Comments on: Making Up http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/ More than you ever wanted to hear from Bestselling Author Jenny Crusie. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:59:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Briana http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-129065 Briana Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:58:53 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-129065 I got to go to Thurber House to hear, see, and meet you -- I totally splurged and took myself out for the evening and it was great! Thanks so much for coming and you were delightful. It made me happy I like your books (happier new ones are in the works!) and happy I like to share them. And it made me think I should read Turn of the Screw. Thanks again for coming! I got to go to Thurber House to hear, see, and meet you — I totally splurged and took myself out for the evening and it was great! Thanks so much for coming and you were delightful.

It made me happy I like your books (happier new ones are in the works!) and happy I like to share them. And it made me think I should read Turn of the Screw.

Thanks again for coming!

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]]> By: Jeanne O'Leary http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128715 Jeanne O'Leary Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:09:13 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128715 AVEDA tinted moisturizer is great, and use lipstick touch ups instead of blush, dab and smooth, use for lips too. Two products, three uses.Good to go! AVEDA tinted moisturizer is great, and use lipstick touch ups instead of blush, dab and smooth, use for lips too. Two products, three uses.Good to go!

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]]> By: lady t http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128697 lady t Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:02:13 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128697 Great post Amber! Ha. You always make me laugh! Great post Amber! Ha. You always make me laugh!

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]]> By: PG http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128656 PG Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:33:18 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128656 One thing I noticed in the "stars without makeup" -- women of color like Halle Berry and Eva Longoria seem to look good even without makeup because their skin is dark enough that any variations in its color/tone aren't as noticeable as on white women of the same age. Also, Kate Moss and Pamela Anderson really do look *better* without makeup, not just because of natural beauty but also because their made-up pics were kind of scary. One thing I noticed in the “stars without makeup” — women of color like Halle Berry and Eva Longoria seem to look good even without makeup because their skin is dark enough that any variations in its color/tone aren’t as noticeable as on white women of the same age. Also, Kate Moss and Pamela Anderson really do look *better* without makeup, not just because of natural beauty but also because their made-up pics were kind of scary.

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]]> By: PG http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128655 PG Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:18:44 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128655 Seconded re: the dangers of old makeup. Toss everything that has been opened, is supposed to go on your face and is more than two years old. If that means you're left with nothing, that's a sign that either you shouldn't worry about wearing makeup, or that you should get a free makeover at a Clinique counter and buy a few items (most important would be whatever she uses on your lips, eyebrows and lashes). Seconded re: the dangers of old makeup. Toss everything that has been opened, is supposed to go on your face and is more than two years old. If that means you’re left with nothing, that’s a sign that either you shouldn’t worry about wearing makeup, or that you should get a free makeover at a Clinique counter and buy a few items (most important would be whatever she uses on your lips, eyebrows and lashes).

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]]> By: Yvonne Lindsay http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128641 Yvonne Lindsay Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:03:36 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128641 Jenny, thank you. Your posts ALWAYS lift my spirits. When I read this: Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. I just couldn't stop laughing. If I bent over for 30 seconds the rest of me would be certain to follow. Slowly stand up? Huh! Chance would be a fine thing. On the make up issue, I'm with the crew who suggested a tinted moisturiser and/or perhaps mineral makeup. Both have SPF and both are kind on your skin, but you have to feel good about them actually on your skin. Another suggestion that might help is using a primer beneath your foundation (and after your moisturiser) to give an even texture to the foundation, whether you go for liquid or powder. You put primer on a wall before you paint it, why not do the same with your face? :-) I reckon Alien Eeeter was on the money, provided of course the counter girl does your makeup just right. If it's a disaster...well, that's another blog. Jenny, thank you. Your posts ALWAYS lift my spirits. When I read this:

Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up.

I just couldn’t stop laughing. If I bent over for 30 seconds the rest of me would be certain to follow. Slowly stand up? Huh! Chance would be a fine thing.

