In the beginning, nope! I’d wear WHATEVER and I mean whatever. After awhile, I definitely dialed down and went a bit lighter/more traditional – often I was traveling to a place for a family event (funerals, weddings, etc.). These days, it’s really based on what we’re doing and what I have...
It’s extremely rare that I do to the point where I can’t really think of standout items where I have. Sometimes with press kits or boxes, I’ll keep interesting ones out for a few months, and then swap them out for newer pieces (breaking down and recycling the old ones).
I don’t have a real go-to; I tend to opt for warmer tones, either a jewel-toned eye if I’m feeling colorful or a smokier, gold/bronze kind of vibe and then pairing cheeks/lips from there.
I can’t recall an occasion where I made a purchase because of the gift with purchase. I’ll make a purchase where I get a gift card back or something like that, but if it’s a makeup bag or some travel-sized products… I don’t think I have (not intentionally, at least).
I feel like anything below 20% off is ho-hum–potentially compelling if I’m in need of something specific but anything less isn’t going to make me think about my wish list or reconsider what I might “want” or “need” at that specific moment. I don’t want to see price jumps, free...
I like clean lines, minimal wasted space, and something sturdy without being obnoxiously heavy or oversized. My all-time favorite packaging is probably Burberry’s — it’s subtle, clean, functional, and custom to the brand.
Pat McGrath’s Decadence really feels like it was for me since it was all shimmers, more jewel-toned, and incredibly pigmented… just all the things I gravitate toward in eyeshadow.
For what it means to me, it is more of a creative outlet than a functional one; like I’d ultimately apply it because of the joy I find in creating and putting together various color combinations and finishes. That being said, I’m usually testing at least half a dozen products each day (if not...
For me, complementary palettes are just fine. In years past, I’d have a go-to brow bone shade as a single, and I’d have no problem putting together a quad or small palette of go-to brow bone, transition, etc. type shades for my skin tone. Complementary palettes would offer more diversity then,...
I know I had my friend to my makeup on the sly a few times in high school, but I didn’t wear it regularly until I was 18 (when I started college). I fell in love with it pretty immediately!
