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How to use Duos, Trios, Quads, Quintets???! (A few basic shapes that work with all eye shapes)

The first thing I always tell people when it comes to eye shadow application is - find your socket line. And learn to separate that from your crease. 

There is a myth about applying shadows “on/within your crease”. Well that’s fine if you have very defined, even, thick lid folds. But if you have hooded eyes, mono-lids, or smaller lids where the crease is either not visible or not high enough, many eye-shadow looks can be very unflattering or they simply disappear when you open your eyes. 

What to do? Simply replace the word “crease” with “socket line” from today on. If you have mono-lids and hooded lids, it’s important to blend your shadows UP TO your socket line at least. That not only defines your natural contours but also widens the eye. 

Your socket line is where your eyeball dips into your orbital bone. Close your eyes and feel for it.

Flattering eyeshadow looks are all about “creating shadow and light” in the right places. Even if your eye contours aren’t very defined naturally, placing a bit of deeper color along your socket line and a pale shade in the center of your lid will create the illusion of more pronounced contours without making you look too dramatic.

I DON’T recommend creating a fake socket line higher or lower than your natural one. It can go very very wrong unless you’re an absolute pro.

Many times we use brushes that are way too big or fluffy. If you have small lids or eyes, a smaller, round-ferrule pencil brush like the one from 13rushes can make life a lot easier. Go for the flatter, wider brushes if you have a bigger lid space to work with. 

Now that we’ve got that covered, you can get back to the question of “what the heck do I do with this palette that has 2-3-4-5 shades?!” and look at the images above as a reference for where colors go.

Don’t be restricted by the image with the 4 shadow palettes and the labels on each of the shades. It’s there as a reference but the best thing is to look at the eye charts, because you can use any 2 shades in a quad or a 5-color palette as a duo using a DUO diagram.

Steps don’t include liner (optional) and mascara, so you just add them later.

THESE ARE NOT RULES. They’re just basic guidelines for those who aren’t too familiar with eye makeup yet. 

Lastly, when looking for eyeshadow palettes, here are some beginners’ tips:

My palette has one cream/liner/glitter shade! Well, take those out of the equation and see how many regular shadows are left. If there are 3, shadows left, follow the TRIO diagram. If there are 2, follow the DUO diagrams. 

Erm, so what do I do with base/liner/glitter shades? Apply the base all over from lash line to socket bone before you begin (you don’t need to go all the way to your brows unless you want a dramatic look). For glitter shades, you can apply them as a wash all over when you’re done with the rest of your eyeshadows, or down the center of the eye for a “wet look” when you blink. Liner shades are self explanatory!

DUOS: look for those where 1 shade is the same lightness or lighter than your skin color, and 1 shade is darker/smokier. Doesn’t matter if they are metallic, shimmery, matte, sparkly. For most basic daily makeup looks, you just need a light and dark to define your eyes. 

All palettes: make sure there is a “balance of light to dark shades”. This means at least 1 softer shade and at least 1 dark shade that is deep enough to act as a definer shade. (There are a lot of palettes where all 3-4 shades are pretty shimmery pastels. Well, sorry but they’ll look nicer on your vanity table than on your face. You need a darker shade there for definition and contouring in order for the palette to look flattering. 

QUADS: What do you do if there are 2 pale shades? Which should you apply on your brow bone, and which as an accent in the center of your eye? The less shimmery/sparkly one on the brow bone, and the more dramatic and reflective one on the center of the eye. If they’re about the same texture, then it doesn’t matter which you use where.

5-6 SHADE PALETTES: Many people find them overwhelming, but you really don’t need to wear all the colors everyday. You can pick 2-3 shades and wear them as a duo or trio (See diagrams) easily. So they actually give you the most options!

Some Idiot-proof Eyeshadow recommendations:

Duos: Laura Mercier eyeshadow duos. Always well coordinated, with 1 soft/matte shade and 1 darker, richer one. Takes the guess-work out of eyeshadow application.

Trios: A lot of drugstore brands like Wet n Wild Color Icon have pre-coordinated trios with the shades marked out as lid, crease, browbone for you. Just remember “crease” = socket line. In the higher end range, Dior’s 3 Couleurs are beautifully coordinated and easy to use and blend.

Quads: Tom Fords and Chanels have some of the easier to use luxe quads in the market, but if you’re going for the Tom Fords, remember to minus out the sparkle shades. (E.g. 01 Golden Mink is what I’d consider a duo, not a quad, because there are 2 sparkle shades out of the 4, and I’d apply the 2 satin shades using one of the DUO diagrams above, and then decide how I want to apply the sparkles.)

**Laneige Pure Radiant eyeshadow quads (S$40) are a fantastic alternative - not dupes cos there are no exact palette matches, but great alternatives - for Tom Fords (S$100) because the satins and glitter textures, as well as a few of the shades, are actually very very similar. If you love the look of TFs but find the prices a little steep in Asia, take a look at the Laneige counter! See for yourself!

Quintets: Lancome’s Hypnose palettes are still one of my favorites. They usually have the BEST balance of dark and light shades, and they’re perfectly coordinated with each other, so you can pick any 2-3 shades out of the 5 and go.

**Diors are a good option if you have more mature lids or prefer smoother, more translucent pigments but the 5 couleurs are’t as well-balanced as Lancomes, so unless you’re very experienced and know how to add definition using liner and mascara, I’d pick a few colors and use these palettes as duos and trios rather than a quintet.

If you want to break the rules completely and do it like makeup artists do sometimes, NARS’ duos are pretty much on the opposite spectrum to Laura Mercier.

