Welcome, My Fabulous Friends of Fussy! Are y'all ready to fight the frump? First off, did ya pick up some well-made trousers, slacks, pants, yet? What about those mid-rise, dark-wash straight leg jeans?
Now, now, don't tell Fussy that you can't afford them. I promise that if you sneak on over to your local Salvation Army, you'll find some. Hey, you'll be giving money to charity, too. You'll RAWK and look fabulous!
This week we are all about make-up. Love it or hate it, you probably need it. Before you fire off the hate mail, hear me out. Unless your husband truly prefers a clean scrubbed face and/or you are naturally gorgeous, you really need to take a few moments and consider your options.
Here are a few Fussy thoughts-
1) Even Fussy needs help! Because Fussy loves to show her adoring fans reader some honesty and love, she has decided to share her own before and after.....
Here is Fussy after applying her make-up...
Before she puts on her make-up, Fussy allowed this picture to be taken...
See? We all need a little help here and there!
2)Eyeshadow in shades of taupe and brown are lovely on everyone! Remember we want to shade above the eyes to make them appear larger and brighter. Fussy's favorite tip is using a teeny bit of white shadow in the inner & outer corners of her eyes, because concealer sometimes looks like Spackle!
Eyelash curlers are a LIFESAVER! Simply heat it up a little with your hairdryer and then curl your upper lashes. It is amazing! Then put on your mascara as usual, Oh Happy Day! Be sure to let Fussy know how it went. (Don't burn yourself! We heat it gently, not create an eye scorcher!)
3) Nail Realities. If you are a mommy, you probably have a tough time keeping your tips painted and looking nice. Unfortunately, if you paint your nails a pretty color and let them get chipped, it looks supa-tacky. Yes, people notice! Stop it, now!
Paint your nails a pretty natural shade! Then, when they chip, it won't be so noticeable! Also, be sure to use a 10 day polish that lasts and lasts. Don't get sucked in to those quick-dry colors. They chip the next day, arrrrr!
4) When going out, put on (at least) a little lipstick and mascara!
Fussy keeps a little make-up stash in her 'burban's console with all the necessities.She always leaves the house 10 minutes 5 minutes early. She buckles up all the Monkeys, puts on a MAx & Ruby DVD plays some classical music, and takes 5 minutes to do a touch-up.
Otherwise, she could never sit and put it on at home. The Monkey's would riot and start a cacophony of requests for snacks, refereeing, and diaper changes.
Buckled in the 'burban, they are stuck! :) Also, the car's heating vent works to quickly heat up your eyelash curler. Bonus!
Here's an unfortunate example from the lovely Hilary Duff.
After a quick touch-up...
5) True beauty comes from your heart. If your heart is full of bitterness, then you will be ugly, no matter how outwardly gorgeous you are, but a woman who is loving and happy in her own skin is always beautiful!
"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit." -Proverbs 15:13 (NIV)
"Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile." -Proverbs 31:25 (The Message)
Get your good-smiles on!
Fight the Frump, Y'all!
Love, Fussy
More Frump Fighters-
I like how you think.....especially your advice on marriage. I'm with ya on it all!
I will admit....I don't fight the frump as often as I should (never!).
if you have time...
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Posted by: Krissy | October 19, 2007 at 11:21 AM
It is posts like this that make me thank g-d I am a man :)
I don't have to fight the frump so much :)
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Posted by: bradley egel | October 19, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Oh Fussy! I looooove MAKEUP! And I do try to put it on every day. Great ideas you have there. Woot Woot!
Posted by: Jenny from Mommin' It Up! | October 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Again, I'm laughing so hard!
Brown and taupe eye shadow for everyone? Um, I think I need special help. I have fair skin and black hair...brown and "earth" tones look bad on me and my green eyes.
Can the Queen of Shake Shake get a personal suggestion to make me Fusstastic?
One more thing...the eyelash curl. Do you clamp, then heat with the dryer? Or heat the lashes, then clamp quickly while still warm from the dryer? If my hubs sees me doing this, he will think I've gone over the edge.
Posted by: Heather | October 19, 2007 at 01:06 PM
Fussy, I just love your blog!
Stop by and visit mine if you get a moment. I live in the same locale as you.
Blessings,
Karla
Posted by: Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven | October 19, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Heather- What color have you been using all this time? Oh, and no one beats me on the pasty Irish girl skin tone! :)
Curler- Heat it with your dryer. Test with your finger- not TOO HOT. Then quickly curl your lashes before it cools. Kind of like a curling iron, but more dangerous! :)
Jenny- You go girl!
Krissy & Karla- I'm on my way over!
