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Title: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: dr. nervioso on 02 Feb 2013, 22:35
So we have a hair thread and a few clothing threads floating around here, so I decided it's time that we have a make up thread. Feel free to post stuff you've done yourself and tutorials of things you want to do or you think are just really cool. Everyone of all genders should feel free to post here. I'm a dude and I'll probably be posting a few things about drag. And nails.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 02 Feb 2013, 22:45
I make my nails purddy!
Razzle-dazzle!:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VUsrZ5LG_9o/UOXV2GocKFI/AAAAAAAACs0/9do6gTgNYFg/s580/IMG_20130103_140203.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kP2QnlbxsBs/TtV8iM98INI/AAAAAAAAAcI/RqVqfbMfPWY/s580/IMG_20111129_194413.jpg)

Ombre:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--DbPsDMGwNk/T6b318oGEtI/AAAAAAAABYc/sUFR-bSePlw/s580/IMG_20120506_181427.jpg)

Cute:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cs2--lAot8M/TwIj7rVn07I/AAAAAAAAAkw/4Z_TY591NEY/s580/IMG_20120102_163813.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-coCVxlIYjkg/Tsv70Zi-ZwI/AAAAAAAAAbI/51XcluWkC6I/s773/IMG_20111122_144513.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iht_mqRrGVA/TrzDx9QrpII/AAAAAAAAAW8/2RRyqL81xwg/s580/IMG_20111111_014127.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zAiAIh7rKOA/Tq4NE9DZC0I/AAAAAAAAAU0/MH17_EQ_ii0/s773/IMG_20111030_225114.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: henri bemis on 02 Feb 2013, 23:52
Is it ok to ask for advice?

I've recently discovered that base and top coat aren't foul lies concocted in order to just make me spend more money, but it still all takes so long to dry!  I'll do my nails and find that two hours later they still aren't really dry, no matter how careful I am with them.  So I end up with a manicure that lasts a week without chipping, but is still wrinkly.  Any tips or recommendations for good, affordable polishes or quick-drying top coats?  I always love how glossy my nails look when I finish, but it never lasts.

I also need a new mascara.  The one I've got is so old I'm afraid using it will give me the plague.  I've heard Diorshow is good, but I'd rather not spend that much.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 03 Feb 2013, 00:16
I usually do my nails in stages because they usually have a lot of layers (the ones on the top have 4 coats of polish).  I find thin coats are better than thick ones.  I don't use a base coat, as a result some of my cheaper polishes stain my nails, but I just buff that off after I remove it.  I use Ulta's "high shine" top coat.


Mascara is the one thing that I am a sucker for.  Like any ad campaign for a new mascara and I am like "oooo what! I need it." Usually when a product makes claims like "twice the volume for twice the impact" or whatever shit I roll my eyes, but mascara? I am sold.  My favorite everyday one is Maybelline "lash stiletto".  I also just bought a L'orel "false Fiber" one that I like.

One thing to think about is if you want length or volume.  Mine tend to lengthen more than 'plump'. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Feb 2013, 00:28
OoooOooOoh, mascara, I love mascara. I have like, five different tubes of mascara in black, brown, blue, green, and teal.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 03 Feb 2013, 07:21
Is it ok to ask for advice?

Advice is on a need to know basis only. :mrgreen:

The best thing I've found useful so far is liquid foundation...Avon sells some, but there's a salon in Woodbridge, CT (I can't remember the name for the life of me) who will actually custom-mix a batch for you to match your exact skin tone. They keep a precise recipe filed under your name so they can recreate it when you need more. They really are wonderful.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 03 Feb 2013, 09:03
My girlfriend's nail art blog: http://honmednaglarna.blogg.se

It's in Swedish.  :-\ But I guess you could just look at the pictures. She's really talented and/or skilled.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: dr. nervioso on 03 Feb 2013, 09:45
I really love your nails, Papersatan! Especially the lady bug ones (At least I assume that's what you were going for)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 03 Feb 2013, 11:20
I just got some Lush makeup on sale and still haven't even worn it. I need to pretty myself up more often!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 04 Feb 2013, 06:32
Oh god I've been so lazy about my nails. I used to be obsessive about the things, but then when I started working in kitchens again that all sort of went to hell.

Speaking of nail polish, anyone else try one of those top-layer polishes that bunches up and makes cracks and the like? Seemed a neat little fad for a few minutes at least. I like the effect sometimes, though of course you've got to have some color contrast.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: henri bemis on 04 Feb 2013, 07:05
Speaking of nail polish, anyone else try one of those top-layer polishes that bunches up and makes cracks and the like? Seemed a neat little fad for a few minutes at least. I like the effect sometimes, though of course you've got to have some color contrast.

I really like crackle polish when it works, but, in my experience, it can be difficult to get the desired effect.  If the coat is too thin, it's just blech.  Too thick, and it doesn't crack enough.  And a consistent effect could require a bit of trial and error.  You can't really do more that one coat, and it's also not very touch-up-able.  You really only get one shot per nail to make it work.  But if you've got time and patience, I think it's worth picking a shade that contrasts well with your favorite colors to play around with.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 04 Feb 2013, 08:03
I got the silver crackle and I don't love it.  The few times I used it I had the above mentioned problems with getting a consistant coat, and I also never found a base coat I thought it looked great with.  My boyfriend has the black one though and he likes it a lot.

Has anyone tried the magnetic ones?  They look neat, but I never want to spend the money on them.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 04 Feb 2013, 11:58
PaperSatan, I love your nails. The snowman and clouds are lovely.

I go through spurts of painting my nails, I might dig out some photos. I mainly do it to strengthen them and the designs never last long because of work. My Mammy got me into it when I was about twelve by using me as her guinea pig for designs. Partially to teach herself and save money and also to get me into something considered girly. She won this round.

Edit: Could only find one picture.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399384_4436892443253_1195226164_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 04 Feb 2013, 13:35
Where do y'all find the time and/or energy to do this stuff? I have lots of eyeshadow and nail polishes, but I can't ever work up the energy to care. I like make-up and stuff but not so much that I'm willing to sacrifice sleep to make sure I have it on for the day. It tends to be for special occasions, but I'd really like to do it more often. Any suggestions on helping me want to do it?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 04 Feb 2013, 13:38
I'm not sure it is a thing worth much effort making yourself want.  I don't wear makeup most days.  If put it on when I am going out, or I am bored.  I do my nails about once a week while I am watching tv, but sometimes they don't get changed for weeks.  My nails are blue right now, but before this I had just my thumb painted for two weeks.  I was testing a design, to see if I liked the way the colors looked together, and I never got around to finishing them.  By the time I sat down to paint the rest the first nail was all chipped. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 04 Feb 2013, 13:46
Yeah, I have some weird aversion to consumables as a whole. Why spend the time putting on nail polish when it's going to chip and my nails are going to grow? But I keep getting given all this girly stuff, and I love it, but I can't seem to make myself actually use it. But I'm that way about food and money, too.... I don't like using things that don't stick around afterward. >_> But I want to have fun with all the girly things. I've only actually put on eyeshadow maybe five times? And I've only painted my nails once since getting to college. Before that, I think the last time was in middle school. >_<
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 04 Feb 2013, 13:49
Then have it as an occasional treat/hobby. If you have had a bad week, think "right, on Sunday night I'm going to give myself two hours to try out some new makeup styles" or whatever.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 04 Feb 2013, 13:51
Hmm, that's not a bad idea. I might need to try that. :)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 04 Feb 2013, 14:05
That's how I use all my fancy bath stuff. Some of it is for daily use, but bath bombs and special lotions and the like are for Friday nights, when I take a nice long bath.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: henri bemis on 04 Feb 2013, 15:02
That's how I use most of my stuff, too.  I almost never wear makeup on a day-to-day basis.  Doing my nails is kind of an excuse to give myself time to breathe and slow down a bit.  I need to concentrate on painting them, allow time for them to dry. As long as it's something I like to do, rather than feel I should do, it can be very calming.  I've got a pretty decent collection of fancy makeup that no one ever sees, and I'm ok with that.  Sometimes it's nice to just play with glittery powders and dark eye shadows for my own amusement.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 04 Feb 2013, 15:53
The only times I ever wear makeup on a day-to-day basis is if I'm leaving the house on a day-to-day basis. Which, being an antisocial hermit, doesn't happen often.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 04 Feb 2013, 16:40
I don't know that I have the discipline to wear it every day, even if I wanted to and/or was good at doing it. I touch my face too much. But I love how eye makeup looks on me.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lummer on 04 Feb 2013, 23:55
Does my half-assed Corpse Paint count here?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: dr. nervioso on 05 Feb 2013, 04:26
Sure why not!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 05 Feb 2013, 06:45
I don't wear makeup on a daily basis either, but it can definitely be fun to play with. I haven't painted my nails in ages, but I've been wanting to- might force me to have some down time. I'm also trying to figure out what I want to do for my wedding makeup....I want a sexy vintagey feel and was considering a red lip (I LOVE a nice red lipstick) but I'm probably going to dye my hair red and I don't want to overdo it. Any advice?

I used to play with makeup all the time, I'm gonna poke around and see if I can find some old photos :-)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 05 Feb 2013, 10:21
This thread makes me want to slap on some paint and take pseudo-artsy photos.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 05 Feb 2013, 10:41
I wore makeup today. It made me late for class. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 05 Feb 2013, 10:47
You need makeup with less of a drag coefficient, if it slows you down that much...


Wait, drag coefficient of makeup?  Totally unintentional pun. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 05 Feb 2013, 11:26
{_} >:( (<3)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 05 Feb 2013, 11:26
I almost never wear makeup. I wore nail polish recently, but once I took it off, half of my nails broke. (The remover makes my nails brittle.) I want to wear makeup...I just don't.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 05 Feb 2013, 11:29
I wore makeup today. It made me late for class.

Also this is something I have to keep a careful eye on. It's so...so much easier than I would have thought to do, growing up.

Then again my family were not good at many things, and one of those many things was femininity. Point being, I don't have a background in all this.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 05 Feb 2013, 15:54
I don't either. I can do theater makeup really well, on myself and others, but normal makeup baffles me.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 05 Feb 2013, 16:59
Makeup fun! They start from normal makeup and get more intense as they go on lol. I friggin' love makeup but I'm just too damn lazy to wear it every day.

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Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: K1dmor on 05 Feb 2013, 17:05
 Great job lepetit   :-)

 Btw,
 
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Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: dr. nervioso on 05 Feb 2013, 18:21
You look damn sexy in the last one
And this is coming from someone who likes dudes
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 05 Feb 2013, 19:02
yeah, I'm carefully not commenting so as not to show off my inner creepshow over here
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 05 Feb 2013, 19:46
Lately I've been really into the Urban Decay stuff. I really like their eye pencil/eyeshadow pencil thing. and their lip crayon things.

bare minerals all the way for foundation though. that stuff works.

