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  1. l1onqueen

    Thin lips and BOLD lip color?

    I have no upper lip at all! the bottom one is okay-can't complain there. However, bold lips don't look so good on me. I think it's the nonexsistant top lip. Any thin lipped chicks here? If so, how do you rock a bold lip without looking silly?
  2. l1onqueen

    The Princess and the Frog

    So Disney is finally releasing a movie with an African American princess. I am super excited, but am getting more so annoyed with people bashing the movie just because the prince in the movie isn't black. According to Disneys' website he is from "Maldonia" I'm no geography buff but I think its a...
  3. l1onqueen

    What is Ashanti wearing?

    She looks really great here! I love the blush/bronzer. Great skin and cute lashes...I could go on and on...any suggestions?
  4. l1onqueen

    Counterfeit Brush!

    Ok....so I purchased a 226 brush from my regular Mac counter @ Macy's. I swear its not real. I have compared to all of my other brushes and ever photo of a 226 online and its not real. I want to return it, but have lost the receipt. More importantly I want to let MAC and/or Macy's know. I...
  5. l1onqueen

    For real this time

    I need to lose weight. I have tried before and had good results but always fall off the wagon and gain it RIGHT back. I just got back from Vegas and my ass looks like it needs its own zipcode in the photos! My cheeks are so freaking fat, and for the first time ever...I rubbed myself raw at the...
  6. l1onqueen

    Vacation attire?!

    Hey all! Im headed off to Las Vegas for 4th of July weekend. (Here I come MAC Pro!) Anyhow, I have no clue to what to pack. I know my girls and I plan to do alot of clubbing, and sight seeing. We are also hitting the Jay-Z concert on that Saturday. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions, anyone?
  7. l1onqueen

    Cloudburst?

    Can someone recommend a dupe for cloudburst? My CCO has the Heatherette Trio but, Im really trying t cut back after my major HK haul and my upcoming wedding. Its the only color in the trio I want so finding a dupe would be great.
  8. l1onqueen

    Haul plus one!

    Okay so I did some major haulage this weekend with HK and all, but the best thing of all was what I got from the BF. HE PROPOSED!!!!! He put a ring on it! Some of yal (especially Tish) know the situation, I was getting worried, but I am so freaking happy right now!! Just thought I'd share...
  9. l1onqueen

    Perfect pink lipstick

    Hey brown(er) beauties, I am searching for the perfect pink lipstick. I dont own a single MAC lippie, and want to build my collection. I would love an everyday pink. Something I could wear all the time. Not to bright, not to pale, just perfect for my NC45 self. Any suggestions? TIA
  10. l1onqueen

    MSFN for contouring?

    I did a mac chat this evening. I wanted a recommendation for a contour or shading product. the MA suggested MSFN in deep dark. I always thought that contour shades were supossed to be matte. I was especially interested in contouring my nose. IMO MSFN has a slight glittery appearance or at...
  11. l1onqueen

    WOC and white eyeshadow?!

    Hey ladies! Just wondering what (if any) you are using for a white shadow. Alt of the looks Ive been drawn to lately have a matte white in them somewhere. I dont own one, but was looking to add one soon. I swatched Crystal Avalanche @ my counter and thought it was a bit much. Any...
  12. l1onqueen

    holiday party look on a budget?!

    Hey Fashionistas! I am a recessionista! I am super broke right now, but holiday party invites keep coming in! I've ditched most, but they are a few I cant avoid. That being said I need an evening appropriate outfit ASAP. MY BF's office party is Saturday night. Its always a really swanky...
  13. l1onqueen

    Question and a random rant

    Two things: First, my MA (whom I really like, and she does great work) came into my office today. She didnt know that I worked there, and I dont know if she was just surprised to see me but, she looks at me all shocked and says "You aren't wearing any makeup?!" Not in a shocked way, but in a...
  14. l1onqueen

    Dandruff/dry scalp

    hey chemically straightened chicas! I have a relaxer (mizani to be exact, its awesome, but i digress...), my hair is also colored (i love the color too, caramel brown with almost bronze highlights) anyway, in the winter months my skin and scalp (thus my hair too) are super dry! I even get...
  15. l1onqueen

    How long does it take?!

    RANT ALERT!! So, my boyfriend and I have been together since 2001. We have a three year old daughter. We live together as a family and everything is love...except, the thought of marriage has never crossed his mind. I know I kind did things backwards and some will say "why would he buy the...
  16. l1onqueen

    Cover Girl Exact Eyelights Eye brightening mascara

    Has anyone tried this yet? Looks interesting and is getting god reviews on CG's website. Per the website: Get 4x brighter eyes* with Exact Eyelights Mascara! Light-reflecting metallics and a hint of tint bring out your blues, browns, hazels and greens, while our patented no-clump brush helps...
  17. l1onqueen

    "a shade close to your lid color"

    Hey Ladies and Gents, I am a youtube fanatic and love watching makeup tuts. Alot of the tuts that interest reference "an E/S that is close to your lid color." I dont have one and have not come across any MAC shade yet that I feel works. Im an NC45 and I find all shadows close to my eyelid are...
  18. l1onqueen

    CCO Haul

    I was headed out of town to a wedding this past weekend and stopped at the CCO @ Prime Outlets in Hagerstown, MD. I picked up the following: Jardin Aires Pigment Sweet Sienna Pigement Delft Paint Pot Mossscape Paint Pot Dip Down fluid Line Firespot E/S Fix+ Mi'lady MES Fig. 1 E/S I am soo...
  19. l1onqueen

    Matte vs. Prep and Prime

    I have super oily skin. I was at the counter today the MA told me that prep and prime would be better. I tested one on each side of my face. It seems the Matte works instantly, while the prep and prime worked not as fast. The MA said the prep and prime would last longer than the matte...
  20. l1onqueen

    This goes with that

    After reading the "If you have this, you don't need that thread" I thought it would be cool to have a thread were we listed eyeshadow combinations. I'm new to mac, (but totally addicted) and already have 17 shadows. Somehow I am still at a loss for looks. What are some of your favorite E/S...
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