A new series on Older Girl Beauty: "What the Pros say..."
January 16, 2011 2:58 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Guys, I am excited to tell you about a new series I am starting here on Older Girl Beauty called "What the Pros say...". I'm reaching out to Pros in the beauty industry to pick their brains, and makeup kits, for questions that I have - and I am sure that you have some of the same, too.
I going to start out by asking MUAs about makeup on lovelies 40yo+. We all know that we've changed a bit since we first started playing in the colors, but I wanted to know how these folks in the field make the older lovelies look great & see if we can learn something for our daily routines. I'm really enjoying the answers and can't wait to start bringing them to you, once a week, so look for our first post coming soon.
That said, if you are a MUA, or know a great one, I would love to get your (their) input, too. So send me an email and I will pick your brain, too! :)
Estée Lauder Holiday 2010 - What I wore at Christmas
January 12, 2011 8:52 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
You guys, I keep forgetting that I wanted to show you the pretty colors I wore for the family Christmas meal. For the Holiday season, Estée Lauder introduced the Limited Edition 'Extravagant Pure Color' Eyeshadow Palette in "Extravagant Gold", along with its companion lippie, the 'Pure Color' lipstick in "Extravagant Berry".
Now, the great thing about this palette is that while it may look very neutral, it is enhanced with golden flecks that makes these colors something special. I know I always want to dress up for special occasions, but rocking a dark smokey eye just wasn't fitting for the family dinner. So, with the golden shimmers to warm up the colors, this bold neutral (oxymoron?) fit the bill. And with just a touch of the v pigmented lippie, I was set to throw down the dressing. (*What? It's my favorite dish.).
Now, I know these were part of the Holiday 2010 collection, but I checked both esteelauder.com and nordstroms.com and they both still have the palette ($42) and lipstick ($22) in stock if you want to grab them - or check your local counter as they may still have some, too.
*Disclaimer: I received these products from their PR for editorial consideration.
Going Bollywood with MAC's "Mickey Contractor"
January 10, 2011 8:56 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
MAC's lastest collection is a collaboration with Bollywood makeup artist, and MAC's Director of Makeup Artistry for India, Mickey Contractor. This collection is really geared towards the darker & more olive complextions than, say, the "Cham Pale" collection.
My favorite things from this collection have definitely got to be the Fluidlines - "Ivy" - a Bright Green and "Siahi" - a Deep Turquoise Blue. These colors are good for any skintone & for anyone comfortable enough to wear such bright colored eyeliners. Of course, with most of the emphasis on the bright, colorful eyes this collection has several nudeish lippies - my fav being "Mehr" - a dirty blue pink, which went on quite matte, but didn't feel drying.
Have you got the more olive-hued skin that this collection is great for? Or are you one to favor bright colors on your eyes no matter what? Let me know what, if anything, you are going to pick up from this collection, as I'm certain I'm not the only one who likes bright colors for eyeliner.
*Disclaimer: I received these products from their PR for editorial consideration.
Draw attention with MAC's "Stylishly Yours"
January 9, 2011 4:43 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
MAC recently released a bold color collection called, "Stylishly Yours". When I say "bold" I mean bright, vivid, pigmented colors. There is a product called "Cream Colour Base" that is a multi-use cream that can be used as a lip color or a blush, but tread oh so lightly in that case because the pigmentation can cause a blush "incident" that is really hard to come back from. It's true - start super light and build up, not what you think you want to begin with, because you can't take it back. (*The pigment is so true, there can be a bit of staining which makes it really last on lips, but can be an issue in a blush screw up).
But, my favorite of this collection is the Fluidline "Dark Diversion" that they describe it as a "blackened plum". I'm telling you, I am constantly on the hunt for the HG plum eyeliner and this one is definitely in the running. (*I'm of a mind that plums really make my blue eyes stand out.). There is also a new Zoom Lash in "Blackened Burgundy" that should be pretty complementary to the Fluidline, so, we'll see how that works together.
Have you checked out this collection? Have you gotten any of the Cream Colour Bases & rocked'em? I'd love to hear how you make them work, so def let me know!
*Disclaimer: I received these products from their PR for editorial consideration.
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