Does anyone have a good mascara for day-to-day use? The one I'm using is too... vamp, and I can't wash it off easily. I end up with raccoon eyes for days.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Blue Kitty on 05 Feb 2013, 19:59
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Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 05 Feb 2013, 20:35
I repeat my Maybelline "lash stiletto" recommendation.  I remove it with jojoba oil.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 05 Feb 2013, 20:40
i never actually remove my makeup, i just leave it on as a base to work from for the next day

i am actually the worst person to take makeup advice from
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 05 Feb 2013, 20:55
i never actually remove my makeup, i just leave it on as a base to work from for the next day
And about once every other month, all that built-up makeup is chiseled away with a paint scraper, beginning the process once again. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 05 Feb 2013, 20:55
Yeah, I frequently leave mine on when I go to bed and just clean up the raccoonyness with a q-tip the next day.

A subtle eyeliner and leftover mascara look for day two.  :)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 05 Feb 2013, 21:14
i never actually remove my makeup, i just leave it on as a base to work from for the next day
And about once every other month, all that built-up makeup is chiseled away with a paint scraper, beginning the process once again. :mrgreen:

Or, you know, you just wash the pillowcase...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 05 Feb 2013, 21:48
pillowcase?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 05 Feb 2013, 22:01
Maiden's lap that you set your head down on while she strokes your fur and sings maidenly songs?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 05 Feb 2013, 22:18
I wish I had fur.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 05 Feb 2013, 22:36
I know a girl who has her eyeliner tattooed on. OUCH.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: K1dmor on 06 Feb 2013, 03:14
i never actually remove my makeup, i just leave it on as a base to work from for the next day

 That's not good for your skin  :-\ .

 Also, remember this case? (http://www.odditycentral.com/news/korean-girl-removes-make-up-after-two-years.html)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 06 Feb 2013, 06:13
I know a girl who has her eyeliner tattooed on. OUCH.
AAAGHHGGGHGHFUBAR!

How does one do that!? I mean, without blinding themselves?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 06 Feb 2013, 06:44
Very carefully?

It's a pretty popular thing to do with the 30s to 40s crowd, it seems. I am just not that dedicated. Plus I'd rather spend tattoo money on something better than eyeliner.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 06 Feb 2013, 07:04
D'awwwww thanks! Making me blush  :-D

Removing makeup is yet another reason that I only wear it once in a while. It's not even that it takes long, it just adds another step. Although, I do love Neutrogena's oil free makeup remover. I tried Clean & Sober from Urban Decay and I didn't like it as much. Maybe that's why they discontinued it  :-P

Re: mascara- I LOVE L'oreal's Double Extend. I've tried so many and none even come close to comparing. Every once in a while I'll buy a different one to try out and always go back to this. There are a few different ones available but I like this one (http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Mascara/Double-Extend-Lash-Boosting-Mascara.aspx?shade=Lash-Boosting-Mascara-Black) the most.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 06 Feb 2013, 07:18
I already have long lashes so I feel weird putting on mascara... like they're almost too voluminous?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 06 Feb 2013, 12:13
The girl I mentioned is 21, by the way. I've seen the trend with middle-aged women, and I think I might know someone else in their twenties that's had it done. I get not wanting to deal with the hassle, but ow. That's....dedication?

I have long lashes too, so I haven't tried mascara yet. I got a big make-up kit for Christmas that has these bottles that claim to be mascara, but they look like oblong nail polish bottles. I can't quite figure out how to do it because the brush doesn't look like what I've seen mascara brushes to look like.

And lepetitcheese, your face is very striking. :)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 06 Feb 2013, 12:52
I wear glasses and my eyelashes are long enough to touch the lenses so I don't usually wear mascara. But I found a video tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVMd_nhULmI) a couple months ago on eye makeup to do with glasses so I've been doing that. And today I wore makeup and felt pretty and took a picture!
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/425985_10101584580315198_498048631_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 05:34
I love the lip color! I can't do much of anything on my lips... it just looks weird. Here's my attempt today...

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/395682_10151294135062717_203276202_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 07 Feb 2013, 06:28
Thanks! It's a combo of Cover Girl lipstick "Hipster" and some sparkly-ish pink berry-flavored lip gloss I got at Forever 21, I think.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 08:56
I think I can pull off lip gloss best. Lipstick is weird feeling, too. I decided to add another layer to my eye makeup, I dunno if I like it.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/08/azy3ysu7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 07 Feb 2013, 09:43
Quite serious, it looks. Also, your pupils are VERY contracted...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 09:46
It's really bright in here, despite one of the overhead lights going out.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 07 Feb 2013, 10:01
Nice limbal ring you got going on there.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 10:55
Thank you? I remember when it started showing up, and I hated it. I'm still iffy on it, to be honest.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 07 Feb 2013, 12:07
Why? It's/you're gorgeous.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 12:23
You crazy
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 07 Feb 2013, 12:28
Yes, and everyone knows that, but that doesn't affect my sight.  :-P
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 07 Feb 2013, 12:30
DAMN YOU AND YOUR LOGIC
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 07 Feb 2013, 12:38
:3
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 07 Feb 2013, 13:41
Alright, you two, just go get a (chat) room already. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 07 Feb 2013, 15:17
But I thought this was the feeling pretty thread? Why would we banish these pretty feelings! :o

That said, what's a limbal ring?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 07 Feb 2013, 16:14
its the dark outline around the colored part of the eye. Apparently they fade with age? idk..
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 07 Feb 2013, 17:53
Limbal rings are the shit.


Figuratively.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 08 Feb 2013, 04:46
I wore quite a lot of eyeliner and mascara to a dinner last night (I looked pretty! I was very pleased with my makeup attempts) and then remembered I didn't have any makeup remover. So I scrubbed it off with soap on a flannel. And woke up with black eyes. Think I need to buy some makeup removing wipes...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 08 Feb 2013, 06:01
So I scrubbed it off with soap on a flannel. And woke up with black eyes.

Pics or it didn't happen. :mrgreen:

Seriously though, flannel is TERRIBLE for makeup removal...it's like trying to brush your hair using a grill-cleaning brush.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 08 Feb 2013, 07:50
Most makeup comes off pretty easily with oil.  If you have any oil suitable for use on the skin (olive oil should work) I find it easier to use that and cotton ball to get most of it off. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 08 Feb 2013, 15:19
Ooo that's useful to know. My stepmum has given me some facial wipes, so I will use those next time, but when they run out and I forget to get more, which will definitely happen, I do have olive oil. No cotton wool though.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 08 Feb 2013, 17:42
Toilet paper can generally work just as well, though as far as I know, cotton balls or pads are generally super cheap.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 09 Feb 2013, 08:43
My daughter, for a "fire and ice" photo shoot.  My wife did the makeup, including the rhinestones.  She was a professional makeup artist for several years. 

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/538270_10200565462522795_821847060_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 09 Feb 2013, 09:26
Whoa, gorgeous.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 09 Feb 2013, 09:47
I agree, gorgeous!!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: dr. nervioso on 09 Feb 2013, 15:05
Oh
My
God

That is beautiful
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 09 Feb 2013, 15:10
Very beautiful!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: celticgeek on 09 Feb 2013, 15:19
Yn bendant hardd!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 09 Feb 2013, 21:11
Anyone ever found a good way to not mess up your eyeshadow too badly if something starts causing your eyes to water?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Feb 2013, 21:17
Look straight down. Gravity will cause your tears to accumulate right in the centre of your eye, and when you blink, it'll fall straight away from you without mussing up your makeup.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 10 Feb 2013, 13:42
If you have a tissue or something, could you possibly dab at your eyes? Works better if you don't have anything on your lower lid, of course, but that was what came to mind.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 11 Feb 2013, 21:28
(http://i.imgur.com/NRWpdq0.jpg)

More make-up than I know what to do with. (Of course, I couldn't help myself and bought the lipstick and purple eyeliner today... >_>)

I also have a few scattered eyeshadows and nail polishes that I don't know the exact location of. And the stuff that's missing is with those things. Still no clue how to work the mascara things because they don't make sense. I don't know why the brush looks like the kind you find in a nail polish bottle. :/
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 11 Feb 2013, 21:33
Are you positive it is mascara and not liquid eyeliner?  I have no idea how mascara would work with out something that looks something like the traditional brush, but liquid liner sometimes comes int tubes like mascara. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 11 Feb 2013, 23:30
Erm, you're probably right. I don't really get how liquid eyeliner works, and it was the most mascara-y thing in the box. ^.^;; I guess the brush I have misplaced is probably an eyelash curler then? It's the one that goes in the empty slot on the far right, top half. It looks sort of like a stick with a comb attached to it.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 12 Feb 2013, 05:16
I've seen those brushes called eyebrow combs. Eyelash curlers are those scary looking contraptions with scissors-style handles.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 12 Feb 2013, 06:13
Yep, they are definitely eyebrow combs. I found those incredibly helpful when I was shaping/tweezing/fucking with my eyebrows. Now I'm sporting the....."natural" look, but I used to just clean up the strays near the bottom, then holding the comb with the teeth up, I'd trim the little bit that stuck out of the comb. Gave them a really nice, sleek look without the stress of making sure I was tweezing evenly on both sides. I'm not sure if I'm explaining that well.....

Is it weird that talking about grooming my eyebrows makes me want to groom my eyebrows?  :-P
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 12 Feb 2013, 09:09
Not at all weird. 


Pretty normal, in fact.  It's the way our brains work. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 12 Feb 2013, 11:20
I have really fine eyebrows, so I guess that's useless for me. >_< I have literally never had eyebrow issues. So that's good to know so I don't try to use that for something else. :P

I've seen those eyelash curler things before but wasn't sure if there were other ways to do it, too. Are they as scary as they look?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 12 Feb 2013, 12:07
Those brushes can be good for combing clumps out of eyelashes as well.

I've never needed an eyelash curler but from what I've seen they're simple enough to use, and not scary at all!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 12 Feb 2013, 13:18
Eyelash curlers are simple enough, but it is very important to remember to open the curler before you take it away from your eye. Otherwise you spend about a month without eyelashes.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Redball on 12 Feb 2013, 15:16
That sounds painful. They don't leave without a fight, do they?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 12 Feb 2013, 15:33
It's surprisingly painless to remove eyelashes. I have a couple that grow out of line and I hate them, so I pluck them. It mostly just feels weird because it pulls my eyelid away from my eye.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 12 Feb 2013, 15:43
Today I did purple eyes, to go with my green shirt for mardi gras.

