Staff favorites?

[krenee]

Karen,
would you consider doing a little post or topic about the favorite shades and products that you and your staff use? I love to hear about stuff like that -

Karmen

[karen]

That is a fun one! I know a few of them off the top of my head, but I'll take an office poll this morning.

[JenW]

Do I count?

[krenee]

Of course!
I expected a big list from you!

[JenW]

Yes, I do have an incredibly long list. For reference, I am an Ebony/White 1:8, or a Warm Gold/White 1:11. I get at least two to three parts less white in the summer (so E/W 1:6 and WG/W 1:8). I am needing to remix a bit darker as I am writing this. It is very hard for me to narrow this down, so I am just sticking with my top choices. I use most of the blushes and Kisser Slickers.

For Bronzer -Beach Bunny
For Blush- I love Carnal, Climax, Flirt and Wish You Were Here. I do seem to be getting a lot of milage out of Tart Light, too, with the whole Berry pallette colors (plus Wink Wink, and sub. Vanilla for Bone.) I also love Jamie for an everyday natural blush.
For Cream Liners- Love Mahogany, and I wear the Tarnish with my Berry pallette. I finally had a chance to try out the Clear Cream Liner, and it is very fun and versatile. I just haven't had it long enough to 'really' play.
For Eyeshadow- This is such a huge category, and I swear my favorites change every week. I am just learning to wear more color, even though I am generally a neutrals plus purples and plums kind of girl. Shadows that I consider the backbone of my collection are Vanilla, Wink Wink, Cashmere, Sandstone, Chocolate Twinkle, Aztec, Quartzite, Slate, Fawn, Bare, Nekkid, and Boom. Ones I have worn the most in the last few weeks in addition to my must haves are Teenie Bikini, Seagrass, Brimstone, and Cabana. The possibilities are quite endless! I also love to use Bewitched, Emerald, or Sapphire for a dramatic liner with an all over wash of nearly any of the highlight colors. It makes an easy dramatic look.
For Perfecting Powders- I am at a loss to say which I would be willing to give up of the four. Right now, I am nearing my summer color and Love Lure will probably soon be the best match. I have finished full sizes of Date Bait and the Untinted since last August, not to mention the samples that I started with. Tempt Tryst has certainly found a place in the regular lineup, too.
For Kisser Slickers- This is so tough. Right now I am thinking more summer color, so Rhonda, Berry Crush, Ashley, and Pout. My everydays are usually Birthday Suit, Jaybird, Sweet Nothing and Berry Nice. I have to admit, there are not really any I won't wear. Some just fit certain seasons better.
For Lipsticks-Rapture and Indulge.
For Kiss Bliss- Grace, Capricious, XOXO
I also really love the mascara. It does not budge until I take it off, and comes off easier than my old waterproof.

[Ghost]

Okay the only thing that comes to mind when i reads Jen's post is

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW - impressive

[JenW]

Yes, welcome to my obsession! If you have questions on any of the products offered by Karen, I can help!

[krenee]

Yeah Jen - I half-expected you to say "everything" - LOL, but figured you'd narrow it down slightly from that!
Waiting patiently for Karen's list and those of the other staff - interested in what Jamie likes too, since based on info I've read and the photos on the site, I think I may be pretty close in skin tone to her.

[karen]

Jamie slipped out before I could pin her down on her faves...I know she wears Breathless, Wink Wink and Nudge Nudge a lot. She's kind of all over the place with the eye shadows- doesn't do much blue, but lately I've seen her wear Cabana with Highbeam quite a bit. Jamie blush was made for her- but I think she switches around a lot with the new things. Lily is Italian and has the gorgeous olive skin- she's not a makeup maven- but wears Bling, Fearless, and Tart quite a bit (although not together). Sue is a minimalist- she rocks the black eye liner/red lipstick look quite often- she kind of looks like Betty Page, very white skin, no freckles, and black hair. Our goal is to get her to wear pink eye shadow- I don't think that's going to happen, but we keep trying. I usually wear whatever we're coming out with next.

[krenee]

Thanks for the info - I'm sure it's hard for you guys to pick just a few favorites - as in when you have everything available, you just wear a little bit of "everything"! LOL