On the make up issue, I’m with the crew who suggested a tinted moisturiser and/or perhaps mineral makeup. Both have SPF and both are kind on your skin, but you have to feel good about them actually on your skin. Another suggestion that might help is using a primer beneath your foundation (and after your moisturiser) to give an even texture to the foundation, whether you go for liquid or powder. You put primer on a wall before you paint it, why not do the same with your face? :-)

I reckon Alien Eeeter was on the money, provided of course the counter girl does your makeup just right. If it’s a disaster…well, that’s another blog.

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]]> By: misspiggy don'twannabe http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128637 misspiggy don'twannabe Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:32:39 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128637 Well I did it. I ran off to Sephora and bought the Bare Minerals kit - supposedly I saved $114 (before sales tax). Unfortunately J.Jill is located next to Sephora and I invested my savings there. Well I did it. I ran off to Sephora and bought the Bare Minerals kit – supposedly I saved $114 (before sales tax). Unfortunately J.Jill is located next to Sephora and I invested my savings there.

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]]> By: misspiggy don'twannabe http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128600 misspiggy don'twannabe Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:41:36 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128600 Gosh now I'm wondering if I should run out to Sephora or Nordstrom's before I fly to DC tomorrow for RWA. I have very poor hand-eye coordination so I don't often try makeup - often I just have a rosy glow from scrubbing off whatever product I've tried. Gosh now I’m wondering if I should run out to Sephora or Nordstrom’s before I fly to DC tomorrow for RWA. I have very poor hand-eye coordination so I don’t often try makeup – often I just have a rosy glow from scrubbing off whatever product I’ve tried.

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]]> By: Sheri http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128574 Sheri Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:46:37 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128574 When I am dead is when they can get me to wear foundation and all that junk. Untill then I may use a dab of mascara, a smudge of eye shadow, and maybe some lipstick. I will be 47 next month, I have a few gray hairs and I don't care. Less is definitely better! I am not 20 something nor should I try to look like I am--I find it scary when I see women covered in face paint, trying to be somethng they are not. And I agree--if men don't have to wear the stuff why should we? It's sexist, I tell you, sexist! I actually had my operations manager tell me years ago when I first took the commuter bus route as a schedule that I needed to "make myself up" to drive it! Seriously! She called me into her office and told me I needed to do my hair and put on makeup so that I was "presentable". I was totatlly blown away and I told her that the day she told one of the men drivers to put on some eye shadow and lip gloss and "do his hair" was the day I would be doing it! She shut up and backed down--I mean, come on! Where the hell does it say THAT in the drivers' handbook?! Uniform--yes. Makeup--um, NO! So Jenny, if you want to go au natural you go for it. Society has some very screwed up attitudes about women in general. We don't need to conform to their strictures--we can think for ourselves and be who we want to be without them telling us what THEY think is "correct". Oh wait--the non conformist in me is coming out! Sorry, stepping down off my soap box now... *grin* When I am dead is when they can get me to wear foundation and all that junk. Untill then I may use a dab of mascara, a smudge of eye shadow, and maybe some lipstick. I will be 47 next month, I have a few gray hairs and I don’t care. Less is definitely better! I am not 20 something nor should I try to look like I am–I find it scary when I see women covered in face paint, trying to be somethng they are not.

And I agree–if men don’t have to wear the stuff why should we? It’s sexist, I tell you, sexist! I actually had my operations manager tell me years ago when I first took the commuter bus route as a schedule that I needed to “make myself up” to drive it! Seriously! She called me into her office and told me I needed to do my hair and put on makeup so that I was “presentable”. I was totatlly blown away and I told her that the day she told one of the men drivers to put on some eye shadow and lip gloss and “do his hair” was the day I would be doing it! She shut up and backed down–I mean, come on! Where the hell does it say THAT in the drivers’ handbook?! Uniform–yes. Makeup–um, NO!