This is at the end of the day, and from a web cam

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hYsCfUYQrY4/URrS4GYud2I/AAAAAAAAC-o/wELcOCmWjEs/s640/130212-183741.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0CVEzja7WWk/URrS7XQUR-I/AAAAAAAAC-w/_m3TFYuRJm4/s640/130212-183742-0.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ksioQt2mWzU/URrS7bEeSkI/AAAAAAAAC-0/bp9-PrYT0V4/s640/130212-183743.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 13 Feb 2013, 00:04
Works well over the course of the day. Have you tried...uhh...dammit, I forget the name of it. I think it's by Maybelline, it's a 4-part eyeshadow kit with complmenting colors...I'll find it somewhere around here.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 13 Feb 2013, 01:00
I've not.

This was a light pink from Rimmel, a light purple from Ulta and two Maybeline Purples.  Then the liner was a bright purple and then the darkest purple of the shadows.  The l'Oreal false fiber mascara. 

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 13 Feb 2013, 05:29
Very pretty! I always look silly if I try to do the "smoky eye" look.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 25 Feb 2013, 03:29
I am liking this thread!

I've not been wearing makeup much lately as my skin has been pretty awful and I've been wanting to minimise the potential for spots.   Slung a white chocolate face pack on last night though and my skin was pretty good this morning so just did some basic foundation and lipstick.   I dont use mascara or eye shadow on a day to day basis, I tend to save them for going out at night.

I do like playing with my nails though,  I generally repaint them once a week or so. at the moment they are painted in Rimmel "Hot Shot" which is a bright pink colour - purely by accident it matches my top today...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 25 Feb 2013, 04:00
What's a white chocolate face pack? It sounds delicious!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 25 Feb 2013, 05:17
One of these

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/160952290770?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0

My skin has been so rubbish lately that I've been treating myself to one on a weekly basis at least,  all different types.  I've just started to notice a real difference from them in the last few days....

I think the crappy skin is probabally due to hormonal stuff  (I'm on HRT and just changed how I take the pills) but  it seems to be helping...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 25 Feb 2013, 05:57
I use facemasks once in a while because my skin gets very greasy/oily and then I overclean my face making it very dry. I really like the ones you peel off. I also like peeling off blackhead face/nose strips because I have so many huge ones and I imagine I can feel them coming out. Skin instantly feels better afterwards.

Also I have some photos of my nails I did over the weekend on my phone which I'll show when I get them off my phone.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 25 Feb 2013, 06:22
I absolutely LOVE those face strips. It's fun for me to feel them hardening on my nose and it's interesting to me to see the things I yanked out of my face.

</weird>
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 25 Feb 2013, 07:08
Its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo satisfying busting blackheads isn't it?

I remember once giving a tiny one on my nose a squeeze and got a good inch of goo squeeze out  :roll:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 25 Feb 2013, 07:33
Yeah that is far too satisfying.

I have a couple of different face-masque-type-things that I really need to use but I always feel silly in them. Like one turns completely black, so it's almost like I'm wearing terribly done blackface.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 25 Feb 2013, 07:47
Confession-in-the-wrong-thread tribute to Neko: I totally wore badly-done blackface when I was younger (but still old enough that I should have known better) for a costume.

Also I never considered that cosmetic face-masks are a thing. I uh...should probably look into that. That might help a bit.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 25 Feb 2013, 08:00
For example!

http://www.lushusa.com/Fresh-Face-Masks/fresh-face-masks,en_US,sc.html

I haven't tried any yet but I will be soon.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 25 Feb 2013, 08:07
Damnit cross-linking between taste and smell...so much makeup and skin/hair care products can confuse one for a moment. Am I supposed to rub them on my face or my tongue?  :psyduck:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 25 Feb 2013, 08:28
I've gotten some of Lush's other deliciously-smelling stuff in my mouth before. Not on purpose, I assure you. But it was nasty. I also got some salt scrub in my mouth once and it was like I just poured a whole container of salt in my mouth.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: BeoPuppy on 25 Feb 2013, 08:55
Lush' RubRubRub on an eczema split skin is ... well, I'd cross post it to that nice discussion about various concepts of 'hell' in discuss.

I'm still a great fan of lush products, though.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 26 Feb 2013, 04:27
I feel a bit fugly today.  I want someone to give me a makeover......
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 26 Feb 2013, 05:09
On it!

*waves magic wand*

Poof! Now you're a Dogflea.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 26 Feb 2013, 09:04
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 26 Feb 2013, 21:48
You said "makeover", not "improvement". 


Remember to be specific in your wishes...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: henri bemis on 26 Feb 2013, 22:00
I've always wanted to start a thread about theoretical fuckwith-proof wishes.  I think if people just put their heads together, we could outsmart those wish-giving tricksters.

Also, I bought some lash stiletto mascara (at papersatan's suggestion), and I am loving the heck out of it.  I am having eyelashes!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 26 Feb 2013, 23:00
my foolproof wish idea was "to succeed at whatever I attempt"
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 26 Feb 2013, 23:48
I guess I'd try to argue that you attempted to die when doing something silly so...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 27 Feb 2013, 03:43
my foolproof wish idea was "to succeed at whatever I attempt"

what if you attempted to fail?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 27 Feb 2013, 04:31
I did up my eyes for my bar night last night:

(awkward face from forgetting the timer was still on from taking a pic of my outfit just before)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g7by1LPbRUU/US354ZC2iNI/AAAAAAAADFc/gwbOMiImveo/s773/IMG_1562.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dxpJ-yXT2mo/US355aqSerI/AAAAAAAADFk/AyDj8XNKr4E/s773/IMG_1564.JPG)

(Maybelline Pink Sands, Maybelline Electric Blue, L'Oreal H.I.P Showy (aqua as the darkest shadow, and the blue as liner), Lash Stiletto mascara)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 01 Mar 2013, 16:05
nails to match my longing for spring:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UgeJaMxO-3g/UTEOVKwQLMI/AAAAAAAADHU/NHCT7722y9I/s773/IMG_20130301_152225.jpg)

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 01 Mar 2013, 16:32
Reading bits and pieces of this thread got me thinking, how much of a thing are sauna's/wellness resort type things in the US/anywhere that is not the Netherlands?

In case you're not clear on what this is exactly, imagine walking around naked all day, getting in various saunas and pools and baths, sunbathe and in general just spend the entire day doing little but getting clean(er) whilst walking around naked (with optional massages and beauty treatments etc. if you pay extra).
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: ackblom12 on 01 Mar 2013, 16:35
Culturally, it's not a thing at all.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 01 Mar 2013, 16:38
Oh you poor, poor people. There are few things more wonderful than walking around naked all day doing nothing and walking out feeling cleaner than you have ever felt before.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: ackblom12 on 01 Mar 2013, 16:55
In the US, being naked is super gross and terrible unless you're having sex. In which case it's gross and immoral but everyone does it anyway.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 01 Mar 2013, 17:00
That's why I am/was curious, Americans seem almost paranoid about being naked (to me) but on the other hand, saunas are one of the most wonderful things ever.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 01 Mar 2013, 17:53
Saunas round these parts are pick up joints for teh gays  :-P
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Redball on 01 Mar 2013, 19:02
I've been curious about nudist resorts and nude beaches, but not very tempted to find one. But I gather that the transition from anxiety and fully clothed to nude and at ease among others is fairly brief.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 01 Mar 2013, 20:05
given that i'm usually naked given half a chance that sounds kind of perfect for me. gosh.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 01 Mar 2013, 20:33
I'm from a pretty sexually/physically conservative background...hell, reserved in a lot of other ways too (sometimes to our and Humanity's detriment, I'd argue). So being in the D/S/Kink social group in my city is a trip some days, since like a lot of sex-positive environments nudity is often not a big deal.

It's cool, I'm a little slow to adjust though. I did get in a hot tub last month finally, though! So now I kind of want a sauna...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 01 Mar 2013, 20:49
hahaha naked in front of people

I kept a shirt on during sex until I was maybe... I dunno, 22?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 01 Mar 2013, 21:54
Dohoho...I admit, with all my problems that wasn't one of them.

Also I did pick up some nose 'pore-cleansing' strips (i.e. wax-strips -lite). They're amusing.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 02 Mar 2013, 02:36
Saunas round these parts are pick up joints for teh gays  :-P
There's still one sauna like that in Amsterdam I think, although with all the rainbow flags and the whole damn gay street it's not like it's really needed.

I've been curious about nudist resorts and nude beaches, but not very tempted to find one. But I gather that the transition from anxiety and fully clothed to nude and at ease among others is fairly brief.
There's not much time to be fully clothed and once you get inside everyone else is naked or wearing a towel or bathrobe anyway and it's just a little weird perhaps but once you get in the sauna and sit/lie down on your towel in a very hot and steamy room it's all good.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 02 Mar 2013, 09:10
I think it is easy to get over being naked in a space with other naked people.  Once you see that other bodies don't look like magazine bodies either, and that noone cares, it is pretty easy to let go of the anxiety about people seeing you. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Mar 2013, 09:37
weeeeelllll, partially. if there's a space with other trans/intersex persons walking around in the buff that's great, but i'm still pretty hesitant to drop my drawers around cis people.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 02 Mar 2013, 09:54
Yeah, being trans probably complicates the whole thing. Or get you looks anyway. I can't say I've ever seen someone at the place I usually go to who was trans but then again, I'd probably be oblivious to it until it's pointed out to me.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 02 Mar 2013, 11:47
Nah I'm nervous in those situations, too. I'm still nervous being naked in front of people who have seen me naked and assured me they enjoyed the experience.

My mother, however, had no such problems. Half my childhood friends saw her naked at one time or another.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 02 Mar 2013, 12:16
I'm genuinely curious, why are you uncomfortable naked?

I've known nothing but being comfortable naked and it's hard to understand to me while people would be uncomfortable being naked around others in a social situation where that's accepted. Aside from being trans of course because you're quite different from what people expect (although I personally wouldn't mind at all).
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Mar 2013, 12:17
you don't have to be trans* to experience discomfort with your body.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 02 Mar 2013, 12:20
To paraphrase Patrick O'Leary's book "The Gift", I'd say much of the time someone got a story in their head that was wrong, from someone they trusted, someone they needed.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 02 Mar 2013, 12:31
you don't have to be trans* to experience discomfort with your body.
It's not the discomfort with your body, it's more the fact that others may not know how to deal with how your body looks that would get to me.

Imperfections and the like... well, I know what the average sauna goer looks like. Nobody's got anything to worry about.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 02 Mar 2013, 14:07
I already hadn't liked my body much as a kid/pre-teen/teen, but then one of the first guys I really looked up to and then had sex with basically was like OH MY GOD EW when I got naked.

