Makeup! Clothes! "Girly stuff" thread

[KifflomKween]

amazon This says it's wire free, idk how it'll actually stand up but you could give it a shot.

The wires in themselves aren't the issue... even without wires what happens is it always sort digs in the underboob area? I think this is by design because even when they fit or when the band is wider it still happens. Like when you lift your arms and then lower them, it always rides up a bit. The only way it doesn't is by loosening the bra to the point the band barely touches the skin, which is not how its intended to be used and pretty much defeats the purpose of a bra.

I hope this makes sense. This underboob this is the main issue I have with bras. This happens with all models, be it bandeaus or bralettes or whatever.

 

[rosecig]

The wires in themselves aren't the issue... even without wires what happens is it always sort digs in the underboob area? I think this is by design because even when they fit or when the band is wider it still happens. Like when you lift your arms and then lower them, it always rides up a bit. The only way it doesn't is by loosening the bra to the point the band barely touches the skin, which is not how its intended to be used and pretty much defeats the purpose of a bra.

I hope this makes sense. This underboob this is the main issue I have with bras. This happens with all models, be it bandeaus or bralettes or whatever.

If you're fine with no support then I would just cover the nipples with tape like the other comment said or there's those backless sticky things. Depending on what tops you want to wear there's some designs you could look out for that will make it less obvious you're not wearing a bra.

 

[KifflomKween]

If you're fine with no support then I would just cover the nipples with tape like the other comment said or there's those backless sticky things. Depending on what tops you want to wear there's some designs you could look out for that will make it less obvious you're not wearing a bra.

I tried the silicone nipple covers today. Love them. I think I found my thing. Still have to test it under hotter weather and sweat. Too bad the stickiness wears off and they will need to be replaced.

Also my tits look amazing. Idk what it is about bras but my chest never looked perkier and prettier than it does naturally without them. It's like they make my chest look heavy or something. Truly useless garbage.

 

[rosecig]

Also my tits look amazing. Idk what it is about bras but my chest never looked perkier and prettier than it does naturally without them. It's like they make my chest look heavy or something. Truly useless garbage.

I feel this way too, maybe it's because all my bras are sports bras, but I find they don't do much except conceal the nipple and shape a bit. If your bras are padded, they might be pushing them down and making them look lower and heavy.

 

[KifflomKween]

I feel this way too, maybe it's because all my bras are sports bras, but I find they don't do much except conceal the nipple and shape a bit. If your bras are padded, they might be pushing them down and making them look lower and heavy.

I have padded and non padded bras. Happens with all of them. There's just something beautiful about the natural curve of the breast, the space between them, and the way they move and bras completely kill it.

EDIT: An illustration to make my point

The bottom (with bra) is simply ugly and unnatural.

 

[pork and beans]

With the topic of bras, unless you’re wearing a shirt whose fabric marks the nipples or you need a bra for comfort, I say it’s better to not wear anything. If you want the style, go wild. Personally I think balconette bras are beautiful. But i agree that the natural curve of the breast is aesthetic as is.

Also if you have pectus excavatum it’s really hard to find a structured bra that fits comfortably or doesn’t look odd.



Completely unrelated, but on the topic of make up and foundations… I honestly think a lot of women should be looking for a powder foundation if what they want is a subtle, comfortable, quick and utilitarian option.
I know liquid foundations and tints have been the de facto option because of how trendy they are, but they require setting and they can feel quite heavy even as a tint. Unless you want crazy coverage, in which case liquid foundation is a better option.

Just tried MAC studio fix and I’m in love. Make sure to wear a little bit of primer or face cream before applying, like you would with a liquid one. The shade range could go lighter (and I head it used to be) but NW5 works fine for me as a pale cool olive.
Its seriously the most comfortable foundation I’ve ever worn, although I haven’t tried many. I’m sure there are other great options.

I think the only thing I prefer with tints is that you can apply it with your fingers. With this one you’re definitely better off with a kabuki brush. But it settles really well.

Do you ladies use foundation? How do you like yours?

 

[shrimping]

Never used powder foundation but I brought my skin to a good enough state that most days I just apply sunscreen, concealer under eyes, sometimes a little blush and powder over that. I mostly stopped using my skin tint. Sometimes if I'm going for a heavy eye look I just use a medium coverage BB cream.

