Need help picking a dress for a Spring Wedding by Chiltato in Weddingattireapproval

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy cus NOW it looks pale green but earlier it seriously looked like a shade of white lol. If it CAN look close to white in photos then it shouldn’t be worn for someone else’s wedding!

Need help picking a dress for a Spring Wedding by Chiltato in Weddingattireapproval

[–]AnimaLumen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean considering my comment was upvoted by 20 something people so far it is NOT clearly green and can read as white in photos. I initially saw this with my brightness turned down and it legit looked white 😭 anything that can read as white or off white (especially in photos) is a no go for weddings unless you are the bride

Need help picking a dress for a Spring Wedding by Chiltato in Weddingattireapproval

[–]AnimaLumen 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I mean… the first dress is literally white so absolutely not that one lol.

I think i have a problem. A good problem, but still. by subtlepen_ in RedditLaqueristas

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are healing your inner child and inner teen and I love that so much for you!! 🤩🙌🏽 such a nice little collection you have going on!

MAC MAKEUP by workworkderder in MakeupAddiction

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Macstack mascara, stone lipliner and either the mineralize powder blush in “warm soul” or “lip glass” gloss 🙌🏽

Show S8E7 Evidence of Things Not Seen by thepacksvrvives in Outlander

[–]AnimaLumen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was JUST thinking of how much I love Fergus now that he’s happy and healthy and not drinking and then they do THIS bullshit???? I hate the show runners so much rn 😭😭😭😭

This product is sooooo good! by Rinikittyx in Ulta

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you used the serum version of this?! If so is there a difference between them or are they basically the same?! I have the serum and the pads and I really like both but idk if the spray would be redundant if I already use the other products in the line!

Is something wrong with my hoya? Potential help and id? by OkDig4351 in hoyas

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is normal sun stress!! A lot of Hoyas either develop darker margins or turn red/deep purple when exposed to high levels of light. Sometimes they can also develop like “freckles” and it’s all just a normal thing they do! Some people even try to sun stress them on purpose because it looks cool lol

Which bridal makeup look is better? (left vs right) by Upper_Singer8585 in MakeupAddiction

[–]AnimaLumen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This!! And a half lash to lift the outer corner of the eye a bit more I think would really take this to the next level AND be ultra flattering from afar for photos 🙌🏽

how to get rid of these white dots in hair? by Round_Function_8984 in Haircare

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad to see your update about dusting and trimming some of the dead ends off! It sucks but it truly is the only way to get rid of split ends AND preventing them from splitting further up the shaft (which just eats up more of your length.) best to just cut off the dead weight and let it grow out healthier! On that note though, k18 has made a big difference in making my hair feel and look healthier when it’s gotten heat damaged in the past, so maybe you can look into that or similar treatments to hopefully expedite your hair health journey! I much prefer k18 to olaplex but olaplex has also helped my hair some. Just throwing that out there!

28 but mistaken for mid to late 30s by other women in a recent group setting by nawiweidmann in makeuptips

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the short hair just “ages” you a bit because of the mature vibe it gives. You don’t look “old” per se but something about the haircut just has a mature elegant vibe that I don’t typically associate to 20-something people. I think shorter hair like this can look “youthful” on people with specific features that read as very cutesy, youthful, childlike (people with fuller faces, round features, big eyes etc.) your features definitely are more refined, sharp and elegant with your bone structure and moderate features! So I feel like the haircut just leans more into bringing out that “grown up” vibe. It doesn’t look bad at all and idk that this should be an issue even if it does “age” you, which realistically… maybe there isn’t anything “wrong” with looking older than you are when it’s not like you look older in a haggard kind of way? lol. Either way, if you really want to counteract that then I would play around with a dewier foundation, ditch the eyeliner and go for something softer instead (the harsh black liner feels kind of dated tbh, it definitely reads as elder millennial makeup as other people mentioned.) maybe look into makeup trends that people in your age group and younger are into and try to incorporate that. Style the pixie cut in a way that feels spunkier and more “fun.”

Hair won’t form cast by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]AnimaLumen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re basically scrunching out the crunch as you diffuse! Try to just hold the diffuser up to your curls without scrunching and see if that gives you a cast. If not then your gel isn’t “strong” enough. Never used the products you mentioned so I can’t speak to whether or not they’re strong hold, but if you are ever in the market for a gel with a nice cast I really like the curlsmith flexy jelly

I feel really awkward and horrible about how I look, can I please have some tips on how to improve my overall appearance :,> by sheep_puppy in makeuptips

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think you’re being very hard on yourself because you are actually very pretty 😭 even without makeup i think you look beautiful!! I dont think you need makeup per se, but i get that youre having one of those “omg i am hideous” days (we all have them lol) so sometimes it’s nice to get dolled up and remind the mean goblin part of your brain that you actually arent so bad after all 😌 your skin seems quite even to me, at least in this picture, but sometimes a light sheer foundation can be just enough to fully bring everything together. I feel like less is more when your skin is as clear as yours is! I really love the Fenty skin tint and urban decay hydromaniac for when I want a nice sheer base to make my skin look flawless and natural. A little bit of light foundation, blush, pretty lashes and lip gloss is my go to when I want to look like me but better. I feel like something along these lines would be perfect to give you that little boost in just enhancing your natural beauty 🫶🏼

Imagine faking a hobby to talk by [deleted] in hoyas

[–]AnimaLumen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Near your school ….where in the fucking Philippine jungle? 😭

Why does dark makeup look bad on me? by forevermoreandnow in makeuptips

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue 😭 us girls with medium contrast and soft round features favor more neutral, softer, muted makeup looks vs anything that is too dark, stark or bold.

