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makeup for winter formal--carnivale

post #1 of 9
1/3/07 at 9:55pm
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Ok my winter formal is this Saturday. The theme is Carnivale, so I want my face to be colorful, and maybe a little dramatic. I am no expert in doing my own makeup for special events, I can do daily basic stuff...so I'm going to book an appointment somewhere at a Nordstrom beauty counter to get my makeup done. Which brand should I look into, a brand that has a wide range of colors (eyeshadows and liners) and that you think would do a good job with colors? Last year I got my makeup done at the Stila counter for a natural look. Two of my friends went to the MAC counter, and their makeup looked dramatic, but too dramatic and heavy for me. So I guess my question is, what other brands can I look into [that are sold at Nordstrom] that doesn't have heavy ingredients or doesn't look heavy?
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post #2 of 9
1/3/07 at 11:15pm
I got my prom makeup(four years ago..uh...depressing) done at Bobbi Brown and it was lovely!
I also really love Laura Mercier, and NARS. NARS is probably your best bet for brighter colors and whatnot, the other 2 for more natural looks.
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post #3 of 9
1/3/07 at 11:30pm
I was going to suggest NARS as well...their current collection is stunning.

I also love Smashbox! Dior is also pretty and colorful.
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post #4 of 9
1/3/07 at 11:50pm
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Thanks for the suggestions! I narrowed down to either NARS or Smashbox. Hmmm I looked at both collections on Sephora...don't know which one I like better. I'll probably end up going with Smashbox since it's cheaper, and I'll be buying a couple things after the makeover.
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post #5 of 9
1/4/07 at 12:06am
I just got my first set of Smashbox makeup. It's nice but it's not STELLAR...on MakeupAlley the girls just love their NARS.
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post #6 of 9
1/4/07 at 12:57pm
if neither of those work out for you, definitely try lancome. they have a wide range of colors and i just love their products. (particularly eye shadow, waterproof eyeliner & juicy tubes!)
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post #7 of 9
1/4/07 at 1:41pm
I am surprised no one said MAC, though I don't use it

I would suggest Smashbox for a more colorful look or Bobbi Brown for a dramatic, elegant look. Either way, it will just be fun!
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post #8 of 9
1/4/07 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by vintagelace View Post
Thanks for the suggestions! I narrowed down to either NARS or Smashbox. Hmmm I looked at both collections on Sephora...don't know which one I like better. I'll probably end up going with Smashbox since it's cheaper, and I'll be buying a couple things after the makeover.
I have a bunch of stuff from smashbox's current collection and I LOVE it all.

Smashbox 'Beauty A-Go-Go' Color Palette & Brush Kit - Mod Chic Holiday 2006 Collection - Nordstrom.com
Smashbox 'Mod Chic' Mini Lip & Eye Palette - Mod Chic Holiday 2006 Collection - Nordstrom.com
Smashbox 'Mod Chic Jet Set' Waterproof Eye Liner - Mod Chic Holiday 2006 Collection - Nordstrom.com

The palletes are a really good deal!
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post #9 of 9
1/4/07 at 10:18pm
Dramatic, go for MAC. You can always ask them to tone it down a little bit. Other than that, I say go for NARS. (:
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