The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize

[sun_set_bravely]

If you had very fine, very straight, inch-below-shoulder-length hair, and you were hosting a showcase in a killer black dress on Thursday night , how would you style your hair?

I'm thinking of schpahky's recent post about make-up and personal style, and I want to sign up for her first class. I'm guilty of having NO CLUE how to do my own make-up or hair. I know how to put lipstick on, and that's about it.

Deep Sigh. My mom used to annoy me with her insistence that I wear make-up, but now I wish I had listened a little better, or that she could fly up here and help me out real quick.

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[skyschemer.livejournal.com]

The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize

And here I thought it was that we don't drink out of the toilet. But, admittedly, there's not a large market for men's black dresses, so it could just be my limited experience talking.

[sun-set-bravely.livejournal.com]

I can't claim credit for that delicious quote... Ms. Clairee Belcher (http://us.imdb.com/Quotes?0098384) says it best.

[schpahky.livejournal.com]

Uh...I'm punting here, since my own hair is short and huge and wavy, but maybe part it over on the side in front and then angle the part towards the middle at the back? Kind of a diagonal line. That is, if your hair won't be flopping in front of your face all evening. You can also put stuff in it while it's wet, flip it over and blow-dry it upside-down so it's got more body. It'll settle fast enough.

As for your face, I don't know your coloring (or your face really, for that matter!). But if you can put on lipstick and mascara and a little blush, you're fine. Though I've got to say some glitter under the brow solves a world of ills. And it is a showcase? And you have a killer black dress? You are so set; you just need to make sure your face doesn't wash out under the lights.

Thanks for the link. No makeup guilt allowed. We shall be free!

[sun-set-bravely.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice! It's funny to remember that most people on LJ don't even know my real name, much less what I look like. I love the hair idea -- I often plan something out of my hair's range, and I just end up getting frustrated because it won't fluff up and curl like Helena Bonham Carter's. This style looks simple and classy, and I'll be sure to blow-dry it upside down to get a little extra oomph.

It's good to know that I don't have to slather on any foundation to even out my complexion, etc. I've got some really antiquated ideas about makeup floating around in my head, mostly gathered from this early 1990s Mary Kay book called "Inside Beauty" that I scoured during the small time during my adolescence when I was interested in makeup. It's good to sweep them out and make room for newer ideas.

I went to M.A.C. this morning and bought some iridescent powder for my eyelids and possibly a light dusting on my shoulders, if I'm feeling adventurous. That stuff is so cool! It's like pixie dust. I'm so excited. I'll definitely post pictures.

[schpahky.livejournal.com]

You know Helena Bonham Carter spent years hating her voluminous hair. I am sure of it.

And you, you are all proactive on the M.A.C. Iridescent powder! On the shoulders even! Yeah! Your life will change measurably now that you have a box of pixie dust.

Foundation is good if you have really uneven skin, but I personally hate the stuff. I only wear if it I have a really glam event to go to. A bit of concealer where needed, some cheeks and lips and eyes, some spangles, and you'll shine.

Yes, post pictures, please. Good luck tonight!