They do have light vs dark shades too, but there are also tons of funky clashing duos designed for maximum drama on the lids. Stuff like Rated R (lime and blue) and Bysance (yellow and violet) can still be applied using the 2 DUO diagrams above, but the final effect will be VERY bold. Probably better for the club than for school or work.

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Amazing news: Due to me working in a library full-time, I qualified for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for student debt forgiveness. Which means most of my student loans (my Sallie Mae ones) are 100% forgiven. If you have a public service job, and you qualify, it could forgive your loans too. Below is more info on the program.

The information below describes the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. It includes the eligibility requirements and the process for tracking your progress toward qualifying for PSLF. This information can also be found in the PSLF Fact Sheet and the Dear Borrower Letter, which can be downloaded and printed.

What is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?

What must I do to have any remaining balances on my Direct Loans forgiven under the PSLF Program?

What loans are eligible for forgiveness?

What are on-time, full, scheduled, monthly payments?

What is a qualifying repayment plan?

What kinds of employment qualify?

What is full-time employment?

What does it mean that my 120 Direct Loan payments must be made while I am working full-time at certain public service organizations?

How can I keep track of my eligibility?

What should I do after I become eligible for PSLF?

On January 31, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released an Employment Certification Package to help borrowers track their progress toward qualifying for PSLF. The PSLF Employment Certification Package includes:

Dear Borrower Letter (updated March 2014)

Instructions for Completing Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form (available only in English)

PSLF Resources

Fact Sheet (updated December 2013)

Q&As (updated December 2013)

Source: Federal Student Aid, An Office of the US Department of Education

Ah…….annuzzer day in bikini bottem………

Hoe Tips Masterpost

Hygiene

Wipe front to back… lol

If you want soft feet: soak feet in hot water for 10 min, use a pumice stone to get rid of the dead skin then lotion your feet and put them in socks til the morning

Use men’s razors if you want to shave! (they’re cheaper and better quality than women’s razors)

Shaving Guide: http://klarymalia.tumblr.com/post/144880628132/major-key-alert-the-perfect-shave?is_related_post=1

Makeup (fuck-proof)

Nivea Men Post-Shave Balm (for primer… legit)

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer

Becca Ultimate Coverage Complex Cream (foundation)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Kat Von D Ink Liner

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

General Tips for Hair and Skin…

Moisturize every day

Exfoliate at least once a week

Exfoliating your lips improves your life 100% trust me

Don’t use shampoos/conditioners with sulfates or silicones

Trim hair every 6 to 8 weeks to have healthy soft ends

Washing your pillowcase every week helps prevent acne

Skincare + Haircare Products

Lush products: http://klarymalia.tumblr.com/post/144760685062/pro-tip

DIY Ultimate Brow/Lash Growth Mixture: Mix coconut oil, vitamin E oil, castor oil and Vaseline and mix this all up. Put into an empty (and clean) mascara tube and put this on your brows and eyelashes nightly. If you don’t have a mascara tube to spare, a small container and q-tips will do just fine.

DIY Sugar Scrub: http://klarymalia.tumblr.com/post/144880744527/talk-about-tripping-okay-fellow-friends-and

Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Cream???

Natural products to use:

Unrefined virgin coconut oil (on your nail beds, eyebrows, eyelashes, hair mask…)

Tea tree oil (helps with breakouts)

Apple cider vinegar (adding ½ cup to a bath resets your PH and you’ll smell + feel great)

Castor oil (for hair growth)

Shea butter… the best moisturizer

Lifestyle Tips

Put your undies in three categories:

1. I’m getting fucked today

2. I could be spontaneously fucked

3. Getting none today

On the days leading up to your period use a pad or pantiliner in your underwear to prevent staining b/c staining sucks

Shimmer body lotion makes anyone look radiant and sexier tbh

Be a confident hoe

Try to always wear sunscreen

Put perfume behind your ears, decolletage, inside of elbows + knees, wrists & inner thighs

Sleep naked or in a loose shirt when u can

Always Keep These With U

Sweats

Chill hoodie or tee

Comfy shoes

Spare undies

Makeup wipes

Condoms

Pads

Gum

Phone charger

Hairbrush

Hair-ties

Money for transportation

Deodorant

Waterbottle

Lotion

Diet

As ya’ll already know… water. Just drink it whenever you can throughout the day

Green tea

Reduce sugar intake

Cranberry juice (a cup every day)

Vitamin E pills (for healthy hair)

Fruits

Veggies

Sex

Sex tips: http://hotips.tumblr.com/post/141784574773/compilation-of-sex-tips

NEVER…

Go to bed with wet hair unless you wanna wake up to a world of frizz

Put oil on your lady after-shave if you plan on having sex later. Oil deteriorates condoms. Apply coco butter instead

Put lemon on your face!

Put sugar on your vag (yeast infection) or face (causes micro-tears, your facial skin is too sensitive for the large grains of sugar)

BEST IPHONES CASES

PLANETS BOTTLE

SATURN PLANET

FULL MOON

MOUNTAINS NIGHT

DARK NIGHT

BLACK MARBLE

ASTRONAUT #1

ASTRONAUT #2

ASTRONAUT #3

GALAXY CASE

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

what's the Wellington video?

My poor, poor little child… how is it that you don’t know????? This is no good, no good at all, you must read this at once & cry with me

And here is the video itself, which was shot with an actual potato camera from the mid 1880s. Basically, Harry & Louis are drunk as fuck and they’re singing in a bar, then Louis shouts “boyfriend!” and leans closer to kiss Harry, but it looks as if Harry stops him bc they’re being watched by all the fans outside who are filming them (with potato cameras). Then Harry kinda just holds Louis close to him and the video ends.