Wishing you a Happy New Year
And for those who celebrate it and even not celebrate it – a Very Merry Christmas 🎄
With this picture that I just created
So let me know your thoughts on it
Remember to do something good today
Best wishes
Antidote
Hi my Readers
To be frank, the pantone color of the year for 2020 was one very beautiful color that is favorable and looked very nice to me. Especially because I really like blue and nearly every shade of it. Reminded me of the ocean and the life in it.
This year is a color that does not really appeal to me. I know a lot of people that like yellow but it is definitely not my coppa. Maybe that’s why they had to pair it with another color – grey.
“PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, best express the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.”
This year nothing has been usual, so my guess is that even they decided to do the unusual within their power – to choose two colors.
Ultimate grey and Illuminating are complementing each other nicely and I guess we can only hope more of the description, but I’m not eager to see all the mustardy „innovations“ that people will inevitably come up with.
How do you like this years colors that Pantone has choosen?
Have a nice one 🙂
Hi my Readers 🙂
Scrolling through every social media, including wordpress (yes, I actually read what you guys post – everyone likes their work to be appreciated!), I was liking neutral looks to the point where my timeline and suggestions were filled only with neutral looks! Don’t get me wrong, I like neutrals, but I’m done with them. Especially those warm neutrals that it seems everyone are stuck with and are too afraid to step out of their comfort zone.
I get that most of the people are looking for work-appropriate looks. And let me tell you, there are so many options. Nobody is thinking of full glam or drag, but little color didn’t hurt nobody!
Also, this is more oriented towards the MUAs on social media that „hey guys, so today I’m going to do a simple neutral look that is so requested“. Oh, you mean the same neutral look that you did on your last 10 videos, pictures and blog posts? Cool. I mean, warm, because apparently cool tones are the „scary“ part when it comes to makeup.
What are people so afraid of? Especially when it comes to makeup? It gets off with a simple face lotion.
Why are people attracted only to neutral pallets? They have one, two or more, but they are still going to buy the next neutral pallet. If you weren’t only-neutral-toned person, it is probably the social media causing you to have 5 of the same palettes.
I remember the first time I wore red lipstick. NOBODY was wearing anything but balm (or, I guess, looked like a balm but were probably again some neutral tones of lipsticks).
It gave me courage to be more confident and to be myself EVEN MORE.
Sure, I got some looks, but I can assure you: nobody remembers the time I wore red lipstick. Only me. Because people remember things for max of 3 days. And then it goes away. And nobody cares. Only me, because it made me confident for more experimenting with my makeup.
After I wore it, it became a trend and lipsticks became more common thing.
I was someone that wore different eye makeup every time I got out. I always matched my makeup with my outfit. But after AAAALLLL of those insta photos that I was bombarded with and videos that were made of only WARM neutrals, I kind of forgot about the colorful looks that I used to do every time I wore different color on me. AND I BLAME THE SOCIAL MEDIA! OK, I’ll calm down now.
Just imagine how your social media is influencing you? I’m always reading that people want to experiment more with their makeup, but are afraid. And that does the social media influencers do? Add on to that fear with doing and promoting ONLY warm neutrals, basic, and minimal (but caked up) make up.
Instead of being yourself, you are pushed away inside back into the box, which is the opposite of what you need to do!
Don’t be afraid to experiment (if I type „afraid“ with two „f“s again….. -.- ) and most of all, don’t be afraid (here it is with the both f’s again -.- ) to be yourself.
Let me try that again.
BE YOURSELF and don’t let social media, neighbor or anyone else discourage you or shove you in that box!
I have so much to write about, but I think that’s enough for now. Nobody will read this anyway. So I might as well stop here before I write a whole book about this 😀
I really would like to know what is your opinion about this. Comment and share your thoughts. Do you have the same feeling?
Have a nice one.. and remember to be yourself. 🙂
Hi my Readers 🙂
After a loooong anticipated wait and lots of research, I finally bought my first highlighter. All of the other highlighters that I’ve been seeing in store were tempting but because I was using eyeshadow, I didn’t get any of them. But, when I saw that a store had a discount on some of the products, including this one, I just had to get it.
Wet ‘ n wild megaglo highlighting powder
I was soooo happy. I can tell you that this was in my makeup drawer a whole week before I had the chance to try it. I don’t know if the anticipation made me think this was going to be something out of space or the „megaglo“ part made that, but is it that good?
This is why I think I got a dud or a bad one: I tried applying with 3 brushes and after I made a dent in the highlighter from only one use, after it took so many applications to build it up so it would show up and after it finally showed up – it looked like under eye bruise from so much product. That might be that it is a bit dark for me, but nonetheless, it shouldn’t take me 3 brushes, so much tries and a dent in the product to make it work.
After all of those reviews that I read and saw, I’m starting to think that I definitely got a dud. Because I am really pleasantly surprised from their shadows.
The shade that I got is „Precious Petals“.
I included so many photos just so you can see the shade because it was different with my every move.
This is the swatch that I attempted to do. The light one I went over 3 times with 3 separate dips into the pan – with my finger. The bolder one i reeeealy pressed 2-3 times so it would show up. And the application was even worse from the swatch.
