[nabs-l] Lame question

Fri Apr 9 15:28:12 UTC 2010

Hi,
That wasn't a stupid question at all. If you are not used to putting
on makeup then it can seem like a really daunting task. A lot of
people have mentioned going to a makeup counter at a department store.
This is a fantastic idea. If I had to go into a drug store and pick
out my makeup it would be nearly impossible. I would probably find a
color I liked and it would look horrible on me. If you use a shopper's
assistant they won't necessarily know about color and what looks good
with certain skin tones. I used the Prescriptives line before they
shut down and it was fantastic. The people that work at makeup
counters are paid to figure out what looks good so they tend to be
more knowledgeable. They are also more willing to work with you and
teach you how to apply their products.
The best kind of makeup is the kind that will give you a  lot of
tactile feedback. You'll be able to tell if your foundation is evenly
applied easier if it is liquid rather than powder. The same is true of
cream eyeshadow. My best advice for you is to play around with the
techniques you've read on this thread and find out what works best for
you. Have someone you trust standing by to tell you what looks good
and what doesn't. It will get a lot easier with practice and remember
that you can always post to the list if you have any questions.

Good Luck!!
Domonique

On 4/8/10, Katy Carroll <kc2992a at student.american.edu> wrote:
>  I just realized how many typos were in my email earlier- sorry! (I need to
> stop pulling all-nighters.)
>
> -Kate
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Sarah Jevnikar
> <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>wrote:
>
>> Hi Briley,
>> You raised a good point with multiple colours on eyes. This changes the
>> visual effect?
>> Sarah
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Briley Pollard
>> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 3:59 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Lame question
>>
>> Also remember that you can learn how to apply multiple colors on your eyes
>> with a little direction. For example, I have small eyes, so I want to put
>> a
>> lighter color in the outer corners, and a darker color on my lid, whereas
>> people with larger eyes can do darker colors in the outer corners to
>> achieve
>> the smoky eye look. Also, Prescriptives and Clinique have blush brushes
>> which help to apply it perfectly on each cheek. Eye liner is not too hard.
>> It is hard to explain without showing you all, but if you close the eye
>> slightly and pull it out from the outer edge to form more of a straight
>> line
>> to follow, you can apply with the other hand. The right makeup is key for
>> any of this, but it can be really fun.
>>
>> Briley
>> On Apr 8, 2010, at 8:32 AM, Mary Fernandez wrote:
>>
>> > Hey All,
>> > I love the mascara tip!  I'm totally blind, and my mother is a hair
>> > stylist, so she would actually yell at me if  I walked out of the
>> > house without at least some lipstick and a little bit of blush. But
>> > here are the musts in order to start on the right foot.
>> > 1. Like Kate  said, the first step is to go to a department store and
>> > get the right shades of foundation and blush. If you look orange, that
>> > means your foundation isn't the right color.
>> > 2. For actual application of foundation, I use a powder puff. The key
>> > is really to cover your face evenly. So for example start on your
>> > lower right cheek, right next to your mouth, and just move up slowly
>> > and evenly. After you reach the top of that side you probablly want to
>> > go in for a little more foundation. Make sure to shake the puff
>> > lightly against the container so that you get any extra powder off.
>> > And then do the  same for the other side. After your done, I would
>> > grab a tissue and just lightly go around my face so that any uneven
>> > spots, or clusters of powder are taken care off.
>> > 3. Blush is easy, just smile, and feel the apple of your cheek. You
>> > don't want to go any further than that, and again, use the tissue at
>> > the end.
>> > 4. I usually don't use mascara but Kate's idea is awesome.
>> > 5. I apply eye shadow with my fingers. So just swipe your fingers on
>> > it like twice, and close your eye, go from the inside, the side
>> > closest to your nose, out. Then go back and make sure it's spread
>> > evenly by simply retracing the area twice.
>> > 6. Eye liner is a bit more challenging. But first start by tracing the
>> > underside of your eye carefully, and gently until you memorize the
>> > contours. Then practice with liner. This one takes practice and the
>> > first few times have one of your sisters, or someone tell you where
>> > you got off.
>> > And lipstick is the easiest.
>> >
>> > Also keep in mind that there are different options for makeup now. For
>> > instance, you can buy foundation in a cream form, which might be
>> > easier to apply. Lastly, if you are sisters are awesome enough to do
>> > your makeup for you, have a girl day with them, and have them help you
>> > improve rather than doing it for you. A lot of times, what sighted
>> > people do when applying makeup is the same for us, except with a few
>> > adjustments. So ask them, what do you do when the foundation is
>> > uneven, and have them show you and voila, that is what you have to do.
>> > Hope this helps.
>> > mary
>> >
>> >
>> > On 4/7/10, Katy Carroll <kc2992a at student.american.edu> wrote:
>> >> Hi Mikaela,
>> >>
>> >> I completely understand where you are coming from on this question. I
>> wear
>> >> some very basic makeup, but it did take me a while to learn how to
>> >> apply
>> it.
>> >> I am partially sighted, but when I put on makeup, and I am usually
>> >> right
>> up
>> >> against my mirror, trying to see the details and get them right.
>> >>
>> >> Why don't you treat yourself to a trip to Sephora or other cosmetics
>> store,
>> >> or salon, and have a consultation with a salesperson or cosmetics
>> >> professional to make sure you have the best color cosmetics for your
>> skin
>> >> tone. Having the wrong shades will make it impossible for you to make
>> the
>> >> stuff look good, even if you could see.
>> >>
>> >> For me, I use a magnifying mirror with added light to apply make up.
>> >>
>> >> For foundation or blush, I use a large brush, because it is harder to
>> make
>> >> the powder than it is with with circular powder puff.
>> >>
>> >> Also, i have a cool method of applyign mascara. I take a plastic card,
>> like
>> >> a credit card, and press the long edge against the edge of my eyelid,
>> and
>> >> applying the msacara that way, with the card behind my lashes so that
>> >> there's no chance of getting masacra anywhere but where it's supposed
>> >> to
>> be.
>> >>
>> >> i hope this helps!
>> >>
>> >> Kate
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Sarah Jevnikar
>> >> <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> 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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