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Post by dolly on Jun 13, 2004 4:56:53 GMT -5
Thanks Rockkid - I shall look out for those. My sister says a mit is good too to make sure you rub in the lotion properly. That and a good pre-exfoliating o'course.
Aye - that is indeed Holly Golightly. She's one of my favourite movie characters ever - certainly the most glamourous that I can think of. I made Jllm watch Breakfast at Tiffanys with me again recently. He loved it.
In my make up bag? That needs another box...
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Post by dolly on Jun 13, 2004 5:01:31 GMT -5
As I'm not at home at the moment I have a capsule make up kit only....
Aside from all the essential moisturisers its all pretty basic
Maybelline matte foundation for fair skin
Ruby & Millie black kohl
Black liquid liner
mascara (which seems to have gone missing) *looks suspiciously at Jllm's long purdy lashes*
Lumene bronzing powder
Body Shop cocoa butter lip balm
Body shop red cheek and lip cream
And a few assorted eyeshadows in shimmery pale green, blue, charcoal, plum, brown n various others....
Uhuh!
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Post by samplestiltskin on Jun 14, 2004 11:26:27 GMT -5
I am dreading the job I'll finally get that requires me to look professional. "Professional" means "uncomfortable" to me. Even just wearing that stuff for 3 or 4 hours for an interview, I always change first thing when I get home. I like my jeans and Joy Division shirts!
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Post by riley on Jun 14, 2004 11:28:45 GMT -5
Alright. I'm in a mood, and it started to show on Top 10's, but this is a better forum.
Top 10 hints for people (mostly dudes) who need to dress up for work or play.
10. Big logos and brand name advertising is tacky, especially on dressier type clothing. If you're like me and you find comfort in shallow materialistic behaviour, at least keep it to yourself.
9. Dudes shouldn't wear loafers with suits - lace ups only. Unless you're David Beckham, then you can wear whatever the fuck you want with whatever.
8. If you're wearing lace ups with your suit, they should be slim and dressy, not big and clunky Doc type shoes. The suit look should be sleak, not like being anchored in snow shoes.
7. Match your socks to your pants and/or a colour in a tie or shirt. If you wear white gym socks with dress shoes, you're beyond help.
6. Short sleeved dress shirts and ties don't work. If you don't want to look like Dilbert, wear a long sleeved lightweight dress shirt and get better deoderant.
5. Cords are for the Fall, except for the odd thin piping type style, which can work on cooler Spring or Summer days. Wear corduray in Summer and sweat your bag/vag off. No matter to the Dog.
4. Double breasted is cool if your old and fat. Some 8 button double breasted suits are cool, but you can't be old or fat.
3. Your tie should be tied long enough that it covers your belt buckle. If it's longer than that you'll piss on it, it it's shorter you're going to look like you're wearing a clip on.
2.Shine your shoes. Even if you get one of those lazy ass sponges which are treated with show shine stuff.
1. If you're not on a golf course, don't wear a fucking golf shirt.
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Post by tuneschick on Jun 14, 2004 13:08:00 GMT -5
That a boy... get it alllllllll out.  |
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Post by mellie on Jun 14, 2004 14:05:25 GMT -5
I live in Australia... tanning comes natural here... tanning booths are virtually non existent, and fake tan is mostly regarded as a waste of time... But we've also got a shocking rate of skin cancer goin' on... Hmmmm.... so now Im wasting my time?? ;-) We cant all be as blessed as you now can we?? I guess I should stop though since I will be one of the masses soon. hehehehe |
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Post by rockkid on Jun 14, 2004 19:13:36 GMT -5
Holy shit Riley. Some one come out of the bad side of the change room today?
LOLing cause his words are fashion wise.
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Post by riley on Jun 18, 2004 5:05:28 GMT -5
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Post by lumencandle on Jun 21, 2004 12:44:19 GMT -5
Lumene bronzing powder Body Shop cocoa butter lip balm Body shop red cheek and lip cream Dolly! what's this 'Lumene' brand and why have I never heard of it? I was just in a makeup salon the other day and no Lumen ever appeared on the horizon? And really, as I'm all about glamorous names and opulent packaging in makeup, I need beauty product called 'Lumene', don't I? And as for the body shop, isn't it great? I'd take it over Aveda any day. Let's see, between my purse and my make-up bag I have these items usually every day, sometimes more: lotsa lipstuff -- *some berry color from body shop Colourings *the best red ever (!), a gloss/matte duo, Prescriptives *clear MAC lipglass *clear glossy balm (cherry, homemade by a friend of a friend) *the lightest pink shimmery Lancome lipstick *TIGI blush (it broke today!) *one powder brush *one blush brush *revlon mascara -- black/purple duo *Estee Lauder compact with pink blush, purple&pink lipgloss and gold eyeshimmer and if I have a show, well, i bring the black Almay liner, but if not, no way! Half the time I just wear sunblock and mascara and that's that. Riley you're funny. But funny 'cos you're right. Guys in short-sleeved shirts with ties do take the cake, I must say. |
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Post by dolly on Jun 21, 2004 16:46:24 GMT -5
Dolly! what's this 'Lumene' brand and why have I never heard of it? I was just in a makeup salon the other day and no Lumen ever appeared on the horizon? And really, as I'm all about glamorous names and opulent packaging in makeup, I need beauty product called 'Lumene', don't I? And as for the body shop, isn't it great? I'd take it over Aveda any day. It was made for ya me luv! I dunno - I think it's French. It's a mid range brand - eg not up with Lancome/Estee Lauder/Dior etc - but above Revlon/Maybelline etc. Maybe it hasn't caught on that much as I've never seen it outside of the House of Fraser department store (which is hardly harvey Nicks when all is said n done). But yeah, the Body Shop rules. They've really picked up their game with their body butter rangs and make up. Their shimmer eyeshadows are amazing if you usse them right. I thorougly recommend the pale green. The trick is to plaster kohl on yer eyelids then damp the green shadow on top - goes an amazingly vibrant peacock green. Try it! |
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Post by lumencandle on Jun 28, 2004 21:45:53 GMT -5
well, in the honor of honesty, i should report that I've put 2 reddish blonde (what's that, strawberry blonde? )chunky streaks in the front of my hair. My hair is, well, the rest of it is it's natural dark brown color now and a little lighter from all the sun I've gotten lately. So, anyway, I've had highlights only once before, but I liked them. But this time I wanted just two streaks, very Anna Paquin/Rogue in X-Men, only reddish not blonde.