So Jenny, if you want to go au natural you go for it. Society has some very screwed up attitudes about women in general. We don’t need to conform to their strictures–we can think for ourselves and be who we want to be without them telling us what THEY think is “correct”. Oh wait–the non conformist in me is coming out! Sorry, stepping down off my soap box now… *grin*

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]]> By: Karla http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128561 Karla Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:12:11 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128561 I very much sympathize. I HATE wearing makeup and my skin always breaks out when I do. What I do is get my lashes and brows tinted at my salon (and wax the brows too, if they are hairy). I feel better when I have it done, I think I look better, and no makeup! Try it, you'll like it :) I very much sympathize. I HATE wearing makeup and my skin always breaks out when I do.

What I do is get my lashes and brows tinted at my salon (and wax the brows too, if they are hairy).

I feel better when I have it done, I think I look better, and no makeup! Try it, you’ll like it :)

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]]> By: AlienEeeter http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128533 AlienEeeter Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:29:47 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128533 Before your speech go find a department store whose makeup counter does color matching or whatever (I have no clue what they do) and have them do up your face for free. :) Honestly, if I have to dress up its mascara and lipstick only. I have no idea how to apply anything else and will look like a clown if I try. Before your speech go find a department store whose makeup counter does color matching or whatever (I have no clue what they do) and have them do up your face for free. :)

Honestly, if I have to dress up its mascara and lipstick only. I have no idea how to apply anything else and will look like a clown if I try.

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]]> By: Jade http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128507 Jade Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:48:50 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128507 Agree with much of what was said above, especially Deborah R. and Marta. Reality check--how you look is rather important also. But how you project and what you say is much more important. I would say go with the advice about the Bare Essentials, which you have, and use some blush, some eyeliner--on the upper lid--and also mascara. The highlighter under the brows is also good. I'd also stay away from salt for several days before the event and try to get as much sleep as possible. Then just be as fabulous as you are, and forget about the exterior. Wish I could be there to hear you!! You're one of the reasons I wanted to go. Agree with much of what was said above, especially Deborah R. and Marta. Reality check–how you look is rather important also. But how you project and what you say is much more important.
I would say go with the advice about the Bare Essentials, which you have, and use some blush, some eyeliner–on the upper lid–and also mascara. The highlighter under the brows is also good. I’d also stay away from salt for several days before the event and try to get as much sleep as possible. Then just be as fabulous as you are, and forget about the exterior.
Wish I could be there to hear you!! You’re one of the reasons I wanted to go.

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]]> By: ruthie http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128469 ruthie Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:53:20 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128469 Have you tried Estee Lauder's Lucidity? It's very light, evens skin tone, and it has *s*p*a*r*k*l*e*s*. Hmmm, sounds like a certain vampirish flick I could mention. But, really, it has very unobtrusive, light reflecting bits in it that get rid of the shadows in places like from the sides of your nose down next to your mouth. Just gives you a refreshed look. I used it when I did some video training tapes. One "screen test" and I was ready to crawl under my desk and hide. But the Lucidity took years off and erased signs of fatigue. Ah! There you go: <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT643&PRODUCT_ID=2079" rel="nofollow">Lucidity Light-Diffusing Makeup SPF 8</a>. Go to a Nordie's or someplace similar and have them do you up in it and see if you like it. Have you tried Estee Lauder’s Lucidity? It’s very light, evens skin tone, and it has *s*p*a*r*k*l*e*s*. Hmmm, sounds like a certain vampirish flick I could mention. But, really, it has very unobtrusive, light reflecting bits in it that get rid of the shadows in places like from the sides of your nose down next to your mouth. Just gives you a refreshed look.
I used it when I did some video training tapes. One “screen test” and I was ready to crawl under my desk and hide. But the Lucidity took years off and erased signs of fatigue. Ah! There you go: Lucidity Light-Diffusing Makeup SPF 8.
Go to a Nordie’s or someplace similar and have them do you up in it and see if you like it.

