Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[meka72]

I actually called PC customer service to ask about foundation colors and was assured that there would be foundation for darker skintones in December. That didn't do much to assuage my concerns though. I begrudgingly bought some PC products for my daughter from the beauty.com sale.

 

[Prettypackages]

Ugh, shoes. Shopping. Yes.

I love having variety. I'm searching for boots right now and I'm so particular. I've got 10 pairs in my cart at 6pm.com right now. 6pm is my jam.

I'm not a cream blush person so I have not tried the NARS. CC has Montenegro though. (Where she at? I told her to get in here! I'm gonna text her before I finish this post.) The cream blush NARS Enchanted is on sale for $10 on Sephora.com. I was going to try the Chanel cream blushes, but I successfully avoided them despite Medgal's raves. PP bought one when we were shopping together, but I passed. Mostly b/c I had just picked up a too expensive purse so I was very aware of my pennies in that moment.

eta: I texted CC. That girl is in the middle of a nail polish restock. Imagine that!

I loved the Chanel cream blushes soo much, I want to get rid of the MAC blushes... just can't afford them like that At least not right now.

Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen


I may have placed a pre-order or two for Punk Couture.

WAIT STOP we are preordering already? I thought i came out the end of December.... Lawd Jeebus, dont let me miss it.


I meant to ask, Medgal, were any of the burgundy lipsticks you bought a few pages a good dupe for the Tom Ford color everyone wants that's disconnected. (please tell me you can read my mind and know the name. LOL)

MissTT, feel you on the perfect brown boots. I was looking for a chocolate pair for years, but suffer the wide calf syndrome.

about spending, I bout some shoes this weekends. A pair of boots from DSW that I paid to much for. I wanted to return them and now I can't find the receipt. I'm soooo mad at myself right now. UGH!

I bought a pair of not so cute, but comfy dress shoes/pumps, for interviewing and stuff... wasn't sure about keeping them, until I saw the back of the receipt they don't return shoes that were on sale. UGH! I've got to stop this y'all. LOL

the shoes, Tsubo Fayth... don't laugh to hard. LOL


I had more to add, but when I saw y'all were preordering for Punk Couture, I became frantic.

 

[meka72]

My daughter specifically said that she didn't want a bunch if makeup (crazy kid). So I'm just getting her Exhibit A. Thank you ladies for the recommendations. I think Outlaw would've been cute on her.

 

[Medgal07]

YES PLEASE! Although, if I can stay home and save... I'm gonna do it.... too many decisions and choices...


I'm sorry I missed out on Couer B, during the 20% off, I completely forgot about it.
I love carbonized, sorry I didn't back it up... How about dark purple, or forest green?

I absolutely love Outlaw, and I'm NC44, and I don't need any other color in this family. Perfect shade to wake up my cheeks.
I loved the Chanel cream blushes soo much, I want to get rid of the MAC blushes... just can't afford them like that At least not right now.

WAIT STOP we are preordering already? I thought i came out the end of December.... Lawd Jeebus, dont let me miss it.



the shoes, Tsubo Fayth... don't laugh to hard. LOL


I had more to add, but when I saw y'all were preordering for Punk Couture, I became frantic.

I meant to ask, Medgal, were any of the burgundy lipsticks you bought a few pages a good dupe for the Tom Ford color everyone wants that's disconnected. (please tell me you can read my mind and know the name. LOL)

Hi Pretty

I hope your days are getting brighter. You picked a sensible pair of shoes in which to interview. I hope you get a great job soon!

I think the TF blush that you're referring to is Black Orchid. I don't have it but some TF enthusiasts suspect Bruised Plum is his replacement for BO. I happen to LOVE Bruised Plum. I must say, it's not as red as T's swatches & photos suggest. Had I seen them before I purchased BP I'm sure I would have passed on it.

ETA: Pretty, I just saw swatches of TF Black Orchid & MAC Dark Deed and you can't tell them apart. I have Dark Deed & really like it. I'll have to swatch it with Bruised Plum. I linked it below, scroll down the page, it's on the left side.

tom ford burnished amber

 

[MissTT]

PP I bought a pair of Tsubo booties this year from 6pm. I've been trying to invest in comfortable, quality shoes. I hate strict return policies though. I know you're so mad.

