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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 20, 2011 6:50:09 GMT -5
Now that my real nails have grown out and I've been experimenting with polishes and painting my own nails I realize all polishes are not made equally. Im through with the cheap polishes that have fun/cute colors I need to upgrade to something more long lasting. I really like Essie but dang it's so expensive!
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 31, 2011 8:38:30 GMT -5
My co-worker just GAVE me a M.A.C. palette pre-filled with 6 colors now I only have to get the other 9 colors. Too excited!!! I like free stuff especially makeup.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 10:55:13 GMT -5
I just started using Mary Kay's "lash love" mascara and it's serious rap the best one I've tried to date. Has a rubber applicator like define-a-lash but the formula is a little different. One coat will do ya.
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 11:07:51 GMT -5
Turns out I am a bridesmaid in a evening wedding in less than 1 month. I'm thinking a nude lip and ultra smoky eyes. I've contemplated a red lip (dress is red), but I'm a little color shy on lips plus I don't wanna overdo it, not my day.
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 11:20:29 GMT -5
i LOVE red lips, but I agree. Not your day. (and w/the dress being red...kinda the most)
I'd def do a nude (not clear) lip. Not a huge smoky eye fan (actually I dislike the smokey eye generally). If it were me, I'd do a classic neutral color eye (w/dark corners, but not completely smoked out) and do my lower eyeline in a color complimentary to the dress. Red on eyes might be kind wild, but maybe a copper or a dark gold? Falsies on top and bronzer + blush. Good to go.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 11:25:05 GMT -5
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 11:26:56 GMT -5
i LOVE red lips, but I agree. Not your day. (and w/the dress being red...kinda the most) I'd def do a nude (not clear) lip. Not a huge smoky eye fan (actually I dislike the smokey eye generally). If it were me, I'd do a classic neutral color eye (w/dark corners, but not completely smoked out) and do my lower eyeline in a color complimentary to the dress. Red on eyes might be kind wild, but maybe a copper or a dark gold? Falsies on top and bronzer + blush. Good to go. Good tips. I was thinking the following: Nude (pink/brownish lips)-I have 2 bomb OCC lip tars for this Nude wash over entire eye Shimmery highlight under brow Gold for inner eye Dark brown for outer eye/crease and smoke it out with a little tiny black added over dark brown in the V Regular Foundation (NARS Sheer Matte, MAC pressed finishing powder on top) NARS Dolce Vita blush Ardell Demi Wispies on top lashes Black liquid liner with a little winged out tail Black liner (NYX Jumbo Pencil in the black color) on outer half of lower lash line |
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 11:36:32 GMT -5
iSupport your entire eye plan. How do you apply the jumbo black bean liner on your lower lash line? I use it for my waterline all the time, but for the lower lash line I need something smaller and more precise.
Do you normally choose between blush OR bronzer? Ever wear both together? (I love doing this, btw)
As for liquid liner...I like to go nuts with technique when I'm forced to keep the colors simple. Ever seen a bottom wing? It's sometimes called inverted eyeliner. Also, I do white on my waterline sometimes when I know I'm going to be in photos. Gives it that extra edge like you definitely went to a makeup artist.
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Post by Chal™ on Oct 31, 2011 11:39:22 GMT -5
Diva, that eye plan sounds fierce!
Leja, you and this "i don't like smoky eyes" thing is retarded!!! Especially since it looks great on you. STOP IT! lol
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 11:42:04 GMT -5
lol @ Chal. Every-every time I do anything remotely smokey I think of you.
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Post by Chal™ on Oct 31, 2011 11:45:01 GMT -5
and every time i go a fully dark I think of you and your "blackouts".
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 11:52:15 GMT -5
other news: I need a new red lipstick. The one I had (NYX Black Label in Ruby) fell out of my purse on vacay. I used to wear a pigmented garnet gloss over that one. Eventually, when I got less color-shy I just wore a clear red gloss over it. I bought a cheapie repalcement lipstick from the BSS and it came out more magenta. My next red lipstick will be slightly less bright, perhaps more garnet than ruby.
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 11:59:29 GMT -5
iSupport your entire eye plan. How do you apply the jumbo black bean liner on your lower lash line? I use it for my waterline all the time, but for the lower lash line I need something smaller and more precise. Do you normally choose between blush OR bronzer? Ever wear both together? (I love doing this, btw) As for liquid liner...I like to go nuts with technique when I'm forced to keep the colors simple. Ever seen a bottom wing? It's sometimes called inverted eyeliner. Also, I do white on my waterline sometimes when I know I'm going to be in photos. Gives it that extra edge like you definitely went to a makeup artist. I literally just apply the Jumbo pencil the same way I would a normal liner. I like it much better because it goes on smoother and easier IMO. And the color is fierce. The creamy texture is wassup. I probably should have said lower water line and lash line. I don't own any real bronzer. I have purchased at least 2 products which were supposed to serve as bronzers but I ended up quitting on both. One was an ELF all over color thingy. The other was some type of goldish stuff that spilled all over one of my makeup bags. Any suggestions for bronzer? MAC Mineralize Skin Finish has attracted my attention. Thoughts? Suggestions? I am not opposed to wearing both blush and bronzer. I have seen the bottom/inverted wing. I will try this out at home to see if I like it. As for white eye liner, I might try this look with my Jumbo Pencil in Milk for my inner corners to top off the look. Any suggestions welcome b/c: 1) I am building up my collection since folks are starting to request that I do their makeup for special occasions. 2) I have a feeling that I will end up doing the bride's makeup! (I have NO problems with this, it's FUN for me. Just wanna be ready!) |
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 13:37:56 GMT -5
I've tried 3 bronzers and they all have their high and low points:
1. Milani Tan-tastic Baked Bronzer-- I currently use this, it has that marbled swirly effect and and the shimmer is very fine. I wear it almost daily
Pros: Very natural looking; looks sunkist rather than sparkly
Cons: the container is pretty big, I don't care for traveling with it
2. Wet-N-Wild BronZZer-- I use this when I can't find the Milani one
Pros: super cheap and super compact
Cons: can be a little orangey. Is moreso glittery than shimmery, therefore requires more blending than I feel like doing.
3. CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer-- I've not yet met the queen collection product I didn't adore!
Pros: very fine shimmer, can be worn alone
Cons: barely noticeable when worn over foundation. Good for the office, not so much for photos
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 13:51:24 GMT -5
As for white eye liner, I might try this look with my Jumbo Pencil in Milk for my inner corners to top off the look. this is exactly what I do. You're right, the texture of the jumbo pencils can't be beat. My friend (BKPearl08, if u remember her) depots hers into a jar. M'eh. I like it fine in the stick form. For that reason, I recommend you get a concealer palette and a blush palette if you don't already have both. I got both mine from bhcosmetics.com. I say palettes are your friend! My makeup artist carries around pots and it's highly inefficient, IMO. I have coastalscents' two 88 palettes (not a huge fan of the shimmery one, I pretty much only use it on other people), a 120 palette and a 26 palette from bh. I also have a 32 palette from elf that I use mostly for eyebrow and cheek contour purposes. Clients can provide their own foundation. I also have brushes designated for clients and separate ones for personal use. I carry around a spritz brush cleaner in my makeup bag. I haven't yet found a sanitary method for sharing tubes of lipgloss. I could use a disposable applicator, but if regularly use the attached applicator on myself, then my germs are still down inside the tube. However, I do own a 66-color lipgloss palette (also from bhcosmetics) that I used to do makeup for a fashion show. |
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 15:25:11 GMT -5
@leja:
I plan on getting a concealer palette from Coastal scents or Graftobian. Still deciding. I need additional brush sets. I have the disposable lip gloss applicators.
I disinfect with 90% alcohol in a spray bottle, and clean brushes with warm water and mild dish detergent...may switch over to baby shampoo or shampoo for color treated hair.
I have 3 Coastal Scents eyeshadow palettes (Warm, Shimmery, Creative Me #1)...also not impressed with the shimmery one...my least fave.
I will probably go and cop the Milani bronzer per your recommendation. I've had my eye on it too.
How do you use yours BTW? I'm thinking down the middle of the nose, middle of forehead, apples of cheeks...
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 31, 2011 15:45:00 GMT -5
Hmmm I might have to look into bhcosmetics.com. There pots are way cheaper than MACs wonder if it will fit my palette.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 31, 2011 16:36:12 GMT -5
@diva, I use bronzer down my jawbone, around my hairline and on my cheekbones. I wear blush on the apples of my cheeks. I skip my nose only because I powder it frequently (and sometimes contour it)
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 16:58:11 GMT -5
Just noticed these links! |
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 31, 2011 17:09:07 GMT -5
Diva, that eye plan sounds fierce! Leja, you and this "i don't like smoky eyes" thing is retarded!!! Especially since it looks great on you. STOP IT! lol Thanks Chal. I am also obsessed with smokey eyes. I will smoke out ANY color too. ;D |
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Post by 123Diva on Nov 4, 2011 12:50:23 GMT -5
Copped the Milani Tantastic Baked Bronzer in #3 today!
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 4, 2011 12:56:35 GMT -5
yay! Tell us how you like it. Not sure which # I have. I'm pretty sure they just had one variety in Walgreens (and it was a white neighborhood) and I copped it, lol.
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Post by 123Diva on Nov 4, 2011 15:23:26 GMT -5
yay! Tell us how you like it. Not sure which # I have. I'm pretty sure they just had one variety in Walgreens (and it was a white neighborhood) and I copped it, lol. LOL..will do. I also purchased mine from Walgreens. They had all 3 colors. I swatched it on my arm and it was nice, but the true test will be on my face, will let you know! |
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Nov 14, 2011 14:42:49 GMT -5
So over the weekend I bought some Sally Hansen mint green nail polish. Beautiful color horrible polish. Chips like heck even the Seche couldn't hold it I quickly returned it. Ohhh yeah that Essie Top Coat is bossy too!
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 14, 2011 15:02:48 GMT -5
Essie Top Coat, you say? I'll have to look into that (actually, I RARELY wear nail polish). It's gotta be cheaper than the Seche Vite...ol ten dollar lookin azz bottle
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Nov 15, 2011 9:39:25 GMT -5
Ohhh not me I change my nail color like every 3 days unless i'm being lazy. I have to be honest Essie ain't too much cheaper  . I like Essie, O.P.I. and China Glaze colors. Looking for an online site that has authentic polishes cheap cheap. On another note, if you have an Ulta store near you that have O.P.I. on sale 2/$10 or holiday ones 2 get one free online has the B2Go sale also.!! |
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 15, 2011 13:09:57 GMT -5
yeah, my nails are usually colored, just not polished. I use colored acrylic on my fingers and colored gel on my toes.
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Post by 123Diva on Nov 16, 2011 22:13:53 GMT -5
I may be getting my very 1st shellac manicure in the near future.
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 23, 2011 11:30:22 GMT -5
I think I will try my hand at cheek contouring tonight. Not doing anything special to my eyes, but I'd like to play up my face and lips. Anybody ever tried it?
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 23, 2011 11:36:25 GMT -5
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. I like Essie, O.P.I. and China Glaze colors. Looking for an online site that has authentic polishes cheap cheap.