Anyway, in the interest of bragging, my friend I hadn't seen in a while tonight told me that I looked very cutting edge with these streaks. Caught me quite off guard, as my hair is quite curly and frizzy and growing out, but what a nice compliment!
Also on the fashion front: I'm feeling just so dreadfully fidgety and anxious about my life lately that I NEED TO SHOP. But funds are indeed low for that sort of thing, so I've been pacifying myself with online browsing. Zappo's.com is truly unbelievable for shoes.
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Post by lumencandle on Jun 28, 2004 22:25:44 GMT -5
I think I've got a top 10 list based on all the faux pas I see on the prostitots roaming the city half naked in BMWs. Obviously their parents have money, but why oh why doesn't anyone teach their daughters not to dress like hookers?
Lumencandle's Fashion Bitchlist
1. Little girls, please do not do the low-rise jeans and thongs thing. In fact, just get rid of your thongs altogether if you can't keep them under wraps. Don't you know tangas and boycuts are in anyway? Even Kylie said so.
2. little girls, could we please not wear spaghetti-strap tank tops with bra straps showing? (the only exception being thin black bra straps which are always a fashion statement.) get a strapless bra, halter bra, bralette, go braless, depending upon the top, but...
3. ahem...do not wear the wrong style of strapless bra, halter bra, bralette, or go braless -- with the wrong top. Nothing's worse than the thick, fat lines of a strapless bra under a silk or knit...there are many concerns...use a mirror, work it out for God's sake. and FYI: only certain people can go sans brassiere. Think about this carefully.
4. under white, wear NUDE underthings, not white.
5. for the love of all that's holy, pull your damn pants up above your crack. and above your dimples on your ass, too. nobody thinks it's cute, you look like a slut with no upbringing. Buy a belt!
6. when you wear a skirt, especially a short or super short mini, KEEP YOUR FRICKIN' LEGS TOGETHER, YOU TRAMP. everyone doesn't want to see your crotch, okay, pornstar trainee?
7. CHunky-heeled shoes are heinous crimes against the eyes of all who behold them...Remember this teenaged girl! Burn all of your chunky Steve Maddens if you dare be part of well-groomed society in this life! Burn the wooden heels, the plastic heels, the cut-out heels. Burn those stripper shoes!!!*
8. Carrying a logo handbag doesn't mean you are fashionable, oh young impressionable wannabe fashionista! Throw out that Coach, that Gucci, that Louis Vuitton...not that designer=bad. Just that unoriginal logo print = unoriginal style. Ditch the grandma bag and get something more eclectic.
9. Wipe that face off your head bitch...seriously, less makeup is more, so take some of that crap off. Especially in the daytime, that's when you're supposed to look natural, not like Pamela Anderson.
10. really now, high school girl, buy some clothes that fit you. if you buy the small shirt instead of the extra small, everyone will still know you have a 24 inch waist. but you'll miraculously be able to breathe.
*the composer of this list would like to note that she owns exactly one (1) pair of 4 inch tall Steve Madden's with a skinny wooden heel and tiny platform, "Barbie" shoes, if you will. She doesn't know why she can't let them go...it's the slut in her. But she only wears them to idiotic things like bachelorette parties. promise.
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Post by riley on Jun 29, 2004 2:53:37 GMT -5
That was brilliant. Well done Lume.  |
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Post by phil on Jun 29, 2004 4:03:27 GMT -5
I would have love pictures
to better illustrate points 1-2-3 ...ÔÔ...
Absolutely concur on point 7 ... !!
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Post by tuneschick on Jun 29, 2004 7:48:06 GMT -5
Nicely done, lumen, you fashion maven you! Four inch heels frighten me terribly - and that's mostly because I have a terrible sense of balance even in flats.  Can I just say that I honestly didn't think anyone would dare to wear a regular bra with a low-back or backless top, until quite recently? I was sort of shocked/repulsed when I saw this 20-ish girl, fairly attractive, not an ounce of fat on her... wearing a backless top (one with just a string to tie) - and a regular bra! What is the thought process there? Do these girls actually look in the mirror and say "wow, I look hot"? I don't get it. |
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