Introduction: Makeup, Don't Leave Home Without It
A lot of us don't even walk out of the house without some form of make-up on.  I remember watching my Mom put on make-up and sitting on the floor, playing with the tons of little Avon samples of lipstick and eye shadows.  I would make a mess and wind up looking like a clown but I had fun.  I still make a mess and it is still fun!

According to the FDA, "Archaeologists date cosmetic colors as far back as 5000 B.C." FDA/CFSAN Cosmetics--Seeing to the Safety of Color Additives.  Today's cosmetics have been taken to a higher level.  No more of yesterday's cheap, basic horrible colors.  There are so many companies with high quality cosmetics is an array of beautifully natural or vivid colors.  Every color imaginable for every different skin and personality type.  I know I sound so excited but cosmetics can entirely change a person's attitude.  You can take an ordinary plain Jane type of person and transform her into a 'dyed in the wool' Glamour Queen with the help of perfectly applied make-up, a beautiful new color and hairstyle and fit her into an exquisite evening gown and a pair designer shoes.  The ability to completely transform oneself, aesthetically, takes nothing more than a day in the salon and at the mall.

This topic is so incredibly HUGE I could not attempt to put everything on this site.  I will however talk about the basics and direct you to other websites that specialize and feature this particular beauty subject.  Welcome to the wonderful world of cosmetics!

Treating My Sister To A Make-over
I flew my little sister (23 and a divorced mother of 2) and totally changed her.  We flew her out to visit us in California and I took one look at her and said "Oh no, you are coming to the salon with me!"  I hadn't seen her in 12 years.  Yes, TWELVE YEARS!  She came to me, totally depressed (newly divorced), had chopped her hair off and dyed it jet black, with bad skin and nails needing an acrylic fill at least 6 weeks prior, wearing an old denim jacket and blue jeans.  Her self esteem was gone and she kinda fidgeted and looked down when people addressed her.  I took her to my salon and had my aesthetician give her a full European facial with hand and foot treatment (1-1/2 hours), had my stylist give her a cute short hairstyle, dyed it a deep burgundy and had my manicurist give her a brand new set of tips and acrylic.  Plus, my aesthetician shaped her eyebrows (much needed) and finished it all off with a professional make up lesson and application.  Then we took her to the mall and bought her a bunch of new clothes and a new leather jacket!  All our treat!  She truly was a changed person when she left a week later.  She walked with her chin held high and seemed more open to conversation and smiled more.

What Make-up Personality Are You?
There are different categories that one can fall in.  Perhaps you fit into more than one, which is quite normal to have two preferences for different times and occasions. If you are a true glamour queen you can look good in every category!  There are 4 types and 2 color temperatures each equaling 8 different looks.  There are also the less than typical, more adventurous 'looks' and the many in-betweens.  Let's find out which category you reign in...

  • (warm) You tend to go for more of the subtle, but never boring, colors.  The flattering oranges, the corals, the warmer toned earthy colors like terra cotta with a little twist of familiarity.  A hint of peach and touch of bronze.  You lean towards the classic type of clothing, not too drab, but definitely not making a statement.  Sometimes quiet, you are rarely argumentative.
    (cool) Your colors tend to stand out a little more, the brighter the better.  Dramatic bright lips with a stunning eye.  You like your colors solid but with an eye-catching hue.  The blues catch your attention with a silver lining.  You walk with confident ease and sensible flair.
      
  • Natural:
    (warm) You lean towards what is earthy and close to mother nature.  Not too heavy into the cosmetics, you like to look fresh and dewy but warm and inviting.  Your colors tend to harbor around the browns, the suedes, the cocoas and subtle greens.  You never want to look overly "done" but don't wish to go plain-faced either. You are a true naturalist and are very down to earth.
    (cool) You tend to like that fresh-scrubbed look that lingers on the borderline of subtle sexiness.  Sensual and true, you never want to make a fuss over brightness and distraction, you are whole and confident.
  • Dramatic:
    (warm) Sexy and sultry, when you walk into a room, people notice.  Your colors are whatever suits your mood.  You tend to prefer a darker eye and full luscious lips.  Your clothing is tasteful with a bold & trendy accessory.  You tend to have a signature scent and long after you leave a room, you are rarely forgotten.
    (cool) You are a vixen!  When you walk into a room, people talk.  Women envy your flair and confidence.  You love a dramatic smoky eye and pale full lips.  Your clothing is a little on the trendy side, whatever catches your eye, you wear with confidence.
  • Romantic:
    (warm) Softness is your specialty.  You tend to lean towards the softer pinks and inviting carnation tones.  Your clothing is soft and flowing and you are a romantic at heart.  You are thought of as beautiful and soothing and love sheer washes of color and have a soft spot for animals. You tend to warm up a room with your soft smile.
    (cool) You love to read romance novels in your favorite chair while sipping herbal tea.  Your colors speak of violets and roses from secret gardens.  You are a loyal friend and loving wife.  Your clothing leans toward what is practical but comfortable and are on the softer side of the color spectrum.  You have a soft, sensual presence that radiates from you like an aura.

The Basics:
Not everyone needs a full mask of make-up.  Choosing the correct colors for your skin can be so distressing.  Ask around, ask the staff at the make-up counters, check the web for tips or buy beauty magazines and books.  With all of the available information you'd think it would be easy to determine what is best for you and apply that knowledge like paint on canvas.  Truth be known, it isn't that easy!  It takes a little dabbling in the color pot to get it right, but once you do you'll never forget .  Let's go over the basics...

Foundation & Foundation Types
If you are going to wear foundation, find the right color for you.  This is important!  I don't care if you apply your eye shadow and lip liner perfectly, if you have the wrong color foundation you ruin the entire look and you look awful.  This is one of the most difficult steps. Those department store lights and make-up mirrors don't do your skin-tone justice.  The color they apply on you in the store can look horrible once you get outside.  It is best to take samples and take them home to apply in your bathroom (or wherever you apply make-up); rub a bit into your jawline and blend well.  Then take a hand held mirror outside with you to inspect the color.  Or take a hand held mirror with you and after they apply it just tell them you'll be "right back."  Go outside in the natural sunlight and check the color match.  Does it match your skin tone?  Does it blend well?  Can you distinctly tell where it starts and ends?  Does it provide the desired coverage.  Does it look too orange, too pink?  Is it the right texture?  Too oily?  Too dry?  

You should make sure that the color matches your skin tone and blends perfectly into your skin.  There should be no obvious demarcation (base-line) and the tone should appear natural on the face.  You should not use a deeper color to give the appearance of a tan unless you use a bronzer or self tanner as it will look too dark on your face if not blended in perfectly.  There will be an obvious line where the foundation meets the lighter natural skin-tone.  Sometimes the foundation can mix with your natural oils and turn orange my mid-day.  This will continue to happen, I suggest another brand.

There are way too many companies and products out there to settle on one that doesn't exactly fit your needs.  It takes time but this is one of the biggest mistakes we can make.  I know, I did it for years--in fact I didn't get it right until I tried mineral powder foundations.  I had thought I found the light with Glo-Minerals but it dried very quickly and didn't blend well, plus I was an in-between color and it wouldn't work with any other product.  Buh-bye.  The powders cover flawlessly and they STAY on.  They aren't oily either.  

Anyway, there are commonly three bases foundations start off with but several "types" of foundations:

