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Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:43 pm

You look great, hon!
Like Carol Ann said, it does take a bit of practice and for what its worth, two things, buy some "ladies" magazines. Vogue, Elle, Cosmo and see how those girls are made up. The second thing is don't buy the cheap stuff = make-up. One of our sisters hit the nail on the head a while ago -its called "Cover Girl" for a reason. It is not called Cover Guy!
Keep the faith honey you are doing great!
Virginia

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:46 pm

Thank you, Silver Lady! Not to hijack the thread, but it's definitely useful information for those of us who didn't get a teen-age lecture from mom on how to put on makeup.

Lydia · Post by **Lydia** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:11 pm

Thanks sisters,

Your kind words on my disguise of an old geezer are balm to the heart and an elixir to the soul.

Eye makeup is a special problem for me. One eye is naturally farsighted, the other has a new lens (repacing one with a cataract), so glasses are very necessary for reading and other close ups. Also my hands are not as steady as they used to be. Even penciling eyedbrows is a problem.

I buy makeup at the supermarket, and ignore any strange glances at the checkout counter. My SO thinks I am suitable to go out in to the world en femme. I am not so sure - besides I am a coward. I admire many of you for your fortitude - especially you, Jeannie.

In any case, your support is much appreciated.

Hugs,

Lydia

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:37 pm

Anita & Lydia -

Ask and ye shall receive!!

Magnifier Specs - http://www.wdrake.com/product_detail.as ... c406&sort=

Magnifying Mirror - http://www.harrietcarter.com/Detail.cfm ... 6381&sr=48

I hope these products help you and all our other vision-challenged members!!

- SL

Danette · Post by **Danette** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:47 pm

Thanks SL,
That's the perfect little mirror that I've been looking for.

It should be a big help putting on those tricky eyelashes.

Hugs,
Danette

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:37 am

You are very welcome!!

Have a great Holiday weekend, everyone!!

- SL

Jacqui · Post by **Jacqui** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:57 am

You do look lovely Lydia!

I'm generally like SL for makeup - take my glasses of and get really close to the mirror. But there are some alternative approaches. My optomtrist has a smart technique when I wear contact lenses. One eye has a full strength prescription. But in my left eye I use lenses that that are about 11/2 powers lower than full strength. This doesn't affect my long distance vision noticeably but it allows me to see quite well at shorter distances without reading glasses, Great for makeup too. I don't know if you can use contacts Lydia but some others may do so. Most lens manufacturers also make multifocal contacts - I haven't tried them but they sound very good. I also wear full strength contacts sometimes and then use my wifes spare progressive reading glasses which are a lovely shape! The complexities of getting old

Jacqui

Lydia · Post by **Lydia** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:04 pm

Thanks Silver Lady !

I just ordered a pair of the magnifier glasses. They will also come in handy in some small soldering or jewelry fixing jobs.

Lydia

Janet_Johnson · Post by **Janet_Johnson** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:41 am

Sounds good.