Re: OT Need a Beauty Tip

Find a great moisturiser (for yourself, not just the adverts) and *use* it! . In message , Sally Swindells writes

Use pink light bulbs and hide his glasses ;)

Val

I don't quite know if a funny answer would be helpful - maybe this is a 'very serious' area. Naturally, I do have a beauty tip from an elderly aunt that works great. It was her theory that nobody would notice how old and ugly your hands were if you wore beautiful rings. She had some rings that were dazzling. For sure, nobody ever noticed whether she actually had fingers or not. Advancing the notion of detracting, I've found that lovely earrings will massively improve a bad hair day. Somehow, people see the earrings and don't notice the droopy coiffure. When my arms are bruised (happens now and then like when I'm attacked by violent twigs when picking blueberries), I put on my snazzy gold bracelets. If you get to say more words on the subject, grubby jewelry won't work. A gentle polishing does wonders. If you wear eyeglasses, have you looked at them lately? I often wonder how some people can even see through their lenses. It's hard to think someone's face is beautiful when they've topped it off with a pair of glasses that look like they've been dipped in flour and oil and are ready for the frying pan. Polly

Yes Miss!!! (I do actually own some, just don't use it much).

Like it!

I remember Joan Collins saying that rings had to be real because fakes would stand out a mile on hands, but all other jewellery could be fake. Personally I'd like it all to be real (wishful thinking!), but rings are my favourite anyway. With earrings I go for imitation - too easy to lose good ones.

Cleaning glasses seems a good idea - then the computer screen wouldn't have a blurred bit in the middle.

This one isn't suitable for the answer you're looking for, but it amazed me to discover how much a little lipstick perks you up. When I was recovering from heart surgery, I couldn't believe how many people said, "Oh, you look like you're feeling much better!" And all I did was put on a little lipstick.

Sherry

With my eczema and allergy to nickel (and most other metals!) I can't speak about stuff like make-up or jewelry, but I cannot speak highly enough not only moisturising your skin in your morning routine, but remembering to give it a thorough clean at night as well. For me, since I cycle home, I use a toner to get the road dirt and the day's oil off, then use Simple moisturiser. No, they don't pay me in any way, but that's the only one that doesn't give me a rash (no perfume, no dye, etc.) Anyway, people are always saying I have great skin and I don't use any makeup so it must be the moisturising/cleansing routine.

-- Jo in Scotland

I am a regular on alt.gothic.fashion so you would think I could come up with something right quick. However the one I usually have to tell the baby bats might not suit in this situation. That being: Always put on your Nice Boots _before_ putting on a corset. Hmmmm...thinkthinkthink Garter belt and hose first, then knickers... When your color only comes in a foundation that is oilier than you care for, a light dusting of powder before application often helps.... The Crow look is so last century, just don't do it... You can usually find SPF40 or greater in childrens and infants sunscreen... It generally a good idea to check out the ventilation system in a given room before deciding to wear long spikes or a tall mohawk there... The easiest way to get that smokey eyed look is to use liner pencil and smudge it, then draw sharp lines with liquid liner... Genuine indigo can be used to do henna style designs for a nice change of pace...

I'll have to check the archives and see what I see...

NightMist

LOLOL! Where was the spew warning on that one? come wipe the beer off my monitor!

Thanks, Val, that was great!

Just the thing for Womens Institute where average age must be around 70. and you get free membership when you reach 90!

I will definitely print out and circulate this advice. (Can I see Mildred in a mohawk....!)

I keep a glass next to the sink so I wont forget - but I still do!. Thanks for that hint.

Thanks - as thats all I do most of the time anyway, I am always 'perked up'!!

Yes, clesaning properly is a good tip, and one which probably gets overlooked.

Thanks

The 'Age Perfect' went on as soon as I'd showered this morning!

I'll bet your ladies already know to put on their fancy footwear before putting on their corset then.

Have a care though! I have been told that the wearing of one's knickers over over one's garter belt is the sign of a "fast" woman!

I have never heard that about wearing a mowhawk though.

NightMist

Laugh and smile often! Smile lines are beautiful.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.