Sometimes clashing can work if you own the look, KWIM? Have not bought yet - I have some other goodies in the pipeline. I will get it sometime before Spring. I was not going to, but I have read it resembles a less-metallic Queen's Sin. If this is true, I will definitely cop one.
Theme Makeup with a Purpose
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aradhana
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Hello ladies
I was wondering if any of you have or have used the betty loumanizer by the balm? i picked it up a while back and haven't the slightest how best to use a shimmery bronzer. i'm kind of more use to using matt products. should i be using this as highlighter instead?
I was wondering if any of you have or have used the betty loumanizer by the balm? i picked it up a while back and haven't the slightest how best to use a shimmery bronzer. i'm kind of more use to using matt products. should i be using this as highlighter instead?
Prettypackages
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How is everyone? Any ideas for Feb? How about purple for amethyst? Or did we just do purple? Aradhana... I haven't tried that. Sorry.
aradhana
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Purple! Yay I like purple... I second that. It seems no one has used this bronzer thing... I was initially going to just try it today but didnt happen. Maybe this weekend!
I think purple would be a good theme, and in keeping with the Color of the Year (Radiant Orchid) to an extent. I look forward to pulling out some purple products I have been neglecting for awhile. I didn't do too well with the untrieds this month. I I did use some new e/s and one or two new lipsticks, but I thought I would do it bigger and better lol. How is everyone? It's been crickets around here for a little while.
aradhana
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It really has been crickets! I don't own many products i've never used but I did pull a few items out that needed love. Namely molasses pencil I think it's a pearlglide, and an eye-shadow trio by vincent longo called lulu. Been loving the two together. Molasses is a dark brown that lives up to its namesake, and lulu is a trio of deep army green, magenta and marigold. I feel like I could easily finish this up and then I will be super sad cuz it was limited edition. So I should scope out the dupes pronto!
meka72
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Hey ladies! I had a cold or at least the longest pre-cold ever but I'm back on the scene. I'm in for Purple February. I have a few purples that I don't use so his will force me to finally use them. Based upon the convo upthread, should I be careful of the colors (clothing wise) that I wear with purple eyeshadow? For some reason, I think of purple as a neutral. Would it be too matchy-matchy to wear purple-ish blush or lipstick (but not both)? If so, what would you suggest. I want to thank Sage for giving me detailed recommendations re neutral eyeshadows. I disappointed that I waited so long to join Specktra given the wonderful helpful people that I've "met" on here.
YMMV, but I usually wear purple with neutrals or yellow. It's opposite on the color wheel, so I feel like they complement one another. I have not done the theme look this month, but I plan to wear NYX dressed to Kill e/s at some point. And I want to revisit MAC Altered State during this time.
Prettypackages
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Lulu sounds really pretty.
It has been crickets... it's that busy time of year for me at work, and we got killed.
Sagehen, I kinda wish I got altered State. I might have to check out my CCO.
meka72
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Hola tout le monde! I got stuck in an elevator for 40 minutes at work today. I'm in need of a drink! Lol. But before I imbibe, I wanted to let you know that I started the February theme featuring Clinique Smashing e/s. I've had this purple e/s for a very long time. I'm too embarrassed to tell you how long. I'm sure clinique has discontinued it. This is the remainder of my look: Korres anti-aging primer Nars Sheer Glow in New Orleans (dead on match for my skin. Trinidad was obviously not orange enough) LaFemme Bordeaux blush Dior Amber Diamond to highlight cheekbones and brow (and speaking of brows...I look like Chewbacca with these brows. My Friday evening appointment can't get here fast enough) Mac Rebel l/s KVD makeup setting spray. I was running late and didn't have time to prime my lids or use any other colors.
This is a nice look. I wish I could post one today. But alas, no lol. OMG Skin Twins! I finally got hip to NARS New Orleans and it's heaven. Doggone that price increase. How do you like the Korres primer? Did handsome firefighters rescue you from the elevator?
meka72
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Ummm, there's a price increase for Sheer Glow? I planned to buy it from beauty.com using a link from Temptalia for $15 off $75. I just need to figure out what else I want to reach the $75. Any suggestions? Since we're skin twins just take an inventory of your stash and I'll just copy you. Lol. No handsome firefighters to the rescue. A darker version of Patrick from SpongeBob rescued me. Lol.
meka72
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My eyelids were an oily mess today. I will definitely use primer no matter how limited my time is. Sage, I forgot to say that I really like the Korres anti-aging primer. It took me forever to find it but it works for all of my foundations regardless of the base (water based//silicone based).
That made me choke! CHOKE, I tell ya! Yep, NARS had a price increase recently. I see that several foundations and concealers have gone up by $1 (it's the principal of it - I JUST discovered you, NARS!) and I am reading that the blushes have gone up as well. Oily lids? My new secret is Wet n Wild Fergie eyelid primer. It has done me good. And frankly, the shimmer one is a nice color wash when I am too lazy to do a whole eye look.
aradhana
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Lulu sounds really pretty.
It has been crickets... it's that busy time of year for me at work, and we got killed.
Sagehen, I kinda wish I got altered State. I might have to check out my CCO.
i am not going to go look up altered state...
i'm feeling very curious about the dior amber diamond...especially now that there was a big long discussion in the low-buy thread. but, i'm going to stay strong and pretend i didn't read any of it. can you tell i'm trying to buy new makeup?
Quote: Originally Posted by meka72
Ummm, there's a price increase for Sheer Glow? I planned to buy it from beauty.com using a link from Temptalia for $15 off $75. I just need to figure out what else I want to reach the $75. Any suggestions? Since we're skin twins just take an inventory of your stash and I'll just copy you. Lol.
No handsome firefighters to the rescue. A darker version of Patrick from SpongeBob rescued me. Lol.
meka72
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After I finish the Milani eye primer, I'm definitely trying this eye primer. For some reason, I'm so cheap when it comes to eye primer. I've got to save money somewhere, right?
meka72
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I really like Amber Diamond. Until I received the Mac extra dimension ski finishes, I was getting my money's worth out of Amber Diamond. I recommend it but only if you can get it on sale.
i am not going to go look up altered state...hboy: i'm feeling very curious about the dior amber diamond...especially now that there was a big long discussion in the low-buy thread. but, i'm going to stay strong and pretend i didn't read any of it. can you tell i'm trying to buy new makeup? :haha:
