Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Shars]

I also like the pin-up look w/classic red lips---I just need to get that whole wing thing down!!!!

I've been playing around with different eye liner pens and I find the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner works the best for me apart from using a brush (which just takes too long to me in the morning).

Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen

FOTD: same ELDW and powder combo as usual, added MAC Fever blush (quite a bit, was taking a new DMV photo), MAC PLW e/s in Sweet satisfaction ( @medgal you might want to look at this one if you like gold e/s) on lid, Uninterrupted in crease and Legendary Black in outer crease, blended well. NYX Slide On pencil, Jet Black on top lash line, UD 24/7 liner, Ultraviolet, on lower lash line, Rimmel Glam Eyes mascara, Extreme Black on upper and lower lashes, and on lips I wore the Armani liquid lipstick from the Sephora gift. @Shars, I promised to give my impressions of this lip product...let's just say I would never buy the full size. It never completely sets and fades way too easily. I ate a box of Boston Baked Beans ({that is ALL I have had to eat today) and you can already see my lips right through it. Had me at the DMV looking all haggard. I can get better performance out of a NYX Matte Lip Cream, to give you an idea.

Womp! I'm glad you told me. I did get the trio with my order when I got the Becca Champagne Pop SSPP so I'll try it as well. I really hate lip products that transfer too much.

 

[Medgal07]

I've been playing around with different eye liner pens and I find the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner works the best for me apart from using a brush (which just takes too long to me in the morning).

Womp! I'm glad you told me. I did get the trio with my order when I got the Becca Champagne Pop SSPP so I'll try it as well. I really hate lip products that transfer too much.

I've been enjoying CT Feline Flick---it's easy to use. It seems I'm always in a hurry. I need to just slow it down and practice my wings.

 

[Shars]

I've been enjoying CT Feline Flick---it's easy to use. It seems I'm always in a hurry. I need to just slow it down and practice my wings.

Nice. I'll look into that as well. Yup... you have to practice, practice, practice.

 

[Medgal07]

FOTD: same ELDW and powder combo as usual, added MAC Fever blush (quite a bit, was taking a new DMV photo), MAC PLW e/s in Sweet satisfaction ( @medgal you might want to look at this one if you like gold e/s) on lid, Uninterrupted in crease and Legendary Black in outer crease, blended well. NYX Slide On pencil, Jet Black on top lash line, UD 24/7 liner, Ultraviolet, on lower lash line, Rimmel Glam Eyes mascara, Extreme Black on upper and lower lashes, and on lips I wore the Armani liquid lipstick from the Sephora gift. @Shars, I promised to give my impressions of this lip product...let's just say I would never buy the full size. It never completely sets and fades way too easily. I ate a box of Boston Baked Beans ({that is ALL I have had to eat today) and you can already see my lips right through it. Had me at the DMV looking all haggard. I can get better performance out of a NYX Matte Lip Cream, to give you an idea.

I have to do that too Sage before he end of the month and I hate it---too much pressure knowing you're stuck with it for the next 5-years!

 

[Medgal07]

Nice. I'll look into that as well. Yup... you have to practice, practice, practice.

Will work on practicing my wings!!!!

 

[awickedshape]

Hi all Today I used Guerlain Perles d’Étoile with the TF Naked Bronze eyeshadow duo, NARS Rotonde blush and NARS Annabella audacious lipstick.

 

[Medgal07]

​BEAUTIFUL AWS! I love the look. Red looks good with the TF duo. Red is your color my dear. I love your red and yellow outfit---just vibrant and happy!!!!!I
​ This just made me smile!!!! So pretty!!!

 

[sagehen]

FACE: ELDW Rich Ginger/Sandalwood along outer perimeter EL Double Matte Powder, Deep Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, 30, under eyes only City Color Contour Kit, contour shade only MAC Pinch O'Peach blush (WOC, please don't sleep on this. It looks WHOA in the pan but gives such a nice flush on the skin) EYES (courtesy of @Icedcaramellatte and her enabling): Nordstrom Finest Eye palette from Nordstrom semi annual sale: Retrospeck on lids, Cork in crease, Felt in outer crease NYX Slide On Pencil, Jet Black Rimmel London GlamEyes mascara, Extreme Black LIPS: LASplash liquid lipstick, Untamed. I meant to grab Poison Apple - can I still be in compliance today? Untamed is dark red-ish, browni-ish...! eta: nah, Untamed is just brown. My nails are red, and I claim brownie points for effort. I should not grab for lipstick without the lights on - this is what happens.

 

[Shars]

eta: nah, Untamed is just brown. My nails are red, and I claim brownie points for effort. I should not grab for lipstick without the lights on - this is what happens.

You make me laugh!

 

[Anneri]

AWS, your clothes and shoe game is on point!!!!! (Love yesterday's shoes!!!).

