Occasional Woman
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A woman wearing only a hat and face mask approached a line of police officers at SW 3rd and Taylor early in the morning of July 18, 2020, after a long night of protests in downtown Portland.
Dear Readers,
As you may remember, in the last installment of my column on fashion, clothing and general appearance concerns, I had the nerve to bring up the subject of makeup and how to use it to one’s best advantage. As I didn’t completely know what I was talking about, I promised to do something my friends have been advising me to do for years — Seek Professional Help. No, I didn’t hie myself off to a shrink. Instead, I went over to Macy’s, and zeroed in on the Urban Decay Makeup section.
I presented myself and my face to one Cherrie Edwards therein, as she IS a professional makeup and special effects maven. We had a short interview, talked about cosmetics and their purposes. Now, I did the unthinkable; for my readers, I went out in public WITHOUT my life-long companion — eyeliner. I only leave the house sans liner if I am in an ambulance, going to the beach, or have some sort of raging eye infection. But this time, I wished to present a clean face, and see what happened.
I first asked Ms. Cherrie if she had any set-in-stone rules for makeup; she replied that she has hardly any “rules” for ANTHING. We chortled for a spell on that one, and then she decided that her main rule is: Don’t be afraid of color. Play with it and have fun.
After thinking it over a bit more she added another “suggestion.” Concentrate on what you wish to emphasize. In my case, that was the eyes. Her first move was to put some Primer on my face. This sets up the skin to receive actual makeup, while also moisturizing the skin, to keep it supple and fab. As I am a life-long mud-pack enthusiast and quit smoking back when Ronald Reagan was first elected President (not my fault, by the way), my skin is pretty good, so she used subtle colors to highlight cheekbones and a base foundation to even out any color imperfections. She finished this off with a wee dusting of powder, and a swoop of gentle blush.
Anti Aging Primer
On to the eyes! First, Ms. C gently smoothed on some Anti-Aging Primer Potion, so that eyeshadow used would stay put,and the lids would be further hydrated. The area just under the well-manicured eyebrows (there should be TWO) was brushed with a lighter color, to make the eyes POP and look more bright. A sweep of a medium-chocolate shadow went into the crease above my eyes, and just a little light color went on the lid itself.
then, my favorite part — dark brown pencil eyeliner went onto the lash line, which is right smack above the eyelashes — a very thin, precise line, going out to a small “wing” at the eye’s outer edge. It was GREAT! Ms. Cherrie then mixed up some swell black mascara, and expertly brushed it onto my upper lashes, which looked fantastic. The eye area was finished off with a small smudge of brown shadow at the outer corner, just under the eyelashes, which subtly emphasized my nice blue color.
Now it was off to lip-land; as I have fairly miserly lips, I did NOT want to pull focus to their scantiness, but I also wanted them to at least show the hell up. She outlined them with a lip pencil in the same shade as the lipstick to be used — and it didn’t look clownish, like when a person lines them and then fills in the actual lips with a lighter color. Never do this! The lipstick wears off sooner than the liner, and — Here’s Bozo! Lipliner on, she filled in the lipitude with a great color called Sheer Rapture. It’s a medium browny-pinky-mauve, and I bought it ’cause it is PERFECT.
Face all done, and colors perfect, I asked if Ms. Cherrie had any other suggestions percolating after our session; she suggested that for most of us, it is best to pick one area and emphasize it. If you want to showcase your eyes, then it’s best not to play up the lips too much, as it pulls focus all over the place. Also, if one’s mouth is small and one isn’t real happy about that, a too-bright color will make people’s eyes zero in on the shouty lips, and said small mouth will look even smaller. She did say that if you want to emphasize both lips AND eyes, please use complimentary colors, i.e., stick with a similar color palette.
I really enjoyed myself, and picked up some good tips! Ms. Cherrie works her magic at the Urban Decay shop within Macy’s Cherry Hill, and would welcome any of you ladies for a makeover. She is a really talented artist and a swell human being, and has definitely widened my makeup horizons. She is also kind and hilarious.
Occasional Girlfriend Diane Sloan
Whatever you decide to do, makeup wise, always remember to keep your personal face clean and moisturized! Enjoy what is left of winter, if that is even possible, and treat yourself nicely.
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Woman with sweating under armpit in shopping center
Today, dear readers, I will bring up a — hot subject — Looking Ladylike in the Heat! There you are, driving your swanky car this summer, all decked-out and anticipating a really nice warm day. You locate that rogue parking space, look in the rearview for a last touch up before you slide out into the world, and what do you see? No! Droplets, nay, rivers of perspiration on your elegant face! Damp underarms, swampy drawers and festering feet! Now what!?
Disaster? No. Because, before you got in that Prius, you remembered a few easy ways to beat the heat, tame the temperature, and stay fresh as a daisy. Obviously, the first step is to turn on the AC in your car, duh.
Occasional Girlfriend
But you hafta get outta the car at some point — and let’s be prepared!
First of all, natural fibers will be your best friend in hot weather. Linen, cotton, rayon, silk — comfy to wear, and these fabrics will let your skin breathe. Polyesters, nylon, acetate; these will trap the heat and moisture on your delicate skin, and will turn you into a steamed tomato. The perspiration, which is meant to evaporate and escape into the environment, will just stick to your skin. There it will sit, heating you up like a teabag and staining your carefully chosen clothing. And it is really tough to get that crap out of your wardrobe — think the dreaded Yellow Armpit Stain.
Cotton and silk undies are a good bet here, and spend some money on a nice lacy bra — more holes to let out heat! And thigh-high stockings in lieu of pantyhose, which can be just like wearing a nude-color Hefty Bag. Or shave and moisturize very well, and go nekkid on the legs. And if you are sporting some snazzy strappy sandals, please pumice and cream them feet — or spring for a nice pedicure. Nobody wants to see scaly feet.
Summer is also the finest time of the year for sassy dresses! Nothing says “hey lady” like wearing an impudent little sundress, all flowery and girly, with delicate jewelry. Or a well-fitted skirt and a perfectly-pressed top, and some damn pearls. I know when I slip on a silk frock and sandals, I feel like Audrey Freakin’ Hepburn!
A word about one of the world’s finest fabrics — linen. It breathes, drapes and ventilates like crazy. It also has the cachet of looking expensive — cuz it usually is. And it is worth it. Get linen items pressed; this will keep them unwrinkled the longest, and looking their best.
For those of you unfamiliar with rayon and hemp fabrics — get acquainted! Both drape like butter, skim your curves like a sensual caress, hold a press really well, and are colorful as all get-out. They do not have to look like a loud Hawaiian shirt, but are just as comfortable and fun to wear.
I am blessed to be an incredibly sweaty human being, and have learned to deal with it; I often employ a dusting of some kind of powder such as Gold Bond — it works well and feels cool, just don’t use it when you are wearing black! A nice spritz of a light, favorite perfume will also make you feel cool cuz it smells so girly and fresh. Summer is not the time for big sprays of Opium and other heavy scents — you will feel like you are in a trunk full of hot.
I hope we all have a fabulous, cool and frisky summer — and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Lorraine Anderson is the woman in charge of The Occasional Woman alteration and costume creation service based in suburban Philadelphia. Contact her for any sewing needs via email.
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