Make-Up or Not?

This blog is moreso for my sisters, but fellas feel free to chime in & leave your nickel's worth.

I was hanging out with my cousin when she mentioned she wanted some pics for her boyfriend & myspace page.  Oh, in case you didn't know I'm an aspiring photographer....I enjoy being behind the camera as well as in front of it.  Anyway, she went home & met me back at my house.  She brought a few different outfits & got her pause/flash on. I took a few shots in my backyard, living room & on her car.

Upon downloading the pics, which turned out nicely if I must say so myself, I noticed her facial imperfections, i.e., pimple scars, etc. came thru a little too perfect.  I suggested she might want to try wearing foundation for her photos next time.  You would've thought I said take a 9mm to your head, with the way she reacted.  Her response was, "I don't need that shit to look good!"  I was like damn!!   OK, hold up sista!  I didn't say you were unattractive &  I wasn't trying to be critical.   I said a lil foundation would hide the imperfections & make the photos look a lot better!  Again she responded with, "I said I don't need that shit..."  Keep in mind girlfriend was wearing a weave (a damn good one, but a weave nonetheless) & light brown contacts , but I digress.

Mind you, even tho I don't do weave or colored contacts, I do wear foundation especially when I know I'm gonna be photographed.  I just think an even-toned face photographs so much better.   I didn't even need it until approximately 2 years ago, but I think that comes with the aging process, therefore, ain't no shame in my game.  As much as I like being photographed I want them to be nice.

Was I wrong or being too superficial to suggest make-up to her?

E.L.F. Makeup Clearance Sale!

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/shop.asp
Apparently the make-up line E.L.F. ( Eyes, Lips, and Face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of all the make-up in ELF packaging.

I hear it's pretty good make-up. They are selling most everything for $1. Yes - one dollar. You do have to pay shipping, however, even with that charge its cheaper than buying make-up anywhere else and it is fun to try things when you don't have to worry about the cost!

They have powder, mascara, brushes, nail polish, you name it.

Also, if you use the coupon code: CAROLINA you will get $7.50 off your first $15 of your purchase.

And if you spend $53 before tax, you get free shipping with coupon code: SHIP45

Makeup Gone Wrong

I started experimenting with makeup when I was about 12/13.  Mama & Muda did allow lipgloss but nothing more.  Nail polish (other than a clear coat), lipstick & eye makeup was forbidden.  Papa Jones wasn't having it.  I had to convince him that my "lipgloss" was actually Vaseline. Old dude went so far as to ask me why I wanted to look like a whore?  *record scratch* Damn Papa...never mind.  Needless to say, my face was always makeup free in his presence.  {R.I.P. Papa}

Lawd knows I've had some mishaps over the last 20+ years - the purple Wet & Wild lipstick, the liquid liner drawn on symbols in the corners of my eyes, the blue eye shadow with the pink outfit & so many others.

I'm still learning which foundations work best with the camera.  I've seen some of my photos & was taken aback. I didn't look cute, I looked ashy as a mofo!  Soooo not cute on film.

Ladies & Gentlemen alike - what makeup mishaps on others just makes you cringe?