Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Shars]

I am thinking of Vegas Volt for the first day of Spring. I just need a good occasion to bust it out again.

I hate when people make snide comments like that! It's 2015, if I want to walk around with neon green lipstick, I can!

 

[Anneri]

I hate when people make snide comments like that! It's 2015, if I want to walk around with neon green lipstick, I can!

What an idiot, sage!

I had a collegue when I just started my first office job absolute ages ago who always said I looked like a raccoon when I wore smokey eyes. Total jerk. And I was too young to get back on him with a snarky remark. Sigh.

Go on and wear what you like!!!!


I had a complete looser week in ragarding to makeup but I had a nice date with hubby tonight and as I was wearing a purple cashmere sweater I decided to do something purple. So I whipped out my Mega Metals.

FACE: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Nars Setting Powder, Mac Bareness EDB, Guerlain Ballz, Bourjois concealer, brow powder, Maybelline brow gel

EYES: UPDD, Guerlain Ombre Fusion cream e/s (from an old summer LE. It's a nice brown with golden shimmer). I layered Center Stage Mega Metal (copperish brown) over it, used Noir Plum (purple) in the crease and a little bit of Unflappable in the outer V. Kid as a transition shade, Orb to highlight. Liners: Sephora Black Lace on upper lashline, Noir Plum under the lower lashline, AND THEN I JUST REALIZED THAT I FORGOT MASCARA!!!!!!! And went out like this! To three makeup counters, Tiffany's and then to have dinner and cocktails with hubby! AAAAAAAARRRRRGHH!

Lips were Burberry Lip Mist in Pink Heather.

 

[Shars]

What an idiot, sage!

I had a collegue when I just started my first office job absolute ages ago who always said I looked like a raccoon when I wore smokey eyes. Total jerk. And I was too young to get back on him with a snarky remark. Sigh.

Go on and wear what you like!!!!


I had a complete looser week in ragarding to makeup but I had a nice date with hubby tonight and as I was wearing a purple cashmere sweater I decided to do something purple. So I whipped out my Mega Metals.

FACE: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Nars Setting Powder, Mac Bareness EDB, Guerlain Ballz, Bourjois concealer, brow powder, Maybelline brow gel

EYES: UPDD, Guerlain Ombre Fusion cream e/s (from an old summer LE. It's a nice brown with golden shimmer). I layered Center Stage Mega Metal (copperish brown) over it, used Noir Plum (purple) in the crease and a little bit of Unflappable in the outer V. Kid as a transition shade, Orb to highlight. Liners: Sephora Black Lace on upper lashline, Noir Plum under the lower lashline, AND THEN I JUST REALIZED THAT I FORGOT MASCARA!!!!!!! And went out like this! To three makeup counters, Tiffany's and then to have dinner and cocktails with hubby! AAAAAAAARRRRRGHH!

Lips were Burberry Lip Mist in Pink Heather.

Aww sounds like a nice, romantic evening with you hubs! I hope you guys had/have a great night.

 

[aradhana]

What an idiot, sage!

I had a collegue when I just started my first office job absolute ages ago who always said I looked like a raccoon when I wore smokey eyes. Total jerk. And I was too young to get back on him with a snarky remark. Sigh.

Go on and wear what you like!!!!


I had a complete looser week in ragarding to makeup but I had a nice date with hubby tonight and as I was wearing a purple cashmere sweater I decided to do something purple. So I whipped out my Mega Metals.

FACE: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Nars Setting Powder, Mac Bareness EDB, Guerlain Ballz, Bourjois concealer, brow powder, Maybelline brow gel

EYES: UPDD, Guerlain Ombre Fusion cream e/s (from an old summer LE. It's a nice brown with golden shimmer). I layered Center Stage Mega Metal (copperish brown) over it, used Noir Plum (purple) in the crease and a little bit of Unflappable in the outer V. Kid as a transition shade, Orb to highlight. Liners: Sephora Black Lace on upper lashline, Noir Plum under the lower lashline, AND THEN I JUST REALIZED THAT I FORGOT MASCARA!!!!!!! And went out like this! To three makeup counters, Tiffany's and then to have dinner and cocktails with hubby! AAAAAAAARRRRRGHH!