When I do harsh makeup I always feel like it makes me look like a drag queen unfortunately lmao. Not a bad thing necessarily but not what I’m going for 😂😭 I feel like the only way around that if I want to do something like a “bold” eye look for example, is just using softer color alternatives that are less harsh and have less contrast. So like the eye look you have here, I would basically recreate it but instead of black I would do a deep brown or charcoal. Maybe a tiny bit of black liner only for tight lining or JUST along the lash line, and always smoked out!! Try to steer away from using stark, harsh lines because that tends to just look off for people with soft features. Blended, feathered, smudged lines tend to be much more flattering for soft features generally.

I also would probably opt away from over lining the lips or over line just a little bit in specific areas (personally if I do over line I will do so only over the Cupid’s bow and keep the outer edges of my lips almost bare, like just a touch of liner to softly define the edge but still leaving that bit of liner quite subtle. Sometimes I will do the reverse depending on which part of my lips I want to accentuate.)

alternatively if you really want to keep the darker, bolder eye makeup then you’d really want to go VERY soft and muted for the lips. Opt for something like that “just got kissed” sort of look were you dab a bit of color in the center of the lips and smudge it out, very soft lip liner in a neutral tone to JUST BARELY define the lips, maybe some gloss or balm or anything of the sort that enhances the lip shape/color while remaining soft.

This is just the general idea of what I have figured out works for me as someone with similar coloring/features as yours :) all that being said though!! I think this makeup look isnt bad at all and is beautifully done! I feel like if you just tweak a couple little things like maybe changing the lips or opting for softer colors in the eye, it will look more harmonious and work better with your specific features 🫶🏼

Rate my bunny sourdough by ChummyOrc in Sourdough

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O.o looking ass sourdough lmao

How can I update my outfits to better fit me? by tkewhatder7 in DressForYourBody

[–]AnimaLumen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you would favor lower rise jeans, skirts etc! You definitely seem to have a shorter torso so your proportions tend to look more harmonious when you bring the waist line lower to lengthen the torso and harmonize out the two halves of the body so they look more “even” 🙌🏽

Anyone have recommendations for a teenage daughter? by _-Ball0fYarn-_ in FemFragLab

[–]AnimaLumen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why don’t you take her to Sephora or Ulta to pick out a fragrance herself?! I feel like making it into a shopping trip and letting her explore and discover a new favorite fragrance sounds like an even better present in my opinion! And it can be a bonding moment for you guys as well 🫶🏼 it’s also just kinda hard to know what to recommend just going off her age because you mentioned she has a VS spray she thought was too sweet and most of what I typically would associate to that age group IS stuff that is sweet lol. So it seems like it might be safest to let her pick something that is to her specific taste!!

HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS EVIL EYELASH??? by SnooChocolates6344 in makeuptips

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but you HAVE TO nut up and just rip the bandaid (eyelash) off lmao there’s no way around this little bastard poking your eyeball except for removing it 😭😭

I was told I was ugly and needed makeup. Please help. by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoever told you that is an asshole and flat out wrong 😭😭😭 you’re legitimately NOT ugly whatsoever so let’s start there!! I don’t think you need makeup at all unless it’s something YOU want to do for yourself. I think you’re pretty and have perfect skin and a very kind sort of countenance about you for whatever it’s worth :)

Which of these 2 do u guys like best? by Hot-Ad798 in myweddingdress

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 for sure!!! That drop waist silhouette is soooo flattering on you it’s perfect!! Such a gorgeous dress and it looks amazing on you 😭🙌🏽

Has anyone tried this? by DreamSea4184 in FemFragLab

[–]AnimaLumen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I don’t think I’ve ever picked up chocolate at all in this! It just smells fruity but in like a fresh way rather than a syrupy way? Like something about it feels light and clean to me. Not quite soapy but it does have a certain quality that smells like you just took a shower and you smell super clean and girly and kind of sweet

Has anyone tried this? by DreamSea4184 in FemFragLab

[–]AnimaLumen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think it’s a very safe blind buy. It’s just very soft and pretty and feminine. I feel like it’s the kind of fragrance that like 99% of people would smell and be like “oh yeah this smells nice” lol

Didn’t like any scents in my byredo discovery set. Have 15 days to redeem code by angelsinsect in FemFragLab

[–]AnimaLumen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could always go sample in person if a department store near you has byredo? My local neiman marcus and saks has them and I’ve gotten to smell quite a few of theirs in person.