Along with just really liking nothing about my body at all. And not looking anything close to "normal" even for a fat chick
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 02 Mar 2013, 14:31
I'd say try it because the fact that nobody will really think you being naked is a big deal might help but I can't say that for sure really. I found it quite refreshing although I have to admit that I'm reasonably fit and in shape.

And although I don't know what you look like (naked or otherwise) I'm willing to bet that you're not much more or less normal than other people. Although I can understand how painful it must've been to have someone go "eww!" when you're in such a vulnerable position (also, complete dick move by the guy there).
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 02 Mar 2013, 16:33
Back to makeup. 

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zr6QB3FVFCs/UTKYu3aXsrI/AAAAAAAADIs/53hhzyzMQwo/s641/130302-192415.bmp)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VVYYv7FfhsM/UTKYuyRIplI/AAAAAAAADIw/jXx57d1kmd4/s641/130302-192415-0.bmp)

I did a slight cat eye.  6 tries and they still aren't the same, sigh.  Also a rare, brave showing of lip color. I put color on my lips 1/10 times I wear make-up, and 9/10 of those I wipe it off before I leave the house.  I am still home, so we'll so if it makes it to the bar. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 02 Mar 2013, 16:39
The lip color really looks good!  It accentuates the cupid's bow you've got. 

Of course, the lighting's crap for that picture, so it's hard to tell the actual color, but the accentuation is really nice! 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 05 Mar 2013, 13:30
I got all pretty for a lunch date.  I wore lipstick again.  It might be a thing now, this color is really subtle.  The eye makeup is my 'regular' conservative look.  The side bun was daring and new and I like it.  I never do anything with my hair but put it up in a clip, or wear is down and free. 
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rPTQ0Q6hr8Y/UTYlWnmBYOI/AAAAAAAADKA/gCqmLMOPo2E/s679/130305-120135.bmp)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 05 Mar 2013, 21:35
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/34114579b49d253f847bd1d4605191d3/tumblr_mj82yvgS1o1rigrq6o1_500.jpg)

blue eyeliner and a mascara moustache?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 06 Mar 2013, 13:21
The eye makeup is my 'regular' conservative look.

To match the equally conservative pink hair? ;D

blue eyeliner and a mascara moustache?

Mascarastache? :psyduck:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 07 Mar 2013, 13:47
I have blue mascara but I've never worn it. The blue eyeliner looks good, Unicorn.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 10 Mar 2013, 15:42
The eye makeup is my 'regular' conservative look.

To match the equally conservative pink hair? ;D

I actually get quite anxious about my appearance in situations when the assumptions people make about me based on my appearance matter, like job interviews or networking events.  The two strikes against me are that I am very fat* and I have pink hair.  I think my best angle is to try and present myself as fastidious about my appearance and help them see my hair as a fashionable choice, and not a sign of rebellion or a counter culture lifestyle, and to look conventionally pretty, in spite of my size*.  For this reason I wear makeup that is neutral and 'clean' to show I that I understand and can comply with conventional beauty norms and to counteract the contrary assumption people may otherwise make.  I also end up with a great deal of anxiety about what to wear because I feel that I need, again, to show with my clothes that I understand what is appropriate, but I need the clothing to look like it goes with my hair, and not to make the hair stand out more.  I think that business clothing that is too conservative, particularly if it does not fit perfectly (and clothing that fits well is hard to find at this size), it  looks like I have borrowed it, or that I don't care about how I look.  I need to convey that I am not playing dress-up, this is who I am.  I am professional, and I am serious about myself and what I do. 

I have friends who cannot understand why this is such a big deal for me, but I think they underestimate how much we judge each other on appearance and on how much being an outlier can impact how you are treated.

*I want to reassert here, particularly for people who are newer and have missed my previous ranting about weight, when I say I am  very fat I do not think that is a bad thing.  I love myself and my body and am happy with how I look, I am however aware that my size alters what others are likely to think about me in negative ways. 


On the topic of the topic though, my friend and I did each other's nails:
She gave me galexies
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580675_982204662527_1372025608_n.jpg)

I gave her fuzzy monsters
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/188972_982204532787_441315864_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 10 Mar 2013, 16:16
Fuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 10 Mar 2013, 16:22
Kat - I love your hair in a side bun! It looks really great. Also how did you make her nails fuzzy?

Re: Body discomfort - I mean, I have issues with my body, but I am not really uncomfortable being naked around people I'm familiar with. However, when I'm not bathing/just recently finished bathing or having sexy times, I do not like being naked. I am actually much more comfortable wearing some form of clothing. Part of it is because I get cold easily and the other part is my thighs stick together and it bothers me. Stupid chub rub.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 10 Mar 2013, 17:01
Kat - I love your words and the fuzzy nails! How did you get that effect?

Body stuff ~ ~
I like being naked, at least for sleeping. I wouldn't walk around the house naked unless it was very, very warm and I had all the curtains closed.
I've been debating taking nude photos of myself as a sort of therapy for learning to love my body. Treat myself as I would a set-up for any other artistic photo I would take, focus on depth, lighting and composition to make an interesting photo. Maybe in the process learn, "Hey, I can look awesome if I believe I'm capable of it." Although I also like having my body between only myself and my partner. I guess I could take photos without my face but then I'd be worried about turning myself into an object. I also don't think I could totally own the body love if I wasn't willing to attach my identity to it.
Never mind all the crap it could unfairly do to my professional life if photos like that were "discovered".
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 10 Mar 2013, 18:31
Oh yeah, a while back y'all were talking about facial masks and whatnot, so I bought one of the kinds you can peel off. (I've always loved the nose strip things. Also I'm wearing it now and I'm stupid excited to peel it off.) Well, it's blackberry and it's...black. So I've got black face right now. Great.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Aethien on 10 Mar 2013, 18:35
Kat - I love your words and the fuzzy nails! How did you get that effect?

Body stuff ~ ~
I like being naked, at least for sleeping. I wouldn't walk around the house naked unless it was very, very warm and I had all the curtains closed.
I have a hard time understanding how people can sleep in any other way than naked. Being naked in bed is so very very comfortable.




Also, fancy almost cookie monster nails.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Bluesummers on 11 Mar 2013, 00:01
I am naked almost too often. I suppose I have to put on clothes when I go to work, but once I am back in the safe confines on the house, it's no-pants time for me.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 11 Mar 2013, 00:26
Fuck, I'm not even comfortable being barefoot. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 11 Mar 2013, 04:38
So I went to bed too early after doing my nails last night.  Instead of being lovely and glassy they have the texture of my pillows and bedsheets.    Gah  :x
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 11 Mar 2013, 05:56
Fuzzy nails were done using flocking powder. I got the idea from here (http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2012/03/notd-fuzzy-nail-sweaters.html). 

On body comfort:
I think one way to help yourself learn to be more comfortable with your own body is to make sure you are seeing other bodies like it in a positive light.  Most positive images we are exposed to are young, thin, white, cis people.  If you are not those things it can be difficult to appreciate what you have.  I follow a few 'diversity' sexy photo tumblrs (NSFW, ovbs:No Shame, Just Love (http://www.noshamejustlove.com/), Sex is Beautiful (http://sexxxisbeautiful.tumblr.com/), Diversexity (http://diversexity.tumblr.com/)) not to find photo sets which excite me, but I think it is healthy for me to see their photos on my dash, to try and balance the images will see in the rest of my life.  I also follow the 'fatshion' tag because seeing pictures of adorable fat people dressed all pretty helps me feel confident in my ability to also look fly.  I have actually been looking for a fashion tumblr which is along the same lines as the sexy blogs above, but with people with their clothes mostly on, instead of mostly off, but I haven't found one.  If anyone has a recommendation...?

On general nakedness:
Stephen and I are strict observers of "No-pants-o'clock"  which is the time of evening when you know you shall not leave the house again, so why the hell do you still have pants on?  I regularly walk around the house for hours naked, or in just underpants, or sometimes wrapped in a towel; some days the only reason I put a shirt on is because I cook something which might splatter, and I haven't got an apron. 

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 11 Mar 2013, 06:22
My favorite day is naked breakfast day.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: BeoPuppy on 11 Mar 2013, 06:33
Just don't cook the bacon naked.

I learned that the hard way.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 11 Mar 2013, 08:54
Its Sausages you boys need to be careful of  :-P

I do know someone though who was cooking naked and burned his junk on the oven...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 11 Mar 2013, 09:04
I generally don't wear pants (or real pants anyway - just workout/sweatpants) around the house. I often do just a t-shirt and occasionally undies, or as Gaz calls it, Donald Duckin' it.

I looked at that nail polish site and it makes me want to do pretty things with my nails but I'm too shaky to do mine alone :(
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 11 Mar 2013, 09:32
Donald Duckin' is pretty hot.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 12 Mar 2013, 07:55
Yess, I love doin' the Donald thing. :-P

At home, I'm particularly fond of big, baggy pants and a sports bra or that reversed- tiny shorts with a huge tshirt. Don't know why but I've always loved both of those combinations. Everything too baggy and I feel like a shlub but everything too tight and I feel like a sausage. I'm weird about just walking around the house naked- too many neighbors and I like sheer curtains to let the sunlight in. However, as some of you may remember I recently started modeling for life drawing classes and prior to that modeled for some fine art photography aka hello naked in front of lots of people in my lifetime thus far. I enjoy it mainly because it's nice to be on the opposite side of the canvas/paper/lens/whathaveyou but also because seeing my body as a piece of art rather than something that I need to be self conscious of has really helped improve my body image. I still have a ton of issues with myself but have made some serious strides in acceptance. Welu- I say go for it in terms of the photos. You can always delete them afterward if it makes you uncomfortable to have them existing. I've done it before and it's incredibly fun and freeing. Plus, you can share them with your significant other and it is hot.  :wink:


I follow a few boards on Pinterest that you all might be interested in- Love your body - bodies that inspire me to accept mine! (http://pinterest.com/curlyroller/love-your-body-bodies-that-inspire-me-to-accept-mi/) (some NSFW), Love your body - change your thinking (http://pinterest.com/curlyroller/love-your-body-change-your-thinking/), love your body - fat chicks in art! (http://pinterest.com/curlyroller/love-your-body-fat-chicks-in-art/) (some NSFW) and Don't Compare Yourself to Celebrities (http://pinterest.com/indyink/don-t-compare-yourself-to-celebrities/).


Catflea- the pillow pattern thing drives me nuts!!! Especially because I like to do my nails at night to relax.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 12 Mar 2013, 13:01
I like to wear form-fitted shirts and men's cargo shorts together. It was my signature look for a while. Then I got all paranoid and self-conscious about my legs. So I wear pants (or skirts with leggings or anything that keeps my legs covered) all the time, except on vacation and during the summer, during which I go back to my happy little combination.

