Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

sounds pretty - i like the combination of the taupe eyes with the deep lip colour.

nice look! i'm thinking about trying out that mystery powder if they release it this year...

nice! reminds me to break out roxo and rio!

same here it's my favourite season...i love being able to wear cozy clothes!!!

my tuesday look was:
skin:
mineralize foundation nc45
prep + prime highlighter in bright forecast (under eyes, bridge of nose, cupid's bow)
alpha girl beauty powder to set light areas
mineralize skin finish natural in dark to set darker areas
NARS gilda blush

eyes:
Pedro Lourenco eyeshadow quad
black gel eye pencil from marc jacobs

lips:
plum lipliner
runway hit lipstick
(@sagehen i loved this combo)

and wednesday was a little simpler on complexion, but i loved the lips and eyes:

skin:
prep + prime highlighter in bright forecast (under eyes, bridge of nose, cupid's bow)
alpha girl beauty powder to set light areas
eternal sun blush

eyes:
dark envy fluid line as base
humid eyeshadow on upper lid
black gel eye pencil from marc jacobs
saddle as transition colour on upper lid and lower lashline
embark to deepen outer corner
next to nothing to highlight

lips:
on hold lipstick with lady danger in centre (applied with finger from the 6 red lipstick palette)

getting back into the swing of things!!!

I like that taupe eye and deep vampy lip look too Aradhana. I think I practically OD'd on Burberry's Pale Barley.
I really like the Mystery powder. I purchased it during a holiday release and it came with a refill. I'm almost finished the first compact.

 

[Medgal07]

ooh! niagara falls!

i hope you guys will have time to go to some wineries while you are up there. i've heard they're fun!

I don't know if we will this time... we're on a crazy tight schedule. We go up at least every two years or so and can maybe plan that on a subsequent visit.

 

[NaomiH]

Thanks Naomi! Abby is coming along. This will be her second long distance road trip. More hotels are becoming pet-friendly which makes life so much easier. I just
take her portable playpen (don't judge) along and we're all set!

Missed you much Anneri! I'm so, so sorry about your dear friend and can totally relate to what you're going through. I will definitely pray daily for your friend, her family and for you. This absolutely touches you all in unimaginable ways. Try to make the best of your trip---you so deserve it. Perhaps you can look at it as a way of revitalizing yourself in preparation for being with your friend---you'll be well rested and ready to support her.


Yes, Geraldine #77 is a Rouge G and it's my favorite of the four that I have. The formula is smooth and long-lasting, >4 hrs w/eating and drinking, the pigmentation is great and this color is really very pretty. The packaging is another story. While I enjoy having a mirror housed within the case, I find it bulky and heavy. On the upside, there's no way for it to get lost in your purse.

Oh I'm not judging at all! My Georgie boy has a car seat. lol

 

[Prettypackages]

Hey ladies! Just poppin' in to say hi! I've missed you all... I'm going to attempt to get caught up. LOL

 

[aradhana]

Hey ladies! Just poppin' in to say hi! I've missed you all... I'm going to attempt to get caught up. LOL

 

[Medgal07]

Hey ladies! Just poppin' in to say hi! I've missed you all... I'm going to attempt to get caught up. LOL

Hi Pretty

Missed you you much. I hope all is well.

 

[Medgal07]

sorry to hear about your friend Anneri, i hope she gets better soon.
hope you have a great trip in hawaii! it's starting to get cold where i am...i wish i was going someplace warm and sunny right about now!

i think this time they might not be coming with a refill. i will also have to check if the same shade will be available....

oh, i guess if you go frequently it's not a big deal...hope you have a great time!

Thanks Aradhana!

That Mystery powder has lasted a very long time, probably because I use other powders too, but it's a favorite.

 

[Medgal07]

Oh I'm not judging at all! My Georgie boy has a car seat. lol

That's a must! Tell me about Georgie Boy!!! Pics please!

 

[NaomiH]

That's a must! Tell me about Georgie Boy!!! Pics please!

He's a cranky 13 year old lil guy who I found back in 2001 stuck in a shrub in my front yard and just couldn't not keep. He's been my little buddy all these years and I don't know what I'd do without him.

Here's a pic of him from around last year I took of him mooching food. He tries to get your attention by doing that thing with his foot or he just stares you down until you look at him and then he looks down to the floor and back up as if he's trying to tell you to drop a little his way. lol His little face used to be all black when he was a puppy.

 

[NaomiH]

Hello ladies!