Seeing all of the other bloggers pictures from this product, I’m starting to really think that I got a dud. You can see the dent that I’ve made from only one application. I wore it once for an hour out and when I came back – there wasn’t highlighter on my face 😀
Today I applied again and that dent is tree times the amount of the picture shows. With this tempo, it will be good very soon. You can purchase it here for less than $5 *as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Update: I just saw it on a sunlight. It looks absolutely atrocious. Maybe because I’m too light for it. I might be able to use it as a blush topper.
I’m thinking to buy another one, the „Blossom Glow“ one but that one looked a bit chunky. Should I get it?
Remember to do something good today.
Stay positive 🙂
Regards from Antidote 😉
Hi my Reader 🙂
For me, New Year’s holidays are not complete without some jewelry. My Ney Yar’s stuff is not that big but I have enough for every outfit.
This is my last addition to the collection. I actually bought it few years ago, but I really like it. And since New Year’s holidays are not happening that often in the year, there is no need to update it all the time because I want to fully enjoy the things that I already have 🙂
I bought this earrings from ACCESSORIZE few years ago. They are just so cute. Because they are multicolored and, let’s be real, it’s New Year, I can wear them with many colors and different outfits.
Obviously, they look like Christmas trees decorated with multicolored ornaments. The base of the „Christmas tree“ looks like present with wrapping.
And few more pictures from them because they are so cute. 🙂
Do you have some special jewelry that you like to wear in this holiday season? You can always write to me in the comments 🙂
Remember to do something good today.
Stay positive 🙂
Regards from Antidote 😉
Hi my Reader.
For todays Sunday post, I prepared topic that I am usually more good at, but for some reason, I couldn’t find better pictures so this will have to do the job. 🙂
I always have naturally long nails. Sometimes I trim them and sometimes I don’t have time for that and I end up breaking them from caring my luggage. For this New Year I will have short nails. You know the drill: you break one and you have to cut all of them. I don’t think that I had nails this short since few years ago when I regularly played on my violin. I miss them because I think that I am so used to them to the point that I can’t function properly without them. Nevertheless, I have to work with them. So, I find some pictures from years ago: what they were painted with. This is going to be a throwback as well as the design that I currently have.
I never cared about the age limits and I will never care. That’s why, I bring the Christmas mood even throughout my nail design.
This first picture is from 2013 and I had to capture the nails because they lasted 15 days without chipping or budging. Only the „ornaments“ (and now when I see it, maybe the Christmas tree a bit 😀 ) on the tree faded a bit. In the beginning the colors were more vivid. For 15 days of good manicure without chipping, I thought, I might as well take a picture 😀
On this picture are my nails from 2014. As I base I used white, I put some blue on the bottom with a sponge and I topped it with blue sparkly polish that I really like and remind me of winter.
As per usual, I took the picture right before I remove the nail polish.
And because It’s not yet Christmas or New Year, I don’t have the design from this year, but I still have kind of wintery design. Blue nail polish, silver glitter polish and topped with blue sheerer glitter polish.
You can see a pattern here. I like white and blue nail polish for the winter, but that doesn’t mean that I will wear only those colors exclusively. I wear classic red or burgundy too. But, that depends on my mood: what clothes color I like to wear.
That is it for my blogmas: nails edition.
Remember to do something good today.
Have a good sunday 🙂
Regards from Antidote 😉
I’m sure that you already bust out your new year’s songs and Christmas carols. They always bring up the Christmas mood.
I always liked the Christmas carols and I’m listening to them performed in different ways.
One of my favorite Christmas songs is Let It Snow – the version by Dean Martin. He has very calming voice and the song lyrics simply warm the heart. Whenever I hear it, it always makes me smile.
Dean Martin – Let it Snow!
Now it’s easy to find good Christmas playlist, one that really helps in bringing the Christmas mood. Just type „Christmas songs playlist“ on you tube, choose and enjoy the holidays. The selection is very versatile and you can find something for everyone’s taste, mood and different atmospheres.
This is not necessary a Christmas song but it sounds so Christmassy to me. I like listening to it all year long but especially in the winter.
Phil Collins – You Can’t Hurry Love
If you have your own song or playlist that you like, feel free to share it with me. 🙂
Remember to do something good today.
Stay positive 🙂
Regards from Antidote 😉
Hi my Readers 🙂
Christmas is coming. I couldn’t have chosen better time of the year to start my new blog because there is always something interesting to post around Christmas and New Year. I decided do make some content for blogmas since I enjoy decorating, wearing Christmas jewelry, listening Christmas carols and everything that is connected with this time of the year. And, of course, the snow and making a Snowman 🙂 It doesn’t matter how young you are, there is never any age or other limit that stops you from enjoying some time in the snow.
I really like Christmas sweaters. They look cute and I would definitely always wear them. But in my country, we don’t have a tradition of wearing Christmas sweaters and the stores don’t tend to bring them. So, the only one that I could find was one with Disney character – Olaf from the cartoon sensation from few years ago: Frozen. Luckily I liked it…so I bought it. Also, Olaf is very funny in that cartoon and looks so happy on the sweater so when I see the reflection in the mirror, it always makes me smile 🙂
Because today is the #ChristmasJumperDay I thought I’d share it with you since I haven’t worn it yet.
I have few other sweaters and jumpers that my close relatives brought to me when they were traveling in other countries, but it’s still early for Christmas and New Year so I will save them for later 🙂
Let it gooo.. I mean.. Snooow 🙂
Remember to do something good today.
Stay positive 🙂
Regards from Antidote 😉
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