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    Discovery of the magical world of makeup

    How did you guys discover it? And how did you become an addict? I began to play with it at about 15-16 years old and, as I always been interested in cinema since I was young, I really discovered its magic through movies and magazines. Next stop years later: makeup school. I never ceased to be...
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    Favorite pressed powder?

    Hi y'all, I've nearly finished my compact powder from Avene (the mosaïc one) and I'd like to change. I've got combination and very fair skin if that helps. I wondered what are your favorite powder girls (pressed, compact)? Which one would you rec me? I heard the Blot powder from MAC is a good...
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    During a makeup test

    These pics were taken 2 years ago when I was still at the makeup school. For this time, I wasn't the makeup artist! One of my friend did this sophisticated makeup on me, but I really don't remember the products she used for the face But for the eyes, she used Fairylite & Maroon Pigment (I...
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    Coats & jackets

    Hi girls, I was just wondering how many do you own... all right, I ask you this mainly to remove my guilt feelings while looking at my wardrobe I've got 11 coats and 7 or 8 jackets, most of them have 9-10 years and a big part is from friends who gave me theirs... it's difficult to separate me...
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    I finally got my boots!! And a bag... and other boots

    I've been waiting for years to find the right boots... and finally here there are I bought ankle boots too, in the same shop in Paris. I'm so in love with both of them My preeeciouus!! Tell me what you guys think!
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    First FOTD'S here - Red Hot!

    Here's my first FOTD though I'm a member since a while now... Guys from the "Porcelain Ladies" section can see now why I registered myself Please don't pay attention to my crazy eyebrows!! And my flattened hair too... it's a muggy weather we have here! FACE YSL Lightening Touch in...
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    What are your MAC "must-haves" (every MAC product that you can't live without)

    All is in the title! I imagine there are other topics like this one, but I can't find them so.... here are my own treasures: Concealer Select cover Up Blush Harmony Breath of Plum Eye-shadows Jest Shroom Mulch Smut Beauty Marked Surreal Shimmermoss Pigments Tan Blue Brown...
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    Pictureless FOTD: 8/24

    Listen to Zakk Wylde's "Machine Gun Man" on a rainy day in Paris... it makes me fell to wear some bright make-up today Face: Select Cover-Up in NW15 & NW25 Avène poudre "mosaïque" Cheeks: A mix of Harmony blush and MUF n° 64 e/s (a deep berry color) Bourjois Pastel Teint to define Eyes...
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    Your favorite Make-Up Artist (with pics)

    Morning ladies, I wonder who's the MUA you admire the most. If you've got some pics of their work, it would be cool to post them here, as everyone may not know the MUA you love. In fashion, I really admire Pat McGrath's work on Gucci, Dior and D&G fashion shows, she's is so creative and always...
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    A hard decision...

    Evening everyone! I've got so much questions in my head since 2 days that I think it's going to explode... so I though maybe it'll be helpful to post something here and have some wise advices from you guys... Here's what I'm tortured about: I haven't really worked since a year (just one time...
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    Pictureless FOTD's: 8/5

    The 1st saturday of August and a family diner with b /f ... just another excuse to do a makeup full of color Face: Select Cover-Up NW15 & NW25 Paris Berlin Loose Powder (apricot-coloured) Cheeks: Harmony & Pastel Teint Hâlé Eyes: Jest (wash and inner corner) Sketch (lid) Nocturnelle (outer...
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    Weekend Edition: Pictureless FOTD 7/29 & 7/30

    Today's Saturday, and it's a sunny and not so hot day in Paris (at last!). It gave me the idea to do a bright make-up this morning... so here it goes: Face: Select Cover-Up NW15&NW25 Lots of Avène concealer (to hide those nasty red spots that came early this morning... aaaaarrrgh!!) Shiseido...
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    My humble collection... with pics!

    I've been buying stuff from MAC for 2 years now and here's what I got (it's not very much if I compare to a lot of you guys!! But believe me, it's only a work in progress!!). Pics will come soon. Face: Select Cover-Up NW15 & NW25 Studio fix NC15 & NW30 Harmony blush Honour blush Cheekhue...
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    Milani

    Hi there! After having carefully read a lot of posts, I noticed that a lot of you guys often recommended the Milani brand. I don't think it's available in France (but if someone has a clue about it, please tell me!) but I was wondering what is so exceptionnal about that brand. What do you...
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    Hello from France

    Hi everyone, I registered myself this morning on Specktra, it sure is some place! I'm a 25 year-old makeup artist, and I live near Paris. I've found loads of new ideas of make-up here, I think I 'll stay here for a while and share with you guys A bientôt! Esperanza.
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