Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

aradhana I love your tips. Makes me wish we could all get together and have a slumber party so you could do my makeup.

 

[Medgal07]

I've missed you PrettyGirlDoc. Congratulations on your anticipated bundle of joy---that's just awesome.

PrettyGirlDoc

 

[Medgal07]

That sounds so, so pretty Honybr---the makeup & the outfit!!!!

I'm excited about July's theme! I'm all about a bright pop of color.

Today I'm wearing black eyeliner, black mascara (I never do a lot of eye makeup for work), Dirty Plum blush and my bright lip is Illamasqua Boost lipgloss (swatch here: http://www.temptalia.com/illamasqua-boost-intense-lipgloss-review-photos-swatches#more-35536).

I've received quite a few compliments on the lipgloss which kind of surprised me. I lined it with Heroine l/l so it's quite a bit brighter than in T's swatch. My husband calls it my UV lips. Lol.

And because I want to be Miss TT one day I'll throw in what I wore. A floral purple/black/white shirt, pencil denim skirt and purple sandals. I can't find a picture of one item online. That's what I get for buying everything at TJ Maxx.

 

[Medgal07]

Aradhana. Great tips from your SA---sounds like they worked out well, and your overall look sounds really very pretty. I've tried to shop my stash, but lately I'm adding to it more than anything, which presents a whole other conundrum---so many nice products that you don't know what to wear. I've all but OD'd on Chanel cream blushes this month. I need to consider a NO BUY but that never works for long---even when my intentions are earnest!

hey people....sorry i've been a bit silent lately...
haven't really been staying on top of the current threads either - except this one of course!

i did pick up some mineralize items, and got a cp (from the lovely yazmin) from the mac me over collection, but aside from that, i'm trying my best to shop my stash...

i did do a look last week along the lines of this month's theme for a *pseudo* date...i used matchmaster (a blend of 6.0 and 7.0), set with mineralize skinfinish natural in medium dark / dark, and contoured with blunt.... my fave sa showed me her contouring tips, which were super duper helpful....

she had me put the darker msfn to kinda mattify the area to be contoured, then apply the contour powder...then used the lighter shade of msfn to blend out the bottom part of the contour... it wound up looking super natural...i was relieved because i often end up with my face looking dirty when i try to contour. not anymore!!!!

actually the sa also suggested the matchmaster because it was crazy hot and humid and i was going to be attending a punk concert/party... i wanted to do bold lips, and she figured that since it was going to be dark, i should also focus on skin, contour, and smoke out the eyes at least a little so that i didn't end up looking totally washed out in the dark! anyway, the eyes i used my trusty shale/trax/beautymarked combo over bamboom paint, and for lips i wore quick sizzle!

i was so happy with how it turned out, but sadly no pics. i need to get a new phone so i can easily take pics these kinda things!!!

 

[Medgal07]

One of my theme looks this week:

EYES: UDPP
Quite Natural PP
MAC Dark pigment to lids
MAC Swiss Chocolate e/s above crease
MAC Mystery e/s to crease
MAC Era to highlight brow
Blacktrack gel liner to upper lashline
Mystery e/s to lower lash-line
MAC Black Ice Pro Longwear eyeliner to lower waterline

FACE:
La Bella Donna Co-Exist Gel Creme as primer
Chanel Perfection Lumiére foundation, 64 Beige Ambré
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Chanel Creme blush, Destiny (Described as Golden Beige, but it looks peach on me)
MAC Richly Honed Sculpting cream to contour
MAC Adored MSF to high points
NARS LRSP to finish the look
Eminence Stone Crop Hydrating Mist to set makeup

LIPS:
Eminence Citrus Lip Balm
MAC Ablaze lip pencil to line & fill
MAC Lady At Play (tangerine) mineralize lipstick

NAILS: MAC Ablaze Nail Polish

 

[aradhana]

One of my theme looks this week:

i like how smokey the eyes sound...it reminds me that i should pull mystery eyeshadow out for a spin sometimes...maybe i'll pull out concrete and those other similar green-brown greys as well....

