What are your (MAC) cosmetics resolutions for 2009?

[utgirl2006]

1. get back to lipsticks rather than gloss all the time
2. learn to depot (although I sort of like them potted for travel)
3. get up earlier to put on my makeup at home rather than at my desk
4. using b2m more...which means I need to finish more products before buying others

***and, i know this isn't a q/a thread, but I am interested in why everyone wants to use false eyelashes? Are your natural eyelashes thin, short...what? Thankfully, my lashes are long and thick (and people ask what mascara, etc. I am using), but I am curious about the falsies. I just think I may look like an idiot with them on.

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by utgirl2006 1. get back to lipsticks rather than gloss all the time 2. learn to depot (although I sort of like them potted for travel) 3. get up earlier to put on my makeup at home rather than at my desk 4. using b2m more...which means I need to finish more products before buying others ***and, i know this isn't a q/a thread, but I am interested in why everyone wants to use false eyelashes? Are your natural eyelashes thin, short...what? Thankfully, my lashes are long and thick (and people ask what mascara, etc. I am using), but I am curious about the falsies. I just think I may look like an idiot with them on.

Im the same as you, I have long thick lashes, but something about falsies just completes any eye look! Its really the icing on the cake for eyes

I am a HUGE fan of them, try 34's, they are some of my favs!

 

[coachkitten]

1. Learn how to depot (like the rest of you)
2. Get better at blending
3. To learn how to highlight and contour correctly
4. To control my spending on MAC. (I don't need EVERYTHING from EVERY collection!)

 

[GreekChick]

1) Work harder.
2) Keep on smiling.
3) Depot all my eyeshadows ( no more storage,too much gratis)
4) Wear more falsies to work.
5) Wear heels more often at the counter. Yeah, it's impossible to do more than 3 hour shifts in heels, but they look so sleek and sexy and MAC-ish. I've realised flats looks slumpish, and blah. Damn it, why can't I have a "heel foot?"
6) Practice my Halloween facecharts. I'm going to be on the MAC site one day, damn it!

 

[VeXedPiNk]

1. Force myself to get up a bit earlier so I can spend more time getting ready before work. Break away from my HG colours.
2. Make better use of the all the eyeshadow colours I have (and mostly never wear). Kinda goes hand-in-hand with the last resolution.
3. Stop buying pink lipsticks/glosses/glasses/etc. I have enough!
4. Wear lip products to work more often.
5. Stop buying eyeshadows and focus more on facial products (blushes/bronzers/etc).

 

[darkishstar]

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Originally Posted by utgirl2006 1. get back to lipsticks rather than gloss all the time 2. learn to depot (although I sort of like them potted for travel) 3. get up earlier to put on my makeup at home rather than at my desk 4. using b2m more...which means I need to finish more products before buying others ***and, i know this isn't a q/a thread, but I am interested in why everyone wants to use false eyelashes? Are your natural eyelashes thin, short...what? Thankfully, my lashes are long and thick (and people ask what mascara, etc. I am using), but I am curious about the falsies. I just think I may look like an idiot with them on.

As an Asian, I have like no lashes that's why!

And the other thing, I need to clean my brushes more too!
That's one more resolution!

 

[Karen_B]

1. Spend less, and use what I have instead of buying new stuff all the time.
2. Be a bit more daring and use colours!
3. Organize my makeup.

 

[miss_bailey]

1. Really research what Im buying so I dont get home and realise I have something thats 1/64th of a shade different.
2. Be more experimental.
3. Buy less.

 

[kariii]

1. ORGANIZE.
2. EXPAND (no more purples and browns)
3. CLEAN BRUSHES.
4. CONTOUR & HIGHLIGHT
5. APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AT MAC.

 

[Septemba]

We've all got similiar sort of resolutions! It sounds like we're all brow girls too.

~experiment more with falsies, strips and individuals
~really master contouring and blush ap instead of avoiding it!
~perfect my brows
~get into an effective skin care routine and be consistent for once. sigh.

 

[spectrolite]

1. Perfect my lining skills
2. Perfect my brows (I'm getting there >_<)
3. Perfect my blush application
4. Spend Less!

 

[TwistedFaith]

I just taught myself how to depot the other day using the candle method - it really is fun!

