Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Shars]

And @Shars, it is other people's problem if they get intimidated seeing you wear red lips. Your post reminded me of a post that was in another forum a year or so ago, when a member was told by a beauty concierge that she should not buy a red lipstick because it would make her look unapproachable. WHAT?!? I so wonder how these ideas get started.

It's not so much an intimidation thing - on me it's a power colour and I don't like the attention lol. I do love red lipstick on me and am happy to wear it when I'm going out and all dressed up but I tend to shy away from it for work. I will wear the brightest pink though lol.

 

[sagehen]

I work in a workplace where bright red lips wouldn't be welcomed on a daily basis.  Now, before everyone gets riled up, sit your butts back down. I just happen to work in an ultra conservative, male-dominated field with certain expectations. I knew that prior to accepting the job, and no, I'm not into "changing things and breaking down barriers." I'm all good. Being able to wear open-toed shoes during the summer is a relatively new phenomenon. So I'm not going to push it.

I wasn't trying to fight the power, I was just thinking this challenge was a good time to get used to seeing yourself do something you don't do normally (if that is something you wanted to do - I was just saying). The challenges have helped me in the past. I don't know what you do and I wasn't thinking of the workplace. No offense was intended.

 

[starletta8]

I wasn't trying to fight the power, I was just thinking this challenge was a good time to get used to seeing yourself do something you don't do normally (if that is something you wanted to do - I was just saying). The challenges have helped me in the past. I don't know what you do and I wasn't thinking of the workplace. No offense was intended.

No offense was taken, I was merely anticipating the additional replies telling me that I should be as much of an individual as I want, etc, etc. And I push it as much as I dare. But bold red lips every day would be pushing it too far.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I'm working at a summer camp so red lips aren't really appropriate (or lipstick at all). Plus I only own 5 reds so and one is Queen's Sin which is kind of a party red to me. Maybe I can be all aboard next week's challenge...

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I'm working at a summer camp so red lips aren't really appropriate (or lipstick at all). Plus I only own 5 reds so and one is Queen's Sin which is kind of a party red to me. Maybe I can be all aboard next week's challenge...

Not even a sheer application or a gloss? You can do elegant's dab and smoosh method. You can wear them like a stain.

Well, I made a mistake earlier. I didn't wear Riri Woo, I wore Viva Glam Rhianna. That is different, right? I'm thinking of wearing the Viva Glam Rhianna gloss tomorrow. Trying to pull out all my reds now. I have more than I realized.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Wait a minute… I wore tart's Natural Beauty blush today (layered over tart's Captivating, which is a light matte peach shade) so I guess that counts. I didn't get a chance to put on makeup Monday, but now I am excited to pull out some other red blushes that typically get no love. I even have a red MAC Sheer Shimmer Powder (highlighter) that I haven't used in AGES and I'll wear my JD Glow highlighter in Beyonce (it has red iridescence) if it comes this week. And I'll do at least one eye shadow look featuring red this week (I wonder how much earlier I'll have to get up to pull that one off…). I'm assuming rich burgundy shades count for red week? [Did someone say Heritage Rouge…??] And Foxy eyeliner!

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Not even a sheer application or a gloss? You can do elegant's dab and smoosh method. You can wear them like a stain.

Well, I made a mistake earlier. I didn't wear Riri Woo, I wore Viva Glam Rhianna. That is different, right? I'm thinking of wearing the Viva Glam Rhianna gloss tomorrow. Trying to pull out all my reds now. I have more than I realized.

I mean I'm sure I wouldn't get reprimanded or anything, I would just feel weird wearing lipstick around tweens for whatever reason. I wear makeup and simple eye shadow looks (mainly because of time restraints, not because I feel like wild eye shadow is inappropriate, they would probably love it) it's just that lipstick seems a little much to me, not sure why… maybe it's because summer camp is just SO causal but even if I wore lipstick I feel like red would just be too dramatic for that environment. I'm not prudish about red in general though. I often wear Viva Glam I (my go-to daily red) to class and I usually wear Ruby Woo whenever I'm going out out.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

So I just got really excited about the idea of this challenge and decided to pull out all of my red cheek and eye products and create a "red spread". Some of them are true reds, some lean more copper, others more pink, but definitely all red. I'll keep them all together in a basket so I can easily pull from them.







And note to self: Adding an extra Z-palette to my makeup wish list just for rotating products easily.

 

[starletta8]

OMG, breaking news y'all!

Ladies... I just finished a red nail polish.

Whoa. I couldn't tell how little was left since it'd thoroughly coated the sides previously. But it's done!

Luckily, the hoarder collector in me had already backed it up because I fell in love with this color before.

It's Julep Nan, if anyone's curious.

 

[awickedshape]

I mean I'm sure I wouldn't get reprimanded or anything, I would just feel weird wearing lipstick around tweens for whatever reason. I wear makeup and simple eye shadow looks (mainly because of time restraints, not because I feel like wild eye shadow is inappropriate, they would probably love it) it's just that lipstick seems a little much to me, not sure why… maybe it's because summer camp is just SO causal but even if I wore lipstick I feel like red would just be too dramatic for that environment. I'm not prudish about red in general though. I often wear Viva Glam I (my go-to daily red) to class and I usually wear Ruby Woo whenever I'm going out out. 