  • (water-based) These are sheer light-weight formulations that are good for normal and combination skin.  These formulations may have some oil in them but are made primarily of water.  This may not be for you if you have oily skin or are prone to break-outs.
  • (oil-based) These types are for heavier coverage and ideal for mature or dry skin.  They can be very heavy for oily and even normal or combination skin.  The oils can congest the pores and if you do wear this type of foundation, make sure you wash it off at night.  You don't want to sleep with this on your face.  but you may never know until you try either so try first, then learn.
  • (mineral, or powder, based) These are a new generation of cosmetics. They are made from crushed up minerals in dry form.  They are buffed on to create a flawless finish and the ingredients are usually all natural and non-comedogenic (won't clog pores).
  • Liquid Foundation
    This is probably the most common, and with good reason.  Liquids spread well, you can mix colors easily and customize your own if you are an in-betweener like me.  It can range in coverage from product brand to brand.  You can also add moisturizer to them for a sheerer coverage, or buy a Tinted moisturizer for a few dollars more that may not suit your skin tone. Can be oil or water based.
  • Tinted Moisturizer:
    This is a good product if you have really good skin or don't feel like wearing a full application of foundation.  It is a moisturizer with flesh toned pigments that add a little smoothness to the skin.  You can diminish the redness and small imperfections without feeling heavily "made up." Can be oil or water based.
  • Mineral Powder Foundation:
    This is what I use, Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation powders.  I love them.  I don't wear anything else unless I have an angry, red pimple and need to cover it first with cream foundation as a concealer and then top it off with mineral powders.  They are fabulous for photography, too. Dry, powder base.
  • Cream Foundation:
    These are for medium to heavy coverage, light scars and minor acne pocks.  Some brands of this product type should be avoided by women with oily skin.  This is a thicker make-up that can clog pores and ultimately cause breakouts if poor quality.  My Alexis Vogel cream foundations don't clog my pores nor cause breakouts and thank good ness for that because I don't know what I'd do without it. Normally oil based.
  • Pancake and Stick Foundation:
    This is for major scarring, discolorations, and age spots.  It is really too heavy to wear every day but is used for stage make-up by actors and actresses--especially Broadway.  This can congest the skin if you leave it on for too long or don't wash it off well, beware. Can be oil or water based.
Concealer:
These are very useful if you have under-eye circles (like me!) and discolorations due to past blemishes, red spots around the nose or minor age spots.  This should be dotted on and blended perfectly and use a color close to your natural skin tone or other colors for offsetting imperfections.  If you use a color that is too light, you could have a "reverse-raccoon" look.  And don't 'highlight' your pimples, it will do you more harm than good, like a bright beacon saying "hey everyone, look at my pimple!"  Just blend a little concealer around the blemish and make sure it is well moisturized before you do this as the drier the skin the more obvious it is.  Blend well and remember to use a color close to your skin tone.
  • Tube (with applicator wand):
    This is for light coverage, the average person uses this for everyday blemish discolorations and minor imperfections.
  • Cream:
    The cream is for medium coverage and average imperfections.  You can set it with powder if you like. Gotta say I love cream concealers with a light dusting of mineral powder to set it.
  • Stick:
    This is for heavy duty imperfections, it is drier than creams and a little more difficult to blend but provides lasting coverage for age spots, scars and discolorations.  Again, use a color close to your natural skin tone.  You don't want it to be obvious.
  • Mineral Powder:
    Unfortunately, apply too much power concealer can result in an artificial, overly-dry look.  Especially under the eyes.  Wrinkles can look worse under the eyes, remarkably when you smile.
Facial Powders:
A lot of women use powder to set their foundation.  The finishing touch on the canvas before the palette of colors can be applied to their faces. 
  • Loose Powder:
    These powders can be messy to carry around in your purse, I should know as I made a habit of this in my early twenties (OMG! I have never said that! -- early twenties?!? Like I am looking back on my life from my rocker!)  Anyway, if you apply too much of this you can look too 'powdery.'   I mean this in a bad way as it is very unnatural to go about life with a very dry powdery look to the face.  It is just too matte to be believable, plus if you have any facial hair the powder coats it and you can see every single hair, eew.  If you are going to be on camera or under flash photography, fine.  If not, stay away from a very powdered look. Dewy and a little shiny is more natural anyway.  You should glow, not look like a sack of flour. This can also happen with Mineral powders, so be are of your application techniques.
  • Pressed Powder:
    I once used pressed powder applied with a large powder brush.  If you continue to use a powder puff over and over you keep pressing the built up oils into your skin and covering that up with powder.  What a sure way to encourage bacterial growth.  If you do use puffs, exchange them often.  This is a much easier and neater way to carry powder around with you.  Beware, some formulations contain oil so if you are sensitive to it, use caution. I use loose mineral foundation powder only. NO setting powders layered over them.
Eye make-up:
These products can define and highlight your features.  When I do use eyeshadow I use a highlighter for my brow bone and a little burnt umber shadow in the crease.  I apply a black (Smashbox Caviar) cream eyeliner at the upper lashline and Revlon Wet/Dry eyeliner in Blackest Black to my lower lash line and on the inner lid of the upper lash line as well.    I also really like using a pencil tip sponge applicator dampened and swirled in a dark eye shadow.  It creates a smoky sexy eye and stays on, looks softer and doesn't run.  