 

[pork and beans]

Never used powder foundation but I brought my skin to a good enough state that most days I just apply sunscreen, concealer under eyes, sometimes a little blush and powder over that. I mostly stopped using my skin tint. Sometimes if I'm going for a heavy eye look I just use a medium coverage BB cream.

Same, usually I don’t wear anything other than sunscreen
But I will admit if I do my eye makeup or wear liner or whatever have you, a little bit of tint does give everything more cohesion and pull it together… same as you

 

[Pole Smoker]

yo open question to all women who have/had dark spots ("freckles") on the face: whats your go-to for removing that shit

asking for a friend

 

[Hulkster]

As a transgender woman, this thread is so helpful for trans folx like me and my partner.

 

[rosecig]

Do you ladies use foundation? How do you like yours?

I have such a naturally pinkish face and enough acne that a liquid foundation improves my appearance drastically, otherwise I'd probably go a bit lighter on the makeup day to day. Applying sunscreen, then primer, then foundation, then all the other steps, then setting is very time consuming.

Has anyone found tinted sunscreens that don't run very orange? I tried CeraVe and it was extremely on the warm side.

 

[SweetieMouse]

Completely unrelated, but on the topic of make up and foundations… I honestly think a lot of women should be looking for a powder foundation if what they want is a subtle, comfortable, quick and utilitarian option.

YES! I hate how heavy and sticky liquid foundations feel. I live in a hot climate and it tends to get humid and I sweat during the day and I think I just have oily skin in general. Every morning I dab on some concealer under my eyes, then use a kabuki brush to powder my face with my foundation powder and my skin immediately looks flawless. Then I use powder blush over it and it blends together nicely. I try to make my skin look as matte as possible, so sometimes I re-powder in the afternoon or use an oil-blotting sheet.
The powder sits nicely on top of my sunscreen too, so that's also a bonus. I'm olive skinned so I find that liquid foundations are really hard to find in my exact color, especially considering that my skin color changes like a chameleon. They also oxidize, which doesn't help the color problem either. Since powder isn't full coverage, I find that its better-suited to the way my skin changes shades from morning to evening.
For special occasions though, I do primer + concealer + liquid foundation (thin, stippled layer) + setting powder.

 

[Valstrax]

From one girl to another, how the hell do you walk in heels without your feet hurting? Is there some kind of "heel training" I don't know about?

 

[pork and beans]

Im olive skinned really hard to find in my exact color, especially considering that my skin color changes like a chameleon.

Same here! There’s such a big gap in the market for olive undertones.

YES! I hate how heavy and sticky liquid foundations feel. I live in a hot climate and it tends to get humid and I sweat during the day and I think I just have oily skin in general. Every morning I dab on some concealer under my eyes, then use a kabuki brush to powder my face with my foundation powder and my skin immediately looks flawless. Then I use powder blush over it and it blends together nicely

We have the same routine down to the brush humidity is so brutal lmao

For special occasions though, I do primer + concealer + liquid foundation (thin, stippled layer) + setting powder.

Classy! Yes, I also use a tint for more special moments

From one girl to another, how the hell do you walk in heels without your feet hurting? Is there some kind of "heel training" I don't know about?

There must be that and practice
But im pretty sure not all heels are made equal. Even shoes with a the same type of heel might not have the same stability

 

[SweetieMouse]

From one girl to another, how the hell do you walk in heels without your feet hurting? Is there some kind of "heel training" I don't know about?

The specific pair of heels that you are wearing have to be comfortable. Do they fit right? Do they pinch your feet at all? Does your heel rub against the back? Do they support your arch? Once you've determined that the shoe you are wearing is definitely comfortable, then you have to move onto walking.

I'm going to be honest, walking in heels just comes with practice. All of my shoes, including my more sporty ones or boots, have at least a 2 inch heel. This has less to do with me and more to do with my mom's spergery about how I must always wear shoes with heels, but I digress. If you have a good pair of heels, just practice walking around in your room. Don't wear heels that have very thin "heel" (eg. pencil heel). Ditch the stilettos and try a good wedge heel, or other design that has a stable and wide heel.

