Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[momasaurus]

Ooh, I'd forgotten how pretty the Paramount is! And such a great show!

I went to a Rocky Horror Picture Show live performance a few years ago at the local Schauspielhaus and was tickled by such a gorgeous classical setting for the, um, not classical show. And by the part where they warned us not to dance along because it would bring the balcony down...

But how can you NOT dance along? [emoji41]

 

[momasaurus]

Raisin dress up Thursday with my Toni Bohu and raisin chèvre Bolide. I even have a raisin sweater under the coat!

What’s up with the pix, tPF????? I saw your lovely picture on the other thread, but can’t see it here. Hm.

 

[Notorious Pink]

...Finding the right colour correctors is as hard as finding one's best base/foundation.

I have found that the less "base" I wear, the better I look, and I change what I use depending on the season. Fortunately I don't seem to need a color corrector (though I did when I was younger, go figure). However, I just got one of those Sephora emails and I'm afraid that I just bought a bunch of ridiculous stuff better suited for someone closer to my kids' ages. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]

I seem to have purchased:
- holographic hair foam
- pink 'airbrush' hair spray color
- holographic makeup sticks in white and in pink

The little girl in me is thrilled and looking forward to playing - I'm also thinking maybe I'm just too old for this. But if there is anyone who can convince me otherwise, it's my TPF friends, most especially @papertiger and @momasaurus -

So - what's the verdict, ladies?

Thanks Cremel, that's very sweet. I know you did a lot of work to get your figure back so kudos to you, of course you have two boys, while I only have one, at least for now

Nicole, I agree, you look fabulous!!!

But how can you NOT dance along? [emoji41]

That's right!!! Especially the Time Warp....
RHCP is an all time favorite. Tim Curry has one of the most expressive voices ever.

 

[Meta]

@nicole0612 Just wanted to chime in that Joseph is a UK brand. Sorry the jacket is tad small.

 

[papertiger]

I have found that the less "base" I wear, the better I look, and I change what I use depending on the season. Fortunately I don't seem to need a color corrector (though I did when I was younger, go figure). However, I just got one of those Sephora emails and I'm afraid that I just bought a bunch of ridiculous stuff better suited for someone closer to my kids' ages. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]

I seem to have purchased:
- holographic hair foam
- pink 'airbrush' hair spray color
- holographic makeup sticks in white and in pink

The little girl in me is thrilled and looking forward to playing - I'm also thinking maybe I'm just too old for this. But if there is anyone who can convince me otherwise, it's my TPF friends, most especially @papertiger and @momasaurus -

So - what's the verdict, ladies?



Nicole, I agree, you look fabulous!!!



That's right!!! Especially the Time Warp....
RHCP is an all time favorite. Tim Curry has one of the most expressive voices ever.

I feel like I'm correcting my base and not my face he he. When I wear pink lipstick/blush/eye colour I just really dislike the colours against Nars 'neutral' TM.

IMHO, I think a lot of girls/women wear too much base. Blame it on selfies and terrible Youtube vids/vloggers.

I'm staring at my ltd ed Laura Mercier lip glosses in Pink Quartz and Citrine as I'm typing. I've had them so long they've turned into the same colour. I'm quite partial to turquoise mascara too so you may not want to take any tips from me.

 

[Notorious Pink]

I feel like I'm correcting my base and not my face he he. When I wear pink lipstick/blush/eye colour I just really dislike the colours against Nars 'neutral' TM.

IMHO, I think a lot of girls/women wear too much base. Blame it on selfies and terrible Youtube vids/vloggers.

I'm staring at my ltd ed Laura Mercier lip glosses in Pink Quartz and Citrine as I'm typing. I've had them so long they've turned into the same colour. I'm quite partial to turquoise mascara too so you may not want to take any tips from me.

No, you are EXACTLY who I want to take tips from!!!!

Maybe you need to try other brands if you are correcting what you are wearing? Right now I do a bit of the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and then Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua where needed over that. At the top of my cheeks/right below under eye I use a touch of strobe cream (which fakes a dewy look and also deflects from any imperfections in that area). Anything heavier than that will settle in after some time and while it may look good for selfies, its not good at all for real life!

 

[papertiger]

No, you are EXACTLY who I want to take tips from!!!!

Maybe you need to try other brands if you are correcting what you are wearing? Right now I do a bit of the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and then Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua where needed over that. At the top of my cheeks/right below under eye I use a touch of strobe cream (which fakes a dewy look and also deflects from any imperfections in that area). Anything heavier than that will settle in after some time and while it may look good for selfies, its not good at all for real life!

I have tried quite a few and a teeny bit yellow is preferable to too orange, pink, beige. Ellis Faas is very good (light coverage) maybe I should get another bottle but I've mislaid my prof makeup code (given to me by a makeup artist friend). Other than that Armani Face Fabric is brilliant, they usually use that for men at shoots because it doesn't 'read' like foundation. Only problem is it's totally oil-based, much harder to get out of hat-bands and scarves. I agree with your application, it's only need where and if it's needed.

I learned makeup at (ballet) school. Coming home from school on Fridays was always fun! Lots of the vloggers use/show theatrical techniques that were never meant for close-up/personal/real life.

 

[Genie27]

naturally, I'm just warm of neutral, the Nars Finland TM is my favourite and is supposed to be neutral but it's just a tad too yellow for me. It's important to adjust when wearing more cool-tone makeup colours like a purple eye, pink blush or lips.

