- There are FAQ’s about just about everything, aren’t there? I found some reasonably good suggestions about walking in high heels at http://www.allsexyshoes.com/faq.html
I was pulled away before I could finish…
2 - lip liner can make your lipstick application look neater; however, please, please, please do not do the very dark liner/light lipstick combo - it looks really harsh and unflattering. Otherwise, how you wear it tends to be according to fashion - when I started wearing make-up, lip-liner wasn’t used; I’ve seen where the mavens recommend darker liner and lighter liner. But always the same color, only one shade off. BTW, there is a new lipstick out that will last a long time without rubbing off.
7 - I always walked in heels basically like I’m walking on tip-toe. Since I walked on tip-toe a lot as a (strange) child, I never had any problems with heels.
(such as it is); pantyhose - I keep three colours in the house at all times that seem to work for every outfit; a pair of charcoal (not full black), a pair of beige (a normal -looking beige, not some weird orangey shade), and a pair of linen. The charcoal pantyhose are for dressy dresses and darker evening wear. The beige ones are for the office and more casual type dressing, and the linen ones are for dressy lighter clothes. Linen looks like a weird colour in the package, but I find it really flattering with lighter-coloured dress clothes.
Cuticles - I keep my fingernails short too, for typing, and I keep the cuticles back by pushing them back with the towel every time I dry my hands. That’s about the limit of my home manicuring (except for painting my toenails - they must always have a coat of paint on them).
Hope I’m not too late with this advice. Many of the beginners’ cookbooks come in several different bindings. If the one you choose does, it’s worth it to invest some extra bucks in the ring-bound type. It lies flat, stays open to the page you’re using, and doesn’t fall apart after years of use because the binding can’t be broken. I don’t think this is worth it for specialty cookbooks, but if you’re just learning to cook you’re going to be turning to that beginners’ book a lot.
And definitely get yourself a meat thermometer. Any kitchen/housewares shop will carry them, and they’re not expensive. Look for one that’s easy to read, so you won’t have to stick your head in the oven to check the temperature.
If you’re trying to impress women, I can’t help you.
If you’re trying to impress us blokes, then I’m impressed already. It’s cool that you don’t know this stuff. Just wear nice jeans and a clean T-shirt and you’ll have elegance in abundance.
I’ll second that. And as we all know, it’s my opinion that matters 
There’s a great one that has the probe on a long wire, with the readout outside the oven. You can even set an alarm for a particular temperature. I don’t remember the brand, but I’ve seen them at Kitchen Etc.
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Why wear eye-makeup? Your eyes are so pretty already! (aren’t they? most people’s are.)
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Lip gloss pinks your lips, and it tastes fruity to boot. Lip smackers are the best.
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(reminds self to meet Opal)
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Mine’s nearly to my waist (long hair hint: Johnsons’ No More Tangles spray is great) so it won’t “flip” but I imagine it’s done with a curling iron and hair spray.
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Bobby pins are a wonderful tool to keep your motar board on during graduation ceremonies. They also pin your hair out of your face when need be.
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I’m learning this one myself. Some cookbooks do include estimated cooking times, but mostly, when it’s not pink in the center, it’s done. (obviously, I don’t cook pork yet) A lot can be done with a Reynolds broiling bag, and it about halves the cook time, especially great for turkeys.
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Heals are bad for your feet, and your knees. Invest in some pretty flats instead if possible.
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They keep your thighs from rubbing uncomfortably. They also cut down on the number of people asking why you don’t tan. (screw 'em though, I love shorts.)
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Is there a reason you feel the need to paint your nails? It makes mine more brittle, even with the so-called strengthing formulas, so I rarely do it. I keep them long and scruplously clean with a nail brush- people have asked if I’ve gotten a french manicure, go figure. If you feel you must, buy q-tips and nail polish remover to fix boo-boos.
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I don’t use any of them, sorry. My brother swears by gel to spike his hair, though.
You don’t have to do all the girly-stuff if you don’t want to. I usually only put on foundation/ powder, and some lip gloss and I’m good to go. It looks more natural, and I get as much attention(from guys) as with all the other stuff on, so why put in more time and effort?
Huzzah to you female darlings who still wear make-up! I have always thought that the ability of the female to wear lipstick, eye shadow, blush, face cream and all is exquisitely delightful, makes them look exotic, erotic, youthful, different and often magical. I even loved the Punk Rock look in the 80s and the female Goth look in the 90s!
Elvira turns me on!
A woman who knows her makeup can be 100 various people, display 100 different moods and add to the mystique that is woman.
The natural trend I find bothersome. You see every flaw and blemish, every discoloration, every wrinkle, pale, thin lips, small, plain eyes, drab hair and the wonderful mystery is gone.
Not to mention that women who wear makeup keep their facial looks longer because of the age reducing effects of the creams, bases and foundations, even in just light applications.
I just love those new changeable color contacts for women who can wear them and even those brightly colored wigs or hair tint. My last girlfriend once donned a metallic blue fright wig (Tina Turner style), put in custom designed silver blue contacts, lots of Goth style eye make up, painted her lips bright day-glow red and addded slinky, black outfit and we hit the town! It was wonderful! She looked so hot that later we rented a deliciously sleazy hotel room and had even more fun!
Man oh man did she look Hot!!!
Yowzer!
- I generally put it on the pink part above the lash line. Then again, I use eyeshadow and a brush most of the time for eyeliner, so go with what you think looks better.
- Lipliner is generally used to help keep lipstick in a set area. It’s drier than lipstick, so it lasts longer. If you use it, apply all over your lips unless you want that “clown look” as techchick stated.
- Hi Opal.
- I’m not sure, but I betcha fooling around with a wide barrel curling iron and some setting lotion might do it.
- Bobby pins hold hair in place, mostly for use with updos, like buns.
- I generally check by placing a little slice that won’t be noticeable to see if the meat’s cooked through.
- Can’t help with the heels thing. I could always walk in 'em. It basically takes practice and learning a different kind of balance.
- I don’t normally wear pantyhose unless it’s for something that’s very dressed up, or if it’s for something like, say, church. You know, someplace where you want to “look nice.” Pantyhose that’s not too sheer will hide the fact that you didn’t feel like shaving in two weeks.
- Nail care… part of having nice/long nails is making sure you aren’t doing activities that will cause impact damage to the nail. You play guitar, so unless you do something to protect your nails, they’re gonna stay short and maybe look like crap if they’re a bit thin. Trick to use with the nail polish: always keep a cuticle/orangewood stick dipped in nail polish remover to fix the goofs.
- Gel, used in larger quantities will shape and pretty much act like plastic. Mousse’s primary use is to volumize, but it tends to dry out hair. Pomade is similar to wax, and both are used sparingly for adding texture to the hair. Hairspray comes in many forms: the lightest strength to hold a set shape with movement, and the strongest one to keep any style rock hard and put.
Any other questions?
Makeup may look “exotic, erotic, youthful, different and often magical”, but to me, it feels like I’ve got a lot of goop on my face, and my eyes are burning from the eyeshadow.
As for your opinion on the natural trend, well, we’re all entitled to our opinions, no matter how shallow they seem to other people.
I’m no makeup expert, but it seems to me that I’ve heard that chronic makeup use actually tends to age the facial skin, and leaving your makeup on overnight is one of the worst things you can do for your skin.
Just my opinions, of course.
Bless you, dear!
Yes, God forbid that you should have to look at my birthmark.
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