I need a fashion and a makeup consultant.
I need to hire people to do these things, preferably people around my own age, who have experience working with my particular needs (over-40 skin, hooded eyelids and puffy eyes, a specific taste in clothes). Figuring out this crap from fashion magazines and the internets is a study in frustration.
For instance. I have this olive green maxi skirt. I have no idea what to pair it with. It seems that it would work well with a printed top, maybe something that has a combo of coral and olive, plus white/black/neutrals. But it can't be (a) sleeveless; (b) too floral; (c) short on the hem; (d) anything having to do with animal prints; or (e) a fake fabric that feels weird on the skin. I would prefer (a) knit, so there's some stretch; (b) graphic as opposed to floral; (c) more than a cap sleeve. I don't mind if it's a layering piece as long as I have the appropriate colored tank or cami under it.
I tried on this peasant top that had all the right colors. It was kinda busy in the design, but I tried it anyway. Ohmygawdno. that was awful. The square yoke (which I usually like) hit me all wrong, made me look like I was wearing a bib over a bedsheet. And it was this weird crepe polyester that had no stretch and was kinda scratchy on the skin. I'd rip that thing off me in two hours.
What else goes with olive? I can't wear yellow or bright orange; coral is as close as I can get, and it can't be too pale. I don't wear white, unless it's a tank that I can wear under something else. Maybe rust? I'm sure a pale grey or tan would be fine. That's why I'd be okay with a solid colored top but that has a cool texture.
As for makeup, I'd really love to have someone teach me the easiest possible method of applying the least amount of (cruelty free) makeup (designed for sensitive skin/eyes) for the best, most long-lasting effect. And how do I work around this scar on the corner of my right eye? There's this crater right where the wing of a nice cat-eye eyeliner would go. I also have hooded lids, crow's-feet, and big circles and puffs under my eyes.
I won't lie, I've been tempted by permanent makeup, just so I don't have to do anything.
Fashion is hard when you've avoided it for twenty years. Maybe I'll just do 1980s makeup. It's back in style, right?
For instance. I have this olive green maxi skirt. I have no idea what to pair it with. It seems that it would work well with a printed top, maybe something that has a combo of coral and olive, plus white/black/neutrals. But it can't be (a) sleeveless; (b) too floral; (c) short on the hem; (d) anything having to do with animal prints; or (e) a fake fabric that feels weird on the skin. I would prefer (a) knit, so there's some stretch; (b) graphic as opposed to floral; (c) more than a cap sleeve. I don't mind if it's a layering piece as long as I have the appropriate colored tank or cami under it.
I tried on this peasant top that had all the right colors. It was kinda busy in the design, but I tried it anyway. Ohmygawdno. that was awful. The square yoke (which I usually like) hit me all wrong, made me look like I was wearing a bib over a bedsheet. And it was this weird crepe polyester that had no stretch and was kinda scratchy on the skin. I'd rip that thing off me in two hours.
What else goes with olive? I can't wear yellow or bright orange; coral is as close as I can get, and it can't be too pale. I don't wear white, unless it's a tank that I can wear under something else. Maybe rust? I'm sure a pale grey or tan would be fine. That's why I'd be okay with a solid colored top but that has a cool texture.
As for makeup, I'd really love to have someone teach me the easiest possible method of applying the least amount of (cruelty free) makeup (designed for sensitive skin/eyes) for the best, most long-lasting effect. And how do I work around this scar on the corner of my right eye? There's this crater right where the wing of a nice cat-eye eyeliner would go. I also have hooded lids, crow's-feet, and big circles and puffs under my eyes.
I won't lie, I've been tempted by permanent makeup, just so I don't have to do anything.
Fashion is hard when you've avoided it for twenty years. Maybe I'll just do 1980s makeup. It's back in style, right?