How-to: Blending

[temptalia]

Here is a little article I wrote about blending...

Blending

What is it?Blending is the art of mixing different colors (whether still similar in hue or on completely opposite sides of the color wheel) to create a gradient of color, not a muddying mess that obliterates the vibrancy and trueness of the individual colors used to create a particular

Comments

[molyprebe]

Unfortunately there are a lot of people who do agree with letbulletsrain's conmment, although I'm sure they would've said it in a more positive manner or not said anything at all.

I do feel everyone has a right to opinion even if it is that they themselves don't like what someone else does be it on several eyeshadow looks or just one in particular. I also feel they should try to say it as politely as possible and even offer their own suggestions on what they feel would improve something. The bad thing about that though is a lot of people are either closed-minded (both about their suggestions or what's being suggested on) and tend to be out-right and rude about it.

I guess what I'm trying to say is the comment was slightly rude, but not entirely unwelcome. There are more people than you'd think you have a lot of complaints about temptalia. I'm not sure if she'd rather have it kept to private discussions elsewhere or if she'd like to know what is really being said about her.

I'm not trying to be rude and offensive. And I'm not trying to entirely justify the comment. I do applaud for admitting that she is, for lack of a better word, annoyed, but perhaps it would've been best if taken to temptalia privately and off this community.

[molyprebe]

[Unknown LJ tag] = letbulletsrain

And dear god, please don't throw hissy fits about that comment.

[evil_girlie666]

No hissy fit thrown. I didn't at ALL take issue with the poster not liking temptalia's style or technique. My own opinion is that I like some things she does lots, others less well.... and that is my own opinion which I am entitled to, as is anyone who posts here. But I really admire her (and yourself actually) for being really active posters who make this community lively and fun, and are helpful to other members. And I don't see how telling ANY member of an open makeup community that they're hideous or look like a drag queen is helpful or excusable in ANY way, shape or fashion.

There's makeup communities like wickedhotmakeup on LJ where you have to submit pictures and get voted in, which I've considered joining, but I stick with eyeshadowsluts because I actively *like* the fact it's open to all, and that the general tone is encouraging and supportive of ANYONE who's got a passion for makeup, regardless of their level of experience. Posts like letbulletsrain just make me very sad, that's all.... I'm not someone who posts pics of my makeup (primarily cos I'm a whole lot older than the most of you and don't relish the "grandma" comments which trolls in an open community are inevitably going to make... specially when the average poster here is pretty goddamned gorgeous, to boot) but from me own corner I've got a lot out of being part of this community and in the main am proud to be an eyeshadowslut... I so no need for, or benefit to be gained from, bitchery here and it makes me sad when I see it here.

[molyprebe]

Rating communities, in my opinion, are just excuses for the elitists to feel high and mighty and to get sick enjoyment out of turning down anyone who doesn't fit their particular style or skill level. I've seen applications for those, most people say they want to join to learn more things and are told very rudeley that they basically suck.

When I first joined Eyeshadow Sluts however many years ago, I saw Temptalia's posts too and thought, "ooh, shiney. *stares*" and after a few posts I lost my initial fascination, as a lot of people have. I still encourage her to do what she likes and thinks she looks best in, and to keep up the active posts 'cause it gives me something to read at four in the morning when the boy rolls over on my side of the bed or drools in my hair and I'm wide awake after showering x___o; At the same time though, there'll be days when I skip over her posts because I have seen her work so much and she looks like she's doing damned spiffy on her own. I'd rather go to other posts of people asking for constructive criticism or advice and see what words I have to offer.

letbulletsrain spoke her opinion. Not in the best manner, and as I said if she really felt that way she should've mentioned something to temptalia off this website. At the same time though, she also could've continued to be amongst those who complain about Temptalia in privacy rather than causing silly e-drama on such a friendly site.

