Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Love Tweet Me Mega Metal and Mystical! I haven't worn New Vegas in ages. I think I wore it to a workshop for work when I first got it and was like Whoa! This is too much. My application skills have improved quite a bit since then. I will try it again.

New Vegas is sooo bright (and chunky and glittery). I've only worn it out of the house once or twice in all of the time that I've had it but I did test it out using the Sonia Kashuk duo fiber fan brush (and tapping the brush before application) and it made all of the difference. Also THANK YOU for the primer rec. Fergie is killing it!

On to the looks:

*I promised one of the campers I would oblige her "green ombre" request so Friday was my attempt at it.*

Friday
Primers:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Wet n Wild Fergie Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish Under Eye Primer
UD All Nighter Setting Spray

Face:
MUFE Face and Body Foundation
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
MAC Select Cover Concealer
MAC Studio Lights
Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder
MAC Sunpower MSF
MAC Dark MSFN (concealer)
MAC Blunt Blush (contour)
The Balm Cindy-Loumanizer (brow highlight)

MAC Swiss Chocolate Blush
MAC Rasin Blush
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Copper Diamond
NARS Blush in Tribulation

Eyes:
UD Moonstone (highlight)
Ben Nye in Cork (all over)
MAC Lucky Jade Shadestick (base and lower lash line)
Ben Nye eyeshadow in Jade (emerald green - lid)
Ben Nye eye shadow in Chartreuse (inner lid and lower lash line)
MAC Club eye shadow (crease)
MAC Sassy Grass (shamrock matte green - outer lid and crease)
MAC Glitter Reflects Teal (lid)
Ben Nye eyebrow pencil
Lancome Brow Expert

Saturday
Primers:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Wet n Wild Fergie Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish Under Eye Primer
UD All Nighter Setting Spray

Face:
MUFE Face and Body Foundation
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
MAC Select Cover Concealer
MAC Studio Lights
Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder
MAC Sunpower MSF
MAC Film Noir Blush (contour)
The Balm Cindy-Loumanizer (brow highlight)

MAC Rasin blush
Bobbi Brown Apricot blush
Becca Blushed Copper SSP
NARS Tribulation Blush

Eyes:
UD Moonstone (highlight)
UD Buck (all over)
MAC Indianwood p/p (base)
MAC Bold & Brazen Starflash eyeshadow (copper - lid)
Ben Nye Coco Brown and Cork eyeshadows (crease)
UD Slowburn eyeshadows (bright orange - outer lid)
MAC Powersurge eye pencil (dark gold - lower lash line)
Ben Nye eyebrow pencil
Lancome Brow Expert

Lips:
Sephora Absolute Red Cream Lip Stain

 

[Anneri]

New Vegas is sooo bright (and chunky and glittery). I've only worn it out of the house once or twice in all of the time that I've had it but I did test it out using the Sonia Kashuk duo fiber fan brush (and tapping the brush before application) and it made all of the difference. Also THANK YOU for the primer rec. Fergie is killing it!

On to the looks:

*I promised one of the campers I would oblige her "green ombre" request so Friday was my attempt at it.*

Friday
Primers:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Wet n Wild Fergie Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish Under Eye Primer
UD All Nighter Setting Spray

Face:
MUFE Face and Body Foundation
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
MAC Select Cover Concealer
MAC Studio Lights
Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder
MAC Sunpower MSF
MAC Dark MSFN (concealer)
MAC Blunt Blush (contour)
The Balm Cindy-Loumanizer (brow highlight)

MAC Swiss Chocolate Blush
MAC Rasin Blush
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Copper Diamond
NARS Blush in Tribulation

Eyes:
UD Moonstone (highlight)
Ben Nye in Cork (all over)
MAC Lucky Jade Shadestick (base and lower lash line)
Ben Nye eyeshadow in Jade (emerald green - lid)
Ben Nye eye shadow in Chartreuse (inner lid and lower lash line)
MAC Club eye shadow (crease)
MAC Sassy Grass (shamrock matte green - outer lid and crease)
MAC Glitter Reflects Teal (lid)
Ben Nye eyebrow pencil
Lancome Brow Expert