 

[sagehen]

My theme look for the day (my only decent makeup day this week):

Face:
NYX Photo Finish Face Primer
MAC F&B in C7/C9 mix (I hate that C8 has been discontinued)
L'Oreal True Match Crayon Concealer in Medium/Deep Warm
Studio Fix Powder in C8
MAC Hyper Real Foundation in Bronze Reflections on the high planes
Embark e/s for contour
Black Radiance Toasted Almond Baked Blush

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo Bad to the Bronze
Black Radiance Baked e/s in Rum Spice on lids, MAC Shag in crease
MAC Brown Down on brows
Sephora Flashy purple w/p e/l on upper and lower lash lines
CG LashBlast Fusion w/p mascara in Very Black

Lips:
MAC Heroine Liner, RiRi Boy and Maybelline Mirrored Plum

 

[Medgal07]

thanks miss TT! a specktra slumber party would be awesome! i love trading tricks and techniques... i love doing people's makeup too, but i think i might be a little intimidated at the same time!

medgal! i know, it's so difficult to shop the stash...even when i'm not buying current stuff, i'm buying cco stuff...but i am going to make a concerted effort from now...maybe just buy mascara for a while. though even mascara, i don't need, i have two unopened waiting in the wings!

i like how smokey the eyes sound...it reminds me that i should pull mystery eyeshadow out for a spin sometimes...maybe i'll pull out concrete and those other similar green-brown greys as well....

I find it extremely helpful reading about the looks that everyone here posts---it's a reminder of items that I have in my stash that I've neglected to use. Best help ever!!! Case in point Aradhana, you mentioned Concrete e/s----there's another one for me to reach for. Thanks for the reminder!!

 

[Medgal07]

My theme look for the day (my only decent makeup day this week):

Face:
NYX Photo Finish Face Primer
MAC F&B in C7/C9 mix (I hate that C8 has been discontinued)
L'Oreal True Match Crayon Concealer in Medium/Deep Warm
Studio Fix Powder in C8
MAC Hyper Real Foundation in Bronze Reflections on the high planes
Embark e/s for contour
Black Radiance Toasted Almond Baked Blush

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo Bad to the Bronze
Black Radiance Baked e/s in Rum Spice on lids, MAC Shag in crease
MAC Brown Down on brows
Sephora Flashy purple w/p e/l on upper and lower lash lines
CG LashBlast Fusion w/p mascara in Very Black

Lips:
MAC Heroine Liner, RiRi Boy and Maybelline Mirrored Plum

Sounds pretty awesome Sage!!!

 

[SallyKelly]

I want to join.. i can't wait..

 

[glammy girl]

Hi guys! Oh my word, I have not been on the forum for the past 4 months which is sooooo crazy! I am fully recovered from my lumpectomy though and my results are all clear, no cancer was found so I'm extremely grateful to God for that. I haven't been so well lately that's why I've been scarce, flu and some other stuff but I'm all better now. I'm so lost regarding new makeup products and collections so I have plenty of catching up to do :shock: I missed everyone here so much, Medgal, Aradhana, Pretty Packages, Pretty Girl Doc and all the regulars in this thread Hope u guys are all well and are having a great summer unlike me who is dealing with cold winter lol. I also have no idea what the color theme is for this month and if new rules so to speak have been added, some help would be much appreciated. I also haven't been really wearing makeup lately but I'm back now and having serious withdrawal symptoms from makeup Thank you also to everyone who wished me well during the time I was away, I really appreciate it so much! Looking forward to getting back to regular forum posts!

 

[sagehen]

^^welcome back Glammy Girl, glad all was clear.

I believe the theme for this month is flawless, bronzed skin with bold lips.