Lips were Burberry Lip Mist in Pink Heather.

i also hate when i forget mascara, but i think we are the only ones who really notice.

your eye look sounded very pretty in any case. noir plum is gorgeous. i wish i had picked up even just one mega metal. and strangely they never did come back, did they?

 

[Medgal07]

I am thinking of Vegas Volt for the first day of Spring. I just need a good occasion to bust it out again.

Mattes are my fav formula in all brands----I just love them. I just want to say when you wear lippies like blue/green, ombre or not, it warrants a picture!!

As for that new employee---you should have told her she could use some!!!!

​ Vegas Volt would be great for the first day of spring---it seems so far away, so I wore it this week.

 

[Medgal07]

What an idiot, sage!

I had a collegue when I just started my first office job absolute ages ago who always said I looked like a raccoon when I wore smokey eyes. Total jerk. And I was too young to get back on him with a snarky remark. Sigh.

Go on and wear what you like!!!!


I had a complete looser week in ragarding to makeup but I had a nice date with hubby tonight and as I was wearing a purple cashmere sweater I decided to do something purple. So I whipped out my Mega Metals.

FACE: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Nars Setting Powder, Mac Bareness EDB, Guerlain Ballz, Bourjois concealer, brow powder, Maybelline brow gel

EYES: UPDD, Guerlain Ombre Fusion cream e/s (from an old summer LE. It's a nice brown with golden shimmer). I layered Center Stage Mega Metal (copperish brown) over it, used Noir Plum (purple) in the crease and a little bit of Unflappable in the outer V. Kid as a transition shade, Orb to highlight. Liners: Sephora Black Lace on upper lashline, Noir Plum under the lower lashline, AND THEN I JUST REALIZED THAT I FORGOT MASCARA!!!!!!! And went out like this! To three makeup counters, Tiffany's and then to have dinner and cocktails with hubby! AAAAAAAARRRRRGHH!

Lips were Burberry Lip Mist in Pink Heather.

Love the purple sweater love the eye look, even sans mascara----I'm sure it was gorgeous. I've done the whole look and forgotten mascara. One particular time I got
in my car to leave an event, looked in the mirror and realized I'd forgotten mascara--------I laughing at myself for a good 5 minutes!!

I love date nights.

I hope you had a great time.

 

[aradhana]

i forgot to post my today's look/lipstick:

nars high society on eyes (lavender above crease/purple on lid/green to darken outer v)
jealousy kohl power pencil to upper and lower lash line, set with the green from high society

mufe smoky black mascara

nars dolce vita blush

tea ceremony sheen supreme, with mahogany lipliner

i was a bit on the fence about which blush to wear with HS, and i don't think Dolce vita was the obvious choice, leaning pretty warm vs. HS's coolness. somehow it did work. now i'm seeing that it was paired with outlaw in the fall 2012 release...maybe i'll try again tomorrow and switch up the cheeks and lips for something cooler...

 

[Medgal07]

My look for today was inspired by the colors in one of my plaid blanket scarves.

It's yellow, orange, army green, black, brown & cream.
I finally found a use for Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Champagne Gold (Bright Gold) which looks like polenta & belongs in a pot on the stove, not a compact!
It was great as a brow highlight! Like, who knew???