I totally forgot about my VG1... I keep thinking Rita is my darkest red, oh my

 

[Medgal07]

Mac Riri Woo lipstick

How do you like Champagne Pop? I wore mine today too!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Ladies you all have beautiful lips! Paint them red! (Or pink, or purple or orange!)

Other people spend a lot of money on fillers.

So true!!!

 

[Medgal07]

My lips aren't big, but that's what I'm struggling with! Red is so powerful and such an eye-catcher that I struggle with wearing it as a daily shade.
I get that---especially depending on your work environment. had that issue when I worked. Now that I'm home it's Meddy and color gone wild

I'm not that bad but
I have no restrictions beyond my own taste at this point.
Edited to correct autocorrect
Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen


Now see, this week is a time to get used to seeing yourself wearing it. Blue reds make your teeth look so white!

And @Shars, it is other people's problem if they get intimidated seeing you wear red lips. Your post reminded me of a post that was in another forum a year or so ago, when a member was told by a beauty concierge that she should not buy a red lipstick because it would make her look unapproachable. WHAT?!? I so wonder how these ideas get started.

I never thought blue reds would look good one me until I took the plunge and love it now as a change of pace from my warm reds.

In all my years that's one I've never heard before!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I work in a workplace where bright red lips wouldn't be welcomed on a daily basis.

Now, before everyone gets riled up, sit your butts back down. I just happen to work in an ultra conservative, male-dominated field with certain expectations. I knew that prior to accepting the job, and no, I'm not into "changing things and breaking down barriers." I'm all good. Being able to wear open-toed shoes during the summer is a relatively new phenomenon. So I'm not going to push it.

Then the fact that red nails, clothing, shoes and accessories count in the weekly challenges should be working just fine for you. Totally understand workplace
considerations related to the color challenges. Personal circumstance trumps color challenge----always. This is intended to be fun.

 

[Medgal07]

No offense was taken, I was merely anticipating the additional replies telling me that I should be as much of an individual as I want, etc, etc. And I push it as much as I dare. But bold red lips every day would be pushing it too far.

We're not that group. That's your livelihood and we respect that-----this is merely fun. Don't anticipate judgement from us----we understand and some of us
have even subsisted in theprofessional environment. We support you love!

 

[Medgal07]

I neglected to mention my reds for Tuesday----to go with my sort of neutral gold eyelook that I constructed with Chanel Mirage as a base and the MAC Her Cocoa quad.
I used Querlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer, Ebony 08 w/its blush that's a deep red---so perfect for red theme week, and Armani LipMaestro Chinese Lacquer #402 (Orange-Red). My pedi was on theme w/Dior Trafalgar (orange-red) which matched my red peep toe sling back Manolos perfectly. I'm look forward to more red on Wednesday.

 

[Medgal07]

OMG, breaking news y'all!

Ladies... I just finished a red nail polish.

Whoa. I couldn't tell how little was left since it'd thoroughly coated the sides previously. But it's done!

Luckily, the hoarder collector in me had already backed it up because I fell in love with this color before.

It's Julep Nan, if anyone's curious.

That's pretty funny Starletta---it must be one of your favs!

That's a hard thing to accomplish when you have such a vast collection.​

 

[awickedshape]

[COLOR=0000FF]   I understand Shars---you have to be comfortable!  That's what counts!!!![/COLOR]:frenz:   [COLOR=0000FF] You should feel accomplished---you did an awesome job---PERFECTION!!!![/COLOR]   [COLOR=0000FF] I'm sure you looked lovely ICL!!!![/COLOR]   [COLOR=0000FF]  I'll bet NB & Riri Woo was a great combo---I love gold or bronze eye looks with red lips.[/COLOR]   [COLOR=0000FF] That's a gorgeous red Sage!!!!   I had no idea that really happened--it burned for over 3 hours[/COLOR]:shock:   [COLOR=0000FF] I get that---especially depending on your work environment.  had that issue when I worked.  Now that I'm home it's teddy and color gone wild:lmao: I'm not that bad but[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   I have no restrictions[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] beyond my own taste at this point.[/COLOR]   [COLOR=0000FF] I never thought blue reds would look good one me until I took the plunge and love it now as a change of pace from my warm reds.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   [/COLOR]:haha: [COLOR=0000FF]In all my years that's one I've never heard before!!!![/COLOR]

Thank you [@]Medgal07[/@]!

   :frenz:     :frenz: [COLOR=0000FF] We're not that group.  That's your livelihood and we respect that-----this is merely fun.  Don't anticipate judgement from us----we understand and some of us[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]      have even subsisted in the[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]professional environment.  We support you love![/COLOR] :grouphug:  

:frenz:

 

[awickedshape]

[COLOR=0000FF]I neglected to mention my reds for Tuesday----to go with my sort of neutral gold eyelook that I constructed with Chanel Mirage as a base and the MAC Her Cocoa quad.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]I used Querlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer, Ebony 08 w/its blush that's a deep red---so perfect for red theme week, and Armani [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]Lip[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]Maestro[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Chinese Lacquer[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]#402 (Orange-Red).  [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]My pedi was on theme w/Dior Trafalgar (orange-red) which matched my red peep toe sling back Manolos perfectly.  I'm look forward to more red on Wednesday.[/COLOR]

Oooh, sounds gorgeous!

 

[awickedshape]

Today I used GA Shadow eye tint with the silver and black eyeshadows from the Gucci Ocean Rhapsody eyeshadow quad, Gucci Exotic Umber bronzing powder as blush and MAC Viva Glam I