Yes I can see that in my mind.

I'm also thinking maybe I'm just too old for this.

Never! No such thing. I'd hesitate to recommend to someone in a corporate job, but otherwise....why not?

 

[Genie27]

I used Armani Luminous Silk and Face Fabric bases for a few years, and they looked amazing, but they tended to slide off after a few hours, and worse, shift colour after a couple of months.

I then switched to Immaculate by Hourglass a few years ago, and it's much more stable on my very oily face.

When I was researching colour and suitability I got about 8-10 sample containers from different brands and tried them each for a few days. It was easy to rule out a few that didn't make anything close to my skintone - Dior and Chanel, at that time. Sisley was the closest match and best condition, but more expensive than the Nars that was second best.

 

[Genie27]

How’s this for dress up Thursday?
I’m at my (empty) work gym, and when I come here I always end up wearing the jacket I wore to work over my workout gear because it is freezing.
So here is the jacket. It seems a little too small from the front (not even close to meeting in the middle), and the upper back is snug like I said, but the side fit seems perfect. That’s why I’m confused and need some context if this size is too small for me (if 36 Italian) or a plenty big size (if 36 French).
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The jacket is cute on you, but yes, it looks snug. Is it comfortable to wear or is it difficult to move your arms?

But then again, I wear jackets that don't meet in the middle sometimes, as long as the upper back fits, because I want the fit everywhere else. My 'right' size at the bust/waist is two sizes too big everywhere else, in places that cannot always be altered neatly like shoulders, waist-drop and length..

 

[papertiger]

No, you are EXACTLY who I want to take tips from!!!!

Maybe you need to try other brands if you are correcting what you are wearing? Right now I do a bit of the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and then Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua where needed over that. At the top of my cheeks/right below under eye I use a touch of strobe cream (which fakes a dewy look and also deflects from any imperfections in that area). Anything heavier than that will settle in after some time and while it may look good for selfies, its not good at all for real life!

My advice for anyone who already has glitter/hologram/opalescent makeup and wants to wear it, just go arty. Play down everything else. Most of these are designed to be worn over the top of other colours but what I would do (not being a professional drag queen or 12 yo) is wear it alone and unexpectedly, make it an edgy statement with a minimalist outfit. I'll wear one of my holographic glosses with no eye makeup (mascara possibly an exception) or a strobe highlight (my most crazy one is Benefit's Moon Beam - not sure if they still make it) with again minimal eye makeup ('clean-eye') and Dark Nude YSL Tatouage (looks like my real lips but better). Holographic eyeliner? Just use a med line behind a coloured mascara but leave out the lipstick, blush etc.

 

[papertiger]

I used Armani Luminous Silk and Face Fabric bases for a few years, and they looked amazing, but they tended to slide off after a few hours, and worse, shift colour after a couple of months.

I then switched to Immaculate by Hourglass a few years ago, and it's much more stable on my very oily face.

When I was researching colour and suitability I got about 8-10 sample containers from different brands and tried them each for a few days. It was easy to rule out a few that didn't make anything close to my skintone - Dior and Chanel, at that time. Sisley was the closest match and best condition, but more expensive than the Nars that was second best.

Advice has always been to buy darker toned base colour one or two shades lighter to account for this shift. I find that ridiculous, might as well play pin a tail on a donkey blind-folded. Glad to hear Hourglass is better. I think their range is generally pretty good.

Great idea, in the UK we have to get on our hands and knees to beg for samples, I find it quite humiliating and ridiculous since the companies give them out for that purpose and not as extras like sweeties in a goody bag. Basically I know I have an easier time than most, I'm always going to be either the lightest or second lightest in a range. Japanese brand colours often suit me very well, I had a great time shopping in Japan (apart from shoes and clothes, here I'm S-M and the most popular shoe size, there I was a giant with huge feet)

 

[Genie27]

Yeah, 20-something years ago Prescriptives was the only brand that came close to my skin tone. More brands seem to have a wider range now and it's more a matter of finding the right fit for skin type.

I've always worn very light foundation - I commented earlier that most people assume I'm not wearing any, but when I go bare faced, people think I look tired. I guess we are so accustomed to seeing the full-face pancake makeup now on Insta and bloggers etc (go to any Sephora and see the SAs there), that anything less is considered unkempt/natural.

 

[cafecreme15]

Holographic sticks? Strobe cream? Color correcting? I have SO much to learn about makeup [emoji85] I’ve stuck to my same routine more or less for the last 8 years and while I’ve got that down to a science, it’s the only thing in makeup I know how to do.

 

[Cookiefiend]

I feel like I'm correcting my base and not my face he he. When I wear pink lipstick/blush/eye colour I just really dislike the colours against Nars 'neutral' TM.

IMHO, I think a lot of girls/women wear too much base. Blame it on selfies and terrible Youtube vids/vloggers.

I'm staring at my ltd ed Laura Mercier lip glosses in Pink Quartz and Citrine as I'm typing. I've had them so long they've turned into the same colour. I'm quite partial to turquoise mascara too so you may not want to take any tips from me.

No kidding. And not just base, but almost everything.
All I can think is - what on earth do you look like when you take all that crap off?
It's just so fake.
Signed,
BareMinerals Tinted moisturizer, mascara and an admitted Red Lipstick Lover; Natural plus a lil help.