Posted by: Alli ~Mrs. Fussypant | October 19, 2007 at 03:45 PM
Fussy, I once heard a saying, "If a barn needs paintin', then paint it!" (Said with a good Southern drawl!) So I do my best to keep the barn painted!
Stop by my blog and give me some love if you can. It's my b-day and I'm feeling lonely!
Posted by: Heather | October 19, 2007 at 04:02 PM
My sympathy goes out to those who "fight the frump" I have gracefully learned to embrace it, or, well, maybe, cover it up with good make-up and well made black pants. Does that mean I AM fighting the frumps?
Posted by: Mommy 2.0 | October 19, 2007 at 04:04 PM
FRUMP FIGHTERS UNITE! Thumbs up on this make-up post.
During my high/school college years I wouldn't have been caught dead without makeup. Lately, I've been slipping, but have decided to make it a daily ritual again.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Posted by: themommykelly | October 20, 2007 at 12:23 AM
Oh yeah, Fussy! I fight the frump everyday. You won't catch me frumpy.
Posted by: slackermommy | October 20, 2007 at 08:23 AM
That image of Nick Nolte made me laugh so hard! I've donned my black trousers, yes, makeup too, but you mean we are actually supposed to paint our nails? Seriously?
Posted by: stacie | October 20, 2007 at 05:18 PM
That image of Nick Nolte made me laugh so hard! I've donned my black trousers, yes, makeup too, but you mean we are actually supposed to paint our nails? Seriously?
Posted by: stacie | October 20, 2007 at 05:19 PM
"First off, did ya pick up some well-made trousers, slacks, pants, yet? What about those mid-rise, dark-wash straight leg jeans?"
Can I wear ripped jeans, or cut-offs? Maybe with a mesh shirt? HA!
Posted by: John | October 20, 2007 at 08:38 PM
Black pants? Check!
Appropriate jeans? Check!
Painted nails? Check!
Mascara? Check!
Pasty white skin? Check!
Eyeshadow? Sometimes...
Lipstick? ALWAYS!
Thanks for the chuckle, Fussy!
Posted by: keri | October 20, 2007 at 08:51 PM
This is my first time visiting your site. You are one entertaining mommy. I will definitely keep your tips in mind. Thanks!
Posted by: BayouChica | October 20, 2007 at 08:58 PM
You rawk, grrrl. I do the mascara and lipstick (sometimes), but I definitely need to fight the frump on a daily basis.
Posted by: chilihead | October 20, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Hmm, maybe if I made sure I look good every day I can use that "we can't both look good, its me or the house" saying, lol. Not sure hubby would buy it, but the house is not getting done anyway.
Posted by: Qtpies7 | October 20, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Just discovered your blog, and even though we're on opposite sides of the globe (I'm in Australia), I love your writing. It is so good to have a laugh as well as reminders that God created us gorgeous, we just have to live it. Keep up the hints and reminders.
Posted by: Michelle | October 21, 2007 at 06:44 AM
Just discovered your blog, and even though we're on opposite sides of the globe (I'm in Australia), I love your writing. It is so good to have a laugh as well as reminders that God created us gorgeous, we just have to live it. Keep up the hints and reminders.
Posted by: Michelle | October 21, 2007 at 06:44 AM
I just did a post about how I perm my eyelashes----but this time I tried eyelash extensions and they look GREAT!! I even posted a pic---too bad I didn't do a "before" shot.
Posted by: Jennifer Partin | October 22, 2007 at 06:05 AM
I know I'm late to this make-up party, but I'm so with you on the white shadow trick! It caneally freshen your face!
I'm going to have to try the mascara curler trick, Thanks!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 22, 2007 at 01:21 PM
Oops, it was supposed to say... It can really freshen your face...
Posted by: Jennifer | October 22, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Wow, so that's my problem. I guess you could say I embrace the frump with full passion. Your before picture is me on a good day-and that's down right scary. I'll work harder, promise.
Now if you have time to visit my blog I'd appreciate it. :)
Posted by: Tina | October 23, 2007 at 11:42 AM
You guys are too funny!
Posted by: Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants | October 23, 2007 at 01:13 PM
I just stumbled across this post - very fun. I just wrote a De-Frumping post myself ( http://sweetmummy.lifewithchrist.org/permalink/35939.html ) , so it was very timely!!
Posted by: Sweet Mummy | October 24, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Oh, oh, oh, have mercy, woman! I think I busted a gut!
Ok, ok, I'll try again. I know that it makes me feel better to look prettier. Any tips on making my skin look better without foundation? I still haven't found foundation that's the right color.
Posted by: Lori | December 18, 2007 at 02:45 PM