 

[aradhana]

YES PLEASE! Although, if I can stay home and save... I'm gonna do it.... too many decisions and choices...


I'm sorry I missed out on Couer B, during the 20% off, I completely forgot about it.
I love carbonized, sorry I didn't back it up... How about dark purple, or forest green?

I absolutely love Outlaw, and I'm NC44, and I don't need any other color in this family. Perfect shade to wake up my cheeks.
I loved the Chanel cream blushes soo much, I want to get rid of the MAC blushes... just can't afford them like that At least not right now.

WAIT STOP we are preordering already? I thought i came out the end of December.... Lawd Jeebus, dont let me miss it.



the shoes, Tsubo Fayth... don't laugh to hard. LOL


I had more to add, but when I saw y'all were preordering for Punk Couture, I became frantic.

i have almost the exact same pair...i think mine must be the 2010 version of the same model! i keep them at the office so that i can slip them on in winter (cuz around here we have to go to work in the winter months with some seriously hefty boots...not the kind of thing you want to be wearing with your business attire...)
i love how comfy and versatile the first pair was, so i bought another pair of tsubos for the summer, but they don't get nearly as much wear.

 

[Prettypackages]

Ok cool! I'm keeping them then! I'm all about practical b/c I messed my knee up last year. Soon as I am back up and running I'll have high fashion trendy shoes. and maybe not. Loving my comfy shoes at the moment. LOL

What do you think of these:

 

[Prettypackages]

I've been eyeing these Tsubo's for awhile:

and I like these... just hard not being able to try them on in the store.

 

[Medgal07]

I've been eyeing these Tsubo's for awhile:

and I like these... just hard not being able to try them on in the store.

Don't come starting stuff Pretty...I had my shoe addiction under control and you just want to start it up again! You, MissTT & Aradhana with all of this shoe talk! I like them all for me except the last black pair above. I'm vertically challenged so I need a heel that's 3 inches or higher, or I start to smell the cement/dirt or whatever----leaves me too close to the ground!

 

[aradhana]

I've been eyeing these Tsubo's for awhile:

and I like these... just hard not being able to try them on in the store.

ooohh...i like them! i like the boots a lot...i'm actually on the market for boots....hmmmm

 

[MissTT]

Ok cool! I'm keeping them then! I'm all about practical b/c I messed my knee up last year. Soon as I am back up and running I'll have high fashion trendy shoes. and maybe not. Loving my comfy shoes at the moment. LOL

What do you think of these:

 

[Medgal07]

So right you are MissTT.

Carry on! If you mention a shoe that I MUST have we'll just consider that collateral damage.

 

[PrettyGirlDoc]

Hi Cartoon Chic, I sure miss how cozy this forum is...thank you Miss TT for the well wishes. PGD

 

[MissTT]

I'd like to propose a theme for next month. With the busyness of the season and continuous smoke rising from our wallets from overuse we need some help. I'd like us to select 1 or 2 products that we will commit to using in a look for the entire week. You could wear the same lip color everyday, rock that blush shade daily, or do the same eye look. This is kind of like an operation use-it-up combined with helping us get ready faster b/c we'll be in a bit of a routine. It just so busy this time of year and I could use some help cutting down my routine. Exceptions can be made on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, but try to incorporate the product into your look anyway just to challenge yourself. Don't cheat and count items you're already using daily like your brow pencil or foundation unless you have one you're trying to use up. Maybe select a product you're unsure about, but haven't really given time and effort to make work. If you're not loving it by the end of the week it's gone. Heck maybe we can even work on swaps or sales to each other at the end of the month (I'd even send some stuff to you in Canada, aradhana!)

Last week we were discussing ways to cut our purchases and since we're not very good at that maybe we can focus on being more diligent about using our pretty things. Will you all join me in this theme?