Since I have worn heels every day since I was a tween, it just feels natural to me to walk in them. And yet, if I put on a pair of 6 inch stilettos, I find myself struggling to walk in that kind of shoe. Mainly, I find that my calf muscles aren't developed enough to accommodate the awkward angle that the shoe is forcing me to walk at. So definitely begin with a smaller, wider heel. Overtime you'll find it easier and more natural as your legs and balance accommodate to walking on the incline.

If you do have to wear a more difficult kind of heel for a formal event, then use the tiptoe trick. As in, put on the shoe, and walk around like you're on your tiptoes. I know it's uncomfortable but that's basically the position the shoe is forcing you into anyways. The higher the heel, the more weight you need to focus on your toes, and away from your heels. For some heels, you won't completely be on your tiptoes, so adjust accordingly. But basically the rule of thumb is that when you're in heels, your weight needs to be focused on the front of your feet, not the back of your feet. The higher the heel, the more weight you shift to your toes. In flat shoes, you'll notice that most of your weight is either in your heel or at least evenly distributed through your foot.

 

[Hum Humina]

Just tried MAC studio fix and I’m in love. Make sure to wear a little bit of primer or face cream before applying, like you would with a liquid one. The shade range could go lighter (and I head it used to be) but NW5 works fine for me as a pale cool olive.
Its seriously the most comfortable foundation I’ve ever worn, although I haven’t tried many. I’m sure there are other great options.

The reformulation and changing of the shades has left me foundationless once I run out of my current stash of it unless they add a few more shades in the pale peach-ish zone. I keep meaning to try One/Size Turn Up The Base Powder Foundation, which is supposedly the closest to the old talc-based formula, but the shades aren't nearly as varied as the MAC ones used to be. Thank god I'd just bought more before they changed it on me.

I apply mine with a brush and then spray with setting spray. Lasts all day and doesn't get into my middle-aged creases.

 

[Dubya's Cat]

Completely unrelated, but on the topic of make up and foundations… I honestly think a lot of women should be looking for a powder foundation if what they want is a subtle, comfortable, quick and utilitarian option.

I agree! Liquid/cream foundation is a must if you have pictures of yourself taken, otherwise I find full on coverage foundation useless in daily makeup. Powder foundation is superior and I wouldn't go back really. Easier to apply and quicker, my simple routine takes me around 5-7 minutes (powder foundation, fill in eyebrows, mascara and loose powder, lipgloss) and when I do full daily face (with eyeshadow, it always takes a while) it takes me around 25 minutes. With liquid foundation it was twice as much.

Currently I use Almost Powder Makeup from Clinique in Neutral Fair but it's too orange, will switch to Fair after I'll run out of current one. I'm extremely oily and probably I should go for more mattyfying formula from them but I'm just so used to it that it's hard to change. Though one thing is, Clinique sucks with their shade ranges and it's mother company and MAC have way better ranges for sure. I'm pale cool olive and so far every foundation and concealer I had was mismatched. Good that translucent powders blend in invisibly...

 

[Gianfranco Pizzaballa]

From one girl to another, how the hell do you walk in heels without your feet hurting? Is there some kind of "heel training" I don't know about?

It depends on how much you walk. If you are on your feet a lot, you wear a walking shoe. Women used to wear athletic shoes when commuting to work via public transit. They would change into heels in the office. For getting around in high heels, take smaller steps and walk more slowly to ensure you don't twist an ankle.

 

[The Jewel of the Nile]

little bit of primer or

What are your favorites, ladies? I have a very eczema-prone skin and the only primer I've bought was from The Ordinary that destroyed my skin after a single use and caused me to avoid them altogether

 

[pork and beans]

What are your favorites, ladies? I have a very eczema-prone skin and the only primer I've bought was from The Ordinary that destroyed my skin after a single use and caused me to avoid them altogether

I don’t have eczema-prone skin so the one I use may not be for you (can’t say), but for whatever it’s worth, I use Nyx Plump Right back. It’s sticky without being greasy and it’s quite hydrating, I don’t think it’s ever broken me out. It doesn’t have strong fragrance, but it would probably be better one without fragrance at all.

I’ve also used just normal hydrating face cream (Nivea face, idk) and it works quite well. If you own a face cream you know works fine on your skin, you should try using it as primer