lurkyloo
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Post by lurkyloo on Feb 27, 2011 21:10:18 GMT -5
Agree with mich! I liked oil of olay basic moisturizer as a teen, but tried their upscale anti-aging with spf stuff and hated it. Which isn't to say that all of you who love OoO products are wrong, just that it doesn't work for me specifically. I'm an Estee Lauder girl as far as moisturizer with SPF goes; I used to switch off with Clinique but then found the Clinique stuff was irritating my eyes. I know we're slamming outlet malls on the other thread, but their cosmetics company store has a lot of clinique and estee lauder stuff, and the skin care at least has testers. Maybe a little lower-pressure sales staff too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2011 21:12:33 GMT -5
Depending on the shape your natural nails are in, don't be afraid of fake nails. You don't have to get long hooker nails. Mine are filed square and pretty short with a french manicure. They are very professional. My natural nails are too thin, weak and brittle and can never look good.
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Elizabeth
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Post by Elizabeth on Feb 27, 2011 22:01:32 GMT -5
Depending on the shape your natural nails are in, don't be afraid of fake nails. You don't have to get long hooker nails. Mine are filed square and pretty short with a french manicure. They are very professional. My natural nails are too thin, weak and brittle and can never look good. Same here, Later. My nails have always peeled and chipped no matter how many vitamins I took or treatments I put on my nails. I also don't have the time with 2 kids 5 and under to be constantly maintaining my nails. When I have natural nails I get a little OCD about chipping polish or not the perfect shape. I just don't have the time to deal with that at this point in my life. It's much easier to take my lunch hour every 2 weeks to have them filled.
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chiver78
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 27, 2011 22:12:19 GMT -5
Depending on the shape your natural nails are in, don't be afraid of fake nails. You don't have to get long hooker nails. Mine are filed square and pretty short with a french manicure. They are very professional. My natural nails are too thin, weak and brittle and can never look good. Same here, Later. My nails have always peeled and chipped no matter how many vitamins I took or treatments I put on my nails. I also don't have the time with 2 kids 5 and under to be constantly maintaining my nails. When I have natural nails I get a little OCD about chipping polish or not the perfect shape. I just don't have the time to deal with that at this point in my life. It's much easier to take my lunch hour every 2 weeks to have them filled. ditto to you both. my nails break before they grow long enough to really look good. on top of that, they are super thin and ridiculously sharp (I sliced 2 fingers open just dressing for my hockey game tonight, because I wasn't paying attention) when I had acrylics, my nail guy used to do them super thin for acrylics. they were actually pretty close to a normal nail bed, and most people didn't believe me when I said they were acrylics. unfortunately, the only place I trusted was back in the town I grew up in - 20 minutes away with no traffic, and the main reason I don't do that now. that's my only caveat for fake nails - know your salon. you can definitely catch some funky things from nail salons if they aren't clean. my place has a 6-foot bookshelf where they have individual, labeled tupperware containing a full set of manicure tools for their regular customers. this is over and above the UV-light sanitizers that every metal tool sees after every customer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2011 6:59:20 GMT -5
No,no,no,no...!!! Please, please don't use fake nails! The only women these look "professional" on are strippers!And trust, me, people can tell. Instead, invest about $10 in a manicure kit and take care of your nails. File them, buff them out, polish them to a nice shine (with a polishing file- I'm not talking about nail polish). Rub a little cuticle oil on and your nails will look great. I need to agree with frugalnurse. Please do NOT use fake nails! They do NOT look good on anyone who isn't wearing translucent lucite heels. Just take care of your natural nails. Sally Hansen makes great products; I swear by Nail Growth Miracle. I third. To strengthen your nails, I'd recommend Nailtiques Formula 2. It's like $17 a bottle, but I guarantee your nails will be stronger and more beautiful in about 6-8 weeks. LOL, I don't work for the company - I'm just a die hard believer.
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michelyn8
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Post by michelyn8 on Feb 28, 2011 8:04:19 GMT -5
I have to 4th on the fake nails. From what I've seen, they can make "bad" nails worse. As long as your nails are neat, clean and your cuticles are not peeling, it doesn't matter if you use polish or not or how long they are (barring stripper length nails of course). If you do decide to go the acrylic nail route, keep them at a length that suits the type of work and activities you do. I have never figured out how some women with long acrylic nails actually get anything done. But we're all different. And most of all, be prepared for the expense of necessary fill ins as your natural nails grow.
One tip I haven't seen is to get a facial. Its not necessary to make it a monthly habit, but ask around and find a reputable salon with a good aesthetician. They can tell you your skin type and suggest products for cleaning, moisturizing and makeup. I went to one in my early 30's and she is the one who told me to try cleansing with Cetaphil. I had always had issues with clogged pores and break outs until I started using that. It may have helped that I also started using mineral makeup around the same time. I use Youngblood and yes, good mineral makeup can be expensive. However, I only have to make a purchase maybe once a year for foundation and finishing powder so its not a huge burden. If you go the mineral makeup route, be sure that whatever brand you purchase doesn't have talc in it. I've read that that one ingredient alone can clog your pores. Youngblood used to sell a sample pack so you could test the different colors available and find the best one for your skin tone. They still might..........I don't know since I haven't made a purchase in a while. If you go the mineral route invest in good brushes. If you go the liquid makeup route, use sponges. Either can make a huge difference in how well the make up goes on.
