azraelle Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Worn eye makeup (in public), particularly eye liner and/or mascara, perhaps with a bit of beige or light brown shadow? The idea being to subtly enhance the eyes if, for example you have a narrow nose or deep set eyes (or in my case both ), not the gaudy/garish way that many TV's seem to favor. I have been experimenting along those lines (e.g. subtle enhancement). Would you (or have you) ever done the same thing with your face (the non-shaving part of it, particularly)--for example to enhance otherwise non-existent cheekbones, or to reduce prominent eye ridges? All of this with the idea being (as with most women) to produce the effect without it being obvious that you are wearing makeup--my daughter has perfected this to an art form--she says she learned it all from magazines such as "17" and thru experimentation. Just curious. "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalslover Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Never experienced with make up. My only interest are high heels and sandals...that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolldeg Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 sure. I use makeup whenever I have the time to apply it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Nope, I'm very boring in this respect. I am only interested in high heel boots. No sandals, no open shoes, no hose, skirts, nothing. Especially cosmetics leave me ice cold. Strange eh? What's all the fuss about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Not so starnge Bert, I know exactly where you're coming from despite having worn quite a lot of make-up in my student days. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highguy Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 loads of guys wear eye makeup today, they wouldnt admitt to it but you see them all the time with really thick eye lashes. Have worn makeup myself once, quite heavy and got a few looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highluc Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Never tried it but I'm only halfway through my life. Be youself, enjoy any footwear you like and don't care about what others think about it, it's your life, not theirs. Greetings from Laurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolshoes Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 About ten years ago I wore mascara, an eyeliner, and a base for several months. My goal was for the makeup not to be noticeable and at the same time to improve my looks. It was amazing how the use of a base that matched my skin tone very closely evened out my complexion, without being noticeable. Also, the thicker and longer lashes were awesome along with an eyeliner that was so faint as to not really be visible that seem to bring out the blue in my eyes. On the whole, I enjoyed it, but it got to be a pain to do it everyday and I guess my vanity subsided a bit. Not to mention, the worry that if someone was use to seeing me with the makeup on would they notice if I didn't have it on. Some women in my department did notice there was "something different" about me when I first started to wear the makeup, but I don't think they ever figured it out. I was fortunate that as a professor there is the summer break when I don't see my colleagues for almost three months, so that prevented the transition from being so apparent. I just appeared rested and ready at the beginning of fall semester, and then returned for spring semester a bit more faded out when I stopped. Go gently through life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 As I said, I used to wear foundation, blusher, neutral lip gloss, mascara, faint eyeliner, brow stick and brown eyeshadow to college. No way would I wear it now unless I was going somewhere where it was de rigeur Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Not me! No way, nohow! Just never really felt the urge. And, of course, having a non-standard complexion for the UK, I'm doubly disadvantaged. (Pet peeve - 'flesh-coloured sticky plasters'. They aren't, you know ) Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sway Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Yep I tried it for a while, clear lash and brow mascara with a little face powder to help even out my complexion. It looks good for having pictures made and I highly recommend it for that but I dont think anybody else really noticed. Now I just keep my brow's trimed and plucked nice and neet girls seem to like that along with a manicure and pedicure on a man. Later, Sway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 YamYam said: "Pet peeve - 'flesh-coloured sticky plasters'. They aren't, you know. I can't understand why these "band aids" aren't manufactured in more colors than those ugly caucasian "flesh" colored strips. After all, aren't they designed to hide blemishes? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I've also tried it on occasion.Nothing to dramatic,just alittle mascara,eyelinner and foundation. Is it a good look..? Not sure..the jury's still out on that . I do however, keep my toe nails painted and that looks great..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I've got to get rid of these comfy loafers,they sure are ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I would also like to get ride of the loafers, but I;m not sure the cowboys boots are any better! For the makeup... never worn any, but I would sure like to try. I have been wearing a clear nail polish. Makes my finger and toe nails much stronger and look 200% better. So for now... it is just nails and high heels... Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Lee said: " it is just nails and high heels.." No stockings? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I can't understand why these "band aids" aren't manufactured in more colors than those ugly caucasian "flesh" colored strips. After all, aren't they designed to hide blemishes? I have a feeling that they just say 'there's no demand'. Hundreds of times a day, sometimes. Just like larger size shoes with heels on [Currently being a smug 8-9UK] Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveheel Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 I would love to wear make-up in a subtle way. I just have no clue about how to chose and apply it. Where does one find out and get practive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalslover Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 I've also tried it on occasion.Nothing to dramatic,just alittle mascara,eyelinner and foundation. Is it a good look..? Not sure..the jury's still out on that . I do however, keep my toe nails painted and that looks great..... I do not even try to wear a makeup...my wife would not allow it...but I agree with Jim that painted toe nails look great...right now they are painted deep pink... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoskirts Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I have been wearing makeup for quite a while now, but not to work. I also have my nail manicured and covered with a light beige polish. The color almost blends in with normal nail color but does look much better also my nails normally extend about 3/8" beyond my fingertips. I have also worn earrings in both ears for a couple of years now and these I do wear at work. No one even says a word when I'm wearing my pink ice hearts in 4mm. I keep my eyebrows plucked so they look neat but that is it and I normally wear mascara only while at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenail2 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 I wear makeup all the time. Most days foundation, concealer mascara and blush. Some days I wear brown eyemakeup. For night I sometimes wear lipgloss annd very occasionly lipstick. I never do drag or CD. I just like to make the best of my man looks. Nails are normally clear polished but blue is common on me at night. I guess I paint them most days. You would be amazed how many guys wear a little makeup - just ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I rarely wear makeup although I do have manicures and pedicures on occcasion. I have been known to wear makeup, just not very often. the truth shall make you fret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man-in-Boots Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 nope.. only interested in BOOTS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk4625 Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 So far just manicures with clear polish. No makeup*. I'll try pedicures and facials next. I want to keep my natural hair color though (black going grey). *Mom never taught me!!! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I had make up on once. It was for a play back in high school. All the guys needed help from the girls putting the stuff on. Some of them went out and picked up the wrong shade of...I think it was foundation(no expert here) so the girls started mixing and matching until they got the right combination. After seeing all that I decided to never put make up on. It's more complicated than coding Windows I wish I was a size 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 No make up for me, I like my face as it is! I did use it once when I did CD for a day (which some of you will remember), but other than that, no. SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 Make up is to difficult and complicated to put on and get it "right." It's a real art and a usually turns out bad if you aren't proficient. Besides, its too difficult to remove. It takes about three days before all traces are gone. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I've never done makeup on my own. I did do a CD for a day, with full makeup and clothes. But that is it. I like nail polish usually clear, unless I'm home alone, then its deep red. I like nylons and panty hose. Wear them when ever possible. Wouldn't mind trying makeup again, but it is hard as many of have stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelheels Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 Yeah, makeup is hard to get right. When I did my day of CD, I didn't get the make up right. Ok, it was meant to look deliberately OTT, but I asked a friend what she thought of it, and she pointed out that the makeup could have been a lot better (she didn't put it quite like that!) SH Hi! I'm a signature virus! Copy me into your sig and help me spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandalslover Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I keep my feet pedicured all the time after I discovered that pedicured feet not only seem better to the eye, but allow us to walk better without so many cuticles and other things at the feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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