EYES:
MAC IDO, Initiation(Platinum Bronze) 827 as a base
GIORGIO ARMANIEYE TINT, Onyx (Golden Olive) #5 to lid & lower lash line
MAC Corduroy (Muted Reddish Brown) to crease
MAC Romp (Chocolate laced w/gold) to transition - I'd forgotten how pretty romp is!!!!
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Champagne Gold (Bright Gold) to highlight Brow
Chanel Stylo Yeux WPLL Eyeliner Ambre Dore (golden Copper) 911 to water line


FACE:
Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Pralinein small triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana Visage
MAC Coffee Walnut Pro Sculpting Cream to contour, set w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
Estee Lauder Illum. Powder Gelee, Heat Wave (Pale Gold Champagne)
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder, Crystal

Guerlain Météorites Perles d’Etoiles - (Med Beige w/Golden Shimmer) dusted over face

Skindinavia Makeup setting spray

LIPS:
Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care
MAC Entertain Me (Bright Orange) lip pencil
MAC Fashion Nomad (bright medium dark orange) mattene lipstick


NAILS:

Chanel Paparazzi (Plummy Brown with Copper pearl) 579

 

[Medgal07]

i forgot to post my today's look/lipstick:

nars high society on eyes (lavender above crease/purple on lid/green to darken outer v)
jealousy kohl power pencil to upper and lower lash line, set with the green from high society

mufe smoky black mascara

nars dolce vita blush

tea ceremony sheen supreme, with mahogany lipliner

i was a bit on the fence about which blush to wear with HS, and i don't think Dolce vita was the obvious choice, leaning pretty warm vs. HS's coolness. somehow it did work. now i'm seeing that it was paired with outlaw in the fall 2012 release...maybe i'll try again tomorrow and switch up the cheeks and lips for something cooler...

Sounds really pretty---purple was popular today!!!!

 

[Vineetha]

My look for today was inspired by the colors in one of my plaid blanket scarves.

It's yellow, orange, army green, black, brown & cream.
I finally found a use for Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Champagne Gold (Bright Gold) which looks like polenta & belongs in a pot on the stove, not a compact!
It was great as a brow highlight! Like, who knew???

EYES:
MAC IDO, Initiation(Platinum Bronze) 827 as a base
GIORGIO ARMANIEYE TINT, Onyx (Golden Olive) #5 to lid & lower lash line
MAC Corduroy (Muted Reddish Brown) to crease
MAC Romp (Chocolate laced w/gold) to transition - I'd forgotten how pretty romp is!!!!
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Champagne Gold (Bright Gold) to highlight Brow
Chanel Stylo Yeux WPLL Eyeliner Ambre Dore (golden Copper) 911 to water line


FACE:
Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Pralinein small triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana Visage
MAC Coffee Walnut Pro Sculpting Cream to contour, set w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
Estee Lauder Illum. Powder Gelee, Heat Wave (Pale Gold Champagne)
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder, Crystal

Guerlain Météorites Perles d’Etoiles - (Med Beige w/Golden Shimmer) dusted over face

Skindinavia Makeup setting spray

LIPS:
Chanel Hydra Beauty Nourishing Lip Care
MAC Entertain Me (Bright Orange) lip pencil
MAC Fashion Nomad (bright medium dark orange) mattene lipstick


NAILS:

Chanel Paparazzi (Plummy Brown with Copper pearl) 579

LOL Meddy! Glad you finally found a use for Polenta!

I need to try it as a brow highlight!!

 

[Medgal07]

LOL Meddy! Glad you finally found a use for Polenta!

I need to try it as a brow highlight!!

It really worked w/todays look. It seems to be too deep a yellow for the face. Anything that yellow belongs in a saucepan or a bowl.

 

[aradhana]

My look for today was inspired by the colors in one of my plaid blanket scarves.

It's yellow, orange, army green, black, brown & cream.
I finally found a use for Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Champagne Gold (Bright Gold) which looks like polenta & belongs in a pot on the stove, not a compact!
It was great as a brow highlight! Like, who knew???

Lol! I love polenta, but yeah, not on my face!

I've been meaning to try out something from the becca range, but since i it's only available online to me i'm not sure what to try first. Based on your posts, it won't be the skin perfecter in champagne gold!