Wearing just a shirt and underwear is fun if I'm trying to get attention. :P

I do some modeling for art classes, too, Petit! I've only gotten to do it twice so far, but the second time, I was in a bikini. You don't truly feel self-consciousness until you notice that someone has carefully crafted a sketch of only your butt and thighs because of the pose you were in (I was in this big stretching-like position, where the people behind me could basically only see my butt and legs and maybe the back of my head. I still haven't decided how okay I am with this. :P

Welu, are you talking about storing those photos on your phone or computer? If they're on your phone, then you can transfer them to your computer and delete the copies on your phone. Storing photos on your computer is really easy--find a folder you never use that has a bunch of things in it. I took a folder I had downloaded for a school project. Then, make a new folder with a title that blends in. This works especially well if the other folder titles are gibberish. Make some folders inside of your new camo folder. Bury your folder with the actual pictures as deep into that as you like. I keep a few folders in there of outfits (mostly nighties) I thought I looked good in. If you're not planning on sending them to anyone and take care of your computer in such a way that it won't get stolen or snooped in, then you should definitely be fine.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 12 Mar 2013, 14:04
I'd be taking them with my proper DSLR because I don't use it often enough, so on my computer. The only person who has the password to my laptop is my partner so storing them wouldn't worry me. I could store them as, "Nude shots" and it'd be very unlikely anyone but him would see them, not that he'd snoop through my laptop. Or so I assume anyway.  :angel:
I guess I should just go for it. If I ever think, "Damn this looks awesome enough to show to people." then I'll worry about that issue.

Thanks for the advice, people.  :-)

~ ~

Also here's some pictures of my nails I kept forgetting to show the thread. Did this weeks ago now. Was the first time I attempted tips of any kind and also cutting/filing my nails without just chopping them short. They were a bit messy.  :-P

Before. As you can see I broke one badly otherwise I'd have just left them:


After. I did the tips by holding an elastic band over the dry bottom layer with my thumb and just painting the space. Awkward but does the job:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 16 Mar 2013, 14:29
I like the alternating colors.

I've done mine up with fuzzy shamrocks:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ryeUif63L9o/UUTgKRtbEBI/AAAAAAAADSw/kUtnd1khZaA/s438/IMG_20130316_171154.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 20 Mar 2013, 15:19
classy as fuck:

gloss on matte navy polka-dots:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-398f0AUDvXQ/UUo1JLTOwNI/AAAAAAAADU4/7-q1SJce8r4/s509/IMG_20130320_181532.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 20 Mar 2013, 15:31
Ooh so fancy!!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 20 Mar 2013, 22:47
made less fancy:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ax4opwq5mhw/UUqdQz7dGrI/AAAAAAAADYQ/AvHIDgFYBSI/s481/IMG_20130321_014007.jpg)

I am watching the basketball game with some friends tomorrow, so this is my spirit.   
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 21 Mar 2013, 07:30
Im about to get zapped with lasers.  Im going to be unpretty for a few days
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 21 Mar 2013, 08:04
You'll still be pretty underneath the red and splotchy skin!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 21 Mar 2013, 11:45
I did an hour of electrolysis once that I still actually haven't paid for. It wasn't painful - I said 'ow' a couple of times, but mostly it just felt like a hot slap. I'm unsure if I'd like to continue down that route, though.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 21 Mar 2013, 11:47
I did it last year for my upper lip hair. It didn't really work, and I followed all of their guidelines and care instructions. :(
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 21 Mar 2013, 12:09
I pretty desperately want to get it done in many places. We shall see if I ever have the money for it.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 21 Mar 2013, 12:11
I did it last year for my upper lip hair. It didn't really work, and I followed all of their guidelines and care instructions. :(

well the thing is, hair grows in cycles. they might have gotten all the hair that was growing, but they didn't get all the dormant hairs. hair follicles have to be active and growing to be affected by laser or electrolysis, and hair tends to grow in waves of activity/dormancy.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 21 Mar 2013, 14:47
I had at least six treatments over a period of  6 or more months.

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 21 Mar 2013, 14:53
I've thought about it for my chin/neck fluff. Even though I've been told by a few trusted people that even after I've highlighted it to them, they barely see it. It really bothers me though.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 21 Mar 2013, 15:34
I had at least six treatments over a period of  6 or more months.

It takes longer than that.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 21 Mar 2013, 16:04
Forgot to say I love the polka-dot nails, Kat. I will be stealing all your designs.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 22 Mar 2013, 09:45
I had at least six treatments over a period of  6 or more months.

It takes longer than that.

It certainly does.   This is my 6-12th sessions that I've paid for
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: de_la_Nae on 27 Mar 2013, 08:13
Well I haven't looked at this thread for a while.

I have an appointment in a couple months to start laser hair removal. I will be so happy to have to shave less. *crosses fingers*

I splurged on a manicure the other day. Of course a few minutes ago I started picking at my nail without thinking about it, and chip the paint. >_<
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 28 Mar 2013, 20:12
Easter nails: fuzzy chicks.   Michigan is still in March Madness, so I gave the thumbs pennants. 

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-inUDbaWI5i8/UVUFFEqB5hI/AAAAAAAADuU/UpS40Yeu4YU/s509/IMG_20130328_230537.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 29 Mar 2013, 01:52
You have WAAAAAY too much time on your....  hands...
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 29 Mar 2013, 04:47
That can't possibly be true, or I would have my homework for today done. :p

But, as someone with no kids and no job, maybe.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 29 Mar 2013, 05:20
I wish I could do detail like that! So cute!

I got a mani/pedi with the boyfriend. I may have made him go. But he liked it, hah. I just got plain black nails, nothing fancy, so no pics. But I love getting my nails done!

Even though the nail polish has a ton of bubbles in it that won't go away :(
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 29 Mar 2013, 11:18
Rub it between your hands. Pumping the brush in and out to stir it up or shaking it causes bubbles - you want to put it between your palms and rub it to heat it up, and that mixes it together better without bubbles.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 29 Mar 2013, 11:30
See that's what the girl did, and my nails are still covered in bubbles. Oh well. If my hands were at all steady, I'd paint my own nails and not have to worry about it.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 29 Mar 2013, 15:05
a daylight shot of my ducks in a row.. :D
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-83puE69PtT0/UVXhlQUYgxI/AAAAAAAADwc/shCrjNAC1S4/s679/IMG_20130329_144614.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Pilchard123 on 29 Mar 2013, 15:08
Quack! Or since they're ducklings:

Peep!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 01 Apr 2013, 05:15
So I actually put some makeup on today  :roll:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/catflea/20130401_112009_zps89c4dd3e.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 08 Apr 2013, 15:46
Michigan is doing really well in March Madness!  I think my nails are what made the difference. 

Final 4 nails:
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/485393_996684469877_672370694_n.jpg)


Tonight's nails:
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/544813_997192631517_889753228_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 08 Apr 2013, 17:18
How did you do the marbled effect?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 08 Apr 2013, 17:48
kat you are just

the best
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Metope on 08 Apr 2013, 23:58
Wow, that is gorgeous, Kat! I had nice nails over the holidays and I loved it, but now it's back to reality, it's impossible to keep your nails nice when working with oil paint every day. Somehow my sister keeps her nails impeccable though, and she's training to be a goldsmith (!!!). How she manages is a mystery to me.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 09 Apr 2013, 05:38
I'm  still spotty n horrid from laser a fortnight ago.   Blef
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 09 Apr 2013, 09:56
The marbled nails are done with water-marbling.  It is pretty much the same process used to marble paper. 

I looked at a few tutorials to post.  This one is less professional looking/sounding, but I think she has good tips.  I agree that a small cup is better.  I have never used lipbalm, but I am going to try it next time.  Also, a tip from me, if you are not trying to get the same pattern on each nail, you can dip two fingers at once to save time/nail polish.

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 11 Apr 2013, 08:25
I bet you guys never bothered to check out my girlfriend's nail art (linked on page 1)... coz it's WAY cooler than anything posted here yet. She did the marbled thing 2 years ago or something.  :-D
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: catflea on 11 Apr 2013, 08:29
blah blah blah when marbing was cool blah blah blah  :-P
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 11 Apr 2013, 08:32
Don't even TALK about marbling dude.  :parrot:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 11 Apr 2013, 08:41
That tutorial is really helpful. My Mammy had tried to do the marbling effect but it's very messy. The lip balm is a smart idea.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 11 Apr 2013, 09:19
(http://cdn1.cdnme.se/cdn/5-2/2355654/images/2011/pa181416blogg_171147525.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 11 Apr 2013, 11:00
Hey! I checked out her blog! It was quite fancy and I enjoyed it very much thank you.  :-D
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 11 Apr 2013, 11:15
EVERYONE LISTEN TO THE LITTLE CHEESE!

*runs out of thread*
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 12 Apr 2013, 11:55
I also looked at it when you posted it. 

Here are my 'Prom' nails.  They match my dress which I will post in the photo thread later.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iTAFB0fUJQQ/UWhWk7-kVII/AAAAAAAAD28/NFiv9nb_xCU/s723/2013-04-12)

here is the makeup:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1zIcJUGc03Y/UWhXbIvTg_I/AAAAAAAAC1o/NxFKz4loHKo/s640/13+-+1)

The eyeshadow looks read but it is about the same color as my hair in real life, as is the lipstick. 

I'm a little miffed; I was going to wear false lashes too, but one came loose in my bag an became tangled with a billion cat hairs and then my lash glue was on it's way out and I decided it wasn't worth the hassle.  I still might extend the liner into a cat eye, but I am worried I will just mess it up, and I am happy with how it looks right now.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 12 Apr 2013, 11:59
So pretty <3
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: idontunderstand on 13 Apr 2013, 05:45
I also looked at it when you posted it. 


Well how was I supposed to know? Not one person answered.  :-\ But nevermind, it's not about showing her off or anything. If she got any feedback or anything here I'd show it to her.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 01 May 2013, 09:43
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8d8p5kg6pHQ/UYFFeJLIsXI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/O-Qmkjfh7aw/w623-h831/IMG_20130501_123958.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 01 May 2013, 14:39
Lovely nails, again!

Does anyone have tips for glitter nails without making a huge mess? Or is the huge mess part of the process?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 02 May 2013, 04:46
Glitter polish? I used to use it a lot and it was never that messy, just a bitch to get off.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 02 May 2013, 07:25
I second that. I don't find that the glitter comes off under normal wear and tear, so it doesn't make the typical "glitter everywhere!" mess that glitter products typically do. 

