Just one of those days…
Does it look like this is going to be one of those days where one wakes up completely blank of makeup ideas that are sure to be a fresh departure from the norm? Yep, one of those days where one is sat in front of the vanity looking at one of the most beautiful canvases in the world and absolutely nothing inspirational comes back. What on earth am I going to do with this face today, did you say? We all know how easy it is just to curl those lashes, do a few quick coats of mascara, a swipe of blush on the apples, and a couple of slicks of gloss and away we go. Too easy? Yes, too temptingly easy and possibly a bit of a sign that you’re heading down the road to “Rutsville”. You know the place.
What about coloured mascara? No, I’m not talking poison apple green or fuchsia, but an alluring eggplant, burgundy, deep violet, or navy, perhaps? Richly pigmented, quality coloured mascaras can add that subtle point of difference to your makeup look that gives extraordinary appeal and beguiling mystique.
Coloured mascaras add that certain “je ne sais quoi”. Not quite up to that “I don’t know what” factor? How about wearing your regular mascara and simply place a wee twinkle of coloured mascara on the tips of your curled lashes. Nice. Then, you can save wearing coloured mascaras neat for days when you’re feeling ready to make your move. In the meantime, enjoy this gorgeous point of difference, that could, quite possibly, make your day.
Spoilt Rotten Lips and the Change of Season…
I don’t know if it’s just me, but my spoilt rotten lips have been really kicking up a stink with this change of weather. They are positively insatiable at the moment. My lip balms (which I am slave) are generally petroleum free, bee’s wax, jojoba, and or shea butter based. But today, I had to pull out the “big guns” and reach for my old, but ever loyal friend, and patron saint of all bits dry: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. Talk about just the ticket. It’s funny how a shift to an altogether different product can be just what you needed. No longer are the lunatics taking over the asylum. Calm is restored. My lips are feeling quenched, soothed and protected. I must say, I’m certainly not only grateful for this product’s preparation, but I am enjoying the comforting fragrance of Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream too. It takes me back to the magical beauty bliss of my childhood, when I can recall the scent of this lovely on the matriarch and grand matriarch of the family: my mother and grandmother. I remember when they used to apply a slick or two of this iconic product on me and how special I felt. Who would have thought that one simple product could “still” work all that magic? Ahhhh…
