Recent content by Laurahead108

Hi, Can anyone tell me how to locate short handled MAC brushes besides (of course) the 129? I don't mean SE brushes; just full-sized, short handles. I have a pink 109 like that; are there others, and where can I find them? TIA!

Will be doing some contouring work on some NW15-20 and NC15-20 bridesmaids, so am thinking about going for a pro pan of Mac Sculpt. Am wondering, wowever, if the highlighting part is useful, ie. should I get the Duo pan of Sculpt/Accentuate? Or should I be getting 2 different contour colors...

I'm an NW15, need a neutral and a little conservative NARS Multiple blush to throw in my bag. I tend to use Mac Mocha, Blushbaby, Pinch ' Peach, etc. Any ideas? Thanks!

Turning over a new leaf, want to start carrying less m/u to work. I'd like something really minimal and well-designed; something with a space for a few short brushes, and separate spots for lipstick, concealer, small blush and maybe a powder foundation. Are the Trish planners any good? Can I...

I've searched Spektra but can't find a thread on this. Perhaps it's such a dumb question, it needed me to voice it. Anyhow, how do I make a smokey eye with this palette? What shades go where? Thanks, laura

I'm mixing up a Smoked Eyes palette, and want to use what I have to dupe the shades in the original palette. I'm missing Malt and Grey Fume, and would love some recommendations: Can I use Knight Devine to sub for GF? If not, what shadow might work? Can I use either Arena or All That Glitters...

I recently received a mammoth used Shu brush as a gift. It's obviously for powder, probably for body and face; it has a long and heavy handle, with dark and not-terribly-soft bristles. I got it from a real brush afficionado, so I'm guessing it's a good one, but I'm kind of intimidated by it...

Hi people. Need to buy "a couple of Mac blushes, please" for my sister -- I lost a bet. Sigh. She has: Blushbaby, Springsheen, Pinch o Peach, Strada and Tenderling. Why she needs more I don't know. Any suggestions for rounding off her palette? Many thanks!

Hi, Recently starting loving Knight Devine for my blue eyes, fair skin, dark brown hair. A MUA friend of mine suggested I pair it with a blue, but then flew off to distant lands without giving me specifics. Any suggestions? I'm skittish about blue -- always think it's counter-intuitive with...

A mac MUA recently reviewed my shadow palette, and advised me to axe all except one of the following, because "they all look the same anyway." She was referring to Shroom, Ricepaper, Soba, Yogurt, and All That Glitters. Is this anybody's else's opinion?

Am considering MU gift for my 45 yearold sister. Is this appropriate for that age skin? If not, what else? (I know she won't wear MoistureBlend.) Thanks, Laura

I have a filled 15 pan palette of neutrals, and I need help figuring out which goes with which, what shades I shoiuld dump as duplicates, which ones would really help, etc. I'm not fancy -- no outer V or anything -- just use 2-3 colors a pop. I know this is pushy, but could someone help? I just...

Hi, Am going to be in New York City week, and would like to shop/consult at a Mac store. Anybody have recommendations for a SA or MUA in a Mac store there that they really trust? Thanks!

It's going on too thick and obvious; clearly it's time to use a brush. Do you guys recommend the 190 foundation brush, or something like the 109? And what tips can you give me for using it/them? Thanks in advance for your advice, laura

Hi, I have a bunch of neutral shadows, but am unsure how best to combine them. (The infamous Fairytale list was helpful, but not enough.) Can you guys help me put these into quads that are complementary shadow combos? And if there is a shade(s) that seems like a good addition, let me know...