 The way I typically get my polish off is with acetone nailpolish remover and those flat cotton rounds you get in the beauty section.  I soak two of the rounds in the remover and wrap one around the next nail while I use the other to rub the current one.  letting the round full of remover just sit on the nail before you try to rub the polish off helps a lot with glitter polishes and when a design has a bunch of layers. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 02 May 2013, 10:43
I keep seeing a thing on Pinterest to paint your nail with white/Elmer's glue as a base for the glitter polish, and then just peeling off the glue layer when you're done with it. I haven't tried it though, it seems to me that it would come off more easily from daily wear & tear.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 03 May 2013, 15:49
Using glue seems like it would rip a layer of nail off?

It's more the using clear or coloured polish and fine glitter is how I've seen it done. Can't seem to find decent glitter polish, only cheapy little girl things. May just have to look harder.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 May 2013, 15:52
I'm getting wrinkles under my eyes (along with the bags that have been there for ten years) and I don't know what eye cream to use because I never use any.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Metope on 03 May 2013, 16:19
Don't use eye cream! Just use a moisturiser for really dry and sensitive skin, using an eye cream at your age will do more harm than gain. The way creams for wrinkle prone skin works is that they make the skin regenerate faster, which is great when you're older and your skin does this slowly, but when your skin is young it already does this by itself. Forcing it to do it more will make it age faster too.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 May 2013, 21:11
oh, okay.

(things i should also do: use makeup remover. also take off makeup before bed.)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 03 May 2013, 21:19
yesssssssssssssssss

I want to find an excuse to get prettied up soon! I haven't worn makeup in forever.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 04 May 2013, 15:43
Using glue seems like it would rip a layer of nail off?

I don't think so, because it's just white craft glue.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7sAN4AvEWeQ/UGClxJXF7_I/AAAAAAAAG5Y/q9_FrhSiLMQ/s640/Tutorial_Peel+Off+Base+Coat.jpg) (http://wackylaki.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-peel-off-base-coat.html)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 04 May 2013, 15:57
That'd probably be good if you wanted glitter nails for just a day, for an event or something, but I can't imagine it would hold up well if you wanted to keep the nails for a week or more. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 07 May 2013, 08:43
We're having a co-birthday shindig tomorrow, and I want to wear a dress, but I'm hearing rumors of water balloons. I really want nothing to do with said water balloons, and I've been told I should bring a swimsuit of some kind. Le sigh and HUUFFF. Should I bother putting on make-up? I'd honestly like to lurk indoors if it comes to water balloons, but my friends can be a bit pushy about the "Come onnnnnnn; it'll be funnnnnnnnnnn; lighten uuuuupppppppp." :/ What do y'all think I should do?

Also, Boyfriend did my fingernails the other day, and I have pics, but they're only on my phone. I'll upload when feeling less lazy.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Redball on 07 May 2013, 10:42
Dress for the water balloons and try to wreak maximum vengeance.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 07 May 2013, 10:58
Help fill the water balloons.  This puts you in proximity of the faucet...


Then get the hose.  It's like having a bazooka among grenades. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 07 May 2013, 11:06
When I was little I would put food colouring into my water balloons and guns to mark the people I hit.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 07 May 2013, 11:56
You can wear makeup and still water balloon.  If your mascara/eyeliner are not water proof, just pack a few q-tips, and after the fun use them to clean up any smudges and go on your way.  Frequently my early morning touch up after a wild night out is just un-racooning this way. 
Any fancy eye shadow you've done may have faded, but you will still look fine.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Valdís on 08 May 2013, 04:18
Makeup, eh? I'm ridiculously basic with it, because I have zero skills yet.

(click to show/hide)

Pretty much just some eye stuff and a bit of lip-gloss, which seems to have done more to hide my lips than accentuate them (closer to skin-colour). :roll:

On another note: Hurray for having a messy version of Claire-hair in it.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 08 May 2013, 20:17
Ah, but eyes do a lot - and yours are well-done! 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Metope on 09 May 2013, 03:39
Yep, that is good eye makeup. I've been doing makeup for years and I still don't know how to do dramatic eyes properly, so that is very well done!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: CrowFairy on 09 May 2013, 09:04
Agreed! Your make-up looks rather good. :)

And regarding water balloons: I had forgotten at the time of posting that I needed to leave at 6 during the party to go take an exam. I cannot imagine how unhappy I would have been if I had been soaking wet in any capacity during that. My hair takes forever to dry.

There ended being no water balloons because it was rainy, and we nerds are afraid of the outdoors. :P Actually, it seemed like everyone was afraid of activity in general. :P It was fairly uneventful while I was there, and there was apparently a colossal falling-out that I missed, which I could not be more thankful for missing.

Regardless, I got too lazy to put on make-up, but I stayed dry regardless. :)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Valdís on 09 May 2013, 11:16
Oh, cool. Thanks, people! [+1 Confidence] :-)

And good thing it sorta worked out with your concerns, Loli, even if it was a bit mellow!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Akima on 10 May 2013, 02:25
Makeup, eh? I'm ridiculously basic with it, because I have zero skills yet.
Basic well done, and your eyes are good, is better than fancy ill done.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 10 May 2013, 07:56
Yes, I agree! Very nice, Valdis  :-)
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Post by: nekowafer on 28 May 2013, 09:39
So I'm hoping someone has an idea of what happened here.

I got my nails done... I dunno, maybe two months ago? It's been a while. They put special strengthening clear polish on because my nails often crack and break for no reason that I can see.

I have not taken the polish off - just let my nails grow out. But now they are even weaker than before. They are splitting and breaking faster than ever. I can't seem to keep them long because of this, and I hate it. I can't even scratch with them because they're so damn weak.

Did I leave the strengthening stuff on for too long? I have left regular polish on for much longer than this before, with no side effects like this.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Carl-E on 28 May 2013, 18:58
All I can think is that it was too good a seal - and left the nail bed without enough oxygen.  It's mainly fed from below, but nails are porous. 

But what's more likely is that there's been a recent change in diet, stress, or something similar that's preventing your nails from being made correctly. 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 28 May 2013, 19:29
Are you eating enough protein?
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Post by: nekowafer on 28 May 2013, 20:05
My diet has always been terrible, nothing has changed with that recently. I am dealing with a lot of stress but again, it's nothing new. So I'm very confused. I miss my longish nails :(
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 28 May 2013, 23:52
My nails have always been pretty strong and thick, and are curved like fake nails, and since I keep them long and bright people always ask me what I do for them.  I think these things are mostly genetic because I have never made an effort to make my nails strong beyond filing chips down do they don't spread.  The only diet changes know of to help are to eat gelatin and b vitamins.  I supplement with neither, but I eat a lot of meat (which is the source of both). 
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 10 Jun 2013, 18:55
Yeah I barely eat any meat these days. Not on purpose, it just doesn't end up happening. My nails are looking worse and worse. I'm using a strengthening polish that I'm really hoping will make a difference soon. I can't even like, scratch my skin, they're so short and useless.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 10 Jun 2013, 20:16
This is what's happening to the only long nail I have - a huge crack that's so low I can't cut my nail to avoid it catching on anything  :cry:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/nekowaffer/CameraZOOM-20130610230724110_zps88d53a28.jpg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Akima on 10 Jun 2013, 20:50
Yeah I barely eat any meat these days. Not on purpose, it just doesn't end up happening.
It might be a good idea then if you did some reading about how to make sure you get enough of the "good stuff" from a vegetarian diet, even if you have not decided that you are a vegetarian. :)

Fingernails need adequate protein in your diet. If you are not eating meat, you need to make sure you're getting enough from beans, tofu, mushrooms etc. Dairy protein is another option obviously if you can digest it, and eggs too if you're OK with them. Getting adequate iron is another issue with nails and hair, because iron from vegetable sources is more difficult for your body to absorb, but keeping up your Vitamin C intake helps with that. Some trace elements including zinc, copper and sulphur are supposed to be good for hair and nails. Shortage of biotin (AKA Vitamin H, Vitamin B7) may cause problems, but it is rare. Biotin is claimed as a "magic ingredient" in some skin and hair care products, but I think it's a bit bogus.

I am very skeptical about "strengthening polishes" quite frankly. I'd look to protein intake, and consider taking a multi-vitamin with minerals, though I know that good ones are not exactly cheap.  :-\
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 10 Jun 2013, 22:03
As far as nail oriented solutions, you may want to look into nail wraps.  You can have them done professionally, or buy them online.  They come in silk and fiberglass.  They are basically a fiber layer that you adhere to the nail to give it strength.  They don't make then nail grow any stronger, but they reinforce what you have allowing it to grow out, and then cover snags and tears so they don't catch on things.   I've never used them, but I've only heard good things about them from people who have.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 11 Jun 2013, 05:27
How to repair your nail with a teabag. (http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeovers-tips/timesavers/10-beauty-tips-shortcuts-10000001660850/page6.html) I've never tried it, but another site said it's basically a cheapo DIY version of a wrap. Some instructions say to do a little patch over the tear, others say to do the whole nail.
I'm also vegetarian and while I do get enough protein, I definitely think it helps to use Hard As Nails or another strengthener as the base and top coat when I paint my nails. Plus it helps the polish last more than like two days.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 11 Jun 2013, 05:52
I like Hard As Nails too :-) That stuff is great.

Neko- That happened to me a few weeks ago. I'd definitely try the teabag thing. I tried to fix mine using only nail glue and on top of it just being gloopy and messy, it was a huge pain in the ass to smooth it down.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 11 Jun 2013, 05:54
Thanks, ladies. I will see what I can do. I definitely need to work on my diet, and I do have some tea bags lying around so I can try to repair the crack. I don't have any nail glue, but I'm guessing it would be good to have, since I get these cracks a lot.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 11 Jun 2013, 06:04
It's definitely worth having. I found mine at a dollar store! (In a pinch, super glue will work as well. They're pretty close to the same thing)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 16 Jun 2013, 18:33
(http://img1.etsystatic.com/009/1/6862612/il_fullxfull.429074929_czp3.jpg)


(http://favim.com/orig/201105/19/blue-drinkmywickedsoul-fashion-girl-jana-rosa-lipstick-Favim.com-49960.jpg)


where can i get lipstick these shades
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 16 Jun 2013, 19:01
also have a gif while i'm in here


(http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/girl-thing-10-1.gif?w=762&h=435)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Valdís on 16 Jun 2013, 19:06
One with a pink alicorn, to boot.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 17 Jun 2013, 08:34
Alicorrrrrn <3

Also: http://www.sephora.com/lip-tar-P376506?skuId=1507755
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 17 Jun 2013, 13:27
that looks a little bright

i'm looking for something a little more like this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/124022611/emerald-green-lipstick)

but even darker would be gr8, really
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 17 Jun 2013, 13:42
It seems like you've answered your question about where to get it then, or is there a reason you can't buy it there?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 17 Jun 2013, 14:49
it's close, but it's not quite what i want. i'll get it if that's the closest option, but it's not quite it.

i'm looking for the green equivalent to the blue i found the other day (and immediately lost, somehow)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 18 Jun 2013, 05:52
I think I found the color (http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/lips/violate-sheer-lipgloss)? But of course it's pricey and they won't ship to the US. Morgana's Crypt (http://www.morganascrypt.com/store/c/42-Lipstick.aspx) has a few greens and just a bunch of cool colors in general. Plus, you can order a sample for 2 bucks.