Saturday
Primers:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Wet n Wild Fergie Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish Under Eye Primer
UD All Nighter Setting Spray

Face:
MUFE Face and Body Foundation
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
MAC Select Cover Concealer
MAC Studio Lights
Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder
MAC Sunpower MSF
MAC Film Noir Blush (contour)
The Balm Cindy-Loumanizer (brow highlight)

MAC Rasin blush
Bobbi Brown Apricot blush
Becca Blushed Copper SSP
NARS Tribulation Blush

Eyes:
UD Moonstone (highlight)
UD Buck (all over)
MAC Indianwood p/p (base)
MAC Bold & Brazen Starflash eyeshadow (copper - lid)
Ben Nye Coco Brown and Cork eyeshadows (crease)
UD Slowburn eyeshadows (bright orange - outer lid)
MAC Powersurge eye pencil (dark gold - lower lash line)
Ben Nye eyebrow pencil
Lancome Brow Expert

Lips:
Sephora Absolute Red Cream Lip Stain

Beautiful look! What did your camper say about it?
And I still like the pastels idea and wanna do that one time!

 

[Anneri]

I tried to incorporate some metallics other than on my eyes for yesterday's look so I did a bronze eye with L'Oreal Infallible in Bronze Taupe and black liner and mascara, and added EL's Bronze Goddess Illuminating Powder Gelee as a highlighter ('strobing', hah!

) and Chanel Sable Rose as a blush. I remember pulling that one out for a challenge at the beginning of the year and wondering why I didn't use it more - and again I'm wondering why the heck I don't use it more. I once bought it because Lisa Eldridge demo'ed it but it left me cold at that time - but it's great. It looks a little dull in the pan, but on my face it gives me that summery bronzey flush. Really beautiful.

On my lips I used TF Gold Dust lipgloss that looks like molten gold in the tube and on my lips like nothing.

I put EL Spice lipliner on and that made it pop a little bit more, but I guess it needs a darker base to shine. Meh.

But on the whole, a nice summery bronzey look.

 

[starletta8]

   [COLOR=0000FF]I'm glad you're feeling better---I can't imagine how awful that must be.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]​   I have a ton of untried too.  I still have not yet used my TF summer palette and blush---how long ago did we haul those? I might put together a weekly 'Untried Basket" [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   to focus on using some of these beauties that are just waiting to be used.[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   I purchased the Ardent eye pencil because it was most unique to my collection but I'll be checking out Erable as you suggest.[/COLOR]     [COLOR=0000FF]It's a good theme with plenty of versatility.[/COLOR]    :lmao: [COLOR=0000FF]Hubs just [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]asked why I was laughing so hard[/COLOR]:lol:

Sadly, I've never known life any other way, so it's not a big deal to me. Maybe we should do an Untrieds Week soon? Although... Who here thinks Meddy will be kicking herself for not trying the summer palette when she does? I think you have time on Erable- I just checked if it was LE since I'd BU it if it was. It's now my daily workhorse. I'm going to be doing nails only tomorrow since I have to get a new work ID photo taken that I'll have for 5 years- so neutrals it is!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I tried to incorporate some metallics other than on my eyes for yesterday's look so I did a bronze eye with L'Oreal Infallible in Bronze Taupe and black liner and mascara, and added EL's Bronze Goddess Illuminating Powder Gelee as a highlighter ('strobing', hah!

) and Chanel Sable Rose as a blush. I remember pulling that one out for a challenge at the beginning of the year and wondering why I didn't use it more - and again I'm wondering why the heck I don't use it more. I once bought it because Lisa Eldridge demo'ed it but it left me cold at that time - but it's great. It looks a little dull in the pan, but on my face it gives me that summery bronzey flush. Really beautiful.

On my lips I used TF Gold Dust lipgloss that looks like molten gold in the tube and on my lips like nothing.

I put EL Spice lipliner on and that made it pop a little bit more, but I guess it needs a darker base to shine. Meh.

But on the whole, a nice summery bronzey look.

