube videos. That's how I also got a lot of the
products that I have. I would google an eye look (like by season or specific color eyeshadow) and apply my eyeshadow along with the presenter. Before I knew it I was
creating my own looks and didn't need the videos. I still enjoy watching and being open to learning new things!

 

[Medgal07]

Speak to all of us about everything! Actin' like you're brand new to eye shadow.

I see you, meka girl, I see you.

Oh MissTT you continue to just crack me up!!

 

[meka72]

I will definitely try all of your suggestions, ladies. I'm really excited about participating in the challenge now that I accidentally completed day one. Thanks for the compliments and encouragement. Goodnight!

 

[MissTT]

[COLOR=0000FF]  Please join us![/COLOR] :bouquet: [COLOR=0000FF] No pressure.  Just a lot of fun and really great people.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  When I really got back into makeup after many years of wearing it but not amassing it to this degree, I started watching You Tube videos.  That's how I also got a lot of the[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  products that [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]I have.  I would google an eye look (like by season or specific color eyeshadow) and apply my eyeshadow along with the presenter.  Before I knew it I was[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  creating my own looks and didn't need the [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]videos.  I still enjoy watching and being open to learning new things! [/COLOR]

Me too. I Google an eye or lip color I'm thinking about to get ideas about how to wear something. Especially when its a new or unusual color.

 

[sagehen]

Sagehen, I really like the foundation used with a beauty blender. It is a thick foundation that gives full coverage (which I need right now thanks to hormonal acne along my jawline). On me, #68 initially looks a little too light (which it might be) if I apply it with my fingers. Skintone wise, I'm somewhere between Nars Macao and Trinidad (I didn't have access to the colors in between those, which might have been better matches although I have and use Trinidad); MUFE pro-finish 174/Mac MM 7.5/Clinique Pecan (the best match out of all my foundations). MsTT, trust and believe, I had no clue what I was doing this morning with that eyeshadow. I just hoped that none of my coworkers asked if someone had given me a black eye.

I am a day late, but there are two or three shades between Macao and Trinidad, one of which which might be a good match. If you are near a Sephora inside JC Penny some of them are now carrying all the in-between shades. Not in regular Sephora retail stores though. OK, I am wearing the same eyes from Sunday (except my new Clump Crusher mascara - LOVE) I am also wearing a different foundation - had to get rid of the Revlon Colorstay Whipped - got tired of trying to keep the cap on one piece - yes, I said one piece). Wearing MUFE F&B, set with MUFE DuoMat foundation powder. For my lips, I am wearing MAC Vino lipliner, Cyber lipstick and Iman red in the center of my lower lip. They blend together into a nice deep, vampy burgundy shade. Prepping for Punk Couture lol

 

[Medgal07]

Me too. I Google an eye or lip color I'm thinking about to get ideas about how to wear something. Especially when its a new or unusual color.

It really is so helpful---people love to share what they know and I love that!