New Year, New Makeup Thread. Come welcome MUT 4.0!

[mominatrix]

Mar 23, 2015 17:25:41 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

Mar 23, 2015 17:22:42 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

thanks... I loved it, too.

But it was a PITA to keep up. I switched from the spendy haircutters to a less expensive one, and instead of looking all chic-pixy, I ended up looking like my mother. No lie. The RIGHT short haircut is super hard to do.

...so, I kinda gave up on it. At least for a while. I'm tempted to say I'll go back to a super short pixy when I get more grey. Because I think grey hair looks great in that kind of cut (also, a bob).





...I'm sure that'll be me in a few years. Without the perfect cheekbones and.. yeah, who am I kidding?

That'll be my hair.

Dude, part of why it looked so good was how amazing your cheekbones looked so don't sell yourself short here, woman.

not to be all, "YAY ME!!"... but one of the things coming with weight loss is cheekbones...!!

so...

[secretlyevil]

Mar 23, 2015 15:45:39 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

seeing as you guys know my face pretty well, I'm going to ask you...


I've been dithering with a big change to my hair. I haven't been able to settle on something I like for a while... I want something slightly edgy but really low maintenance. Cuz I'm lazy.

My hair, currently is a bit past collarbone length, but it's wavy, so it looks shorter.  I've done everything with my hair you can imagine; I'm not scared of going super short, but it's longer now than it's been in forever and I'm kinda wanting to keep it longer...

I think I finally found a cut I really like... but I'd love some feedback...


What do you think?




(we seem to have a similar round-ish face shape, and hooded eyes(!) and it looks like it'll work with the waviness)...

yes? no?

Be honest... I've been paralyzed with indecision for a while, so I'd love some real feedback before I go do this thing.

I like it a lot but bangs are high maintenance.

ETA: Read the rest. I say go for it!

[pixy0stix]

RE haircuts - I always have the best luck when I go in and say, "I want it about yea length, please cut it in a style that flatters my face" and let them work.

[mominatrix]

Mar 23, 2015 17:50:07 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

RE haircuts - I always have the best luck when I go in and say, "I want it about yea length, please cut it in a style that flatters my face" and let them work.

yeah, that's worked for me in the past when I've known and loved my haircutter.

the problem is I don't have somebody who falls into that category right now. I'm drifting, which is part of the problem.

the picture will be a good jumping off point, I think... I hope...

[secretlyevil]

A good hair stylist is worth her/his weight in gold.

[irishbride2]

I have $70 worth of eyeshadow in my colourpop cart.

This board is terrible.

[kittycatlove]

Mar 23, 2015 19:31:46 GMT -5 irishbride2 said:

I have $70 worth of eyeshadow in my colourpop cart.

This board is terrible.

Don't forget some blushes 

[2curlydogs]

Mar 23, 2015 17:50:07 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

RE haircuts - I always have the best luck when I go in and say, "I want it about yea length, please cut it in a style that flatters my face" and let them work.

I used to be able to do this with my stylist. Actually, I could go in and say "I don't know what the fuck I want. Do something." and she'd pull magic out of her ass and make something awesome.


But I think she and I are both in a rut with my hair. We tried bangs and... meh. It was fun for a few months. It wasn't even the upkeep - cause they also do free bang trims at the salon.

I'm just... bored. I've done pixie. I've done a million sorts of bobs. When my hair decided it was going to be curly I've done shoulder length, chin length, tons of layers, not so many layers, long bangs, short bangs. Nothing is leaving me really happy.

[IIOY]

Mar 23, 2015 19:31:46 GMT -5 irishbride2 said:

I have $70 worth of eyeshadow in my colourpop cart.

This board is terrible.

If it helps, my advice would be to stay away from any bolder colors if you want to do anything other than pat them on or swipe them across your lid with your finger. I don't find these shadows easily blendable with brushes at all, and when I use a darker color, the edges always look a bit jagged and sharper than I would like. I think they are fabulous for finger application, but you will be better served by a powder shadow for anything that needs true brush blending.

OTOH I see a lot of recommendations to pat the blushes on with your finger but I think they apply beautifully with a stippling brush.

[racegrrl714]

Per FB, Pumpkin and Poppy is putting out another face powder soon! It's going to be a dupe of the HG Ambient Mood Lighting powder. Squee!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ESF]

Mar 24, 2015 4:59:02 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Mar 23, 2015 19:31:46 GMT -5 irishbride2 said:

I have $70 worth of eyeshadow in my colourpop cart.

This board is terrible.

If it helps, my advice would be to stay away from any bolder colors if you want to do anything other than pat them on or swipe them across your lid with your finger. I don't find these shadows easily blendable with brushes at all, and when I use a darker color, the edges always look a bit jagged and sharper than I would like. I think they are fabulous for finger application, but you will be better served by a powder shadow for anything that needs true brush blending.

OTOH I see a lot of recommendations to pat the blushes on with your finger but I think they apply beautifully with a stippling brush.

