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Re: SN Newbie here w/ pix. Product recommendations, please? :)

Post by superwahz » Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:14 pm

Jenlynn418 wrote:I was looking at that purple shadow "Bewitched". It looks like a vibrant, interesting color. Do you think it would be too dramatic looking for daytime use, or is it the kind of shadow where you can start more sheer and build the intensity?
I wear Bewitched during the day a lot, it builds and blends well and isn't quite as eye popping as the photo suggests, but it's so gorgeous and one of my favorite SN colors! I think everyone should try it. Blend it dry with a well tapped off brush for a light dusting, or with a damp brush for a lot more depth. I sit on the fence between cool and warm and think it's a very flattering color.
Jenlynn418 wrote:I was looking at "Butterfly Blue", "Sprite" (too light and shimmery for a highlight on my skin?), "Groove", "Shimmy", "Sizzle", and "Pixie" (a lot, I know). Would you say these colors could flatter my complexion? Perhaps you can suggest a better one for me?
Butterfly Blue is so pretty, but really cool toned IMO. I have to pair it with other colors to make it work, but you seem to wear pink better than I do and blue compliments brown eyes so nicely, so it might be worth a try! Groove is really nice, I like pairing it with other greens I have, or with purple. I think it could work for you since it's a bit warm and green looks like it would be fantastic with your eyes and skin tone! I also think Sizzle would work, it has a golden undertone that warms it up and is one of my favorite summer colors! I don't have Sprite, Shimmy, or Pixie, so no suggestions on those.
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Re: SN Newbie here w/ pix. Product recommendations, please? :)

Post by JenW » Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:46 pm

Sprite might be too light... Pixie is a pale, cool green. Do you like pale greens? Think very pastel on this one. Shimmy is very fun...it is a pale golden brown with a green interference. It is a neutral with a twist. Butterfly Blue is very cool toned. Sizzle would be lovely...the gold interference will really look nice with your skintone.
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Re: SN Newbie here w/ pix. Product recommendations, please? :)

Post by Jenlynn418 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:00 am

superwahz wrote:
Jenlynn418 wrote:I was looking at that purple shadow "Bewitched". It looks like a vibrant, interesting color. Do you think it would be too dramatic looking for daytime use, or is it the kind of shadow where you can start more sheer and build the intensity?
I wear Bewitched during the day a lot, it builds and blends well and isn't quite as eye popping as the photo suggests, but it's so gorgeous and one of my favorite SN colors! I think everyone should try it. Blend it dry with a well tapped off brush for a light dusting, or with a damp brush for a lot more depth. I sit on the fence between cool and warm and think it's a very flattering color.
Jenlynn418 wrote:I was looking at "Butterfly Blue", "Sprite" (too light and shimmery for a highlight on my skin?), "Groove", "Shimmy", "Sizzle", and "Pixie" (a lot, I know). Would you say these colors could flatter my complexion? Perhaps you can suggest a better one for me?
Butterfly Blue is so pretty, but really cool toned IMO. I have to pair it with other colors to make it work, but you seem to wear pink better than I do and blue compliments brown eyes so nicely, so it might be worth a try! Groove is really nice, I like pairing it with other greens I have, or with purple. I think it could work for you since it's a bit warm and green looks like it would be fantastic with your eyes and skin tone! I also think Sizzle would work, it has a golden undertone that warms it up and is one of my favorite summer colors! I don't have Sprite, Shimmy, or Pixie, so no suggestions on those.
I apologize, I was unable to access the internet for a while. Thank you so much for your suggestions! I think I definitely will get Bewitched. I don't have a purple shadow like it. It looks lovely! Thanks for recommending the colors that would flatter my eyes and skintone as well! I'm excited to try them!
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Re: SN Newbie here w/ pix. Product recommendations, please? :)

Post by Jenlynn418 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:07 am

JenW wrote:Sprite might be too light... Pixie is a pale, cool green. Do you like pale greens? Think very pastel on this one. Shimmy is very fun...it is a pale golden brown with a green interference. It is a neutral with a twist. Butterfly Blue is very cool toned. Sizzle would be lovely...the gold interference will really look nice with your skintone.
Thank you, Jen! I actually do like pale greens a lot, yet since I already own pale greens, Sizzle sounds like a great shade to try. Thank you very much for all your help with each of my posts! I was bummed because I couldn't order anything yet since my internet was down for a while. It worked out though because now with all the help I've gotten from the forum, I have lots of suggestions I can try which I can add to my cart. :D
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