~~Hi Friends, I am reposting one of my favorite older posts this week. These pictures still make me giggle. Enjoy...~~
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 fun thoughts-
1) Even Fussy needs help! Because I love to show you the real me, here I am after applying make up.
Before I put on my make-up, I allowed this picture to be taken...
See? We all need a little help here and there!
2)Eyeshadow in nuetral shades are lovely on everyone! Remember we want to shade above the eyes to make them appear larger and brighter. My 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 me know how it went. (Don't burn yourself! We heat it gently, not create an eye scorcher!)
Back away from the cosmetic counter when you see the "hip new shades of the season" News flash -it's not hip, it's ugly, K? No Friend of Fussy shall ever wear bright blue, orange or green shadows. ~shudders~
***Update since this first posted- Since this first posted last fall I have heard from so many of you that purples can look lovely. I tried some subtle shades and you are so right! So ignore my verdict against all purple shades, K? I stand happily corrected.***
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!
Yes, you probably need it, too. I'm sorry, but really, it makes a big difference. Remember how I suggested we keep it all handy? I keep a large arsenal small amount of supplies in the Suburban's console at all times.
Here's an unfortunate example from the lovely Hilary Duff. My apologies to her!
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)
Remember grumpiness is always ugly!
Get your good-smiles on!
Fight the Frump, Y'all!
Love, Fussy
More Frump Fighters-
Remember the Frump Fighting rules -link back here, use the graphic and have fun!
I never knew that eyelash curling trick. I have not used an eyelash curler in about ten years because i could never figure them out (and I am naturally gorgeous, LOL)!
Thanks!
Posted by: Paloma | May 23, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Fussy - I told you specifically not to ever post that photo of me. You know I was headed into my upper chest wax appt first thing that morning... sheesh.
mwah!
xo ~K
Posted by: karla ~ looking towards heaven | May 23, 2008 at 01:19 AM
That last picture is priceless! Loved this repost it was great!
Posted by: Valarie Lea | May 23, 2008 at 04:54 AM
Fussy, I know you're busy, but sometime, I'd like a little more explanation, and maybe a few pictures of the "white shadow at the inner and outer corners" thing. I can't see any in the pic above, and I'm just afraid I'll look ghoulish or something, but I like the idea of something to make my eyes look brighter. Maybe later, when you're back to blogging?
Posted by: Andrea | May 23, 2008 at 05:05 AM
Crap that's funny.
But I wear purple eye shadow. I don't put THAT much on to look like those two trannies. But I do wear it.
Posted by: ~JJ! | May 23, 2008 at 05:50 AM
once again, you have outdone yourself. How funny. Thanks for the morning laugh. That(as in the hairy Rosie shot) is what I am going to look like tomorrow when we are at our mountain cottage. And, I am not taking pictures but never say never, right?!
Posted by: Sarah (GM) | May 23, 2008 at 06:40 AM
This was choice!!! Love your blog!
Posted by: Michele | May 23, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Love this post. Those fingernails are a riot!
Posted by: It All Started With A Kiss | May 23, 2008 at 07:39 AM
Fussy-
Oh, honey, you crack me up and keep me thinking! That fifth child really put me in a funk and being a homeschooler at the time, it was easy to subscribe to the "au naturale" movement. We recently put all the kids in private school and what an eye opener! Whew! After some spackling and color enhancement, I'm getting the hang of fighting the frump. Love your site neighbor...
Posted by: AmandainTN | May 23, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Great post! I'm in total agreement on neutral eye colors. My compnay of choice is introducing new colorful eye shadows in a couple of weeks. Personally, I prefer earth tones to blues, purples, and greens. It's just a little too...psychadelic for me!
Posted by: Zen Diva | May 23, 2008 at 08:29 AM
This made me laugh just as much this time as the first time.
I will occasionally do a light dusting of a light purple shadow, but rarely.
Great post love.
Posted by: rachel | May 23, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I'm going to try that heated eyelash curler trick...genious!
Posted by: Missy | May 23, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I was thumbing through one of my daughter's magazines the other day and saw one of those "you can do your makeup like this" pages. Are they teaching our young girls to be tramps?! The amount of makeup they're showing is ridiculous!
Posted by: Karen | May 23, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I'm SO glad you relented on the purple/fig eyeshadows. That's all I wear because it goes so well with my brown eyes.
Mwah!!
Posted by: Heather | May 23, 2008 at 10:47 AM
What brand is considered a 10 day nail polish? I'd LOVE to have some for my TOES!
Posted by: Darla | May 23, 2008 at 11:39 AM
ugg...I just saw my mistype...genius I am not!
Posted by: Missy | May 23, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I am late commenting with this, but the new lil' fuss is so handsome.
Posted by: Shamelessly Sassy | May 24, 2008 at 12:34 AM
I've been using the white eyeshadow trick for years and I have to tell you, it's the best tip, ever. I have, however, used purple eyeshadow for evil. There are quite a few pictures of me in the 80s where I seem to have been punched in the eye. Both of them. Garish much?
Posted by: Christine | May 24, 2008 at 10:09 AM
You always crack me up! Please leave me a comment on my page so I can give you one of my new awards I had designed!(I have to be fair to everyone, cause I made the rules!) You are so deserving!
Posted by: Carolyn | May 26, 2008 at 03:45 PM
I just bought an eyelash curler and was wondering why it wasn't doing anything. I had no idea I was supposed to heat it first! I had my makeup done by the makeup artists for Dancing With the Stars for my brother's wedding and they made me look amazing. The eyelash curler alone made such a big difference.
Posted by: Memarie Lane | May 28, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I have never heard about the eye lash curler and the hairdryer!!! Wow I am going to try that.. Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Tara | May 28, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Oh my goodness! I can't stop laughing about poor Rosie's photo! Thanks for the help.
Posted by: Worlds Greatest Mommy | May 28, 2008 at 10:15 PM