  • Eyebrow Pencil:
    I was forced to use one of these due to eyebrow loss from over plucking and after antibiotics.  Eyebrows are absolutely necessary in framing your face.  Use a shade slightly darker than your hair color and use either short strokes, or light filling to create a natural look.  Some women and make-up artists use powders and this may prove to be messier but softer.  I prefer the pencils and use a natural light brown from Physician's Formula.  I use a little eyebrow brush to blend and add softness to the look. Sometimes I add a little mineral powder foundation over it to soften the look
  • Eyeshadow:
    There is every conceivable color of eyeshadow on the market.  I mean every possible color you could ever want or desire.  Pick colors that compliment your eye color.  You can try the trendy colors every once in a while.  If they look good great, but more often than not the trendy colors only look good on the models they pick to display them on.  You normally wear two to three different colors on the eye.  A medium color on the lid, a darker color in the crease and the lightest to highlight the brow bone and lighten the inner corner of the eye. I normally use a neutral color (like a nude powder colored eyeshadow) on the whole lid as a base.  A medium burnt umber/ neutral color in the crease and a light shimmering champagne color on the brow bone to give the illusion of a higher brow-bone and eyes that seem awake.  Pick colors that suit your tastes, don't stick to that old match-your-eyeshadow-to-the-very-color-of-your-shirt-look.  That's about as bad as matching your socks to your shirt and proudly displaying it.  Why don't I just throw on a matching pair of leg-warmers while I'm at it.
  • Eyeliner:
    As said before, you can use a stick, cream or liquid or a wet/dry powder.  I use a synthetic, square, thin eyeliner brush  dabbed in a dcream liner or a damp sponge tip applicator in dark shadow to create a smoky look.  I prefer the medium pencils.  The softer ones that barely keep a point smudge too much and the harder ones not only hurt but produce a definite line of product that is so 80's style.  Not good unless you're going for it.
  • Mascara:
    This basically finishes off the eye make-up look. I use
    L'oreal Paris Double Extend Mascara. I am such a mascara freak.  I must say this one is the best I have tried for a dramatic look, especially for the price.  I have tried almost every mascara out there and this one is far superior.  I don't even use the white "bulking agent" step (step 1) half the time, and just use the mascara, unless I go for super-dramatic.  It really is a great find at an affordable price!
  • Blush:
    I do not like a lot of blush, I always run to the bathroom after someone applies too much blush for my taste and blend it in or tone it down a bit with powder.  I just loathe that look.  It is always some off the wall pink or coral color.  I don't mind a little sunshine blush or light bronzer but rose colored blush just looks like what it is, blush.  I prefer the Physician's Formula Bronzer pearls, if anything, on my cheeks and sometimes even a highlighter. But for those of you who like actual blush...
  • Powder Blush:
    The more widely used type of blush.  It is the least difficult to apply and blend.  You can start off with a little and work your way up.  This type is readily available and has a lot of colors to choose from.  It can look too powdery and chalky on dry skin, so moisturize!
  • Stick/Cream Blush:
    Kind of like a lipstick for your cheeks.  It can be applied with your fingers or a cosmetic sponge. It gives the best natural looking color and has a natural sheen to it.  It doesn't last too long on oilier skin but it is great on drier skin. It takes practice, however.
  • Liquid Gel Blush:
    I don't care for this, it feels cold when applied and just funny to me, especially after apply your foundation or powder (if you use it).  It kinda ruins the whole thing for me.  This is a good choice for oily skin but this takes practice.  It can stain your skin and dry rather funny and streaky if you take too much time applying it.
  • Lipcoloring:   
    Ya' gotta love it!  It is just the icing on the cake.  The finishing touch.  No look is complete without a little lipstick, lip gloss or at least moisturized lips.  It can make you look healthy if you have soft moisturized lips.  If they are dry and cracked it kinda takes away from the whole presentation.  I struggle with dry lips.  I live in the desert and pretty much ever since I got Gore-Tex lip implants, I have had chapped lips. 
  • Pencil: This type is widely used for lip lining capabilities.  It is very long lasting and has a firmer tip. It can look dry if applied alone.  You should moisturize the lips beforehand, but not so much that you can't get your liner to stick.  Also, you can achieve a lip-stain look when a pencil is used.  By applying heavily and then rubbing it into the lips, blotting it then applying again and barely blotting it all over.
  • Stick: The easiest and most widely used, it is compact and ready to travel when you are.  It is the least difficult to apply; when you're driving, when you're in an elevator and even when you are walking down the street , it is there for you like a best friend.  This is by far the best travel form as it is so compact and available in thousands of colors.  It is available in creamy formulations as well as matte, super matte, longwearing and sheer.
  • Gloss: A little messy but worth it when you're not going all out for that fully made up look. Some men think it is gooey and to tell you the truth men may like the way lipcolor looks but they hate to be kissed with it on.  And I don't like it being smeared all over my face either so he'll have to wait until we get home.  Hey, vanity before public displays of affection.
  • Sheer: What is the point?  If I want a colorwash, I'll use a gloss.  I feel ripped off when I buy one of these.  The color looks nothing like what it shows on the bottom of the container.  It is like a weak imitation and a poor one at that.  But for those of you that want the convenience of a stick and the sheer look of a gloss this is for you.
  • Cream: Very emollient and very creamy, hence the name.  It is moisturizing, but doesn't last as long and needs frequent re-application.  The good thing about creams is that you can mix and match to customize colors.

