Timeline - October 2005 to June 2008 - Makeup in the Making
The best thing about taking photos of every look you do is that you have the ability to go back in time and reminisce (good or bad…). Not only will you stumble upon some looks where you’re like, “What was I THINKING?!”, but looks that make you go, “I need to do that again!” You start seeing how you’ve improved, how you’ve gotten better at certain areas of your makeup. It’s exciting and fun, and it really does make me feel more encouraged to keep going and growing and trying my heart out.
I would love to have you all look back on your makeup history and tell me how you’ve changed, how you’ve improved. If you have photos, even better, but alas, I know most of us are not nearly as camera shameless as I 😉 Please share your stories as we reflect back today!
I also made a corresponding close-up timeline (each close-up comes from the full-face photo in the above timeline).
Wow! It’s so weird to see the subtle difference from then to now. You were got at makeup then, but you’ve gotten a lot better now. You also look like you lost a bit of weight. It could all be in my head, though. 🙂
It is a subtle difference, but I think what has really changed is how much better the look comes together and works overall. I used to be all about eyes!
I’ve fluctuated weight, actually, but no more than +/- 10 pounds I’d say. Probably more like 5! And I weigh more now than I did a year ago, lol.
wow… can’t really tell how you’ve improved, you seem amazing right from the beginning!! 😀
Aw, thanks, Livia, but I definitely have! I’m much better putting together an entire look, rather than just the eyes. That’s my biggest improvement!
I love your Sept 07 look 🙂
Thank you!
You have ALWAYS been so talented! And beautiful. I agree with Trisha, it does look like you have lost some weight over the years…unfortunately, I have gone in the other direction LOL!
Well, thank you so much, Tammy 🙂 I have actually fluctuated, LOL. I weigh more NOW than I did in any of these photos, actually. I’m probably 5lbs heavier than I was at my lowest, which was about a year ago.
Awww nice post!!! Three years ago you were 18!! Kiddo! :p
Anyways, there is no much difference, nothing stunning (I mean, from then to now, it’s not like you were catastrophic so you go “WHOA, is that the same person?!”
Really nice and interesting post!
LOL! Oh god, I’m turning 22 this year, and it makes me feel SO OLD.
If only I were brave enough to show you me say 5-10 years ago, then you’d be like SRLSLY?!
AH! thats sooo cool to see… yes i went and looked at a look of yours on spektra i think, and you looked SO much younger even though it didnt seem like long ago, your face has just matured suddenly and your even more beautiful. 🙂
lol, well it is good to know that I have matured a bit 🙂 Sometimes I still think I’m 18!
Love the looks! Wow, you look so familiar.
Did you go to Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, Ca???
You really look like a girl that I remember seeing in the hallways.
LOL, yes, I went there.
Oh snap!
That’s crazy! I so remember you…
What a small world, and how very embarrassing!
This is cool Christine! I also wonder if your looks may be a function of the trends during that time…which is interesting to note b/c it kind of provides historical information, LOL. My timeline would be horrendous…I look so much better now and even then, I still need to get better at makeup!
It could be, Shefali! I do wear a lot of collection-at-the-moment kind of looks, so that could show some trends there.
Wow WOW WOW WOW,LLLLLLLLLLLLLLUUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVV U LOTS Cristine!!!Iam a die hard fan of ur every Look Cristine,U KNOW IT VERY WELL,DONT U????
But yes there is differenceu look a lot younger in ur older pix and really a child,Im glad how u transformed now,and u look like a pretty pretty BABE!
Zzainy…
Aww, thank you so much, Zainy 🙂 You’re so sweet!
You look absolutely fantastic is all your looks over the years. Love coming here and getting tips 🙂
Thank you, Nicky! 🙂 Glad you keep coming back!
Very interesting Christine. I enjoyed a lot looking at your timeline. <3
Thanks, Marcia 😀
Good post! I love timelines (sometimes the timelines show how much your collection has grown too!) I can’t wait until I get a better camera.