As for clothes, don't try to follow trends to much. Buy classic pieces in neutral colors and then find a few tops and accessories in colors that not only look good on you, but suit your personality. One test I learned for colors is to hold it up to your face under your eyes and see how your skin tone changes. For me and my daughters, a bad color brings out our dark circles; a good color and they either go away or in my case fade a bit.
Also, buy what works for your shape. There is nothing more unattractive to me than someone who wears something because its "in style" but doesn't look good on her. The wrong style or fit can make someone who may only be a few pounds overweight look like they need to lose much more.
One last thing - a bra that fits right is a definate must. You will be more comfortable and your clothes will look better. Get fitted and try different styles. VS is good for that even if you don't always buy from there. Higher end department stores usually offer this service too.
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Post by stats45 on Feb 28, 2011 8:33:51 GMT -5
Most colleges today have 'career center' type places where they give advice on interviewing, clothing, resume writing, etc.
I would go if you have access as well to help. They can tell you if all of the advice you are getting 'works' in practice, and you can also use your new look in an interview. Even if you are very happy with how things look, you might not necessarily be comfortable interacting with people in your new clothes, make-up, hair, etc. They might be able to help with other things like body language and demeanor that tie your look together.
Congratulations on almost completing your degree!
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Post by CarolinaKat on Feb 28, 2011 8:36:11 GMT -5
I agree with mich, a bra that fits correctly is one of the most important staples of a wardrobe. Nothing else will look right with an ill-fitting bra.
I use brushes for my liquid make-up. A sponge makes it look painted on on my skin, brushes make it look like I'm wearing nothing. I apply the liquid with a brush and wash the brush well after each application. I'm a big Clinique girl, it's the only foundation that doesn't make me turn bright pink and itch. What makes me look 'pulled together' the most is mascara. I have eyelashes that turn blonde toward the tips so they fade away. I use a brown mascara to color them, and it works well. I reserve black mascara for nightime.
Nice black shoes that are comfortable with a low heel can help the outfit look very polished. If they aren't comfortable, you'll be figiting and shifting around on your feet, which will make you look more nervous than you are or disinterested.
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Post by qofcc on Feb 28, 2011 9:50:00 GMT -5
Skin Care: Olay is nice and there are generic versions available. Personally, I use Clinique Dramatically different moisturizer. It feels similar to Olay, but I like the smell better. I buy it twice a year only when it comes with a bonus gift. Cetaphyl is a great makeup remover/cleanser (I use the generic version from Family Dollar). I also use toner every day. I was using the Clinique toner, but I read the ingredients and now I make my own with 80% witch hazel, 20% alcohol and a little bit of glycerin.
Makeup: If you're not used to wearing makeup, you might prefer lighter products and less of them. Go to several makeup counters and try on different things, but don't buy anything until you've tried on several different products and received advice from several different people. Find out if your skin tone is warm or cool and learn the color recommendations for your coloring. There are many books and magazine articles on this subject. Foundation is the key to looking polished. A light mineral powder foundation put on with a big fluffy brush will make your skin look flawless. Cover Girl Bare Minerals is the cheapest decent one I've tried. I take an eyeshadow applicator and make sure the foundation goes on smoothly in the corners of my eyes and under my lower lashes. You also need mascara. Don't worry about all of the different fancy kinds of brushes. Just basic $4 cover girl mascara in black or brown (depending on your coloring) is fine. You also need a little something on your cheeks whether it's powdered blush or cream or bronzer, again depending on your coloring and skin type. You also need to decide on a look for your lips (gloss or matte, light or dark). Personally, I use a light coat of chapstick every morning, then apply lipstick to stain my lips. I use Clinique dramatically different lipstick in "a different grape" color because it's the color that my lips are naturally when I press them together, it stays on well and it never looks weird as it wears off. It seems the younger girls prefer clear gloss and that looks nice too. Eyeshadow is optional, but it's fun to have a few different shades to go with different looks.
Hair: Consider signing up for a model haircut at one of the fancy salons or going to a beauty school in your area, because in these situations, there is usually a top stylist teaching a less experienced stylist how to do hair and they will take lots of time to talk to you and figure things out and you will learn along with the stylist. There are also websites where you can upload a picture of yourself and try on different hairstyles and colors. I've found that for myself, long layers with face frames is a style that looks good on me, is low maintenance, versatile and economical to maintain. Long enough to put up in ponytail or clip if I don't have the time or desire to style it, or it can be blown out straight or curled, put up on the sides or the top or in a french twist. I can go 6 months without a haircut and it's an easy style any reasonably competent stylist can maintain (more precise cuts need a higher level of skill in a stylist and higher skilled stylists usually charge more). I always use silicone glossing serum (there is a brand citri shine, or it's also found in the section for women of color). My hair tends to be a little dry and I heat style it, but this product makes my hair look glossy and protects against split ends and is very inexpensive. If you decide to color your hair or get highlights or low lights, be sure to think ahead to how much maintenance it will need and if you will need to maintain it professionally or if you can do it yourself.
Nails: Unless you are going for a really high-maintenance look and have the hair, makeup & wardrobe to go with them, I would stay away from fake nails. There are products in the Sally Hansen nail polish line that will strengthen your nails. Short nails with clear or pale polish look professional and little imperfections don't show. If you use darker colors, be prepared to carry nail polish with you and touch up any chips. A bad manicure is much more unprofessional than no manicure at all.
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