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Medgal07

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Glad you're feeling better Meddy!
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Thank you Meka! Hope you're having a good weekend!!!
 

katred

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hope you feel better soon medgal! what kind of fun goodies have you got waiting for you?

i haven't been wearing anything particularly exciting this past week, just trying to make sure i made it out the door in time for work! :)
i got some new lip products the other day - nars niagara, a bite dual ended lipstick (one side is bright orange called 'tangerine', other side is fuchsia 'lingonberry'), and the sephora birthday gift is also a duo of lip pencils...cruella and rikugien. so lots of new lip things to play with as well...

i think the bite lipstick was a complete impulse purchase. i don't have much need for neon lip colours at the moment so not sure what i was thinking. i'll play around though, and see if i can mix them with something to subdue them a little...or just blot them a bit.

anyway, between these and bao bao i've definitely increased my lip challenge a full week!
I was planning on getting that one! Bite are great at coming up with those little "impulse purchase" items, I find. I am a fan of exceptionally bright colour, so I think I'll probably enjoy it. Thanks for the reminder!

Here's my recap of lipsticks worn in February, with a photo below. Yes, I do actually try to photograph my makeup every day... And yes, I do have a bit of OCD... There were a couple of repeats (and, in fact, I'm wearing one of them AGAIN today, but it's new, so I'm cutting myself some slack):

February 1 :: Guerlain Rouge Parade (bold apple red)
February 2 :: Mac Lustre Rue d'Bois (earthy pink- limited edition from the European release of Euristocrats)
February 3 :: Rouge d'Armani Sheer #600 "Bitten" (soft plum)
February 4 :: Nars Audacious Vera (deep berry red)
February 5 :: Guerlain Kiss Kiss Cherry Pink (shimmery red berry)
February 6 :: Bite Beauty Flora Mundi (cool magenta pink- my custom shade)
February 7 :: Urban Decay Revolution Catfight (bright red pink)
February 8 :: Mac Lustre Fresh Salmon (soft orange-pink with gold shimmer- LE from Spring Colour Forecast 2010)
February 9 :: Mac lip glass Electric Fuchsia (magenta purple with purple-blue shimmer- another LE from Spring Colour Forecast)
February 10 :: Nars semi-sheer Vendanges (grape-tinged brown plum)
February 11 :: Armani Rouge 405 Ecstasy Sultan (reddened orange)
February 12 :: Dior Rouge Baume Coquette (sheer medium reddened pink)
February 13 :: Armani Rouge Ecstasy 634 Burgundy (sheer warm wine)- not in photo
February 14 :: MUFE N9 (semi-sheer rosewood)
February 15 :: Gloss d'Armani 603 (raisin brown)- not in photo
February 16 :: Bite Beauty Violet (medium purple)
February 17 :: nothing- my lips were too chapped
February 18 :: Armani Rouge Ecstasy Attitude (deep red violet)
February 19 :: Nars Audacious Bette (deep warm burgundy)
February 20 :: Nars Audacious Vivien (muted purple berry)
February 21 :: Mac Lustre Radicchio (soft plum-pink- just noticed that this was the third lippie from Spring Colour Forecast 2010 that I wore... I did love that collection, but I guess that's obvious)
February 22 :: Mac Amplified Petals and Peacocks (bold purple magenta- LE from Liberty of London)
February 23 :: Nars semi-sheer Mayflower (soft warm pink)
February 24 :: Guerlain Rouge Automatique Mitsouko (light peach with gold shimmer)
February 25 :: Mac Amplified Riveting Rose (Deep purple with cool blue shimmer- LE from Jeanius)
February 26 :: Nars Audacious Greta (wild azalea)
February 27 :: Guerlain Garconne (bold classic red)
February 28 :: Guerlain Rouge Automatique L'Heure Bleue (shimmery berry red)

You can click on the photo to get a better look.

 

Medgal07

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I was planning on getting that one! Bite are great at coming up with those little "impulse purchase" items, I find. I am a fan of exceptionally bright colour, so I think I'll probably enjoy it. Thanks for the reminder!

Here's my recap of lipsticks worn in February, with a photo below. Yes, I do actually try to photograph my makeup every day... And yes, I do have a bit of OCD... There were a couple of repeats (and, in fact, I'm wearing one of them AGAIN today, but it's new, so I'm cutting myself some slack):

February 1 :: Guerlain Rouge Parade (bold apple red)
February 2 :: Mac Lustre Rue d'Bois (earthy pink- limited edition from the European release of Euristocrats)
February 3 :: Rouge d'Armani Sheer #600 "Bitten" (soft plum)
February 4 :: Nars Audacious Vera (deep berry red)
February 5 :: Guerlain Kiss Kiss Cherry Pink (shimmery red berry)
February 6 :: Bite Beauty Flora Mundi (cool magenta pink- my custom shade)
February 7 :: Urban Decay Revolution Catfight (bright red pink)
February 8 :: Mac Lustre Fresh Salmon (soft orange-pink with gold shimmer- LE from Spring Colour Forecast 2010)
February 9 :: Mac lip glass Electric Fuchsia (magenta purple with purple-blue shimmer- another LE from Spring Colour Forecast)
February 10 :: Nars semi-sheer Vendanges (grape-tinged brown plum)
February 11 :: Armani Rouge 405 Ecstasy Sultan (reddened orange)
February 12 :: Dior Rouge Baume Coquette (sheer medium reddened pink)
February 13 :: Armani Rouge Ecstasy 634 Burgundy (sheer warm wine)- not in photo
February 14 :: MUFE N9 (semi-sheer rosewood)
February 15 :: Gloss d'Armani 603 (raisin brown)- not in photo
February 16 :: Bite Beauty Violet (medium purple)
February 17 :: nothing- my lips were too chapped
February 18 :: Armani Rouge Ecstasy Attitude (deep red violet)
February 19 :: Nars Audacious Bette (deep warm burgundy)
February 20 :: Nars Audacious Vivien (muted purple berry)
February 21 :: Mac Lustre Radicchio (soft plum-pink- just noticed that this was the third lippie from Spring Colour Forecast 2010 that I wore... I did love that collection, but I guess that's obvious)
February 22 :: Mac Amplified Petals and Peacocks (bold purple magenta- LE from Liberty of London)
February 23 :: Nars semi-sheer Mayflower (soft warm pink)
February 24 :: Guerlain Rouge Automatique Mitsouko (light peach with gold shimmer)
February 25 :: Mac Amplified Riveting Rose (Deep purple with cool blue shimmer- LE from Jeanius)
February 26 :: Nars Audacious Greta (wild azalea)
February 27 :: Guerlain Garconne (bold classic red)
February 28 :: Guerlain Rouge Automatique L'Heure Bleue (shimmery berry red)