Interesting. I have a cart full of bright colors. Maybe I should watch a couple tutorials and reviews before I pull the trigger.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

Please excuse my bitch please face. I had not had coffee yet. I'm all glittery today with Ammo Mildew and Maui Wowie on lids tempered with Semisweet Mousse and Rum Raisin blended in crease. Lips are NYX butter lipstick in Pops. The hot pink in the elf light blush palette on cheeks.

And do you like these glasses? I think I love them. I desperately need a new pair.

Eta I swear I don't leave the house with my hair looking like that. I grab a dryer sheet on my way out, post FOTD pic.

[harleysnhorses]

My HG Ambient Lighting palette will be here tomorrow from Space.NK! I am so excited!!! That is all

[harleysnhorses]

Mar 24, 2015 9:05:25 GMT -5 ChillyMcFreeze said:

Please excuse my bitch please face. I had not had coffee yet. I'm all glittery today with Ammo Mildew and Maui Wowie on lids tempered with Semisweet Mousse and Rum Raisin blended in crease. Lips are NYX butter lipstick in Pops. The hot pink in the elf light blush palette on cheeks.

And do you like these glasses? I think I love them. I desperately need a new pair.

Eta I swear I don't leave the house with my hair looking like that. I grab a dryer sheet on my way out, post FOTD pic.

Love the glasses!!! And sorry but I totally have to LOL at your hair!!  Love that lipstick color also!!

[secretlyevil]

The glasses are fun ChillyMcFreeze!

[IIOY]

Mar 24, 2015 9:02:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

Mar 24, 2015 4:59:02 GMT -5 IIOY said:

If it helps, my advice would be to stay away from any bolder colors if you want to do anything other than pat them on or swipe them across your lid with your finger. I don't find these shadows easily blendable with brushes at all, and when I use a darker color, the edges always look a bit jagged and sharper than I would like. I think they are fabulous for finger application, but you will be better served by a powder shadow for anything that needs true brush blending.

OTOH I see a lot of recommendations to pat the blushes on with your finger but I think they apply beautifully with a stippling brush.

Interesting. I have a cart full of bright colors. Maybe I should watch a couple tutorials and reviews before I pull the trigger.

If you watch tutorials, all the MUAs positively rave about how the colors "blend like a dream" or are "so blendable." In fact, this gets mentioned so often that it's almost as though they were given a talking point.  (idea)

I began to think I must just be incredibly inept, but then my googling found multiple comments about how NOT blendable the dark/bright colors are, so I've decided that (1) I'm not completely insane; and (2) the MUAs are raving because they get free shit.  Possible: (3) they have far more time and patience than I do.

If you are planning to swipe them using your finger, I think you will adore the bright colors. Blending them with a brush is just much more difficult IMO than blending any powder shadow, and I wouldn't bother with this brand for anything that I really, truly want to blend, unless the color is unique.

[ESF]

Mar 24, 2015 9:16:10 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Mar 24, 2015 9:02:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

Interesting. I have a cart full of bright colors. Maybe I should watch a couple tutorials and reviews before I pull the trigger.

If you watch tutorials, all the MUAs positively rave about how the colors "blend like a dream" or are "so blendable." In fact, this gets mentioned so often that it's almost as though they were given a talking point.  (idea)

I began to think I must just be incredibly inept, but then my googling found multiple comments about how NOT blendable the dark/bright colors are, so I've decided that (1) I'm not completely insane; and (2) the MUAs are raving because they get free shit.  Possible: (3) they have far more time and patience than I do.

If you are planning to swipe them using your finger, I think you will adore the bright colors. Blending them with a brush is just much more difficult IMO than blending any powder shadow, and I wouldn't bother with this brand for anything that I really, truly want to blend, unless the color is unique.

Good to know! I may rethink my cart now, and just try one or two brights instead of 6. It was getting out of control so this is a good thing.

[tacoflavoredkisses]

Mar 23, 2015 16:24:04 GMT -5 heyjude said:

Mar 23, 2015 16:20:20 GMT -5 IIOY said:

LUCKEEEEE.  It actually just occurred to me this morning that I still haven't received a shipping notice for the order I placed last week. LOL

What did you order?  

I heart this
In a pickle
Truth
Cop a feel
Hanky panky

And the blushes: early bird and holiday

I heart this is my favorite of the four shadows I ordered. It's a bit of a glitter bomb but I LOVE it.

[wawa]

Mar 24, 2015 9:16:10 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Mar 24, 2015 9:02:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

Interesting. I have a cart full of bright colors. Maybe I should watch a couple tutorials and reviews before I pull the trigger.

If you watch tutorials, all the MUAs positively rave about how the colors "blend like a dream" or are "so blendable." In fact, this gets mentioned so often that it's almost as though they were given a talking point.  (idea)

I began to think I must just be incredibly inept, but then my googling found multiple comments about how NOT blendable the dark/bright colors are, so I've decided that (1) I'm not completely insane; and (2) the MUAs are raving because they get free shit.  Possible: (3) they have far more time and patience than I do.

If you are planning to swipe them using your finger, I think you will adore the bright colors. Blending them with a brush is just much more difficult IMO than blending any powder shadow, and I wouldn't bother with this brand for anything that I really, truly want to blend, unless the color is unique.

