*snicker* That scares me actually my quilt stuff doesn't look that good up close either.
I agree and that's a part of why I don't think it affected me too much when I was teaching -- I just know I was also dealing with some who were old school enough that I didn't "look" professional without make up -- but to be honest, it's only looking back that I think that was even slightly an issue then. My principal used to have a slight issue with it until I made it very clear one day in the teachers lunch room that I was purposely setting an example for our teenage girls that they didn't need to be spackling themselves (and since make up was against dress code for the students she seemed to realize what I was doing was a good thing for our girls).
I have lost a huge chunk of that confidence with the weight gain (being overweight wasn't ever something I experienced -- I was always underweight until I had a hormone issue kick in and since....ikes!) and with being in a new environment. I have had so much work rejection in the last year, I'm beginning to doubt my worth as a contributing member of the community.
The weight doesn't much effect my mobility (I can't squeeze into tight spaces anymore but it's not a hinderance on movement) and since I began a workout program a few months ago, the stairs don't even seem to have an effect on my asthma these days.
Subtle is what I want -- what I can do currently is clownish, looking very much like someone very inept. I am fair, with freckles, light eyebrows, glasses (although more stylish than previous pairs -- contacts not an option -- I don't put things in my eyes). Oh, my face soap of choice is still noxema cream original. I like how my skin feels in general when I use it.
I have heard that a lot! (the mascara thing). Does anyone here from the states know off hand if the Visage is available stateside? When I did have a little help at the Satin Hands thing with MK, I discovered that they don't have a liquid foundation near enough to my coloring so the gal had me order a powder that comes very close -- however, I can't seem to apply it right or something -- it is always noticable -- I look, well, dusty (and I try to buff a lot to take most of it off so it isn't caked on -- at least that's the intent). I think a liquid would be easier to control.
Hmm..other than the brushes that come with, I've only ever owned a separate brush and that's usually been for attempting to apply powder.
Thanks Kate -- Tricia