Your post also reminded me to put corduroy on my list of eyeshadows to b2m for. there are a bunch of great permanent colours that i don't have in my collection yet...

 

[Medgal07]

Lol! I love polenta, but yeah, not on my face!

I've been meaning to try out something from the becca range, but since i it's only available online to me i'm not sure what to try first. Based on your posts, it won't be the skin perfecter in champagne gold!

Your post also reminded me to put corduroy on my list of eyeshadows to b2m for. there are a bunch of great permanent colours that i don't have in my collection yet...

Becca surprised me. The formula of their pressed highlighter rivals those of some high end brands. I'm particularly for of Opal, Topaz & Rose Gold.

 

[katred]

Lol! I love polenta, but yeah, not on my face!

I've been meaning to try out something from the becca range, but since i it's only available online to me i'm not sure what to try first. Based on your posts, it won't be the skin perfecter in champagne gold!

Your post also reminded me to put corduroy on my list of eyeshadows to b2m for. there are a bunch of great permanent colours that i don't have in my collection yet...

Sephora often has duos of the Beach Tints in store, with the little goodies leading up to the counter. They're less than $20, since they're minis, but they're certainly big enough to try out a number of times, so it's not a bad option. I've been pleased with everything I've tried from the brand. They had a light foundation that was HG territory for me, but then it got discontinued. Sigh. The Beach Tints are really nice, especially as a blush.

 

[katred]

So I've officially made it through the entire month of January without repeating a single lipstick! I was quite happy with the way that today's look turned out although, of course, I didn't actually have to go out at all, so only The Great Enabler got to see it... Then again, when it's -26, I really don't mind being housebound.

Here's what I wore for the end of month one...

Face:

Urban Decay Naked Skin 1.0
Dior Star Concealer 010
Mac blush "Next to Skin" (as a contour- I love love love love this shade!!!!)
Armani blush "Eccentrico"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

Eyes:
Mac Paint Pot "Painterly"
Nars e/s "Cairo" (all over the lid)
Guerlain e/s "Liu" palette (shade #1 in the inner corners of the eyes and dusted lightly along the brow bone; shade #3 in the crease)
UD 24/7 e/l "Perversion"
Dior New Look mascara

Lips:
YSL Rouge Pur Couture #39 "Poupre Divin"

This lipstick is one of those great shades that just gets lost in the shuffle with all the products that YSL have going on. It's not available at all counters, but it's very much worth tracking down. Not enough high end purples, I say. Here's a look at how it came out. (FYI, that's hair product in my bangs. I don't know how I missed it, except that my bangs move around a lot, so it just managed to stay hidden until I pulled out a camera. Funny thing- having seen these photos, now I sincerely wish I could get a little white tuft like that. I would never, ever colour it.)

 

[Shars]

So I've officially made it through the entire month of January without repeating a single lipstick! I was quite happy with the way that today's look turned out although, of course, I didn't actually have to go out at all, so only The Great Enabler got to see it... Then again, when it's -26, I really don't mind being housebound.

Here's what I wore for the end of month one...

Face:

Urban Decay Naked Skin 1.0
Dior Star Concealer 010
Mac blush "Next to Skin" (as a contour- I love love love love this shade!!!!)
Armani blush "Eccentrico"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

Eyes:
Mac Paint Pot "Painterly"
Nars e/s "Cairo" (all over the lid)
Guerlain e/s "Liu" palette (shade #1 in the inner corners of the eyes and dusted lightly along the brow bone; shade #3 in the crease)
UD 24/7 e/l "Perversion"
Dior New Look mascara

Lips:
YSL Rouge Pur Couture #39 "Poupre Divin"

This lipstick is one of those great shades that just gets lost in the shuffle with all the products that YSL have going on. It's not available at all counters, but it's very much worth tracking down. Not enough high end purples, I say. Here's a look at how it came out. (FYI, that's hair product in my bangs. I don't know how I missed it, except that my bangs move around a lot, so it just managed to stay hidden until I pulled out a camera. Funny thing- having seen these photos, now I sincerely wish I could get a little white tuft like that. I would never, ever colour it.)

