tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post1860991872057966412..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Accoutrements: The Perfect Red LipGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88901140358305156292010-08-26T19:46:43.196-04:002010-08-26T19:46:43.196-04:00Wowwie that is a lot of steps! I like a clear line...Wowwie that is a lot of steps! I like a clear liner, a nice waxy balm and a long wearing lipstick.Monicahttp://monicamadeit.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21367913683487501962010-02-24T08:30:26.281-05:002010-02-24T08:30:26.281-05:00i actually like the idea of this whole ritual behi...i actually like the idea of this whole ritual behind a pair of red lips.<br />i think the most important steps are conditioning (if your lips are dry or flakey, red lipstick will only enhance the flakeyness)<br />i don't think i've ever done the concealear step, but it's a great idea to use concealer at the end as an "eraser". <br />and the primer is pretty much fundamental -at least in my case-. it makes the red stay "within" the lips. if i don't use it i'll be all paranoid and asking people if my lipstick has smudge. i actually cheat and use my eyeshadow primer for this purpose and it does wonders.<br />well, who knew one can rant for so long about red lipstick!<br />anyway, i love your blog and your style is very inspiring. thanks for sharing all these tips!isabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305142767905899705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4682025752605775332010-01-14T12:23:39.463-05:002010-01-14T12:23:39.463-05:00Lipstick-on-teeth prevention:
After finishing you...Lipstick-on-teeth prevention:<br /><br />After finishing your lips, open your mouth, stick your index finger inside, close your lips around it and pull your finger out. Lipstick that would have transferred to teeth is now on finger. Victory!<br /><br />Now go wash your hands.Susannahhttp://cargocultcraft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34101948388435097192010-01-12T06:56:15.027-05:002010-01-12T06:56:15.027-05:00I won't go through the 9 steps, but I did try ...I won't go through the 9 steps, but I did try some of them yesterday, and this made a huge improvement in my lipstick. Thanks for the tip.<br />And your coat is fabulous, you deserve to like it and be proud of that!verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70005694584550133122010-01-11T20:06:53.395-05:002010-01-11T20:06:53.395-05:00This is the red lip tutorial that I use and love. ...This is the red lip tutorial that I use and love. The video is WAY different from the one you posted, but she's one of my favorites on youtube. She's good about giving you affordable options so that you can rock the ruby pucker without breaking the piggyCisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235120233640110968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38491907237264952812010-01-11T09:34:53.622-05:002010-01-11T09:34:53.622-05:00I don't have these shades of red lipstick, or ...I don't have these shades of red lipstick, or quite all of the other accessories, but I am so trying this out on myself later today with I do have!<br /><br />Thanks Gertie, it looks fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2449700847852693212010-01-11T08:16:59.416-05:002010-01-11T08:16:59.416-05:00One more tip from a fellow sewer and former makeup...One more tip from a fellow sewer and former makeup artist. With a red lip it is a great idea to blot again once the red is on. Then reapply the red lipstick and blot again, reapply and you're good to go. This will saturate the pores in the lips and make the colour last longer. Also that last step that is shown here in the video with the foundation, if you use a larger foundation brush you should be able to gently fan on a little light concealer, one shade lighter than your foundation just around the edges and this will highlight your lip shape and give you that really clean plump look you're looking for!Michele Seraphimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040486518661219661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19601996880089866372010-01-11T05:44:04.307-05:002010-01-11T05:44:04.307-05:00Nine steps! Nine products! That's mad! Now I r...Nine steps! Nine products! That's mad! Now I remember why I don't really use make-up...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998216871239619397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52629389434378016432010-01-11T04:54:58.753-05:002010-01-11T04:54:58.753-05:00I like that "using these simple, easy steps&q...I like that "using these simple, easy steps" -- Fatima, you live in another world from me. I didn't even know there were such things as lip conditioner and lip primer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62211681916863657582010-01-11T04:53:54.901-05:002010-01-11T04:53:54.901-05:00The shorter version of this is what I make. Which ...The shorter version of this is what I make. Which is: apply normal moisturizer, then apply foundation to lips while I do it to the rest of the face. Then fill in with lip pencil, then use a brush to apply lip color, blot. It doesn't take all that long, and like with all makeup the more you do it, the easier and quicker it becomes. Now if only bold red would suit me!Sadehttp://sade.sadevil.org/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78051874728273145332010-01-10T22:43:42.072-05:002010-01-10T22:43:42.072-05:00Gertie,
I've followed your blog for a while an...Gertie,<br />I've followed your blog for a while and truly enjoy your work and your enthusiasm for vintage sewing. Last night I watched "The Last Picture Show" and thought often of you. <br /><br />You and others have given me the needed encouragement to start a sewing blog. http://fabricateandmira.wordpress.com/<br /><br />AnnetteSilknmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811565000247506212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4758070160628815992010-01-10T22:04:15.384-05:002010-01-10T22:04:15.384-05:00Thank you for posting this. Although, I think I&#...Thank you for posting this. Although, I think I'll probably just stick with slappin' mine on and just hoping there aren't any on my teeth.<br /><br />Although, I will say this. That pout is super pretty! I did like the colors they used.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182417693034632358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47090375103233014302010-01-10T21:11:31.620-05:002010-01-10T21:11:31.620-05:00She Says, I've never tried Lady Danger, but I&...She Says, I've never tried Lady Danger, but I'm going to have to now . . . thanks for the tip!<br /><br />Venus, I hear ya. This is definitely more of a special occasion look, I guess. But I found using just *some* of the tips helpful. I don't have the time, patience, or array of makeup brushes for the entire she-bang . . . at least not yet!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17585424555766957702010-01-10T18:03:40.341-05:002010-01-10T18:03:40.341-05:00I had no idea "perfect" lips would requi...I had no idea "perfect" lips would require 9 (nine!) steps or so many products. I'll be sticking with my one-product, less-than-perfect, "swipe and go" technique, even though the results are reliably less than glamorous.Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57755083119785355172010-01-10T17:58:22.319-05:002010-01-10T17:58:22.319-05:00MAC's Lady Danger is my favorite. It's so ...MAC's Lady Danger is my favorite. It's so Lana Turner.She Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366607996864271130noreply@blogger.com