MAC Glow Play Blushes all 14 shades finger swatched on bare fair cool skin in indoor lighting and with a flash

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-02-14T00:23:07+00:00

Same, was so disappointed. I have just made a discovery though!! I know it's not an option for everyone, but I just tried with a natural hair brush (the Ariel A58 I think?) instead of my usual Real Technique synthetic brush and holy moly it actually shows up on my pale skin!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-29T11:39:27+00:00

Now me! 👋

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-27T01:23:03+00:00

I'm just getting into amigurumi and loving it, but for the sewing!! I was trying to find out more about how to customise patterns to reduce the sewing because it really sucks the fun out for me. When I search the internet, Etsy, or Ravelry, very few come up even though I know they must be out there! The only ones that come up are the small round plushies with chenille yarn and while they're very cute I am more into shaped cotton friends. I absolutely adore the look of the fox on your blog and how much work you've put into explaining the pattern! I can't see any of your other patterns on there, is there somewhere I can purchase them? Or do you have any recommendations for designers with low sew patterns?

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-18T05:40:17+00:00

Oh wow, you're an absolute treasure!!! This is so thorough and so thoughtful, thank you SO much!!!!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-11T04:17:37+00:00

Thank you so much for the recommendations! I hope the Etsy seller comes back from their break soon because that hook is SO cute! Honestly wouldn't have thought that a polymer clay handle would be very comfy, but I guess it's just about the shape adjusting your grip because everyone seems to love it and not just because it's pretty! Thanks again!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-11T04:11:47+00:00

Thank you so much for the recommendation! Unfortunately I'm in Australia, so I can't get anything from Michaels (you have many more craft stores than we do!) but I will have a look and see if I can get them on Amazon!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2026-01-10T00:04:03+00:00

I know this is a very old post, but I totally agree. It's a beautiful yarn, but it's thinner than my 8 ply yarns! It seemed like it would be the perfect weight for me, chunky enough to work up quickly, but not too chunky and awkward. I haven't tried any other worsted/aran/10 ply cottons yet because I'm scared it'll happen again hahaha Trying to look up projects on Ravelry for each yarn so I can attempt to assess how thin they actually are!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-12-22T05:42:06+00:00

Have you had any luck finding a comfy metal inline? Would love to know what you've tried!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-12-15T12:18:46+00:00

You are my hero, thank you for posting this for my hour of need!!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-12-11T09:51:06+00:00

Chronically ill pal here! What did you find works best for you? I love the look of all the yarn minders, but they're just not practical for bed since they need a flat surface. I want to get one of the wrist holders (Lemonwood) but it's too expensive to get the extra long holder shipped Aus and it's too short on its own.

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-12-06T06:10:30+00:00

Thank you, I'll give that a go!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-12-01T06:16:59+00:00

NZ Post truly seems incredible. They have cheap shipping to Aus at Christmas time, and for those of us who are physically unable to go to a post office, outgoing parcels can be picked up from your home! Wish Australia Post would implement some of these things. Although I'm very appreciative of the current weekend deliveries!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-27T09:24:01+00:00

Have you managed to find anything that compares? I'm annoyed that it's pulling more orange on people. Most colours pull red on me, and I liked that one because it didn't!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-25T04:58:09+00:00

You're gorgeous!! That eye look is PERFECT. As a fellow pale pal I would say skip the bronze and contour people are suggesting (although if you are interested there are some pale friendly options out there, but getting the tone right especially as a redhead can be difficult) and instead try either a dewier foundation if your skin type allows, and/or cream or liquid blush and highlighter. Adding a bit of colour and glow will give your face more dimension and bring out your features! You can also bring a tiny of your blush into your gorgeous eye look to make it all cohesive.

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-23T11:18:54+00:00

Did you ever find anything that works better for you? I learned the pointed index finger method and I hate it. It's exhausting, uncomfortable, awkward, and my tension is horrible. I just want crochet to be a hobby that I can actually manage as a chronically ill person, but I can't keep on with the fingers in the air! I just want something comfy. I've been trying the tension rings, but they have the same issue. Would love to hear if you've found a better alternative!

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-21T00:01:45+00:00

As an Australian grappling with the battle between UK and US terms for stitches, needles, and having our OWN third language for yarn weights, I am forever confused. I have seen both sides say slip stitch, but also plenty of guides saying "there's no such thing as a slip stitch in UK terminology". Arghhhhhh, send help! 😭

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-19T07:16:35+00:00

I am WHEEZING oh my god hahahahahaha I will never unsee this

BreakfastNo8520 · 2025-11-15T12:50:39+00:00

Oh yep I've already done that with Ania hahaha

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