I've had a very stressful week - I feel quite worn out today. Also, my grandmother passed away yesterday after being ill for quite some time - she had been at the hospice for a few days, so it wasn't really a surprise, but nevertheless, I feel that even if we all were prepared, it was a blow. I remembered the silliest things yesterday - that christmas dish she always used to make and wanted to teach me when I moved out but 18-year old silly me wasn't in the mood and so it's gone now. I had quite a bad conscience that I couldn't be at home, but then she didn't even recognise my mum, her daughter, and I had a lot of appointments that were impossible to move around the whole week. I've been shopping like crazy since yesterday to take my mind of things but ended feeling guilty of that too!

Needless to say I didn't really wear red. I got MAC's new dazzle e/s and played with those a bit, but haven't worn the red one I got yet. Will hopefully remedy that tomorrow!

 

[sagehen]

@Anneri: my condolences for your loss...

 

[Shars]

AWS, your clothes and shoe game is on point!!!!! (Love yesterday's shoes!!!).

I've had a very stressful week - I feel quite worn out today. Also, my grandmother passed away yesterday after being ill for quite some time - she had been at the hospice for a few days, so it wasn't really a surprise, but nevertheless, I feel that even if we all were prepared, it was a blow. I remembered the silliest things yesterday - that christmas dish she always used to make and wanted to teach me when I moved out but 18-year old silly me wasn't in the mood and so it's gone now. I had quite a bad conscience that I couldn't be at home, but then she didn't even recognise my mum, her daughter, and I had a lot of appointments that were impossible to move around the whole week. I've been shopping like crazy since yesterday to take my mind of things but ended feeling guilty of that too!

Needless to say I didn't really wear red. I got MAC's new dazzle e/s and played with those a bit, but haven't worn the red one I got yet. Will hopefully remedy that tomorrow!

Oh no! So sorry to hear about your grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[awickedshape]

  [COLOR=0000FF]​BEAUTIFUL AWS!  I [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]love the look.  Red looks good with the TF duo.  Red is your color my dear.  [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] I love your red and yellow outfit---just vibrant and happy!!!!!I[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]​  This just made me smile!!!!  So pretty!!![/COLOR]

Sunshine after the storm? :wink: Glad the colours made you smile! Thank you so much

 

[awickedshape]

AWS, your clothes and shoe game is on point!!!!! (Love yesterday's shoes!!!). I've had a very stressful week - I feel quite worn out today. Also, my grandmother passed away yesterday after being ill for quite some time - she had been at the hospice for a few days, so it wasn't really a surprise, but nevertheless, I feel that even if we all were prepared, it was a blow. I remembered the silliest things yesterday - that christmas dish she always used to make and wanted to teach me when I moved out but 18-year old silly me wasn't in the mood and so it's gone now. I had quite a bad conscience that I couldn't be at home, but then she didn't even recognise my mum, her daughter, and I had a lot of appointments that were impossible to move around the whole week. I've been shopping like crazy since yesterday to take my mind of things but ended feeling guilty of that too! Needless to say I didn't really wear red. I got MAC's new dazzle e/s and played with those a bit, but haven't worn the red one I got yet. Will hopefully remedy that tomorrow!

Hi, [@]Anneri[/@] I'm so sad to hear about your grandmother. Please accept my condolences. I hope everyone will be ok in due time. Thank you for the sweet compliment. :frenz:

 

[Medgal07]

AWS, your clothes and shoe game is on point!!!!! (Love yesterday's shoes!!!).

I've had a very stressful week - I feel quite worn out today. Also, my grandmother passed away yesterday after being ill for quite some time - she had been at the hospice for a few days, so it wasn't really a surprise, but nevertheless, I feel that even if we all were prepared, it was a blow. I remembered the silliest things yesterday - that christmas dish she always used to make and wanted to teach me when I moved out but 18-year old silly me wasn't in the mood and so it's gone now. I had quite a bad conscience that I couldn't be at home, but then she didn't even recognise my mum, her daughter, and I had a lot of appointments that were impossible to move around the whole week. I've been shopping like crazy since yesterday to take my mind of things but ended feeling guilty of that too!

Needless to say I didn't really wear red. I got MAC's new dazzle e/s and played with those a bit, but haven't worn the red one I got yet. Will hopefully remedy that tomorrow!

Anneri, I'm very sorry for your loss----knowing it's imminent doesn't make it any easier

 

[Medgal07]

Thank you so much

Yes. It's so nice to have the sun---at least for now.
Yellow is a happy color---I have pops of it everywhere

 

[awickedshape]

[COLOR=0000FF]  Yes. It's so nice to have the sun---at least for now.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF] Yellow is a happy color---I have pops of it everywhere:haha: [/COLOR]

It is!

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I think today's red look went a bit awry, oh well.

Today's reds: MAC's Flammable Paint under MAC Firespot eye shadow (shimmery orange) on the lid with a whole lot of other stuff (notably UD Uncut e/s) elsewhere. I wore MAC's Apple Red Blush layered over Tarte's Captivating blush and my new JD Glow Highlighter in Beyonce.

I think I might B2M Flammable and the other paints I have. It doesn't wear as well as I remember.

 

[starletta8]

A very fast drive-by here since I'm just worn out.