I think what sparked her comment was the whole, "Using a single wash of color can be perfect or even ideal for some situations, like running out the door to make a few errands or for a simple workday, but in general, people who utilize makeup want to use more than one color, and of course, there are several good reasons behind this." remark. Temptalia feels you should use more than one colour and blend away. Others, like myself, am content with one colour in varying depths or even just plastered on as something more than a running-out-the-door or simple-work-day look.

Hell, if I were to post every day I do make-up, you'd all want me e-hanged 'cause most things I do are just with one colour. ^^;

There's nothing more to say about any of it other than this all could've been dealt with better rather than being quick to comment and not mindng words, or regarding feelings of everyone.

[lizwhiz]

i never mind seeing posts with one distinctive color, but because her article was about blending she felt it was a good idea to justify the idea of blending and why it is useful. i don't see it as something to like... complain and grumble about? why, even in privacy, is there any reason to complain about what she does? i don't think she's doing it to anyone's face but her own, and her opinions and advice are from her point of view but she's hardly pushy about them.

[temptalia]

Actually, I would like to know what's being said. I'm quite curious!

[lizwhiz]

you're the talk of the town babe! :-P

i guess that happens when you're gorgeous.

[molyprebe]

Ignorance is bliss. I've got archives of all AIM and YIM conversations and could easily search through to find days where you were casually mentioned in the topics. But a good point was brought up that that's only feeding into the unnecessary e-drama here, and quite frankly a lot of girls (and like, two guys) are afraid you'll post more often in spite of them.

[molyprebe]

Best recommendation; keep the drama off Eyeshadow Sluts. If you're really curious as to what they're saying, make a post on your private journal for others to comment on (hopefully anonymously, 'cause I know quite a few people who are nice in their comments to you and will say other things on messengers), or even put an open forum on your website.

Otherwise, just keep on doin' what you're doin'; Smile. Blend. Post.

[lizwhiz]

i just don;t get it. what complaints are there to have? maybe she's not into your style but there is more wrong with the comment made than its brassness. if you dont like someone's technique or style, i really don't understand how there is any positive or good way to complain about it. because its needless and pointless. why not just keep posting the looks you like, give her feedback if you have anything constructive to say, and go on your way? i know i haven't been here very long but i really can't think of how any of the complaints or griping are at all justifiable.

what is there to applaud? frankly it doesn't take any positive character trait that i can think of to randomly tell someone you hate what they do to their own face for no reason and with no constructive cause or purpose.

[molyprebe]

You don't get what complaints there are because you're not on their side of things. I could argue this to death but there's never going to be any justification to the remarks to you.

I've known letbulletsrain for a long time and she really is one of the sweetest girls I do know, but she's also opinionated and not afraid to express her opinion.

And I still applaud her for being able to tell temptalia exactly what she thinks of the make-up. Again, I still think it could've been done better, but she's not afraid to speak her mind. There may be no reason or cause to you, but there is to me, herself, and anyone else who understands her opinion.

Random Screenname1: i honestly think
Random Screenname1: a lot of people don't like her
Random Screenname1: but
Random Screenname1: if anyone says shit to someone, they defend the original post, just to cause drama

Random Screenname2: i hope temptalia feels lame for no one defending her

Random Screenname3: I still think she just photoshops everything. Takes one picture of each pose, changes the colors and viola!

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Theirs is they really don't care for Temptalia, and a majority of them do keep it to private conversations. Yours is that you like and adore her work. You may think they're wrong for thinking terrible things about her, but they may think you're wrong for thinking positive things. It can be argued both ways to death, so there's really no point in trying.

Don't hate the messenger. I'm neutral here. Let Temptalia do what she wants, I have no say in it. If I don't care for what she does, I skip past the posts. I didn't even read this article and would've skipped past it normally if so many people didn't IM me with complaints about it.

