[nabs-l] ideas on how to accomplish daily living skills

[lizzy]

Hi all,
Here are the basics for eye makeup.  Just as a side note, these 
are all things that I came up with through personal 
experimentation and questions, I'm sure there are many other ways 
to accomplish these tasks.
Eye shadow: I just use my pointer finger because I found that I 
applied too much when using the wand.  Get some eye shadow on the 
tip of your pointer finger, I usually swirl my finger around the 
top two or three times.  Now find the bridge of your nose with 
your middle finger.  From there you can gently touch the corner 
of your eye nearest your nose (with the pointer), but make sure 
you only get makeup on the lid.  Now swipe your finger outward 
toward the other corner of your eye.  Be sure to stay right above 
your eye lashes.  Now repeat with one more swipe, (the number of 
swipes will depend on the color).
Mascara: Okay for beginners I would recommend using either an old 
mascara wand that has been cleaned off or one of those little 
eyebrow brushes that has a comb on the back for practice.  The 
trick with mascara is finding your eye lashes without touching 
any other part of your face.  Be sure to relax so that your hands 
are steady.
Here's how to do the right eye: Hold the mascara wand in your 
right hand.  Close your eyes, put the wand where you think your 
lashes are.  Now blink.  If you don't feel anything touch your 
lashes, close your eye again and move the wand closer to your 
eye.  Repeat this step until you feel the wand brushing your 
lashes.  Once you feel something, continue blinking until you 
feel you have applied enough to this section.  The more you blink 
the more volume you get and the longer your lashes appear (2 or 3 
blinks is usually good though).  Pay attention to which section 
you have already done, I usually start on the outer part of my 
eye and move inward.  When moving to a new part of the lashes, 
close your eye, and slowly move the wand.  When your ready to see 
which part you're at hold your hand still and blink.  Tip: I've 
found that resting my hand on the side of my face (where my jaw 
is) helped me maintain orientation and relax a bit.  After it 
dries you can gently touch it and make notes for next time.  If 
you touch the wrong part of your skin with makeup, wait until 
your done applying to worry about it.  Just use a warm face cloth 
and scrub it off.
I don't use eye liner, I'm more of a mascara girl.
Sorry for the long-winded explanation,

Lizzy