I was thinking the same thing so I went with a gold gloss today.

Quote: Originally Posted by starletta8


Sadly, I've never known life any other way, so it's not a big deal to me.

Maybe we should do an Untrieds Week soon? Although... Who here thinks Meddy will be kicking herself for not trying the summer palette when she does?

I think you have time on Erable- I just checked if it was LE since I'd BU it if it was. It's now my daily workhorse.

I'm going to be doing nails only tomorrow since I have to get a new work ID photo taken that I'll have for 5 years- so neutrals it is!

On Chanel's site, only Ardent is limited edition so I figure I have time. But I don't think I can wait much longer.

 

[Medgal07]

I tried to incorporate some metallics other than on my eyes for yesterday's look so I did a bronze eye with L'Oreal Infallible in Bronze Taupe and black liner and mascara, and added EL's Bronze Goddess Illuminating Powder Gelee as a highlighter ('strobing', hah!

) and Chanel Sable Rose as a blush. I remember pulling that one out for a challenge at the beginning of the year and wondering why I didn't use it more - and again I'm wondering why the heck I don't use it more. I once bought it because Lisa Eldridge demo'ed it but it left me cold at that time - but it's great. It looks a little dull in the pan, but on my face it gives me that summery bronzey flush. Really beautiful.

On my lips I used TF Gold Dust lipgloss that looks like molten gold in the tube and on my lips like nothing.

I put EL Spice lipliner on and that made it pop a little bit more, but I guess it needs a darker base to shine. Meh.

But on the whole, a nice summery bronzey look.

Summery bronzy look is my fav for this time of year----it's bold, it's fresh, it's HAPPY!!!!!

 

[Anneri]

Very nice!!! How do you like Tribulation???? I recently ordered it.
What do you vote for after Country Meadows??? Pastels??

Summery bronzy look is my fav for this time of year----it's bold, it's fresh, it's HAPPY!!!!!

Tropical first please!

 

[Medgal07]

I'm going to be doing nails only tomorrow since I have to get a new work ID photo taken that I'll have for 5 years- so neutrals it is!

I actually think I can work my TF palette in this week. It would be hard to devote a full week to untrieds because unlike me, some people are really good at
using their new goodies. Within each week's challenge I'm trying to work in a few untrieds. I did pretty good this week! The key is to stop buying so much---hence
fewer untrieds. Fat chance that'll happen any time soon.

@Anneri, There are so many color options with the Country Meadows theme---you don't have to wear green at all.

 

[Medgal07]

Tropical first please!

Noted. How about finding some inspirational pics so everyone can prepare for Tropical Week. So here's the line up:
Country Meadows Week
Tropical Week
Pastels Week

I'll add the dates later---getting ready for company!!!

 

[Anneri]

I can?!

What kind of looks are you thinking of?

 

[Icecaramellatte]

Here's today's look. I was rushing to get to the Sephora event so I forgot a few things.

Face
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin mist
Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer in Peach Glow 02
Tom Ford Flawless Powder/Foundation in 9.5 Warm Almond
Anastasia brow wiz in brunette

Eyes
Becca eye brightener
Becca concealers in Toffee and Treacle
Wet n Wild Fergie eyeshadow primer
Mac Vintage Gold pigment on lid- golden green
Mac Cinderella pigment on the outer 1/2 of lid (I don't see the name on the jar and I messed up the box) -sparkly bronze color
Dior Smokey Gold white gold shadow on the inner eye and under brow bone
Mac Uninterrupted as transition
Shu Uemura matte brown from large palette in outer V
Tom Ford black liner pen for baby wings
UD Perversion liner as tight line
Chanel Ardent on water line and lower lashline
Chanel Le Volume Mascara in Noir

Cheeks
Tom Ford Love Lust
Tom Ford Moodlight darker color as highlighter on cheeks


lips
Estee Lauder Molten Honey lipgloss (gold)

yellow top with gold crystals and gold thread
khaki long shorts
beige and silver sandals
Coach apricot whiplash bag with woven gold metal - probably would have done better to use a matching bag (I have yellow, tan and gold) but I really wanted to use this one. I need to buy more peach clothes not makeup.

