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No makeup, no hairdos

She, I would like to talk about. Makeup is part of fashion but I wonder why those who do not wear it attract me the most.

So, she is a vegan, but that’s not the point, even though am tempted to comment that it contributes to the fair texture of her skin. And she is into political science, now that I definitely want to discuss with her; I am still not convinced that democracy is the best form of governance.

Without makeup, her face, naked, engenders a connection like no other, it becomes difficult not to look at. Her eyes capture your attention the most. Does your politician look you in the eye?

She strides head high even without a hairdo. What I do not understand is why in that state, she is so arresting before she even utters. When she talks, she makes the world look so small it tells you that she has done her homework and is ready to conquer and rule.

Without makeup or hairdos she paints a beautiful picture, a natural picture, one that Leonardo Da Vinci may have wanted to paint had he had the chance

Art ruined by the naked artist

“This better be good, otherwise am not doing it” - David C Wide.

Time and time again he was tempted to say to his wife: you know you just ruined art for me. But he new better. He had moreover committed the crime and had been handed a fitting punishment. And as a good citizen it was his right and duty to do time for the crime.

He had chosen to make a bed and now that he lay in it, there was no turning back.

His anguish, Peter’s anguish started after his wife Emily discovered the world of makeup. And like every other middle aged woman, she felt the need and the urge to reclaim her youth.

May be it was Maybelline, or maybe she was born with it.

To her, makeup just popped into her life at the right time and Peter was sinking or rather floating in the sea of mid life crisis. Thus the indifference in her.

Perhaps a convertible could do the trick.

To her husband, it was like an amateur artist playing with a canvas that already bore a professional’s work.

Spin it your way.

While she sat at the dressing table at the foot of the bed, girlie, Peter lay under the covers wondering why amateurs practiced their artwork on used canvases. Most of all, why did they ruin art that was already perfect. Was that art in itself or was this artist struggling to invent a new form of art or enjoying a newly found one?

Never mind.

Emily had gone from being comfortable in slipping under the covers in her birth suit to spotting a layer of makeup.

Mmmmmhh.

To Peter, it was just another piece of art ruined by a naked artist.

An unfinished piece of art on display

Previously, on a fashion passion…

Matt rarely had dreams and when he did, they were always hard to remember.

If he would have dreamt about Susan, it might have been a nightmare. But if he had…

Her hair was lustrous. It had a shiny glow to it, and it flowed as she walked down the street. It was difficult to tell its original color. Nonetheless, it was evident that hairspray had been used. Lots of it. From a close, it smelt like cheap liquor, with a somewhat pleasant smell. Up close, you might have gotten tipsy.

Make up on her face lit like graffiti on a dirty wall on a poorly lit street. She had a base color, then a cheekbone highlighter, then some filler powder. A dark shade for an eyeliner and a flirty lipstick. On a closer look, she looked like a landfill that was being reclaimed and so much in need of landscaping.

Like a lady going to a board meeting, she was dressed in a blue suit, a white blouse and black shoes. The top three buttons of her blouse were undone. Very formal indeed. Like most other makeup wearers, she had not cared to put graffiti to her neck and upper chest to match the tone of her face. Up close, it looked like an unfinished piece.

It was not clear why the artist had released an unfinished piece but like every other  piece on display, it could be judged.

Luckily, Matt rarely dreamt, and even better not about Susan. He did not have to pass judgment on her, at least not yet

Susan and Matt S01E12

The red carpet

In private jets they cruise, on recliners over the weather

On low and high riders, they ride low and hidden, on leather

On touch down, along bouncers, they walk under umbrellas

From motown to coast town, they bring a show no matter the weather

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A fuss’ of polish and makeup, down, opens, flats and heels

A hand in another, another a hand on feels

His in squares, stripes, labels, another in jeans and white

Shis in anything, everything and mostly nothing

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One flirts with the media, another poses for the paparazzi

One talks of their jitters, another of their success in the bizz

One has a ring, she talks of a fling, and shows off a bling

They say they’ve a thing, but mostly, they are a thing

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One in shades, shows off his latest bit of fluff

One cannot tell if he is the gigolo or she is the bimbo

anyway, today, no one cares, who cares

She thins like a vagrant and looks like a million bucks

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Another is lithe and blithe, adorning haute couture

This one is amiable, she adores the fame culture

She drawls at the boom, fans love this feature

She flaunts at the paparazzi, cameras love the picture

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In LA, anywhere and nowhere, the same stars, I guess

Journals look for a killer line, its a game of chess

Without a blink cameras witness to later confess

Of malfunctions, anything, mostly of nothing more or less

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The best makeup for summer 2009

- by a guest writer, Emily J

You can change your look entirely simply by making a few simple changes in your makeup. If you are trying to grow out your hair, but feeling the urge to cut because you can’t stand the pain of growing it out, you can redirect your attention to makeup and make your changes there, leaving your hair alone.

A classic guideline for makeup and skin care tips that always works is this: If you play up your eyes, downplay your lips. If you play up your lips, downplay your eyes.

This season you can play up your eyes with long, fake eyelashes, which have been popular for the last few seasons. And if you want to skip the fakes, just use lots of mascara, add a low-key shadow, and ditch the eyeliner.

Most of the makeup looks this spring are soft and natural, makeup so subtle that you don’t seem to be wearing any. The only dramatic element is eyelashes. Here and there some berry lip colors show up, but most lip looks are soft, glossy and understated.

For a lip color that really does stay put, try a Rimmel Lip Pencil, the one you sharpen with a sharpener. Apply moisturizer to lips, then carefully outline and fill in. Dust with powder and, with even a modicum of care, your lip color will stay fresh and in place for hours. Rimmel Lip Pencils are available in drug and discount stores for about $3.00.

One of the best makeup tips out there is to take good care of your skin. With clear, healthy skin, you can get by with much less makeup, especially foundation. Good skincare products that work are expensive. Never mind. If they keep your skin looking good, they are well-worth the expense.

Skincare products are something you have to experiment with to find the one that works best for you. Some, especially those containing alpha hydroxy acids, can irritate sensitive skin. Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty, widely advertised on infomercials, is gentle, effective and reasonably priced at about $45.00/month.

You get cleanser, moisturizer, night repair, glowing serum, mask, eye treatment, and a rich cream for neck and chest. You can mix and match the products and, because it’s auto-shipped, you don’t have to run to the mall to replace items. This line really works for me, but skincare products are something you just have to try before you know.

Please don’t forget the sunblock. The most destructive thing you can do to your skin is to expose it to UVA and UVB rays without protection. The problem is finding a sunblock that doesn’t look disgusting when you put it on your face, or glop together when you try to apply makeup.

Coppertone Ultraguard Sunscreen 50 SPF protects you from both UVA and UVB, goes on like a moisturizer, provides a perfect makeup base and also works well alone with a dusting of neutral loose powder. It’s also affordable at about $8.00.