Overrated Makeup Tips

Dec 13, 2013

Alma M.

Thank you Carmela :-) @Diggie you'll be fine, I'm also self taught 20 years of makeup madness! Foundation runs through my veins. You have the drive so just keep Driving Keep it up :-)

Dec 13, 2013

Diego G.

Thank you girls.

What do think about the girls contouring with bronzer huh? Lol

Dec 13, 2013

Kitty K.

I want to know who is the genius who started the stupid trend 😫

Dec 13, 2013

Hannah K.

I don't think it's a trend. I literally think that it's a whole bunch of people who have absolutely no idea that bronzer and contour powder are different things...(much like me up until a few months ago. I reserve the right to be not knowledgable about this because I literally don't wear face makeup).

Dec 13, 2013

Diego G.

I'm glad I don't 😉😉

Dec 13, 2013

Jennifer S.

100%honesty goss suggested it.

Dec 13, 2013

Alma M.

That contour bugs the heck out of me lol oh Diggie I swear you need to post that one about the highlighting brows you did that was hilarious when you said don't do it lmao You had said everything me n Jackie wanted to say.

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

I'm always open to tips and new ideas, but I loathe "rules". Maddening!

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Hahaha Velen, ya nut.

Dec 13, 2013

Alma M.

Rozberry is that a new pic? Luv your hair.

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Yes. I updated it. Thank you so much! <3.

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Jacqueline and Velen, that means so much coming from you both. I usually sport a V bang in cold weather...Bettie Bang in summer. They're flat ironed and bumped (thanks to my home girl/stylist) but most days they're less dramatic..softer. Breakin' all the rules. ;)

Dec 13, 2013

Kitty K.

@Rozberry I wasn't able to see your piccy on my phone but omg!! Your hair is definitely awesome ☺

Dec 13, 2013

Naomi S.

Whew!!. reading is fundamental!

Dec 13, 2013

Kitty K.

^ As long as it's good for you ;P.

Dec 13, 2013

Naomi S.

So many great points have been made here. the youtube/beauty guru thing grinds my gears.. its a product of the recession tho so what can you say.
when ppl had jobs only serious artist persuaded these fields. now, ppl laid off on unemployment n can't get a job its like "hmmm, what kinda business can I start? what do I like to do? well makeup is fun!".. most ppl like to buy makeup, most ppl like beauty, but most ppl aren't gurus!..

to skip ahead I like how Jackie commented about being old school just a few mins ago.. I consider myself older school. I did start teaching myself with books before the YouTube craze and I bought a lot of discontinued books. used books. old books.. that's how you figure out what you really need to know. ok, so Jackie said some things are the basics n shouldbt b changed. I agree with that but, would like to add, there's nothing wrong with change. BUT change shoukd b for the better!!. not just to be doing any ol thing.
there was a post not too long ago asking what are your dos and don't in makeup. I said do break the rules.. with that said, break the rules to discover something more.. not less, not cheaper, not bronzer on a shadow. a warm shadow?. that's not smarter. I'm just sayn.

Dec 13, 2013

Naomi S.

Lol. agreed kitty!. agreed.

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Omg. Thank you, Kitty. I don't mean to hog this awesome thread.

As for rules, I should have been more specific. There is a science to skill..my own stylist does some amazing work in her professional career and would agree with you, Jacqueline. My issue is when people say "Never wear shimmer shadow after X yes old" or "Never wear red lips with a bold eye" etc..as if it is law. Everyone has different features and skin..personalities, etc. They do this often in fashion with skirt length...that's what I wanted to express. I apologize for not clarifying.

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

*years

Dec 13, 2013

Gemma D.

I'm so glad someone made this thread, I'm 26 and I've been a fully qualified hairdresser for 7 years and I've worked in a salon from the age of 15, I posted a pic of hair I did and I had a 16 year old tell me that it was not right and I done it completely wrong and gave me instructions how to do it which made me mad because obviously at 16 they couldnt be experts, when I explained it I ended up gettin told that I was ungrateful for peoples comments, but like a lot of you I said nothing because I love BL so much

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Naomi is awesome!

Dec 13, 2013

Lama K.

I love this thread also.
I do a lot of reading, not so much posting unless I'm sure I can give a somewhat useful answer.
I love reading the information that is posted by people with actual knowledge and experience.
Jackie,alma, naomi, and velen..sometimes when I read the answers you ladies post I'm in awe at how much information you truly understand and its helped me venture out into my own world of makeup artistry. Its so refreshing when I see your names in a post because I'm like , okay someone that finally knows some legit info! I love it. And I wanted to thank so many of you ladies for being so inspirational and knowledgeable because I'm bettering myself in this art and I wouldnt have been able to be where I am now without some helpful information. Thank you :)

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Gemma, sometimes people don't know how to express an opinion without being overbearing or hyper critical. That can be said of any age, but experience is a great teacher, as you have pointed out. I'm prone to hyperbole and often smarmy (with certain hot button issues) , but that's when clearly you cannot reason with an individual. You are clearly confident in your skills and that's inspiring. :)

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

I need sleep as well, Jacqueline. Love ya to bits. xo

Dec 13, 2013

Roz X.

Sleep well, my dear.