I don’t think I have improved very much in the last year. Maybe I’m better with lining my lips.
Great post Christine! What I REALLY would love to see is how your makeup collection has grown since then! 😉
lol, I collected VERY rapidly, and I’ve sold and bought things over the years, too. I’d say it’s been pretty stable in terms of size — it’s honestly not very large for as much of an addict as people think I am!
This is such a neat post! You’re braver than me, I can’t look at old pics of myself lol Love the pics of the eyes, all very pretty!
Thanks, Kella! LOL, I can’t handle looking at me say, pre-2004.
i think you get more beautiful day by day… see you in 3 years 🙂
Aw, thank you 😀
How cool is that! Thanks for posting.
Happy to share, Pavlina. 🙂
beautiful christine, you look so great. i don’t think i can look back, i don’t think i had any makeup on. i think all i had was a free sample palette from estee lauder and 1 mac lipstick. but it’s true, i should start taking pictures of myself from now on.
Thanks, Victoria 🙂 It’s hard for me to look TOO far back in the past myself.
Is it possible to have each look link to the original post? I would like to see the making of them!
Honestly, I have not started doing much makeup until about a year ago (I know i am such a LATE bloomer! ;). But this blog really helps! I have also found some tutorials on youtube help too!
Thanks Christine!
Hey Bei 🙂 I didn’t keep track of what looks I picked out, since some months I did my makeup everyday! They are all posted here, though.
I was a late bloomer – didn’t start til 18!
Christine, you can rock any look and make it look hot!!! I love em’ all!
LOL, well you thank you, Dee!
I love seeing progress pictures and your are fabulous.
It was so great to take a look back for sure!
Thanks, Jude!
They were all great.
(When are you going to post more of the blue challenge images?)
Thanks, Sadie! I posted some more today, actually 🙂
This is amazing! So cool to be able to look back at everything. 🙂
It definitely was a trip down memory lane 😉
Wow! All of these are gorgeous! And so inspiring!! *rushes off to do makeup*
Aw, thank you!! 😀
In July of 07 you were really tanned! My skin doesn’t change colour much (woot). I’m happy with my pale skin tone. Go on rock’n the bronzed goddess look for those of us who can’t *lol*.
Oh, god, yes. I was playing tennis everyday last summer, and I tan up REALLY quickly regardless of sunblock. I’m decently tan now, but probably not as dark as last summer yet.
I love the Dec 05 eye ball! Any chance you remember what it is lol
LOL, not off hand, Brooke! It may be this one? http://www.temptalia.com/tutorial-smokey-eye
Wow 2005…In 2005, I had one foundation from prescriptives, a maybelline eyeliner, one brown eyeshadow, and one lipstick (l’oreal toasted almond). I also weighed 125 and was about to finish my first bachelor’s degree (music-violin performance). After spending two years in the performance industry and another year back in school, I have truckloads of makeup, I weigh 112, and I’m working on my second bachelor’s (nursing). I’m GLAD time has passed- I’m so much better off than before…except maybe my wallet LOL. I still use prescriptives, that maybelline eyeliner, and the l’oreal lipstick!!! my eyeshadow collection though…i can’t believe i survived with only one!!
Oh, wow, what a trip down memory lane 🙂 Congrats on losing weight!
I agree with you. I have an album on myspace and it definitely shows how much better I have gotten; as far as blending and what products look best together. I’ve learned how to contour the face, that mascara makes the eyes look soo much better and not to be afraid to try new, bold looks. I find I still do a better job on other people than on myself because my vision is pretty bad. But practice makes perfect.
You definitely rock with the makeup Christine! Keep doing an excellent job.
I’m so thankful I’ve been taking and sharing photos for so long, just so I can go back in time!
Thanks!
I looked back on some pics of myself, and I never wore make-up. 🙁 I didn’t realize how much it would help my self esteem and how much a neutral look and some blush would make me look awake. LOL. Beautiful looks throughout. Did you get more comfortable with eyeliner as the years went on?