FOTD wrap-ups Wednesday-Friday:

Items worn every day:
Primers: Guerlain Meteorites, Smashbox 24 Hr Shadow Primer
Concealers: NARS & NARS Creamy
Foundation: Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting
Powder: Chanel Les Beiges #10
Setting: Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder- Transparent
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons 00 Nude
Blush: Shiseido Face Color Enhancing Trio OR1
Brows: Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro #04 Ambre
Highlighter: Becca Champagne Pop
Something Extra: Guerlain Meteorites Perles d'Etoile
Pedi: Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin

Wednesday:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, some combo of Urban Decay Virgin (inner highlight), Sin (lid), Toasted (crease), Half Baked (outer lid?), Smog (outer crease)- aka half of the UD Naked Palette blended like crazy at 5AM.
Eyeliners: MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner- Molasses (upper), Tom Ford Metallic Mink (lower), Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: Guerlain Maxilash
Lipliner: Urban Decay 69
Lipsticks: Chanel Rouge Coco- 440 Arthur (day), NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil- Cruella (night)
Mani: Julep Nan (finished!)
Purse: Michael Kors Large Hamilton- Red

Thursday (a day when I had to go 100% conservative, even on my nails). Not really theme day, but I'll post anyhow. I essentially copied Wednesday's look with a couple of tweaks:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, back to Urban Decay Naked Palette- combo of Sin/Half Baked on lid, Toasted-crease
Eyeliners: MAC Fluidline Eye Pencil-Earth Sign (upper), Butter London Twigged (lower), Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: Guerlain Maxilash
Lipliner: Dior Lipliner- 169 Greige
Lipstick: Tom Ford Lip Color Matte- Pink Tease
Mani: OPI Infinite Shine You Can Count on It
Purse: Michael Kors Large Hamilton- Red

Friday:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, Burberry Complete Eye Palette #25 Gold (all but darkest shade)
Eyeliner: Marc Jacobs Highliner- (Brown) Out, Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: MAC False Lashes
Lipliner: Urban Decay 69
Lipstick: MAC x Giambattista Valli- Charlotte
Mani: OPI Infinite Shine Unequivocally Crimson
Purse: Coach Large Patent Ergo Hobo- Red
Bracelet: Medium Sequin enamel bangle- red

I have to admit that I'll be glad for Red Week to move on out the road. I got used to not wearing it for many years, so it's a stretch for me right now. I eased back into pinks more easily than reds.

 

[Medgal07]

A very fast drive-by here since I'm just worn out.

FOTD wrap-ups Wednesday-Friday:

Items worn every day:
Primers: Guerlain Meteorites, Smashbox 24 Hr Shadow Primer
Concealers: NARS & NARS Creamy
Foundation: Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting
Powder: Chanel Les Beiges #10
Setting: Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder- Transparent
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons 00 Nude
Blush: Shiseido Face Color Enhancing Trio OR1
Brows: Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro #04 Ambre
Highlighter: Becca Champagne Pop
Something Extra: Guerlain Meteorites Perles d'Etoile
Pedi: Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin

Wednesday:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, some combo of Urban Decay Virgin (inner highlight), Sin (lid), Toasted (crease), Half Baked (outer lid?), Smog (outer crease)- aka half of the UD Naked Palette blended like crazy at 5AM.
Eyeliners: MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner- Molasses (upper), Tom Ford Metallic Mink (lower), Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: Guerlain Maxilash
Lipliner: Urban Decay 69
Lipsticks: Chanel Rouge Coco- 440 Arthur (day), NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil- Cruella (night)
Mani: Julep Nan (finished!)
Purse: Michael Kors Large Hamilton- Red

Thursday (a day when I had to go 100% conservative, even on my nails). Not really theme day, but I'll post anyhow. I essentially copied Wednesday's look with a couple of tweaks:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, back to Urban Decay Naked Palette- combo of Sin/Half Baked on lid, Toasted-crease
Eyeliners: MAC Fluidline Eye Pencil-Earth Sign (upper), Butter London Twigged (lower), Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: Guerlain Maxilash
Lipliner: Dior Lipliner- 169 Greige
Lipstick: Tom Ford Lip Color Matte- Pink Tease
Mani: OPI Infinite Shine You Can Count on It
Purse: Michael Kors Large Hamilton- Red

Friday:
Eyeshadow: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow Trench, Burberry Complete Eye Palette #25 Gold (all but darkest shade)
Eyeliner: Marc Jacobs Highliner- (Brown) Out, Chanel Le Crayon Khol- Clair (inner lower tightline)
Mascara: MAC False Lashes
Lipliner: Urban Decay 69
Lipstick: MAC x Giambattista Valli- Charlotte
Mani: OPI Infinite Shine Unequivocally Crimson
Purse: Coach Large Patent Ergo Hobo- Red
Bracelet: Medium Sequin enamel bangle- red

I have to admit that I'll be glad for Red Week to move on out the road. I got used to not wearing it for many years, so it's a stretch for me right now. I eased back into pinks more easily than reds.

Nice looks Starletta-----------remember, red accessories also count so you were on theme!!!

​Rest up!!!!!