I have had similar results to IIOY. And the upshot is that when I purchase more colourpop shadows, I'm going to stick with things that I'm happy to use exclusively as a lid only shade. So nothing that I'd want to blend up and into my crease in any meaningful way. But for a full lid sweep or "dome color" pop, or even an inner corner highlight - they're great. I do use
Bill in my crease on a regular basis as my go-to lazy face with hanky-panky, but I just use my fingers to pat it on and it's such a soft neutral color that it doesn't need much work to look ok. 

[wawa]

Hey look!  My face!  And it's MOTHER FUCKING SPRING!  And thus...bite violet.  nyx natural blush, barely there lazy eyes with colourpop hanky panky and bill.  Plus unkempt hair and brows.

[heyjude]

My major complaint about Colourpop is that some of the shades are MAJOR glittery and you don't know it until you actually swatch them which you can't do until you order them. Also some of them look way bolder in pan than on eye. Bill is a good example. It looks severely plum taupe in pan but on eye it is very faint. I haven't tried any of the fun colors (cheeky might be my most fun) but I agree with IIOY that these are best as a one eye color thing. Although I'm wearing sequin and tea party today and I got a good blend going, I think. Again, though, they are not the super bold ones.

[IIOY]

Mar 24, 2015 11:02:25 GMT -5 heyjude said:

My major complaint about Colourpop is that some of the shades are MAJOR glittery and you don't know it until you actually swatch them which you can't do until you order them. Also some of them look way bolder in pan than on eye. Bill is a good example. It looks severely plum taupe in pan but on eye it is very faint. I haven't tried any of the fun colors (cheeky might be my most fun) but I agree with IIOY that these are best as a one eye color thing. Although I'm wearing sequin and tea party today and I got a good blend going, I think. Again, though, they are not the super bold ones.

I agree with this.  I have a few colors that I had hoped to use for my crease that are nice and dark in the pot, but when I put them on, they just don't have enough pigmentation to get the job done.  

These are definitely best for one-color/light color blend/neutral color blend/easy peasy looks.  Fortunately they meet that need in spades, which is why, despite the issues I've raised, I own about 20 of them. 

[pixy0stix]

Should I try lash extensions?

[heyjude]

Mar 24, 2015 11:28:56 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Mar 24, 2015 11:02:25 GMT -5 heyjude said:

My major complaint about Colourpop is that some of the shades are MAJOR glittery and you don't know it until you actually swatch them which you can't do until you order them. Also some of them look way bolder in pan than on eye. Bill is a good example. It looks severely plum taupe in pan but on eye it is very faint. I haven't tried any of the fun colors (cheeky might be my most fun) but I agree with IIOY that these are best as a one eye color thing. Although I'm wearing sequin and tea party today and I got a good blend going, I think. Again, though, they are not the super bold ones.

I agree with this.  I have a few colors that I had hoped to use for my crease that are nice and dark in the pot, but when I put them on, they just don't have enough pigmentation to get the job done.  

These are definitely best for one-color/light color blend/neutral color blend/easy peasy looks.  Fortunately they meet that need in spades, which is why, despite the issues I've raised, I own about 20 of them. 

I mean... I keep happily buying them so....

[andrealynn]

Mar 24, 2015 11:35:12 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Should I try lash extensions?

Despite the fact that I am willing to put all manner of INGREDIENTS and CHEMICALS on my face/eyelashes every day, this freaks me out. lol.

[ESF]

Ok then, I need to rethink my whole strategy. Maybe I do not even want a Colour Pop order.

LOL who am I kidding? We all know I'm going to order something.

[Vespasia]

Has anyone had their haircut at an Ulta salon? I am sure it depends on location but does this sound like a terrible idea? Can you use points?

I am going to a work event Friday where I will probably see the ex-boyfriend that always used to give me crap about my weight and cheated on me with a teenager. I need to look as hot as possible and I am feeling pretty down on myself at the moment. A haircut might help and i have to go over there anyway.

[AJL]

More make-up shopping!

I finally bought a legit Beauty Blender. I had been using a store brand sort-of beauty blender-esque sponge.  Last time I was at Sephora, the fella helping me gave me samples of Philosophy's Purity cleanser and First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer, so I bought some full sizes of those products.

AND because I had boosted my points up to 450, I got three samples:

Buxom Full Bodied lipstick in Love, Dolly
Clinique Repairwear sculpting night cream
Philosophy No Reason to Hide multi-imperfection transforming serum

PLUS my Beauty Insider birthday gift - NARS mini velvet matte lip pencil in Cruella and mini satin lip pencil in Rikugen. 

Only $149 to go until I reach VIB!  

[IIOY]

Mar 24, 2015 12:27:43 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

Has anyone had their haircut at an Ulta salon? I am sure it depends on location but does this sound like a terrible idea? Can you use points?

I go to Ulta and adore my stylist. I'm sure it's hit or miss depending upon location, but she is fantastic.

[secretlyevil]

My MIL had/has? them pixy0stix. They're a bit odd. I'm sure you'll research and find someone good.