Have you tried a loose pigment or eye shadow mixed with Vaseline?


While searching, I saw this one (http://www.amazon.com/Lime-Crime-Mint-To-Be/dp/B004W4PNBQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1371558963&sr=8-11&keywords=green+lipstick) too, so amazing. Want.

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 18 Jun 2013, 08:59
oh, i like morgana's crypt a lot a lot. thank you.

i actually use eyeshadow a lot for lip colours. my favourite so far has been the blamed blue here (http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4950051#sku2255418), which i then cover with a coat of lip gloss. the fact that it's a v. creamy eyeshadow really helps - powders only go so far.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 18 Jun 2013, 09:47
Have you tried using a dark lip liner under a sheer lipstick/gloss? It'll change the color quite a bit.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 18 Jun 2013, 09:49
confession: i've never used lip liner
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Post by: Welu on 18 Jun 2013, 14:36
Neither have I. Although I may steal your idea of eye shadow sticks for lipstick.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 18 Jun 2013, 15:15
I almost never use it (because I don't own any!), but if you find a lip liner or even an eyeliner that you like that is darker in color than what you want and then put a lighter shade of lipstick/gloss/whatever on top, your number of lip colors will grow.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Zingoleb on 18 Jun 2013, 18:17
neat, i will keep that in mind. thanks!
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Post by: Zingoleb on 21 Jun 2013, 16:15
so i tried your suggestion - sorta kinda. i put on some pinkish purple, but r. what i wanted was a dark purple, so i just filled in the edges with eyeshadow (and lip glossed over it) and got this really gr8 two-tone lip thing going on.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/c88b931c67da11553b068f1d7597f800/tumblr_mormkm94l11rigrq6o1_1280.jpg)

(this is me presenting 'male', just for the record)
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Post by: Loki on 22 Jun 2013, 00:47
Nifty fedora!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 22 Jun 2013, 07:13
I just posted something on tumblr about using crayons for makeup? I will find it when I get to a computer.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 18 Jul 2013, 10:40
I'd like to endorse a new mascara. 

NYX Provocateur

I bought it at Ulta as my free item in a buy two get one deal.  Such a good choice.  It goes on smooth and it not clumpy, but the best, best. best part.  It has two ways to get the brush out, one of which wipes most of the product off of it on the way out. They advertise this as being for your lower lashes (which it is great for) but I have been using when I want my top lashes to be more subtle too. 

For instance today I wanted my job interview makeup to be subtle :

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rKaaEQWrLZA/UeiWBBzmrOI/AAAAAAAAEqQ/GS2_VJxBkG4/w450-h800-no/eye.jpg)

Don't mind my schwetty cheek, it is hot as balls. 

The only downside is I don't think it is water proof (maybe a poor choice in this heat, but I only need to look nice for an hour :) )
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Post by: Lines on 18 Jul 2013, 16:20
Your pic no worky. :(
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Post by: Papersatan on 18 Jul 2013, 18:28
(fixed)
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Post by: Papersatan on 25 Jul 2013, 16:55
Sometimes you have to go big or go home.

This is the same mascara as before, but just using the full strength way of getting the brush out.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8nQJ-6YCiuw/UfG014hOSAI/AAAAAAAAErE/U__7gBppiIA/w494-h876-no/IMAG0001.jpg)

Sometimes you also need to find your tweezers and clean up your eyebrows :/

(I'm tempted to go put on fake lashes too)
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Post by: nekowafer on 25 Jul 2013, 17:10
Ooooh, pretty!
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Post by: Lines on 25 Jul 2013, 18:54
How do you get such a straight line on the outer edge of your eye?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 25 Jul 2013, 23:29
scotch tape
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 26 Jul 2013, 06:18
Ooooooh, I love it!


And I'm SO stealing that scotch tape idea. Brilliant!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: bainidhe_dub on 15 Aug 2013, 19:38
I got my eShakti dress today!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q77/s720x720/1175076_10102010058723058_1236614972_n.jpg)
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Post by: lepetitfromage on 16 Aug 2013, 06:31
Oooooh, that looks amazing on you!! Lurrrrrve it.
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Post by: Papersatan on 16 Aug 2013, 12:43
I was actually looking at that same dress last week!
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Post by: bainidhe_dub on 16 Aug 2013, 18:14
Have any of you who've ordered from them before had an problem with the skirt being longer than you ordered/expected? I also got a skirt (this one (http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0028100/Her-fifties-poplin-skirt)) which I ordered in "above the knee" but falls solidly at the bottom of my knee as described in the standard. I tried emailing but got a stupid form response. I'll probably just get it hemmed because it's pretty frumpy as is, but is that a "thing" with eShakti? Either not customizing or measuring things weird? 4 inches is a HUGE difference when you're talking about skirt length.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 16 Aug 2013, 18:49
I've got 5 dresses from them now and I have never had a problem, it seems like it was just a one time error. 
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Post by: dr. nervioso on 16 Aug 2013, 20:42
So I want to dye my hair in some sort of red. Probably a deep red that look somewhat natural. (Think Scarlett Johanson in the Avengers)

So, people of the internet, as it is the first time dying my hair, do you have any advice for me? I'm mainly concerned with the choice of buying a dye kit or getting a proffessional to do it at a hair salon (Or one of my friends).
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 16 Aug 2013, 20:44
How much hair do you have?
What color is it naturally?
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Post by: dr. nervioso on 16 Aug 2013, 21:18
Not much really. My hair is very fine (thin strands) and it is around 2.5 in. I'd say.

And naturally it's dirty blonde (The exact color changes on the season/when I go outside often) It can look anything like dark blonde with a slight hint of red to pretty light blonde (Sort of  like if I had highlights)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 16 Aug 2013, 22:41
It should be pretty easy for you to get good results with a kit, especially if you have help from a friend.

lAdvice:
Make sure you look at the swatches on the side/back of the box, not just the model on the front, to get a better idea of how it will look on your hair.  Read the instructions all the way through before you start. You may want to put a towel or old sheet on the floor under you if you are on carpets or nice floors.  "normal" dyes don't tend to stain as much, but if you are concerned about fucking up, you can put a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your neck/ears/forehead and over your eyebrows before you start which will prevent any staining from drips. 
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Post by: dr. nervioso on 17 Aug 2013, 07:22
for reference:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/933968_10201664276075971_1477721230_n.jpg)
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Post by: Lines on 17 Aug 2013, 09:35
Have any of you who've ordered from them before had an problem with the skirt being longer than you ordered/expected? I also got a skirt (this one (http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0028100/Her-fifties-poplin-skirt)) which I ordered in "above the knee" but falls solidly at the bottom of my knee as described in the standard. I tried emailing but got a stupid form response. I'll probably just get it hemmed because it's pretty frumpy as is, but is that a "thing" with eShakti? Either not customizing or measuring things weird? 4 inches is a HUGE difference when you're talking about skirt length.

I ordered a maxi dress from them and it is a little too long, but it did mention that it'd be full length with 3" heels. Granted, I almost never wear heels, so that's kind of my own fault, but I'd rather it be a little long than too short like most maxi dresses. I have to get it altered anyways, because the chest gapes something serious. I would have just returned it, but I didn't feel like waiting another 3+ weeks to get it. Also one of my best friends knows a really good seamstress who does alterations.
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Post by: lepetitfromage on 17 Aug 2013, 14:53
The chest gapes on a dress I bought from them too- was definitely not expecting that problem.
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Post by: Lines on 17 Aug 2013, 17:22
Well...this (http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0027462/Daisy-crepe-print-maxi-dress) is the dress and considering my current bra size is a 38G, I'm not too surprised? But the dress itself is a bit loose and I don't really see why it starts to gape. If I want to wear it, I have to wear it with a cardigan. Which is lame. But like I said, I want to see about getting it altered.

Also I want to buy lots of their dresses, but I'm gonna post about that in the fashion thread instead, because I want opinions. :)
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Post by: Akima on 18 Aug 2013, 02:36
Also one of my best friends knows a really good seamstress who does alterations.
This is much the best approach. You can wear the dress while they pin and tuck.
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Post by: lepetitfromage on 19 Aug 2013, 06:20
This (http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0026229) is the one I got. I love it so much, but the chest is HUGE. I gave them my exact measurements though, which completely boggles my mind.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 06 Sep 2013, 15:44
Okay so I don't know that this deserves a whole new thread so I'll put it here.

I just used this stuff: http://villainess.net/grundy-smooch.html and it's fantastic. Scrubby and rough but not too rough, and it left behind a lotion-type stuff but it's not overly thick or greasy. I love it.

I've been good about not buying any new bath junk lately (besides shampoo and the like, when I need it), so I've been working through the stuff I bought a while ago. This is the last of my scrubs, and the only scrub-then-lotion stuff I've liked so far.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 07 Sep 2013, 15:54
Going to attempt bleaching part of my hair. I'm prepared for it possibly turning out orangey since I'm going from dark blonde/auburn. Then I plan on dying the bleached part an unnatural colour I want to keep a surprise.

Any advice on time to leave the bleached hair before dying again or other tips? I have fine-to-thick hair which I haven't dyed in over a year and it's quite healthy right now.
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Post by: Papersatan on 07 Sep 2013, 16:33
I usually dye mine right away.  If you want to do two rounds of bleaching I would wait a day or two, bleach again and then dye.