 

[sagehen]

Hmm, I dunno. Of course I will join the theme, but I get a little stabby when I have to wear the same color too often. You took my foundation loophole ( I really AM trying to use up that infernal Colorstay Whipped! and the Fashion Fair CTP too!). I think I can get away with wearing the same eye look for a week as long as I vary my lip color. OK, I'm in. Random thought...since the month after December is January, with the new year and resolutions and all, can we make a theme for new, untried products? I am sure we have enough to go for a month...

 

[Medgal07]

Random thought...since the month after December is January, with the new year and resolutions and all, can we make a theme for new, untried products? I am sure we have enough to go for a month...

First, let me say that this should be fun and not restrictive, so if you're in the mood for a non-theme color please go for it. I totally agree Sage, it's hard to stick to one/a
designated few colors a month, particularly since we all have so much makeup. For example, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah so I'll be rocking royal blue when we
light the candles.

I LOVE your suggestion for January--I do that with my nail polish because I have so many untrieds. Love, love , love this idea!!!

I have one or more items from at
least 5 collections that I have not used at all or only used once!

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=008000]  First, let me say that this should be fun and not restrictive, so if you're in the mood for a non-theme color please go for it.  I totally agree Sage, it's hard to stick to one/a[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]  designated few colors a [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]month, particularly since we all have so much makeup.  For example, tonight is the first night of Hanukkah so I'll be rocking royal blue when we[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]  light the candles.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]  I LOVE your suggestion for January--I do that with my nail polish because I have so many untrieds.  Love, love , love this idea!!! :cheer: I have one or more items from at[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]  least 5 collections that I [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]have[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]not used at all or only used once![/COLOR]

Oh, I don't feel restricted (maybe my buying should be though lol)...I figure what I will do is stick to one area to be the same all week and vary another. It will be good to help get out the door in the morning - I totally agree because this is a problem I have. I am so lucky to have a boss who does not care within reason. Now, Medgal, Hanukah goes into December, right, so you can do royal or cobalt blues all through the first week (cobalt is suppoed to be THE color this fall - eerybody has a cobalt blue liner or mascara out). Yay on the January theme! I am telling you we could all go for a month trying new things. I have to admit I have not tried FOD lipstick yet (don't stone me ladies!)

 

[Medgal07]

I'd like to propose a theme for next month. With the busyness of the season and continuous smoke rising from our wallets from overuse we need some help. I'd like us to select 1 or 2 products that we will commit to using in a look for the entire week. You could wear the same lip color everyday, rock that blush shade daily, or do the same eye look. This is kind of like an operation use-it-up combined with helping us get ready faster b/c we'll be in a bit of a routine. It just so busy this time of year and I could use some help cutting down my routine. Exceptions can be made on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, but try to incorporate the product into your look anyway just to challenge yourself. Don't cheat and count items you're already using daily like your brow pencil or foundation unless you have one you're trying to use up. Maybe select a product you're unsure about, but haven't really given time and effort to make work. If you're not loving it by the end of the week it's gone. Heck maybe we can even work on swaps or sales to each other at the end of the month (I'd even send some stuff to you in Canada, aradhana!)

Last week we were discussing ways to cut our purchases and since we're not very good at that maybe we can focus on being more diligent about using our pretty things. Will you all join me in this theme?

YES, YES, YES! MissTT this is what I'm currently doing to use up a foundation, and I recently did it with a face powder. I like this idea too because it encourages that I
do this with more than one product. So I could wear red lipstick for a week but with many different eye looks. When we would switch themes I used to pull all of the
products that fit into that theme. I haven't done that in a while but it made things a lot easier because I didn't have to think about what was in the stash in a moments
notice---I had already set the products out in a decorative basket!

 

[Medgal07]

Yay on the January theme! I am telling you we could all go for a month trying new things. I have to admit I have not tried FOD lipstick yet (don't stone me ladies!)

Yes, it's 8 days. Tomorrow I'm wearing orange/fall colors but tonight and the rest of the holiday it's primarily royal blue. It would blow your mind if I listed all of the things
that I haven't used SMH & your's!

 

[Medgal07]

Since I'm busy cooking and incorporating traditional Hanukkah food with our Thanksgiving dinner, it's a bit more challenging. So, in case I don't get to do it later, I'd like first say, you ladies are Specktra's finest. I wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and Hanukkah too, if it applies!​

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