Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MandyVanHook]

Here's Pink Pigeon with Gunmetal over top [@]Prettypackages[/@]. Don't mind my lack of a made up face please, I lollygagged this morning and didn't have time to do my makeup. Lol. I think it'd work to tone down CYY as well, I think we have the same issue with that colour, it's lovely but holy smokes is it clownafied! Lol

Am I the only one that wants CYY to be brighter? Is that even possible? Lol. Btw, you look beautiful even without a made up face!

 

[Dolly Snow]

Here's Pink Pigeon with Gunmetal over top [@]Prettypackages[/@]. Don't mind my lack of a made up face please, I lollygagged this morning and didn't have time to do my makeup. Lol. I think it'd work to tone down CYY as well, I think we have the same issue with that colour, it's lovely but holy smokes is it clownafied! Lol

Hottie! With gunmetal up top of it it gives it a awesome look

 

[MandyVanHook]

I wanted to go see if I could find gunmetal at a CCO. I thought there was one an hour away. I was wrong. The nearest is like 3 hours away.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm struggling to post today's look, and I just can't bring myself to do it right now We received news that a woman we employed as a live-in
caregiver for my mother-in-law died May 14. We ADORE this woman and kept in touch with her over the years, even after my MIL's death.
We had just talked with her May 12. She was not ill at that time. We laughed and chatted as we always have. Her son contacted us Monday
evening to inform us of her death. It was so sudden & unexpected that they hadn't contacted everyone. Her birthday was May 31 so we had
commissioned an artist to make a really special birthday card for her. When her son read the card he says, "it tore him to pieces because it
was so loving." My husband had written the message in the card and it really was lovely. You know how you meet someone really special and
they impact your life in ways you could never imagine----well that was this woman. She took such good care of my MIL and became a
member of our family in the process.

It was that card that made her son remember to contact us. We had been trying to reach her for a few days. Her family held her memorial service
on her birthday. Needless to say we're in shock and trying to regroup from this. Thanks for listening! I'll post two looks tomorrow.

 

[Dominique33]

[COLOR=0000FF]I'm struggling to post today's look, and I just can't bring myself to do it right now   We received news that a woman we employed as a live-in[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]caregiver for my mother-in-law died May 14.  We ADORE this woman and kept in touch with her over the years, even after my MIL's death.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]We had just talked with her May 12.  She was not ill at that time.  We laughed and chatted as we always have.  Her son contacted us Monday[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]evening to inform us of her death.  It was so sudden & unexpected that they hadn't contacted everyone.  Her birthday was May 31 so we had[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]commissioned an artist to make a really special birthday card for her.  When her son read the card he says, "it tore him to pieces because it[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]was so loving."   My husband had written the message in the card and it really was lovely.  You know how you meet someone really special and [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]they impact your life in ways you could never imagine----well that was this woman.  She took such good care of my MIL and became a[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]member of our family in the process.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]It was that card that made her son remember to contact us.  We had been trying to reach her for a few days.  Her family held her memorial service[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]on her birthday.  Needless to say we're in shock and trying to regroup from this.  Thanks for listening!  I'll post two looks tomorrow.[/COLOR]

Very sad to hear about that Medgal. Hugs from France.

 

[Dominique33]

Here is my makeup MAC Mineralize Blush in Petal Power Bourjois Rouge Édition Velvet in " Olé Flamingo " ( matte finish )

 

[Dominique33]

 

[Dolly Snow]

That lippie

 

[Medgal07]

It was no makeup kind of day , just some BB cream, mascara and of course a bright pink lip which Dollhouse Pink WNW which is suppose to be a dupe for Candy Yum Yum, similar but not
the same.

Your pink lips were the star of the show---very nice Calla

Naomi that lip combination is gorgeous on you!


Quote: Originally Posted by meka72

Hey ladies! I've been out of town with my daughter looking for apartments for her upcoming move to Maryland. I haven't had a chance to catch up on the thread but will try to wear bright lips consistent with Medgal's suggestion. Have a good night!

I hope the apartment hunting is going well Meka!!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Hugs from France.

Thank you Dominique

 

[Medgal07]

Wow!!! What a gorgeous color!!!