    Is Your Make-up Old?

  • Liquid Foundation: Once you open this it lasts about a year.  Store in a cool place, out of the sunlight, perhaps in your refrigerator.
  • Pressed Powder/Eyeshadow/Blush: This is pretty long lasting, about 2 years.  Store these products in a dry place.  If it starts to crumble and seems really dry -- toss it.
  • Mascara/Liquid Liners: It tends to get nasty after about 3 to 6 months.  Although some companies' products I have used can last up to a year believe it or not.  If you don't share your make-up it can last about this long with out drying out and becoming filled with bacteria. Keep it tightly capped.
  • Lip/Eye/Brow Pencils: They are all basically made the same, although some are softer than others (more moisturizing).  They can last you about 2 to 3 years.  By far the longest. Just re-sharpen the point for a fresh start.  Store them in a cool, dry place.

How To Achieve Different Make-up Looks

  • Classic:
    Great for the office and brunch or lunch, the classic look never looks overdone and cheap. Apply a medium to light coverage foundation that matches the skintone exactly.  Apply a little pressed powder or even less loose powder if that is desired to keep the shine at bay.  In the daytime, mistakes are much more easily seen so blend well!  Fill in your brows with a matching shade of pencil or powder and blend carefully, you don't want to appear harsh.  Apply a neutral shade to the whole lid, even dabble in the pinks, pale lilacs and neutrals.  Pick a slightly darker color that compliments your eye color and sweep this into the crevice, blending well.  Find a light colored, pale pink or ice colored highlighter to accentuate the brow bone to give the appearance of an eye that is alert!  Line the upper lash with a color close to your natural eyelash color (unless you prefer to darken the eyes a bit) and smudge a little on your lower lash line, blend well, you don't want a definite line.  Curl your lashes and apply a little mascara to the upper lashes only.  If you look sallow and pale, apply a little natural colored blush with a fluffy brush, blending well so there are no obvious lines.  Lastly, line the lips with a nice complimenting liner, not too dark and not too bright.  Top it off with a creamy moist color to match and presto you're out the door!

  • Natural:
    This look can achieve a certain natural beauty look without appearing "overdone."  This is a fresh look and to achieve it start with a little concealer or sheer coverage foundation that matches your skin-tone exactly.  If you need powder to set in the foundation or concealer, use it sparingly.  Natural skin does not look powdery -- it does glisten a little.   Use an eyebrow pencil (if need be) that closely matches your natural brows to fill in any bare spots (or you can use an eyebrow powder if you like).  Do this with a light touch as to look natural, blend well with a brow brush or firm angled brush.  Apply a neutral eyeshadow like honey or beige lightly all over to even out your color and provide a base for a slightly darker shadow in the crease for definition.  Blend well!.  Apply a dark brown or charcoal, black if you have darker hair, eyelining pencil along the upper lashline.  Make sure you smudge it a little so as not to have a definite line.  You may use a firm angled brush to smudge it a little from the outside corner like a subtle cat look.  Curl your eyelashes (this opens up the eye!) and apply a coat or two of black mascara, or a very dark brown if you think black is too harsh on you.  Use a big fluffy brush and apply a little loose powder to the cheeks, then apply a little bit of naturally pink blush to the apples of your cheeks and BLEND WELL.  You don't want to look like a harlot, you want to achieve a natural glow.  Touch this all off with some pink lip gloss, a spray or two of your favorite perfume, slide on those fabulous designer sandals and you're set!

  • Dramatic:
    So you want to stop hearts, do you?  You vixen!  Gather up your make-up bag and find a well lit mirror and experiment beforehand.  Stick to what you are comfortable with before a special engagement if YOU apply your make-up.  Don't want to be stuck with some crazy get-up that you, yourself, are even unsure if you like. Dramatic looks are best for nighttime, operas, theater, dinner a movie, a dinner party or a night on the town!  Whatever the look, you'll be sure to turn some heads.  To achieve a dramatic look you should choose either to accentuate your lips or your eyes.  You don't want to look like you fell into your make-up bag.  Try a pale mouth and dark dramatic eyes or if you have full lips, accentuate them and stick to a subtle but sexy eye.  Either way, you are sure to be the life of the party.  Walk in with confidence as your partner and take no prisoners!
      