 

[PrettyGirlDoc]

Hi Medgal, Missed you too! Glammy I am so glad all is well. My prescription for your cold is a new lipstick (a bright one). That will keep the doctor away. Talk to you soon. PrettyGirlDoc

 

[glammy girl]

Hi Medgal, Missed you too! Glammy I am so glad all is well. My prescription for your cold is a new lipstick (a bright one). That will keep the doctor away. Talk to you soon. PrettyGirlDoc

Haha Yes I believe a bright lipstick is medicine enough to ward off any cold I might have I've been eyeing a few from All About Orange so I'd better be off this weekend to pick them up... I think I just read earlier that you had a baby or expecting a baby so Congrats! Hope your bundle of joy brings you lots of luck and happiness always!

^^welcome back Glammy Girl, glad all was clear. I believe the theme for this month is flawless, bronzed skin with bold lips.

Thank you so much! Super excited, I've been obsessing over bronzed skin lately and who doesn't love a bold lip

 

[aradhana]

welcome back glammy girl! glad you are well and glad to see you back here!

i've been a bit silent lately...i usually just log in and check this thread to be honest...it's my fave

i'm trying to shop my stash (not very good at that tho!) so trying not to get too caught up in the other threads...but i love talking to all you specktra-ites, so i can't completely go cold turkey on this place!!

 

[glammy girl]

welcome back glammy girl! glad you are well and glad to see you back here! i've been a bit silent lately...i usually just log in and check this thread to be honest...it's my fave i'm trying to shop my stash (not very good at that tho!) so trying not to get too caught up in the other threads...but i love talking to all you specktra-ites, so i can't completely go cold turkey on this place!!

Thanks Aradhana! I know, this thread is my fave too, it was so hard to be away for so long, don't know how I did it :shock: I try to shop my stash all the time but it never quite works out lol. There will ALWAYS be something new that us makeup addicts will need or want and I love how I can't justify spending the cash on other things but when it comes to makeup, I have hundred reasons to justify purchases

 

[sagehen]

Theme face:

Face:
some Smashbox primer my mom gave me
Ben Nye MediaProSheer foundation in Rio Tan on most of face, Sumatra on lower face
Ben Nye Matte HD in Espresso Bean under cheekbones for Contour
BN Orange Zest Powder Blush
Ben Nye Mojave Translucent Powder in Topaz
Ben Nye Banana Powder

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
Ben Nye Toffee e/s on lid
BN Spice in Crease, BN black Brown in outer V
MAC Brown Down for brows
some Sephora brown wp eyeliner
CG LashBlast Fusion wp in Very Black

Lips:
Stila After Glow Lip Color in Tangerine Dream (it glows in blacklight - I am going to have fun at Disneyland today!)

eta: that darn After Glow lipstick does NOT glow in black light - I went on all the dark rides but one. pooh.

 

[Medgal07]

Hi guys! Oh my word, I have not been on the forum for the past 4 months which is sooooo crazy! I am fully recovered from my lumpectomy though and my results are all clear, no cancer was found so I'm extremely grateful to God for that. I haven't been so well lately that's why I've been scarce, flu and some other stuff but I'm all better now. I'm so lost regarding new makeup products and collections so I have plenty of catching up to do

I missed everyone here so much, Medgal, Aradhana, Pretty Packages, Pretty Girl Doc and all the regulars in this thread

Hope u guys are all well and are having a great summer unlike me who is dealing with cold winter lol. I also have no idea what the color theme is for this month and if new rules so to speak have been added, some help would be much appreciated. I also haven't been really wearing makeup lately but I'm back now and having serious withdrawal symptoms from makeup

Thank you also to everyone who wished me well during the time I was away, I really appreciate it so much! Looking forward to getting back to regular forum posts!

Welcome back sweet Glammy Girl! I'm so glad you are cancer-free, rid of the cold/flu, that you're thriving and ready to wear makeup. Don't fret about a theme---all looks are welcome here. So happy to have you back!!!

 

[Medgal07]

PrettyGirlDoc

Hi PrettyGirlDoc!!!
It's so nice to have a 'full-house' again! I've missed you and hope that you are well & happy. I totally agree with your RX for Glammy!!! Welcome Home!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I want to join.. i can't wait..

Hi SallyKelly. Welcome to the thread. There's no wait---you just jump right in and post your favorite look for the week, or anytime that you want to share. No pressure---just fun!!!