Sorry that I kinda fell off the face of the earth. I had such a horrible month that makeup wasn't really on my mind. It was a good day when I managed to put anything on my face at all. I had the feeling every shitty thing that could happen happened. Well, I still did my nails. And I'm still looking forward to our honeymoon that'll start in 6 days! It will be so nice to be away from everything and lying on the beach. That's the one thing that keeps me going right now.

One of the things that completely floored me was that my best friend was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. She's two years older than me and has three little kids and if anybody of you could spare some positive thoughts or prayers for her, it would be really appreciated. First thing I'll do when we'll return from Hawaii is to visit her and help her with everthing she needs help with - it pains me a little bit that I can't be there sooner!

Med, I saw your post that included the look with Guerlain's Geraldine. That's a Rouge G, right? Are these worth the splurge? I'm quite unimpressed with TF lippies, but want to treat me to something really nice and luxe in duty free.

So sorry to hear about your friend, Anneri. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

Congratulations on your wedding and I hope that you have a wonderful time in Hawaii.

 

[Dolly Snow]

He's a cranky 13 year old lil guy who I found back in 2001 stuck in a shrub in my front yard and just couldn't not keep. He's been my little buddy all these years and I don't know what I'd do without him.  Here's a pic of him from around last year I took of him mooching food. He tries to get your attention by doing that thing with his foot or he just stares you down until you look at him and then he looks down to the floor and back up as if he's trying to tell you to drop a little his way. lol His little face used to be all black when he was a puppy. 

omg! He is so adorable. Sneaky little guy, has moves already to get some of mama's food lol

 

[NaomiH]

Sneaky little guy, has moves already to get some of mama's food lol

He always gets something too! Spoiled little brat. lol

 

[Dolly Snow]

He always gets something too! Spoiled little brat. lol

With that adorable little face, I see why lol

 

[Dominique33]

He always gets something too! Spoiled little brat. lol

he is adorable and he has the best Mom ever

 

[Anneri]

Med, Aradhana and Naomi, thank you for your kind words! *hug* Naomi, your little guy is adorable! We've been married for ten months now. It's a bit late for the honeymoon, but we just couldn't manage it before! Five days now!

 

[NaomiH]

he is adorable and he has the best Mom ever

Aww thanks Domi!

 

[NaomiH]

We've been married for ten months now. It's a bit late for the honeymoon, but we just couldn't manage it before! Five days now!

Thank you!
Never too late for a fancy vacation if you ask me! I hope you have a wonderful time.

 

[sagehen]

I managed another face today! Seasonably appropriate and errythang! I am on a purple kick - my nephew's soccer (ugh) team colors are purple and black , so bae with it lol: FACE homemade face primer - silica powder and aloe vera gel - wonderful on humid days like today ELDW, 5C1 Rich Chestnut mixed with MAC F&B, C9 ELDW mineral powder, Intensity 5 Ben Nye e/s, Twilight Sable, for contour (I am going for a look - just stay with me - it is blended well) Jordana blush, Blushing Rose EYES Maybelline CT, Painted Purple, on lid and just into crease Jordana e/s, High Maintenance (shimmery purple comes out lighter than in pan), on lids MAC Trax, crease NYX Fat Pen liquid eyeliner, black Maybelline One on One mascara, very black (my last tube - WHY did Maybelline dc this?) Rimmel brow pencil, 004, Dark Brown LIPS MAC Chromagraphic pencil, Rich Purple Mehron lipstick, metallic purple I actually got up and polished my nails in an ombre purple mani this morning...WHAT? I am pulled together on a WEEKEND day?

 

[aradhana]

I actually got up and polished my nails in an ombre purple mani this morning...WHAT? I am pulled together on a WEEKEND day?

nice look--sounds very a props for the team colours! did your nephew's team win?

i'm intrigued by your homemade primer - is it a silica powder like the MUFE HD loose setting powder? what are the benefits of making your own?

i've been doing good fall theme eyes, and pulling out some products that need love.
today's look:

eyes
Runway Rose cream colour shadow from the Spring Forecast '13 palette, as base over lid up to brow
dark envy fluid line all over upper lid
Moody eyeshadow from the evil eye quad all over upper lid
palace pedigreed and moody to line lower lashline
evil eye to deepen outer corner and buffed into crease
eyes to kill mascara

blush
blushbaby

lips
runaway red

i can't believe i don't wear that lipstick more often!!! it's kind of perfect.

anyway, i felt my eyes were appropriately smouldering for fall, but the weather felt more like early summer. go figure!

 

[meka72]

@Anneri, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope her prognosis is good. My second oldest friend in the world was recently diagnosed with stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma so I know a little of what you may be feeling.