[cyanidewine]

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my old high school friends found this community through me, but they won't join the community (because none of them have digital cameras) and I'm not trying to start a list or try to draw up proof that people don't like you, Temptalia, but molyprebe is right...

one of my friends actually, supposedly, "dreads" seeing that icon with the lips" (yes, I used 3 quotation marks) and says she hates how scrolling down is like looking at the same post with the same facial expressions over and over, with different colors.
Of course, she can't speak much because she makes the exact same face and post in every posed picture I take of her when we're hanging out.

haha man I suck with words.
I mean, there is no positive way to say some things.
At least she isn't trolling and saying bullshit like "lolz ur so ugly." She's giving an opinion, despite her way of saying it.
Not everyone tiptoes around people.

True, she didn't have to blatantly state her opinion, but isn't that good sometime?
I don't know about anyone else, and I know this is just me personally, but sometimes I think its better to be honest than lie through your teeth.
I don't know, I guess, I like criticism, constructive, or harsh..because I know its their opinion, and I can take it however I want, maybe learn something from it, maybe not.

ohh.
and in response to letbulletsrain, I've been part of thsi community for yeaarrrrs, and not too many people here do varied looks. Honestlyyy...people, including myself, tend to do the same style over and over.

unless someone will flat out tell me HEY YOU, DO AVANT GARDE OR DO ZEBRA STRIPES ON YOUR FACE, I'll probably continue doing things the same way I always do.

you can't change people, they're going to do what they want,
Temptalia likes her style, and she's good at it.

Some people think Temptalia's amazing and the best thing since sliced bread (I honestly don't understand whats so amazing about sliced bread, that it deserves its own phrase) and some people probably hate her, but that doesn't make either "right" about anything. One doesn't have to be justified to dislike someone, just like someone doesn't need to explain why they're madly in love with someone's style. They just, are.

I'm done, since I made a complete pointless mess of paragraphs that probably make no sense.

[molyprebe]

Dude. Sliced bread is secks. Saves me a good minute of trying to cut my own without sqaushing the loaf when I want toast. But what can I possibly expect from a Coke-whore? ;]

[cyanidewine]

savagely ripping chunks of bread is the way to go!

[lizwhiz]

"True, she didn't have to blatantly state her opinion, but isn't that good sometime?
I don't know about anyone else, and I know this is just me personally, but sometimes I think its better to be honest than lie through your teeth.
I don't know, I guess, I like criticism, constructive, or harsh..because I know its their opinion, and I can take it however I want, maybe learn something from it, maybe not."

There is a difference between lying and keeping your mouth shut.

Also, it's simple enough to blatantly state your opinion without acting like you know everything about the subject, you know WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS BEST, and everyone else is stupid for thinking otherwise. The comment made in this case wasn't just saying "hey, i don't like your style of makeup." It was laced with all these weird accusations that seemed to be fueled by a distaste for Christine as a person. Thats the part of all of this I don't get. I just have no idea why someone would get so angry/accusatory/annoyed/whatever based on makeup. She added all this crap about Temptalia's tutorials, but the fact is 90% of the time she is asked for those.

If I thought there was any cause or reasonable motivation behind the random criticisms, I might see the merit in what you're saying. But I saw nothing but unnecessary rudeness and insults that went beyond saying you don't like someone's makeup. And it's pretty clear in the community info that makeup critiquing is as far as it should go, and it really doesn't have to turn into such a stupid BLENDERZ vs NON BLENDAHZ feud, if you can manage to have different ideas about what looks good without being, well, a c*nt about it.

I think that Temptalia has always been respectful and courteous, and being rude and insulting for no reason because you have different ideas about makeup seems pretty silly, especially since she never seems to do that to anyone else.

[lizwhiz]

it's not about not understanding someone's opinion. that part is simple. you people have different tastes, who cares? what i don't understand is how her style being different than yours can be so weirdly offensive that it actually bothers you.

i don't care what they think of her makeup. what i find pretty immature and odd is having these feelings about someone on a makeup community actually drive you to the point of reacting with offense or disdain.

Honestly, there are plenty of people here whose eye shadow I don't love, at all, but I don't get pissed off or annoyed when they post. And it doesn't bother me when other people rave about them or ask them about it.

I can see disliking someone's style... I just don't see why in this case that had to, for no discernible reason, evolve into a complete distaste for that person in general.