    If you plan on accentuating the eyes experiment beforehand, even visiting the department store boutiques for a free make-up lesson.  You may find a good product in the process.  But, if you need quick advice it is easier to get away with a thicker foundation application.  Blend well, especially on the jawline and hairline.  Apply a little pressed powder (and bring it with you, it fits easily and cleanly in your purse).  Groom your eyebrows and apply a pencil, blending well.  Now, since you are going for a dramatic eye it is safer to use the darker colors.  Of course, I wouldn't recommend dark lips at the same time as it will be a bit much.  A pale pink or neutral lip would leave the attention to your eyes.  You may line the lashline with a dark pencil, you can smudge it for a smoky sexy look.  Curl and apply two coats of black mascara .  Apply a little blush to make the cheeks glow.  Line the lips with a neutral pink liner and rub in to soften.  Apply a matte pink or other pale lipstick into well moisturized lips, apply a sexy perfume, slide on those Monolo Blahniks, grab your shawl or stole and you, my dear, are absolutely unstoppable!

  • Romantic:
    Subtle and sexy is the look!  A nice sheer or light to medium foundation that matches the skin tone should do very well.  A little soft powder to ease the shine and a soft pink or rosy eyeshadow swept lightly onto the lids.  Take it easy on the eyeliner and use a color that resembles your natural lashcolor.  Go light on the mascara as well and brush a rosy or warm pink blush into the apples of your cheeks.  Apply a warm, soft lip color, preferably moist and inviting.  Your hair, if long, can be swept up loosely with stray curls here and there to cascade to the shoulders.  To anyone you are warmly irresistible!

Furthermore...
Cosmetics can change your attitude and your appearance.  You never want to overdo it, but underdoing it can appear unkempt.  Cosmetics help for a 'pulled-together' look and can make you appear healthy and vibrant.  Cosmetics also can help those who need to camouflage scars, age spots and a sickly unhealthy appearance.  It helps those who are afflicted with disease, medical conditions and recovering from cancer, feel normal again.  Please see our Color Corrective Cosmetics Page for more information on covering scars, incisions, bruises, birthmarks and more.

Some women choose not to wear cosmetics and that if fine.  But you should try a little every once in a while to break the monotony.  You may be pleasantly surprised how it can make you look and feel.  Plus, you don't have to spend a fortune on cosmetics.  There are many inexpensive brands that can be found at drugstores.  Many of these stores are now adopting the satisfaction guaranteed policy.  If you don't like it, you can return it.

Shop around, there are so many colors out there it is utterly ridiculous.  There are several color schemes that will compliment your skin tone.  You just have to search or hire someone to help you.  You can get a feel for cosmetic applications if you visit the many mall boutiques and get a quick lesson.  You have to sit through their hard sell speeches but it is fun anyway.  It is best to make an appointment a day or two before an engagement to ensure a free make-up artist.  Other than that you can go to a salon pay someone to apply make-up or give you a lesson.  They are quite expensive though.  With the money spent on that you could buy a few books to teach your self.  Buy cheap cosmetics to practice with or grab one of your girlfriends (or boyfriend) and practice on each other.  It should never make you nervous.  Cosmetics aren't poison, if you don't like it you can always wash it off.

Perfume: Your Own Signature
After you are properly primped you MUST splash or spritz a little "smell good" on your person to complete the package.  I personally have a signature scent and seem to wear only "L' eau D' Issey, by Issey Miyaki.  I love it, okay?  LOVE IT!  However, Michael by Michael Kors has my sole attention these days.  Sorry Issey, I'm cheatin' on you, my love.

Please know that your perfume will leave others wondering, it is as personal a choice as your birth control (lol!), people will remember your face but really remembered how good you smelled as well.  Do you like sultry?  Woodsy?  Spicey?  Florals?  Fruity?  A mixed bouquet?  Go to Sephora and bring some coffee beans in a small manila envelope or a mini jar of instant coffee to *reset* your nose after each whiff of a perfume.  However, Sephora has been providing coffee beans for the customer's convenience so you may not need it.  

Find the prices, um, too pricey?  Find out what you like and hop online for deals.  All I can say is I don't feel as "pretty" when I don't have perfume on.  Have a great time and remember you will become acclimated to your own perfume so don't overdo it and kill us all as you walk by.

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