[nabs-l] Lame question

[Sarah Jevnikar]

Hi Mikaela,
I wish I could answer this as I've struggled with similar issues; your
question makes perfect sense to me. I really hope someone has some insight
(pardon the pun.) into this as I am intrigued.
Talk soon,
Sarah
P.s.: JAWS users: make sure names are spelled correctly. I know I harp on
this a lot but it's of utmost importance. Thanks! :)
 

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Mikaela Stevens
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 7:16 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] Lame question

Hello,

 

I know this question might sound silly or ridiculous, but I am serious when
I ask it and I would really appreciate some feedback. This question is
really for the girls on this list, but I'm not trying to be sexist; it's
just a girly thing: a beauty-type question.

 

I have always struggled with makeup. I wear it because I have bad acne and I
have the desire to wear it to make myself appear put-together and
professional. I just can't seem to make it look good. My mom always tells me
if it looks splotchy or orange (not because she is trying to be mean, rather
because she wants me to be aware and look presentable). When my sighted
sister or friends do my makeup for me I receive compliments and I feel
better about myself because I know I look my best.

 

My questions are: Do you wear makeup? If so, how do you apply it? When you
are finished do you have to ask someone if it looks good? If you do not ask
a sighted person, how do you know it looks how it should? Are there some
non-visual techniques for making sure you look appropriate?

 

Thank you in advance for any input on this! Have a great day.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mikaela Stevens
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