Theme Makeup with a Purpose - Page 4

hi girls. i have been absent because i havent been wearing makeup lately. so no new looks. i did get a pixie cut like a mix of anne hathaway and michelle williams. i luv those two. and just wanted a change. im always home so i dont mind experimenting haircuts. now i know what looks good on me. i totally love how easy this hair cut is. showering feels weird but way faster. and then it just dries quickly, and goes into pixie shape by itself. no hair drier or products. or even hair brushes. just a little hair comb. as you can tell im really lazy with my hair. 

^^happy belated birthday. 

Thank you Kimibos

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Originally Posted by Medgal07 


That's hysterical!
I'll bet you look adorable in your new hair cut. I'm so jealous. I have a huge head & my grandmother's big round face. I would look like a pumpkin w/ moss from the pumpkin patch on my head! ENJOY.
Just because you haven't worn makeup lately does not let you off the hook. You can still share some tips for holiday looks that you wore in the past or plan to wear this month.

      ohh thanks darling. dont be afraid of cutting your hair. its just hair,  like makeup. even cutting your tips makes you feel better.  im actually in a no-buy now, cause i have to use my money for driving lessons. so im going to skip the nail polish thread and come here more often. hahaha 

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Hello HONYBR, and a huge Welcome to the thread! Most of us here are novices in one way or another so you're in good company. We just love makeup! The look that you created sounds very nice. BTW, I love Earthshine!
Glad you're joining us.

Thanks!  

Yes Earthshine became my go to this year.  It's natural enough but still some color.

I'm looking forward to December's theme!  I love, love, red lips so I go crazy in December.  Has anyone tried Hourglass's Icon extreme shine lipgloss?    Oh my, I own a good 5 red lips and this is my most "grown and sexy" one by far.

Joining this thread! I LOVE golds and reds! That was going to be a weekend look for me, but I ended up not being able to leave the house since I was sick :( Anyways, I did a great look yesterday for Church. I've been trying to give my drugstore makeup more love:

Face:

Fusion Beauty Face Primer (lavender color)

Coastal Scents concealer palette

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Cream Foundation

Milani Multitasker Powder

Eyes:

Nyx Glide On Eye Pencil in Brown Perfection on lid

Sonia Kashuk Smoky Eye Palette (Dark Brown) in Crease

Benefit They're Real Mascara

L'Oreal Eyebrow Pencil

CoverGirl Eyeshadow to set Eyebrow

Cheeks:

Sleek Contour Kit in Dark

ELF Baked Blush in Rich Rose

Lips:

Wet n Wild Chestnut lip liner

Nyx Megashine Lip Gloss in Africa (burnt orange)

The looks being posted are all pretty. My favorite from the looks I did last week is still the Emerald Dusk look. I'm excited about the new holiday theme. I'm going to have to break out MAC Ruffian Gold for sure.

  PrettyGirlDoc!

Yesterday: Pixie Coquette

eyes: Nars eye primer, Mac jete, Mac moth brown and ysl purple mascara. Maybelline clear mascara to shape my brows.

face: DDF ultra lite oil free moisturizing dew,Mac face & Body, Mac blotting powder. i dont remember the blush or if i wore blush  sorry never mind i wore Mac's The perfect cheek

lips: WnW Ravin' Raisin. 

nails: DL Mermaid's Dream

i loved that look. it was like from the Lancome Coquette collection. really purple.

Today: Red Velvet

eyes: Nars eye primer. Urban Decay abc gum shadow. Dior blue mascara. maybelline clear mascara for the brows. all i wanted was for the brows and lashes to be notice but not to overshadow my look with eye makeup.

face: the same as yesterday plus Mac's Hidden Treasure Blush with the Nars Yachiyo brush  , Urban Decay setting spray.

Lips: Lime Crime's Red Velvet Velvetine. ok this thing is the bomb! its better than any matte lipstick i have. its a true lip stain. and i have to use lancome bi-facil to remove it. the main focus of todays makeup. i dont know how they did this, but i really want other brands to do it, badly!!! 

Nails: Illamasqua's Cameo 

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Originally Posted by Medgal07 


Kimibos, both looks sound amazing, and I love the products that you used. I'll have to look into
LCs RVV. I've been sidelined here a bit. I recently had surgery and I'm recovering slowly. I have some catching up to do! I purchased the Yachiyo brush and was surprised by how small it is. However, I really like it because it's super easy to handle. I find myself reaching for it more often than my MAC #s 138 & 168.

      thanks darling. i have been reading that the sephora lip cremes are similar to the LC and cheaper so ill tell you when i get them. i have to use the 10% coupon and $15 gift card that i got anyways. feel better!!! 

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I have been frequenting the nail polish thread here on Specktra.  Upon learning about and seeking out swatches of Deborah Lippmann's nail polish, 'Cleopatra in New York', I happened upon a makeup look that was inspired by this nail polish.  In addition to going nicely with CINY nail polish (Black w/Gold glitter), I think the makeup look can be amended to create several holiday looks.  Upon cartoonchic's urging, I'm sharing the link to this look with all of you.  I found the nail polish at beauty.com.  I ordered it on Sunday and the polish arrived today, Tuesday 12/4...standard shipping, free.  I hope you enjoy this look and perhaps wear it as is or tweak it to your liking.  

 

 

http://takeflightbeauty.com/2012/10/26/cleopatra-in-newy-york-inspired-look/

I would probably replace the blue with a green since I paired Cleopatra in New York with NARS Zulu polish, a dark green. But the blue is based off of Liz Taylor's Cleopatra, so it probably shouldn't be changed. What I look most is that the makeup is inspired by the polish.

And I hope you get well soon!