posted on January 22, 2001 07:10:47 PM new
My friend always wore a lot of eye liner but now she has a new job where she dresses up more, and the more she dresses up the thicker the eye liner gets. I don't wear much makeup myself so I never learned much about how to apply it. What can I say so she gets the idea it is really getting too thick? Is there a web site with eye makeup tips that I can forward to her under some pretense? Advice, ladies? I know you know this because I've been looking at your beautiful pictures on another thread!
posted on January 22, 2001 07:23:31 PM new
Well, I would in all honesty just tell her that it's too much, but I'd lighten the comment by asking her if she was intentionally going for the Mimi (of Drew Carey fame) look, and if she was it certainly isnt my business but just askin so I'd know.
posted on January 22, 2001 07:33:04 PM new
Well, you will have to be gentle so that it doesn't come off as criticism.
Eyes are the first thing I notice on men and women. They can say so much.
I would mention that she has such pretty eyes and that the liner was detracting from their beauty. And, it's probably the truth.
When the liner is too heavy, that is all you see.
posted on January 22, 2001 07:54:25 PM new
or you could say "Hey, Alice Cooper...I mean (insert friend's name here) wanna go shopping today?
Sorry, I have a very "warped" sense of humor
I agree with femme..."I would mention that she has such pretty eyes and that the liner was detracting from their beauty. And, it's probably the truth.
When the liner is too heavy, that is all you see."
posted on January 22, 2001 08:07:06 PM new
I think it depends on how close you are with your friend. I have an agreement with my best friend that neither of us will let the other one out in public looking like an ass.
I'd rather have her say, "Uh....hon, I'm thinking NOT" than be walking around looking like a dork all day. Of course, there is an exception to that rule: If the 'flaw' is permanet (i.e., a new hair color that can't be changed right away or a bad hair cut that will just *have* to grow out) then we keep our mouths shut.
posted on January 22, 2001 08:15:11 PM new
If it doesn't look horrendous I probably wouldn't mention it. But, if it really looks racoonish then I'd probably start the conversation by asking her if she changed eye liner brands. That might open the door.
posted on January 23, 2001 02:23:59 AM new
Whenever I see a pic of myself, I think "do I really look like that?!?"
What about taking some pics (I'm sure you can come up with some reason) and showing them to her. I mean, if the pics are accurate, and she thinks she looks kewl, then you are probably better keeping quiet.
[ edited by BlondeSense on Jan 23, 2001 02:27 AM ]
posted on January 23, 2001 03:40:37 AM new
Why don't you take your friend out for a beauty treatment, you could have a facial and get the beautician apply her make up and show her how to get the best out of her look. Maybe she could suggest that your friend use a lighter eyeliner and less make up for the perfect effect. It could be that your friend has never had anyone show her how to apply her make up and if someone does not show her how is she to learn.
posted on January 23, 2001 04:18:09 AM new
Many women, myself included, tend to keep doing what they've always done with their makeup. I think we forget that styles change, and we are constantly getting older, which means we should re-evaluate how we do our makeup and make any necessary changes. I've made some huge changes with my makeup over the past couple of years, really cutting back on eye makeup especially.
Perhaps as Nettak suggested, a trip for a make-over would help. Most major department stores offer free make-overs. You could say you're going yourself, and ask her to come along too. Offer to buy lunch at a cool place afterwards to show off the new looks.
posted on January 23, 2001 04:20:58 AM new
if you know a good avon sales person talk to her about a makeover party.invite your friends,have a good time,and maybe your friend will get some makeup tips.most avon people are very good with suggestions and if you clue her in on the problem she will steer your friend the right way.and it won't cost you anything other than some snacks for your guests.the avon lady will benfit from sales and new customers .
posted on January 23, 2001 05:19:47 AM new
Thanks all for the great advice! I like the makeover idea but don't know when we would have time to do it. For now I think I'll try the picture taking idea, that is really thinking!!!
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