I totally forgot to use bronzer. Yikes! The Vintage gold pigment was much greener than I realized but it all worked out in the end. I didn't want to be too matchy today. I liked the look. I'm so glowy today. I'm pretty sure it's the Tatcha spray.

One thing I did learn on this week's challenge: Do not buy any more gold gloss!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I actually think I can work my TF palette in this week. It would be hard to devote a full week to untrieds because unlike me, some people are really good at
using their new goodies. Within each week's challenge I'm trying to work in a few untrieds. I did pretty good this week! The key is to stop buying so much---hence
fewer untrieds. Fat chance that'll happen any time soon.

Don't think that's me. I used Vintage Gold today but I don't remember ever using it. I have tons of stuff I haven't used. It's crazy.

 

[starletta8]

Noted. How about finding some inspirational pics so everyone can prepare for Tropical Week. So here's the line up:

I can try... lots of variety here too:


















More to come...

 

[starletta8]

More Hot Tropics Possible Inspiration:

 

[starletta8]

Minor request for today and all future weeks:

Can we please settle on our schedule earlier than Sunday evening on US east coast? First, it gives our European friends a shot of participating on Monday. Second, some of us have to get up super early Monday morning and would like to have a theme-compliant mani/pedi. Speaking personally, I'm not losing sleep for this.

 

[Icecaramellatte]

Minor request for today and all future weeks:

Can we please settle on our schedule earlier than Sunday evening on US east coast? First, it gives our European friends a shot of participating on Monday. Second, some of us have to get up super early Monday morning and would like to have a theme-compliant mani/pedi. Speaking personally, I'm not losing sleep for this.

I think this was the decision above. The next 3 themes are up!

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Noted. How about finding some inspirational pics so everyone can prepare for Tropical Week. So here's the line up:
Country Meadows Week
Tropical Week
Pastels Week

I'll add the dates later---getting ready for company!!!

Yes! Yes! YAS! Loving these upcoming weeks. In the meantime I'll have dreamt up a dozen more possible themes. I'm excited!


Sunday's Metals didn't really happen. I was rushing to get to the Sephora event as well. I ended up returning a couple of things and getting a couple of things plus getting $2 back so I technically haven't broken my no-buy.

I just wore MAC MSFN & Sun Power, Tarte Natural Beauty blush, NARS Tribulation and MAC Fashion Revival lipstick. Tribulation counts as my metal so I made it through the entire week on theme. I really wanted to get a silver look in but perhaps we will do "City Skyline" sometime in the future and I'll go wild with silver and grey (and blue, and yellow and all sorts of other shades). Bring on Country Meadows Week!

 

[Medgal07]

Don't think that's me. I used Vintage Gold today but I don't remember ever using it. I have tons of stuff I haven't used. It's crazy.

We just need second heads!!!!!

 

[katred]

Noted. How about finding some inspirational pics so everyone can prepare for Tropical Week. So here's the line up:
Country Meadows Week
Tropical Week
Pastels Week

I'll add the dates later---getting ready for company!!!

These are amazing themes! Pastels will be a challenge for me, but that's what I said about metals and it worked out pretty well.

I'm makeup-less today as I've been getting ready for painters who are coming to do my bedroom tomorrow. I suspect I'll be AWOL then as well, since we're camping in the living room and I don't really have access to my mirror or my makeup until we can start to move back. I already have a few ideas humming around in my little brain, though.

 

[Medgal07]

Minor request for today and all future weeks:

Can we please settle on our schedule earlier than Sunday evening on US east coast? First, it gives our European friends a shot of participating on Monday. Second, some of us have to get up super early Monday morning and would like to have a theme-compliant mani/pedi. Speaking personally, I'm not losing sleep for this.

For that to happen we just need everyone to weigh in w/a vote. For now though, the next 3 weeks are covered--------sleep well!

Country Meadows Week - Monday August 3 --- Sunday August 9



Tropical Week Monday August 10 --- Sunday August 16


Pastels Week Monday August 17 --- Sunday August 23