You're so pretty!! I love that lipstick too. I need to pay more attention to YSL. I always see lip colours from them that I love but I've never taken the plunge.

 

[Medgal07]

So I've officially made it through the entire month of January without repeating a single lipstick! I was quite happy with the way that today's look turned out although, of course, I didn't actually have to go out at all, so only The Great Enabler got to see it... Then again, when it's -26, I really don't mind being housebound.

Here's what I wore for the end of month one...

Face:

Urban Decay Naked Skin 1.0
Dior Star Concealer 010
Mac blush "Next to Skin" (as a contour- I love love love love this shade!!!!)
Armani blush "Eccentrico"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

Eyes:
Mac Paint Pot "Painterly"
Nars e/s "Cairo" (all over the lid)
Guerlain e/s "Liu" palette (shade #1 in the inner corners of the eyes and dusted lightly along the brow bone; shade #3 in the crease)
UD 24/7 e/l "Perversion"
Dior New Look mascara

Lips:
YSL Rouge Pur Couture #39 "Poupre Divin"

This lipstick is one of those great shades that just gets lost in the shuffle with all the products that YSL have going on. It's not available at all counters, but it's very much worth tracking down. Not enough high end purples, I say. Here's a look at how it came out. (FYI, that's hair product in my bangs. I don't know how I missed it, except that my bangs move around a lot, so it just managed to stay hidden until I pulled out a camera. Funny thing- having seen these photos, now I sincerely wish I could get a little white tuft like that. I would never, ever colour it.)

​Katred I love this look on you. First of all your eyes just jump off the page and almost assume the color of your top---stunning. You look like an innocent little 25 year old!!!
The lipstick is very becoming too!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I wore MAC Fixed on Drama for the last day of this month's challenge and one of my new Givenchy e/s quads which I LOVE

I did not repeat any lippies but I did go without lipstick on two days during the month. The break down by brand follows: Chanel 4, Dior 1,Tom Ford 1, Givenchy 1, MAC 17, NARS 1, Pantone/Sephora 1, YSL 3

2015 Lipstick Challenge, Month 1​

The Goal of this challenge is to wear a different lipstick every day for the entire year​

January 1- 31

1. MAC Flaunting It Kissable Lip Colour
2. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, InTime (Soft Pink) 93
3. MAC Glamapuss (Soft Mauve)
4. MAC Talk That Talk (Dark Plum)
5 MAC What Joy (Deep berry)
6. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, Emotion (Deep Pink Berry) 92
7. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Matte, L’adoree (Burgundy) 45
8. Dior Rouge Baume, Park Avenue (Mauve) 910 (Chanel Plum LP)
9. YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Prune Impertinente (Burgundy) 11
10. Tom Ford Bruised Plum (Medium Burgundy)
11. MAC Private Party (Dirty Plum Mauve )
12. MAC Scandelicious Kissable Lip Colour
13 NARS Schiap (Hot Pink)
14 MAC Girl About Town (Bright Blue Fuchsia)
15 ————-None————
16 YSL Rouge Pur Couture Grenat Satisfaction (Burgundy) 206
17 Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, Viva (Intense Fuchsia) 95
18 MAC Lady At Play (Mid-tonal Cool Tangerine)Mineralize
19 MAC Dodgy Girl (Light Lavender) Matte
20 MAC Rebel (Mid-tonal Cream Plum)
21 MAC Midnight Mambo (Purple Pink)
22 Givenchy Rose Dressing 202 (bright coral pink)
23 MAC Pillow Talk (light medium beige-brown)
24 ————-None————
25 Pantone/Sephora Radiant Rush (Vibrant Magenta)
26 YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush, Nude Insolent (Rosy Tan) 10
27 MAC Cockney (Sheer Yellow-Red, lustre) Year of the Snake Collex
28 MAC Glamourdaze (Mid-tone Creamy Plum)
29 MAC Vegas Volt (Full power coral Amplified Creme)
30 MAC Fashion Nomad (bright medium-dark orange)
31 MAC Fixed On Drama (Burgundy)

 

[mango13]

So as far as my lipstick challenge is going...

