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Title: Makeup
Post by: Petunia on January 15, 2026, 08:02:46 PM
Post by: Petunia on January 15, 2026, 08:02:46 PM
I had a chance this week to get the makeup out and play around.
Sadly, I remember why I stopped dressing a decade and a half ago.
I'm never happy looking at myself in the mirror but having to spend quite a bit of time to make myself look like a rediculous sad clown was pretty depressing.
Covering up skin blemishes was ok but not looking after my skin has really not paid off, particularly around my eyes.
I did like the process just not having to see myself and the results.
Sadly, I remember why I stopped dressing a decade and a half ago.
I'm never happy looking at myself in the mirror but having to spend quite a bit of time to make myself look like a rediculous sad clown was pretty depressing.
Covering up skin blemishes was ok but not looking after my skin has really not paid off, particularly around my eyes.
I did like the process just not having to see myself and the results.
Title: Re: Makeup
Post by: tgirlamg on January 15, 2026, 08:46:12 PM
Post by: tgirlamg on January 15, 2026, 08:46:12 PM
Hey Petunia!
Makeup is definitely an art requiring a good bit of practice and experimentation...just finding the products that work best can be quite the workout but, finding them can make a huge difference in final results...
Have you ever tried consulting with a professional makeup artist? They can often have a good eye for what would constitute a good look for you and have recommendations for products etc... hair color, eye color and makeup colors work off of each other and small changes can make a big difference in an overall look!
I hope you keep at it... give the sad clown the boot and see only a happy woman!
Onward Brave Sister!
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Makeup is definitely an art requiring a good bit of practice and experimentation...just finding the products that work best can be quite the workout but, finding them can make a huge difference in final results...
Have you ever tried consulting with a professional makeup artist? They can often have a good eye for what would constitute a good look for you and have recommendations for products etc... hair color, eye color and makeup colors work off of each other and small changes can make a big difference in an overall look!
I hope you keep at it... give the sad clown the boot and see only a happy woman!
Onward Brave Sister!
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Title: Re: Makeup
Post by: Dances With Trees on January 15, 2026, 09:23:05 PM
Post by: Dances With Trees on January 15, 2026, 09:23:05 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on Today at 08:46:12 PMgive the sad clown the boot and see only a happy woman!Oh, Ashley, you are my life coach. I hope Petunia follows your advice (Petunia, you are beautiful with or without makeup). I know I will try to, but I understand how mirrors have a habit of getting in the way.
Title: Re: Makeup
Post by: tgirlamg on January 15, 2026, 09:52:54 PM
Post by: tgirlamg on January 15, 2026, 09:52:54 PM
Quote from: Dances With Trees on Today at 09:23:05 PMOh, Ashley, you are my life coach. I hope Petunia follows your advice (Petunia, you are beautiful with or without makeup). I know I will try to, but I understand how mirrors have a habit of getting in the way.
One of my essentials is a 10x lighted mirror for eye makeup... you have to learn to set aside what your skin looks like at 10x and just do whatcha gotta do! 😅 I read a book by Amy Poeler many years ago and she had a line in there about something being the dumbest thing you could do outside of looking at your face in a magnifying mirror! 😅
Onward!
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