 

[Calla88]

Medgal, Thanks ! Sending you hugs, we still keep in touch with the caregiver of my grandmother who passed years ago , I totally understand your pain!

Dominique, you are rocking out this challenge.

Aradhana, that look from Illamasqua sound so pretty! Thanks for reminding me to pull out my Illamasqua lippie and I think I have Eurydice! I love the Nars multiples in both Palm Beach and South Beach!

 

[Medgal07]

Aradhana, thanks, Pale Barley is my new favorite go to eye shadow I just love it! I'm a fan of the balm highlighters, Cindy has this lovely rosey glow , soft and subtle!


Prettypackages, the Balm highlighter are the bomb and there are often on sale at Hautelook for half price which is always a good thing. Loving Canaille on my cheeks!

NaomiH, EL gunmetal must have been fabulous over that lipstick!

Dominique, loving the bright pink cheek with the bright pink lip!

Medgal, Thanks, I can't believe you never heard of Pale Barley???It has been all the rage for a while in the youtube community. It was sold out forever, took me a minute to finally get, cancelled orders and such! I'm a huge fan YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks, if I could I would probably have all the colors!, That look that you just posted sounds dreamy!

Anneri, I totally agree, PB is a must have staple for everyone!

Okay, okay------Pale Barley is in my cart. I'll order it as soon as I've added a few other items to keep it company on the journey to my house

If it's that special it shouldn't be left alone!

 

[Medgal07]

Medgal, Thanks ! Sending you hugs, we still keep in touch with the caregiver of my grandmother who passed years ago , I totally understand your pain!

Dominique, you are rocking out this challenge.

Aradhana, that look from Illamasqua sound so pretty! Thanks for reminding me to pull out my Illamasqua lippie and I think I have Eurydice! I love the Nars multiples in both Palm Beach and South Beach!

Thank you so much Calla---you do get attached to these wonderful people. She was very special to us.

 

[Medgal07]

sooo... i wore eurydice today, by illamasqua. it has an interesting effect because it's crazy bright, but somehow my lip colour shines through it, so it gives a kind of kool aid effect. i kind of love it!

i also wore the complement quad by illamasqua, and was reminded how pretty it is!
i started out with a bit of NARS multiple in south beach on eyes and cheekbones (over my tinted moisturizer and primer products as usual).

i then applied Focus (mauve taupe) cream shadow from the quad on the lids, Slink (super pale frosty pink beige) above the crease and in the inner corner, Forgiveness (medium dusty rose-brown) on eyelids and a tiny bit of Queen of the Night (frosty eggplant) on the outer corner. i think i put some on my lower lash line too.

i also applied some cheeky bronze on my cheeks. but i felt like i could have just left it with the multiple and it would have maybe been better since the cheeky bronze is pretty shimmertastic.

i'm liking this challenge, but i'm going to have to figure out what to do on the days where i have meetings with clients/consultants at the office. my colleagues don't care much about (and are habituated to) my makeup habits, but i don't know if the clients need to see me testing out Pink Pigeon. maybe i could just wear the bright lipstick after work on those days.

I looked up Illamasqua Eurydice and it's crazy pretty: illamasqua eurydice swatch and the quad was perfect
with it!!!! Aradhana it sounds like a good plan to wear your pink lippie for the drive home or something. It's
totally understandable that these brights may not be suitable for a conservative professional environment.
I would be uncomfortable too.

I wear full makeup to my PT sessions because we go out to lunch or dinner afterwards, depending on the time
of my appointment. One of the therapists told me that I always look nice----translation, who gets all dolled up for
physical therapy? I told her we usually go elsewhere after my PT session.

 

[Medgal07]

As for canaille, I'm going to ignore you said anything and *not* go look it up...

Not enabling, just sharing. Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange) is on the right.
Vivacité 88 (Magenta) is on the left.

 

[Anneri]

Okay, okay------Pale Barley is in my cart. I'll order it as soon as I've added a few other items to keep it company on the journey to my house

If it's that special it shouldn't be left alone!

Hah, my work is done (and Calla's, and everybody else's!)! What else did you get Med?

Also, a big hug for you - I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a very special lady!

I'm in the process of doing my MU, will report back later!

