My Origin Story: it's about Eyeshadow.. When I was in the 6th grade, I noticed that some of the girls I envied were wearing makeup. Since I wanted to be beautiful like they were, I decided it was time to start wearing it, too. So off I went, to buy a Bonne Bell lip smacker. But then, I realized I needed eyeshadow, too. And because it was what they were wearing, I chose powder blue as my very first eyeshadow color. And I layered that color on like I was frosting a cake! Well, as you might imagine, that color looked a lot better on my classmates than it did on me, but that completely escaped me, and I thought I was too cool for school. Until one day when my teacher asked me to stay after class for a moment. I was worried that somehow, I was in trouble, but as it turned out, she wanted to talk makeup. She told me she had noticed that I was beginning to wear eyeshadow but thought maybe I needed a little less. I think she gave me tips for putting it on in a less intense way, but to be honest, it was all blah blah blah from there on out, because I was so surprised to be having that conversation at all. I did begin to wear less, though. But just think - if she had been a well-trained color analyst, she could have said, "Jeanine, that powder blue is not doing you any favors." And maybe gently suggested a warmer color. I also wonder what would have happened if there had been more options at the drugstore. Would I have been drawn to the warmer colors I normally wore in clothes? Do you have any makeup confessions? Tell me in a comment. See you tomorrow! Love, Jeanine
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Karin
7/21/2020 01:09:31 pm
Oh that’s too funny! That was probably so tough to hear from your teacher! Great story!
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7/21/2020 03:57:06 pm
I've only worn makeup when on stage. And, then, it's applied to me and for me.
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7/22/2020 12:44:20 am
Well, that makes sense! I'd love to hear more about your life on stage someday.
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7/21/2020 07:48:18 pm
Great story and all of us needed someone to help us didn't we? Enjoyed the video! BTW I tried the blue also and it wasn't for me either!
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7/22/2020 12:51:02 am
Thanks, Cindy!! Yes, we all need some guidance at one time or another. LOL! You tried it, too? I think many of us did back then.
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I'm only 71 and haven't started to wear makeup yet. Maybe when I grow up. LOL But they other day I was in Alex's room with Lia and she found one of mommy's eye shadow brushes. She went to the mirror and carefully brushed it over her eyebrow like she was a pro. LOL
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