Day One Jan. 19th: MAC Red Balloon
Day Two Jan. 21st: MAC Goddess of the Sea
Day Tree Jan. 22nd: Clinique Currant Lipgloss
Day Four Jan. 23rd: MAC Enchanted One and then later in the day I put on Dior's Liquid Lipstick in Mirage (by 4 PM my lips were so dry, even though that has never happened with that lipstick so I had to put it on)
Day Five Jan. 24th: Guerlain Gipsy
Day Six Jan. 25th: MAC True Love's Kiss
Day Seven Jan. 27th: Clinique Blushing Nude Lipstick
Day Eight Jan. 28th: MAC Itchy and Scratchy Lipglass
Day Nine Jan. 29th: Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Berry
Day Ten Jan. 30th: MAC Dreaming Dahlia
Day Eleven Jan 31st: MAC Pander Me with MAC Seducing Sound Lipglass on top

13 down 14 more to go... and it's been pretty fun so far!!!

 

[mango13]

I wore MAC Fixed on Drama for the last day of this month's challenge and one of my new Givenchy e/s quads which I LOVE

I did not repeat any lippies but I did go without lipstick on two days during the month. The break down by brand follows: Chanel 4, Dior 1,Tom Ford 1, Givenchy 1, MAC 17, NARS 1, Pantone/Sephora 1, YSL 3

2015 Lipstick Challenge, Month 1​

The Goal of this challenge is to wear a different lipstick every day for the entire year​

January 1- 31

1. MAC Flaunting It Kissable Lip Colour
2. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, InTime (Soft Pink) 93
3. MAC Glamapuss (Soft Mauve)
4. MAC Talk That Talk (Dark Plum)
5 MAC What Joy (Deep berry)
6. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, Emotion (Deep Pink Berry) 92
7. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Matte, L’adoree (Burgundy) 45
8. Dior Rouge Baume, Park Avenue (Mauve) 910 (Chanel Plum LP)
9. YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Prune Impertinente (Burgundy) 11
10. Tom Ford Bruised Plum (Medium Burgundy)
11. MAC Private Party (Dirty Plum Mauve )
12. MAC Scandelicious Kissable Lip Colour
13 NARS Schiap (Hot Pink)
14 MAC Girl About Town (Bright Blue Fuchsia)
15 ————-None————
16 YSL Rouge Pur Couture Grenat Satisfaction (Burgundy) 206
17 Chanel Rouge Coco Shine, Viva (Intense Fuchsia) 95
18 MAC Lady At Play (Mid-tonal Cool Tangerine)Mineralize
19 MAC Dodgy Girl (Light Lavender) Matte
20 MAC Rebel (Mid-tonal Cream Plum)
21 MAC Midnight Mambo (Purple Pink)
22 Givenchy Rose Dressing 202 (bright coral pink)
23 MAC Pillow Talk (light medium beige-brown)
24 ————-None————
25 Pantone/Sephora Radiant Rush (Vibrant Magenta)
26 YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush, Nude Insolent (Rosy Tan) 10
27 MAC Cockney (Sheer Yellow-Red, lustre) Year of the Snake Collex
28 MAC Glamourdaze (Mid-tone Creamy Plum)
29 MAC Vegas Volt (Full power coral Amplified Creme)
30 MAC Fashion Nomad (bright medium-dark orange)
31 MAC Fixed On Drama (Burgundy)

Wow! That's an amazingly detailed list!