 

[Medgal07]

I hope so Med! Just let it drop gently into that cart ... and nooooooow check out!

It's funny because I reach for my singles more than for my palettes. My big MAC palettes haven't seen any use in quite some time. Quite sad really. And now it's getting warmer I reach more for cream e/s, IdOs, ETK etc I can wear solo with a bit of highlighter.


I so agree! Maybe I use it all the time because I was searching for it for over a year in different countries. I finally found it last November in London and since then, it's been love!



Because it's quite summery today I decided to do a proper summer look, with bronzer and everything. I normally don't do bronzer, it's a look I don't particularly like on my über-pale self. I liked the finished look though.

Face:
Shu Uemura primer, Bourjois CC Cream (Lisa Eldridge endorsed and another recent love of mine, especially when combined with the Shu base), Maybelline and Bourjois Concealer, brow powder and gel, Clinique redness solutions powder for my red cheeks.

Eyes:
Pale Barley with Sex & the Oyster in the outer v, a blue Kiko khol liner on the upper lashline and Sephora Contour eye pencil in Girls Night Out (gold) on lower. Mascara. A touch of MAC's Orb in the inner corners und as a brow highlight.

Blush, etc.:
Bronzer: Dior Sunlight (from one or two years ago), blush EL Sea Star Bronzing Blush (still love it).

Lips: Toxic Tale

I also look a bit like an ABBA groupie because I'm wearing jeans with a wide leg and a white peasant blouse with applicated flowers.

Shameless enabler Anneri---and I love you for it!

I love, love, love this look. By golly I think you've gotten your makeup mojo back & you're rocking it!!! Love the outfit too!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Hah, my work is done (and Calla's, and everybody else's!)! What else did you get Med?

Also, a big hug for you - I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a very special lady!

I'm in the process of doing my MU, will report back later!

Thank you so much Anneri

I didn't purchase anything from the last several MAC collections, but I'm always inspired to haul something in lieu so I'm exploring other brands.
Estée Lauder makes highlighters like none other (IMHO) and have a collection out called Crystal Baby. The highlighter gelee appears to be peach
so I ordered it along with Crystal Baby NP, Crystal Baby lipstick in Crystal Innocence and lip gloss in Crystal Baby. Oh, I also got the new Chanel Les
Beiges Fluid foundation and one of the newYSLCouture Palette Couleurs Afrique 03. These items should be arriving today/tomorrow.
After you and Calla double-teamed me, in addition to Pale Barley I added Dior Cruise lipstick -----I've had my eye on it for a while & love the other lippie
from this collection, May Day, and an EL e/s palette in Bronze Dunes.

http://www.chicprofile.com/2014/06/estee-lauder-crystal-baby-pure-color-summer-2014-collection.html

 

[Medgal07]

My look for day 2 of our bright pinks was:


EYES:
UDPP MAC Painterly PP to lids as a base
MAC All Woman E/S Quad
All Woman e/s to lids
MAC Impassioned e/s above crease
Black Magique to crease, outer vee & lower lash line
Flawless Figure e/s to highlight brow & inner corners


FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation, 70 Beige
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana

MAC Richly Honed topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 08 Estée Lauder Illuminating Powder Gelee, Tease (Soft Pink w/ Hint of Plum) highlight facial high plains
Tom Ford Narcissist blush NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder, Crystal to set

Skindinavia Makeup Setting Spray to set
LIPS:
Chanel Sonic Pink, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer
Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain lipcolor Geraldine 77 ( hot pink) This is my new favorite pink. It's much brighter than this photo taken in artificial lighting might suggest. The formula is beyond amazing

NAILS:
Chanel Rose Insolent (Medium Rosy Pink) 489

Dior Awakening Blush, Rosy Glow (Petal Pink) and Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain lipcolor Geraldine 77 ( hot pink) This is my new favorite pink. It's much brighter than this photo taken in artificial lighting might suggest. The formula is beyond amazing and the packaging is insane. It's very heavy and that bullet shaped casing is a dual sided mirror.







ETA: Correction. I wore Rosy Glow blush the first day. Monday I wore TF Narcissist---OMG a little of that goes a long way!