You can click on the photo to get a better look.

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Yay to an amazing month and commitment to lipstick!!! I can see why you love brights-----they totally love you back!!!!
 

meka72

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I finished out last week with the Coastal Scents Revealed palette (greyer taupe on lid, browner taupe in crease, champagne on brow); and Mac Coil (on lid) alone. I didn't wear eyeshadow on Friday, which is my norm. I hope everyone is geared up for fhe coming week!
 

Medgal07

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I actually wore my full complement of makeup on Sunday. I chose my Chanel quint, Charming and constructed a greyed purple & gold eye-look w/
MAC Goes & Goes lipstick. I warmed Goes & Goes w/MAC lipglass in Narcissist because it seemed a bit flat. I was pleased with the look overall.
I think I'm back in the saddle!!!!
 

Prettypackages

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i think jeanius was the first release of pink cult...and repromote was with reel sexy...
it would be great if they brought back RR!

i'm the same regarding the -10C limit, except that if it's too slushy and grey. or too windy. that's the absolute worst actually.


I think Laura Mercier is a really good bet.

I had my makeup done at LM when I was preparing for my wedding. The look they did was very natural and glowy looking. Although I did not end up using that particular look for my wedding because my face needed something more intense to go with my dress, I picked up some very useful tips for every day use. And I did end up purchasing and using their oil-free tinted moisturizer (almond was a really good match at the time, though now it would be a hair light), and secret camouflage concealer.

Bobbi Brown is also a good choice. I feel like the bobbi brown look has a bit more of a 'made-up' look, even though it's still 'natural'. know what i mean?

Nars is good if she is more adventurous or edgy...Although I have to say my experiences having makeup done at NARS have been very hit and miss, even though I love their products. It totally depends who the artist is!

Showing her the websites is a good idea...It totally depends what kind of colours she's into!

It sounds really fun! Let us know what you decide...and how your mom likes it!
thank you for this... good information!
 

awickedshape

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[COLOR=0000FF]I actually wore my full complement of [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]makeup on Sunday.  I chose my Chanel quint, Charming and constructed a greyed purple & gold eye-look w/[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Goes & Goes lipstick.  I warmed Goes & Goes w/MAC lipglass in Narcissist because it seemed a bit flat.  I was pleased with the look overall.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]I think I'm back in the saddle!!!![/COLOR]
Whoo hoo!
 

awickedshape

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Today I'm wearing moisturizer, Sacha FixIt powder, a green and gold Avon eyeshadow duo in Gleaming Emerald (I used the gold under the browbone and it's quite powdery), Stila Make Me Blush without the gold overspray and NARS Jane lipstick
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katred

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I tend to withdraw when I'm having bad breakouts but this thread is helping me use more of my makeup!
If you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known you were having a breakout. I promise it's less obvious than you think. I love the colours you've been using!
 

awickedshape

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[COLOR=0000FF]   I'm so glad to hear that AWS!!!![/COLOR]
:-D I didn't do a different palette today, though. I used two singles (MAC Nocturnelle and Ardency Inn Royal pigment,meh), Guerlain Cils d'Enfer and on the lips I wore MAC Mystical with Royal on top
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MrsBaine

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Hey guys! I've been absent, but trying to do a different look everyday. I recently got a lot of eyeshadow so I'm having a hard time switching it up. Time to get back in the game this week.

Yesterday, I wore Clarins Garden Palette. It was pretty; won't be a "normal" everyday wear for me. Today, I wore Burberry Gold. (Thanks @awickedshape for help getting it!) I love this quad and already feel like I want to wear it all the time! I have some new Burberry singles and 2 new lmdb palettes so I should have an interesting week!
 

MrsBaine

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I think I'm all caught up. I'm loving all of the looks and your creativity surrounding your palettes or lack there of. Just make sure you're having fun.
Monday was the last day of makeup for me this week. I was makeup free from Tuesday through Friday because I was sick. I've missed makeup and since I'm on the mend now, I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. As far as makeup goes, there's nothing worse than having loads of new product and not being able to use it. The best news of all is that spring is only 13 days away.
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Hope you're feeling better!!!! Yes, I want to test all the new things for longer than a day! The struggle is real!
 

awickedshape

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Hey guys! I've been absent, but trying to do a different look everyday. I recently got a lot of eyeshadow so I'm having a hard time switching it up. Time to get back in the game this week.  Yesterday, I wore Clarins Garden Palette. It was pretty; won't be a "normal" everyday wear for me. Today, I wore Burberry Gold. (Thanks @awickedshape  for help getting it!) I love this quad and already feel like I want to wear it all the time! I have some new Burberry singles and 2 new lmdb palettes so I should have an interesting week! 
It's addictive lol
 
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