My list is as follows:

1. Use what I already have! I keep buying and not appreciating and using the products in my collection.

2. I guess this kind of ties into number one, but I want to be more intent on finding dupes and stop buying similar things. I have too many blue-red & midtone-pink lippies, taupe eyeshadows...I keep buying the same colors over and over again and I need to quit it!

3. Use my pigments - I have many and never use them. They're all at the bottom of my makeup case and when I'm in a rush, I just use whatever is the most easily accessible. I feel that I am wasting some truly beautiful colors and I would like to experiment with them as eyeshadows, eyeliners, blushes, etc..

I think that's it for now!

 

[amber_j]

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Originally Posted by Shoegal-fr Have you posted your method here? If so... I can't find it!

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Originally Posted by Debbie_57 I like to know to!!

No I haven't posted anything. It's basically my take on the candle method that takes less time, and produces minimum fumes.

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Originally Posted by Susanne We will learn how to depot!! And apply false lashes!!

YEAH!!!

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Originally Posted by utgirl2006 ***and, i know this isn't a q/a thread, but I am interested in why everyone wants to use false eyelashes?

I like the way they look. My lashes are OK length-wise but not super-thick, so falsies give a bit more body. They also finish off an evening look perfectly!

 

[Debbie_57]

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Originally Posted by amber_j No I haven't posted anything. It's basically my take on the candle method that takes less time, and produces minimum fumes.

Can you share-PLEASE!!!

 

[AdlersMommy22]

my one mac resolution is to start using my makeup for good!!!

Doing makeovers, freelanceing like I want to, start getting some use out of the stuff i LOVE but barely touch..... I see people all the time and i think "wow climate blue woud love LOVELY on them with that outfit.."

I need to use my obsession for the good of mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

Just two things:

1. Depot

I have about 50 single e/s all over the place

2. Stop buying so many back ups

I wasted too much money on back ups especially Heatherette

 

[MrsMay]

I have a couple of resoloutions:

1. Buy a traincase... I have my makeup in several storage areas, but I need one central storage as I am moving back into my parents place soon and I want to know it is all safe and sound!

2. Press the remainder of my pigments. They are so much more accessable when they are in the 15 pan palettes!

3. Start using different colours, trying something different. For example, I have used Parrot e/s for the first time today!

4. Try not to buy more e/s if I have something similar (please note the word TRY!)

5. Spend time on my technique and learn more. I intend to spend a session at the Melbourne Pro store in March learning new techniques.

5. Learn how to apply false eyelashes. I know I definately dont need falsies, but there are times I would like to try, such as Halloween etc.

 

[ductapemyheartt]

1. learn how to press pigments.
2. learn how to apply falsies [on others].
3. take better care of my brows!
4. use lipgloss more.
5. go to the nashville pro store [when it opens].

 

[lovesong]

Over the past year I've been seriously thinking about working or just gaining experience to work at a make-up counter as a make-up until I graduate.I've been learning, practicing and perfecting the skill of applying makeup and skin care and finally want to test the waters.I also want to work for a cosmetic company, which is why I want to gain some type of experience.

 

[snowflakelashes]

Mine are pretty standard :

1. Develop a reasonable budget and stick to it, CURB the major impulse hauls I have been doing the last few months. I want to focus more of my funds on DOING things rather than acquiring things. We'll see how that goes...

2. Use all the makeup I have.

3. CHECK my makeup before I buy anything else, so I don't end up with two of the same thing.

4. Learn to apply blush and contour at least a little. I have blushes and MSF's that I have no real clue how to use!

5. Invest in some face brushes after I learn how to use them.

6. Attempt to learn how to apply falsies (Why because they are cool.. I actually have pretty long/full lashes myself w/out assistance, and a curler and lengthening mascara make them even MORE pow... but I want to see how falsies look for the fun of it

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7. Wash my brushes more often, I get lazy and slack off with this sometimes!

8. Get a MAC makeover., at least one, get foundation matched, and also have someone show me contouring and brow shading.