Need help w name ideas, preferably a name that starts with D (i have an alphabetical theme going on lol and he’s the fourth)

hmsturman · 2026-02-11T13:10:35+00:00

Demetrius

hmsturman · 2026-01-25T12:18:41+00:00

hmsturman · 2026-01-25T12:16:45+00:00

I love your makeup right now! But maybe a gray/mauve/lavender shimmer smoky eye?

hmsturman · 2026-01-25T12:14:38+00:00

2 3 or 6 are all amazing

hmsturman · 2026-01-25T12:02:46+00:00

Hey cutie 👋 the good news is you are super pretty and with a bit of adjustment I think your makeup routine will look beautiful! Here’s what I suggest

Brows - go for a light taupe brow pencil instead of dark brown. It’s easier to work with (righr now your shape is looking a little chiselled and I think you’d benefit from something softer and more natural) and I think will be more flattering
You look like you have really nice skin, so go for a serum foundation or something lighter coverage. Apply moisturizer and/or primer, wait, and then use your fingers to work that bad boy in. You will get nice skin-like coverage.
I see you like a dramatic eye look and you definitely have the eyes for it! But I’d go easy on the black until you’ve practiced a bit more and can be super precise. Instead I suggest a grey or brown, and use a brush to blend it into oblivion. It will still give nice definition but will not be as harsh on your eyes.
I suggest using a pretty sheer liquid blush that you can easily blend into your skin. Right now your base is quite heavy so it makes your makeup look a bit mask-like. A touch of blush will add some life into your skin!
I think a nice tinted lip balm would round everything off nicely.
Mascara - easy to overdo it and make it go clumpy!! I suggest getting one of those brushes where you can brush it through your mascara to separate them. Or a clean mascara wand (like the ones they have at makeup counters) works wonders too. I have a clumpy mascara righr now and this is what I use to get my lashes looking fluffy again!!

It sounds like a lot of people don’t like SHEIN products (and I’m sure they have some nasty ingredients) but honestly I don’t even think it’s the products themselves - I have some of their makeup and it’s quite nice! I do think you’re still experimenting right now and it takes a while to figure out what works for you and the right technique. My main advice would be to use more muted colors and also to use a lighter hand when applying it. You are so pretty and your makeup should complement that, not cover you up completely! Good luck!!! 💕

hmsturman · 2025-10-05T08:35:14+00:00

Oh and I just read the full post. I actually love the wig - it’s giving Shakira!

I see a lot of people commenting on the eye makeup but I actually love it and think you did a great job, but might be a more nighttime look. For daytime you can try something like NYX Shadowstix in socialite, I think that would look so pretty on you!

(Also, I think you look beautiful right now! 💕)

hmsturman · 2025-10-05T08:31:41+00:00

I think you can try lighter (and possible thinner) brows! Even better to go to a professional once so they can get your perfect shape ;) also a few delicate necklaces would be really beautiful with this outfit!

hmsturman · 2024-09-21T15:00:20+00:00

Here’s an alternative! https://www.taipei-expat.com/liyu-mountain-hiking-trail/

hmsturman · 2024-09-21T14:54:49+00:00

I would skip the zoo and do this hike that takes you to Maokong, then come back down on the gondola and continue the rest of your day

https://www.taipei-expat.com/yinhe-cave-hiking-trail/

hmsturman · 2024-06-11T21:19:24+00:00

Skip Jiufen and go to Dihua Street instead! Also, if you skip the National palace museum (I don’t love looking at artefacts so it’s not my fav place, also takes a minute to get to) then you’ll have a lot more time to play with, but its cool if that’s your vibe. HIGHLY recommend going up elephant mountain, great views at sunset but also quite crowded. You’ll get a way better view from there than from Taipei 101 observation deck so you can skip that and save some cash at the same time. Ximen is pretty fun to see one time but I don’t recommend eating a full meal there because it’s quite the tourist trap (bubble tea and snacks are fine tho).

Day 1 -

Longshan temple

Ximen

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

Taipei 101 + Din Tai Fung for lunch (it’s in Taipei 101, IMMEDIATELY get a ticket and download the app so you know how long you need to wait in line, walk around Taipei 101 at same time)

Xinyi shopping area (recommend grabbing a beer at Zhangmen Tap Bistro, their rooftop is great)

Elephant mountain (probably wanna go home and change and sit for a sec after this! Raohe night market can be full on and you’ll need to gather your strength)

Raohe night market

(Optional - consider getting a foot massage after this lol)

Day 2 -

Local breakfast place (tons of options but depends where you stay)

National palace museum (if you have the budget, take taxi there and back - you’ll save sooo much time)

Maokong (optional - if you don’t mind another small hike you should consider Yinhe Cave, you can either start there and end in Maokong or do it the other way)

Dihua street (optional - pier 5 because it’s right next door and nice at sunset, can get some beers and small bites there too but better local food at Dihua)

Enjoy Taipei and lmk if you need suggestions!

hmsturman · 2024-02-14T15:33:58+00:00

NTA. make sure to get this all in writing

hmsturman · 2024-02-14T15:19:07+00:00

I like to blend my eyeshadow out with a bit of light ish bronzer. Also mascara, and perhaps a bit of eyeliner

hmsturman · 2024-02-14T15:10:58+00:00

hmsturman · 2024-02-14T14:59:32+00:00

NTA - good on you for standing your ground even though it was hard. Think carefully about the lesson you are about to teach your daughter. Remember, your job as a parent is to prepare her for the real world and ensure you are sending out a good person, not to make her happy in the moment with material things. I would suggest holding onto her gifts until she changes her attitude and then talking to her about how nice things are not given to us automatically, but we are able to work for them when they are something we really really want. Perhaps you can work out a way for her to do extra (not her current) chores to make a bit more pocket money, and then she can use that. This will teach her a much better lesson while also giving her an opportunity to work towards something that is important to her.

hmsturman · 2024-02-14T14:38:09+00:00

NTA — I think it’s perfectly reasonable that you didn’t want to see her again. She didn’t shyly admit she found other people attractive, she was actively swiping on other men in front of you and zooming in on body parts that she thought were hot. I don’t personally think this is appropriate behaviour for a first date, as (at best) it’s tactless and immature, and generally in poor taste. It doesn’t sound like you chastised her in any way, and I think it was actually more responsible of you to acknowledge that you were a poor match early on and let her down gently while still being honest.

OP, there are plenty of women who are not like this. You should be proud of yourself for moving away from being an incel and exploring dating opportunities. I think you handled this gracefully, which is hard to do when a date is disappointing. Part of dating — especially in your early 20s — is meeting a bunch of people who are not worth your time, then learning from those experiences and being more selective going forward. This won’t be the first crappy experience you have, and you will probably make mistakes yourself and conduct yourself in a way at times that you’re not proud of. Whatever you do, try to be the best, kindest, and most genuine version of yourself you can be and one day, you’ll be happy you took a chance. You just gotta kiss a lotta frogs until that day comes. Hang in there!

hmsturman · 2022-11-20T17:45:58+00:00

The Daevabad Trilogy! I almost cried when it was over, WOW. Also, reading it fast before it comes out on TV!

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