For a long time, I didn't believe I was a vain person. In my 20s I barely wore makeup, only on important occasions. My hair started graying, I shrugged it off. It made interesting highlighting. I noticed the lines around my eyes and mouth. Who cares? I smile and laugh a lot. It shows I'm a fun person.
But when hubby and I returned from New Zealand, I was a little distressed to learn that people on our trip thought I was older than hubby. Considering he's five years older than me, it was upsetting. I decided to cut my long tresses and had it colored, only to have people tell me, I appeared ten years younger. What! I was shocked and appalled. I slowly established a routine of covering the gray, wearing makeup and smearing facial cream to cover those lines I used to believe were a mark of my humor.
In the past year, I have upgraded my closet selection to include cute shoes and boots to match my recent acquired outfits made for my pear-shaped body. Now I have decided I need a further change. I want to have a makeover. Yes, one of those things we used to have done before prom, but you never bought the makeup they slathered on you. This time, I will buy the products, if I think they look good.
Here's where I need your help. Any recommendations of where I should go to have a makeover? Does anyone want to join me? Just for fun!
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5 comments:
Fashion Queen! I would suggest Ayres, but it's now, what...? Macy's? I think that's where "everyone" in FW goes.
Who cares! (Says the woman who looks like she's 16). Wrinkles are a sign of wisdom. I was actually at a Higher Education Law Conference for Student Affairs/Conduct Personnel today and I saw a woman/girl who really did look like she was 16 (baby fat still under her chin, long blonde hair and wardrobe selections I would have made in high school). I felt so bad for her. Who would take her seriously? When she called a student in her office, would the student really respect her? Probably not.
I have learned from experience not to trust anyone without wrinkles or gray hair because they are probably wrong 95% of the time. It's like trusting a skinny cook or a blind interior decorator. Be proud of the wrinkles and gray hair because it signifies a "past" and who doesn't want a "past"?
(P.S. My post above was removed because there were spelling/grammar errors)
As Delia says Ayres aka Macy's does makeovers. But I have found that usually the make up is so heavy that when I get into my car I wipe it all off. So, what's the point of the makeover. If you really want to do something, what you need is just to enhance what you already have, not do a makeover. What color's enhance you eyes? I like your hair color, leave it alone. Whatever you decide on, keep it light, because nothing ages a woman more than tons of face makeup, foundation, powder etc. It creeps into all those crevices. Wait another 20 years and then worry about make-over. Just keep moisturizing you skin and remember that all those places that do make-overs are usually in the business of selling the stuff they are putting on your face. Also, a little aside Lancome makes good products, however, they also make the same products for the Loriel line and cheaper. Save your money for the chin/jowl/eye lift you'll want someday.
I understand what you mean. My skin is looking dryer and I notice more gray hairs. Sigh.
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