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]]> By: Micki http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128468 Micki Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:30:31 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128468 (-: I complained, but I like the polls too, and I almost never find a poll that provides the categories I fit into. (That's because I'm a habitual devil's advocate and fence-sitter.) They do provide a fun jumping-off point, so I hope you'll keep them, and not over-think them. (-: I complained, but I like the polls too, and I almost never find a poll that provides the categories I fit into. (That’s because I’m a habitual devil’s advocate and fence-sitter.) They do provide a fun jumping-off point, so I hope you’ll keep them, and not over-think them.

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]]> By: Deborah R http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128451 Deborah R Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:08:36 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128451 Jenny, I attended the Thurber House event, and you have nothing to concern yourself about regarding your appearance. Your speech was informative, funny and a delight to listen to. The animation of your face and body while speaking were the impressions that will stick with me, and believe me I came to the event because I like the way your mind works, not because I had a need to evaluate your wardrobe. I was impressed, and envious, of your speaking skills and the obvious connection you had with your audiencee. So forget about your weight, my husband of almost 20 years insists that the lush curves of a woman are much more interesting, and that most men think so. And makeup? Life's too short for make-up. Thanks for a wonderful evening. Jenny, I attended the Thurber House event, and you have nothing to concern yourself about regarding your appearance. Your speech was informative, funny and a delight to listen to. The animation of your face and body while speaking were the impressions that will stick with me, and believe me I came to the event because I like the way your mind works, not because I had a need to evaluate your wardrobe. I was impressed, and envious, of your speaking skills and the obvious connection you had with your audiencee. So forget about your weight, my husband of almost 20 years insists that the lush curves of a woman are much more interesting, and that most men think so. And makeup? Life’s too short for make-up. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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]]> By: Victoria http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128441 Victoria Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:04:11 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128441 I looked at the poll and couldn't find my MO -- I only wear makeup when I feel like it. I looked at the poll and couldn’t find my MO — I only wear makeup when I feel like it.

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]]> By: Jamie http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128416 Jamie Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:11:52 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128416 With next time in mind, try Philosophy's Make up Optional kit. It's a skin care regime that smooths fine wrinkles, evens skin tone and in general just gives you a nice "make up optional" glow. The moisturizer was originally developed as a way to help burn victims shed dead skin to regrow new skin faster, but people started using it as a beauty regime and a company was born. It's great stuff. My mom never wears make up for religious reasons and she adores this stuff. She had gastric bypass surgery about two years ago and she was worried about getting a LOT of wrinkles and sagging. Philosophy has helped her skin stay soft and supple. No make up, or odd positions, needed to make her glow. :) With next time in mind, try Philosophy’s Make up Optional kit. It’s a skin care regime that smooths fine wrinkles, evens skin tone and in general just gives you a nice “make up optional” glow. The moisturizer was originally developed as a way to help burn victims shed dead skin to regrow new skin faster, but people started using it as a beauty regime and a company was born. It’s great stuff. My mom never wears make up for religious reasons and she adores this stuff. She had gastric bypass surgery about two years ago and she was worried about getting a LOT of wrinkles and sagging. Philosophy has helped her skin stay soft and supple. No make up, or odd positions, needed to make her glow. :)

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]]> By: Jenny http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128407 Jenny Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:59:12 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128407 Well, that simples things up. Thank you, Donna. Yeah, I like the polls, too. I just must learn to write them better. Well, that simples things up. Thank you, Donna.
Yeah, I like the polls, too. I just must learn to write them better.

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]]> By: JulieB http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128404 JulieB Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:27:02 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128404 Well, get a bunch of writers together and ask them a question and see how long and how many edits the go through to get the correct nuances, shadings, voice... ;) I like polls though. Well, get a bunch of writers together and ask them a question and see how long and how many edits the go through to get the correct nuances, shadings, voice… ;)
I like polls though.

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]]> By: Donna http://www.arghink.com/2009/07/06/making-up/#comment-128397 Donna Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:28:24 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=1464#comment-128397 For the record since we all seem to be having problems with it - Bare Escentuals is the company, bareMinerals is the product line. For the record since we all seem to be having problems with it – Bare Escentuals is the company, bareMinerals is the product line.

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