If your hair is brassy after bleaching you can use toner to 'blue' it some.  This matters more if you are going for a cool color (blue, prurple, some greens) and less if you are going for a warm color.  I never tone mine, which means the pink fades to orangish, but I just re-dye it. 
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Post by: Welu on 13 Sep 2013, 15:42
Partial bleach follow up photo.
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Post by: Carl-E on 13 Sep 2013, 19:38
Nicely done!  That should take your color of choice quite well! 
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Post by: Allie_Allie on 01 Oct 2013, 19:29
Makeup is one of my most favorite things!
These pictures aren't good quality because I didn't have a good camera when I took them, they were taken with my webcam and phone which is why they are pixelated. :-) I'm just gonna dump a few "looks" on here.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/da11d8bc-f939-4e40-8d65-dc5428bdc2d5_zps4c2ba515.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/da11d8bc-f939-4e40-8d65-dc5428bdc2d5_zps4c2ba515.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/Ayrug8qCMAIi5Zi_zpsb9203885.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/Ayrug8qCMAIi5Zi_zpsb9203885.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/eyes_zps0e3109b3.png) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/eyes_zps0e3109b3.png.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/dada_zpsb1a2dffc.png) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/dada_zpsb1a2dffc.png.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/jj_zpsf4ecdbc2.png) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/jj_zpsf4ecdbc2.png.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/lip_zps0b5ae9d4.png) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/lip_zps0b5ae9d4.png.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/Jacky_Manson/squint_zps6f5ea193.png) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Jacky_Manson/media/squint_zps6f5ea193.png.html)

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Allie_Allie on 01 Oct 2013, 19:29
Some pictures have Instagram filters on them so they seem more/less saturated or bright than the others.
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Post by: TRVA123 on 01 Oct 2013, 20:56
love it!
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Post by: Allie_Allie on 01 Oct 2013, 21:05
Thank you  :-D
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Post by: Metope on 02 Oct 2013, 10:00
Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could do makeup like that, but I can never get both eyes to match. The first one will turn out great and then the second will be all wonky and I'll remove it all in a fit of rage, I usually just do a little bit of shadow and mascara.
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Post by: Allie_Allie on 02 Oct 2013, 11:46
Haha, thank you :) You should practice with kohl eyeliner and make faint lines of what you want to do, that way it won't be a big deal if you mess up. When you have it the way you want it, just go over it with a heavier hand.
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Post by: Welu on 02 Oct 2013, 12:13
The first two eye make-ups are gorgeous! You also have great eyebrows.
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Post by: GarandMarine on 14 Oct 2013, 21:10
I am dealing with some serious stress/sleep dep acne (almost like I'm an insomniac with an anxiety disorder or some shit... >.>;) and while I am not a vain man... sorta... I do like looking good for dates and the like, so while I'm clearing the acne up I am considering using some concealer. Any protips? I am completely clueless on the use and application of make up, I only know what concealer is because an ex used it so we could cover up some bite marks/hickeys.
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Post by: TRVA123 on 14 Oct 2013, 21:35
for serious cover up, I use a liquid foundation and then cover that with a powder foundation.  You might just want to ask an employee at a walgreens near you, they can help match the skintone and such so the makeup doesn't stand out. They also probably won't push seriously expensive products at you.

Here are the specific brands that I use:

covergirl true blend liquid foundation
bare minerals powder foundation and mineral veil.

They work fairly well, but if you are trying to cover up a cut or popped pimple the bump might still show.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 15 Oct 2013, 18:45
I tend to like the fancy green sticks for neutralizing any redness (I think my current one is by Neutrogena but any that I've tried have always worked well), then covering with a light powder or foundation. I generally tend to like CG products as well but Bare Minerals can get a bit shiny.


Also, this (http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3110453) is the best acne treatment I have ever used. And I've tried A LOT. (FYI- Proactiv sucks.)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Masterpiece on 15 Jul 2014, 17:34
Reviving this thread, because I need to feel pretty -

to all successful long-haired people in this forum, how do you get rid of curls like these?

(http://i.imgur.com/Z3ehBbn.jpg)

Inb4 cutting it off.

There's also a dreamy version of this image if anybody likes it.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 15 Jul 2014, 20:13
you can let the curls grow out, the length of the hair should weigh down the curl and make them looser. Otherwise you can use a hair straightener.

If you're extremely serious about this you can have them chemically straightened.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Masterpiece on 16 Jul 2014, 01:46
Well they're supposed to be as long as the rest of my hair.

How does chemical straightening work? And how much damage does it do to your hair?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Akima on 16 Jul 2014, 06:47
There are several different chemical straightening treatments (http://www.oprah.com/style/The-Truth-About-Hair-Straightening-Treatments). They work in different ways, and the straightening lasts for varying periods. All the treatments are quite expensive, and employ powerful chemicals. Some treatments contain formaldehyde which is toxic; "Brazilian straightening" has a particularly bad reputation. The gold standard is thermal reconditioning, often called "Japanese straightening", but it is time-consuming, expensive, and requires meticulous care for the first few days after the treatment.

Honestly for little frizzy curls like the ones in your picture, I wouldn't get involved with chemical straightening at all. Grow them out, and use a good conditioner.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 16 Jul 2014, 08:49
Conditioner will make a big difference - a hairdresser recently told me that it will also help the hair to dry faster if you condition every time you wash.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 16 Jul 2014, 09:22
You can get a shampoo/conditioner which is designed to straighten hair or tame frizz.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: hedgie on 16 Jul 2014, 09:28
Reviving this thread, because I need to feel pretty -

to all successful long-haired people in this forum, how do you get rid of curls like these?

My hair never gets curly, but it can get *very* wavy.  I tend to use Paul Mitchell's Slickworks or Straightworks to make my hair behave and not get as big as it is wont to do.  But as others said, the longer it gets, the straighter it tends to get.  At shoulder-length, my hair gets bigger and rather wavy, but when it was down to my arse, it was totally straight, even without product.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Masterpiece on 16 Jul 2014, 09:48
I use conditioner as well.

It's time like these where I question my choice of having long hair. Just so much work.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 16 Jul 2014, 11:37
Maybe make an effort to tuck that piece behind your ear? Or if you can, when you're at home, wear a little hair clip (you can get them without bows, but holy shit you'd be adorable with a bow in your hair) to keep it back, and it will eventually learn to stay. Mostly.

But with the heat, there's humidity, and that makes everything curl up.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 12 Aug 2014, 18:50
Ok people with long and/or thick, wavy hair - I have one spot in my hair at the base of my neck that is determined to stay matted. I can usually comb it out when wet, but it retangles itself throughout the day. Is there a way to stop it? Or should I just let it be a dredlock? I haven't had hair this long in over 10 years and when I did, it wasn't wavy and didn't do this. If making a dred is easier, how the heck do I do that?

Halp?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 12 Aug 2014, 19:16
How often do you brush your hair? Admittedly mine is mostly straight, but I would think that brushing it more would help. I've never heard of that happening, it's pretty interesting.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 12 Aug 2014, 19:35
Once maybe twice a day. I usually brush it, let it air dry, then pull it back. I don't leave it down too often.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 12 Aug 2014, 19:40
Maybe try brushing that spot a little more often and see how it goes? At least until you can find a better option. Is it a spot that doesn't get fully pulled into the ponytail, or something like that?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 12 Aug 2014, 19:42
Is it when you wear it down that this happens? 

My hair is pretty curly and I usually wear it down, when I do it gets pretty tangled in the center underneath, but I just don't worry about it because no one can see it.  That's one of the things about curly hair, it's not going to be smooth and tangle free to run your hands through.  I really only brush it out once every few days, right before I wash it because otherwise it's just a big poof.  I make sure I can get it into three sections to braid it at night, but otherwise just let it tangle as it pleases an brush it out before the next wash. 

My only suggestion to prevent it is changing up your conditioner maybe?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Barmymoo on 13 Aug 2014, 02:02
Conditioner would be my suggestion, I know usually you are only meant to put it on the ends but maybe putting some on that spot will help.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 13 Aug 2014, 03:19
I use a lot of conditioner on the underside of my hair. I think that's the only reason I  usually can coax it to untangle. But it happens when it's up overnight, too. Oh well. I can deal. I'll try a stronger conditioner... Any recommendations?
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 13 Aug 2014, 04:22
That happens to me as well, a spot gets really tangled where the hair rests on my shoulders. I have no advice though.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 13 Aug 2014, 06:58
I always had luck with this stuff: http://www.aussie.com/en_US/3-minute-miracles
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 13 Aug 2014, 07:08
I'll check it out next time I go to the store. This (http://www.garnierusa.com/products/haircare/pure-clean/conditioner/pure-clean-conditioner-13oz.aspx) is what I'm currently using, as I tried going sulfate/silicone free with my shampoo (http://www.aveeno.com/product/aveeno-+pure+renewal-+shampoo+.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) and conditioner and I quite like the results so far. (Hooray for silky not dry hair!) It's just that now my hair is long enough and I guess curly enough to make its own birds nest.

Last time I had long hair it was thinner and won't-do-anything straight. Thank you age and hormones or something? (I've always wanted not straight hair, so I am actually quite happy with it otherwise.)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: TRVA123 on 13 Aug 2014, 08:35
if your hair is curly, brushing it would prob just make it frizzier.

If your hair is matting more overnight, maybe try braiding it?

I french braid my hair when it is wet and it will be less likely to tangle once dry.

But yeah, also conditioner. I'd say look for formulas specifically for curly or matted hair.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 13 Aug 2014, 08:43
Mine is straight to wavy but pretty long right now too and I've been having the tangle problem as well! I found that waiting a while after I shower and brushing it while it's slightly damp has been helpful. I also started using this (http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4270083) recently. It was in one of my Ipsy bags as a trial size and I loved it so much that I splurged on the full size. (bought on eBay though- much cheaper!)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Lines on 13 Aug 2014, 09:20
if your hair is curly, brushing it would prob just make it frizzier.

Yeah, that's why I almost never brush it. If I do brush it, it's because it's day-old-"dirty" and I'm pulling it back into a ponytail or bun. I usually use a wide toothed comb after a shower to detangle and then leave it be. I'll have to try braiding it. It's finally long enough to try that.

Also maybe I'll try that leave in conditioner, too? Think I might try braiding first, though, because yeah, that's a bit pricy! (Thanks, Ulta.)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: nekowafer on 13 Aug 2014, 09:32
A friend just posted a song/music video about having long hair and while I can't watch it til I get home, someone commented, "Oh, the god awful neck dread! -shakes fist-" so apparently it is a lot more common than I knew.
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: lepetitfromage on 13 Aug 2014, 09:38
It is but I absolutely love it! I think on eBay it was $11, including shipping. Plus, it lasts forever!
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: GarandMarine on 03 Dec 2014, 15:45
A century of the "big" hair and make up trends by decade, in just a minute.

Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Papersatan on 20 Feb 2015, 20:08
Did my nails to match the logo for the event I'm speaking at tomorrow.
Super excited!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_uezN30sGWg/VOf_0Qr2-QI/AAAAAAAALGU/fjOYQSt8C5U/w418-h558-no/IMG_20150220_224705.jpg)

(http://s1.evcdn.com/images/block/I0-001/017/831/196-5.jpeg_/world-ia-day-dubai-2015-96.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Make-Up Thread: Because we all like to feel pretty sometimes
Post by: Welu on 21 Feb 2015, 13:22
They look great! Very stylish.