Too much makeup...

[Ashleyjadeism]

GAHHH how do I know when I'm putting on too much makeup?! Cuz sometimes I look great, yet other times I look like a clown!!

[Jacquelyn]

Typically the rule of thumb is if it looks like you're wearing it, you're wearing too much. You also have to decide what you want to emphasize. If you want your eyes to stand out go with a neutral lip color and whatever eye color you were working with, if you want to do a bolder color on the lips then don't play up the eye makeup too much. You have to find a good balance. As some of the other girls mentioned you can always go to Ulta or one of the make up stands at the mall for a complimentary makeover. They will help you pick the colors that work with your skin tones and then you can see how to best apply it to maximize your features. 


Hope that is somewhat helpful.

Hugs,
Jacquelyn

PS. You look really cute in your avatar, Ashley. 

[Ashleyjadeism]

PS. You look really cute in your avatar, Ashley. 

?! really? wtf lol... I took that with my webcam a few minutes ago...

[Jacquelyn]

?! really? wtf lol... I took that with my webcam a few minutes ago...

You do! I said in the MTF pass thread, you look like one of my cis friends from HS.

[Ashleyjadeism]

weird... I'm used to people being critical of my GIANT nose... Thanks!!

[Ashleyjadeism]

I wish I could pull off the emo/scene look... Gotta dye my hair black... lol

[Ashleyjadeism]

Yay! lol

I need to cut my hair though... Not shorter but thinner... It's WAY too thick.

I'm a bit stunned that people think I look like a girl... I mean I'm not on any hormones or anything... Guess I'm used to my family going out of their way to tell me I'm not a girl...

Yay! lol

[Lee]

I'm definitely a believer that less is more with makeup.  Start out small and keep adding bit by bit to see what you like and what doesn't end up working.  From what I've heard, most girls on here hate their noses, but I've never seen why on any of them.  As long as you're not Mr. Magoo, I can't image it being a real issue.  Have fun with it, and I'm sure you'll end up with a look you like.

[Ashleyjadeism]

I need people to talk to... COME ON PEOPLE!! This is all I have to do!! COMMENT!!!

[spacial]

Have you looked at any of the makup tutorials on Youtube?

They can give you some ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=bubzbeauty

http://www.youtube.com/user/michellephan?blend=1&ob=4

http://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81

[Jacquelyn]

J & A, you both look awesome, girls!

Thanks Perlita!

weird... I'm used to people being critical of my GIANT nose... Thanks!!

And- Your nose is fine. There are plenty of actresses have larger noses: Barbara Streisand, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gisele Bundchen, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Anniston, Anne Hathaway, Kathy Griffen, Sarah Michelle Geller, Blake Lively... The list goes on, and on.

Your gorgeous, Ashley! We all have things we dislike (it's a girl thing...), we have to learn to be confident and maximize our attributes.

Hugs,
Jackie

PS. If you ever need to talk feel free to PM me.

[Ashleyjadeism]

Thanks...

My recent random video chatting has convinced me... Noone can tell I'm not a chick lol...