Aww! I didn’t wear much makeup pre-2004, to be honest 🙂
I think eyeliner wasn’t a big deal to me, I didn’t mind wearing it!
Wow Christine…really cool and unique looks you have there. They are all pretty but my favorites are April 06, December 06, and November 07. Thanks for sharing these. So curious…did you pick these because they were your most favorites or what? As for me back in the days …LOL… I only owned “neutral/brown” shades…boring! You and your make up forum website have truly opened my eyes. 🙂
Thank you so much! 🙂 I’m happy to share! I tried to pick different ones of different looks, lol.
Love the visual reflection post! It’s so great to see your progress with it all 🙂
I really enjoyed taking a look at it all, too 🙂
Great timeline of your transformations! Gorgeous pics! Do you happen to know what colors you used in April 2006?
Thanks so much! To be honest, I really couldn’t tell you 🙁
That’s so cool, looking back on your makeup looks. April 06, July 07 and September 07 are my favorite eyes, because I think I could actually pull those off, LOL! But you look so great in all of them, especially the bright colors! I’m so jealous of your awesome dark skintone!
You know, I wonder if the reason people think you look thinner now, when you say you’re heavier, is because you’re much savvier at the blush and bronzer. I see more sophisticated cheekbones (subtle, but definitely noticeable–at least, to me!!) in 08 photos compared to 06.
And you know, they say that makes you look thinner! I definitely know I look better when I truly take the time with sculpting versus not caring or knowing as much!
Just a thought!
Hey AmyLou! I agree — when I first started, I was VERY much into eyes, and it’s only now that I enjoy playing with my facial features, too.
I think you didnt change in these years but I like the pic june 06 more than the others, look like you were having fun and I like your hair color too
Aw, thanks, K 🙂 I was being a goof in that photo!
All your looks are beautiful, and you are so talented, Christine, but IMHO the looks on September 07 and November 07 are the most balanced and specially flattering for you. I wonder if you have you posted the tutorials on those looks before, I would love to try them! 🙂
Thank you so much, Ana 🙂 I don’t remember if I have tuts on them, unfortunately!
That was a great idea, clearly you´ve been talented with makeup from the start!
I always loved makeup and used some since I was a teenager (oh so long ago), but I only got really into eyemakeup upon finding you and your site and my MAC addiction (which went hand in hand btw, don´t know what came first, lol).You are always an inspiration.
My husband is compiling a book for me with all your looks to have handy for consultation on my vanity, hehe! That´ll be great!
Aw, thanks, Nell 🙂 I think I dabbled in makeup a bit when I was really, really young, but I don’t have any photos of it. I believe I used a lot of glitter, LOL.
Aww!! You have to take pictures of the book, Nell. I want to see!
I love your makeup in the June 06 picture!
Thanks, Lydia!
What a cool idea:) My favorite looks for you are October and December ’07, but of course they are all very lovely. Thanks for sharing, love your site.
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Oops, I meant ’06 ;P
They are all Loooooovely. I’m gonna get me a camera. This can also help if you’re having a bad day maybe you can get busy trying makeup on and hopefully it will help you feel better.(especially the terrible ones to make me laugh).I’m an amateur.Great idea.
Thanks Christine!!!
Have fun with a new camera 🙂
Thank you so much!
you was great from the start ..you look more like a woman now then before you look like a young lady <3333
Aw, thank you Lala!!
even though your May 08′ look is quite natural, you look beautiful! 🙂
Thank you so much 😀
I love August 06 and Sept 07!
I used to be SO bad with getting the right foundation color and matching the color of my face to my neck!
Thanks, Diana! I used to be terrible at matching lips to my eyeshadow, lol!
You were gorgeous then and even more now. I see what you mean about improvement. You have an overall glow to your face now. What do you put on your cheeks (I think that really contributes to your weight-lose appearance)?! I love it. You’ve always seemed like a pro at eye makeup, but now you’re an overall all-star.
Thank you so much 🙂 I just use a blush and highlighter most of the time – but I think I’m much better at both these days.