Make up Tips I was up to six pages, and 3600 views so its time to start Tips II.

Many of us struggle with using eye pencils....not just which color but also how to use a pencil for eye liner, where to put it and how to sharpen the damn thing.

Sali Hughes - the Guardian Lady of cosmetics - has some recommendations, and a great "how to" video on where to use eyeliner, and how with almost no eye shadow its a great daytime look. She also recommends various brands...always a plus for us.

Please check out the comments as they are helpful too...show that its not just us "special girls" that have issues with pencils.

hugs

Pauline xxx

http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/feb/24/eye-pencils-sali-hughes

Good tips on You Tube too, ty for suggestion Pauline xx

Check this guy out, he is a full time MUA, fab vids, lovely bloke too
http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist?feature=g-all-u

enjoyed the video, thanks pauline, love collette XXX.

hi hun dont have any tips as i dont use make up and dont know how to apply it

Amanda,

Maybe have a look at the link Alexandra posted...or go to The Guardian - Life & Style section and check out the make up tips.

Or even look under the forum here...there are quite a few tips. The main tip I can give is practise, practise , practise...after all no real girl was born with a mascara wand in her hand

hugs

Pauline xxxx

thats true pauline i have love to practice with make always trying to better my application and the main thing amanda is have fun make it part of the dressing experience xxxxx

<blockquote><strong><a href="/se4/profile/amymichelle">amymichelle albanie</a> said:</strong><br />thats true pauline i have love to practice with make always trying to better my application and the main thing amanda is have fun make it part of the dressing experience xxxxx</blockquote><br />


for me, makeup is the most fun bit of the dressing experience, clothes are just clothes at the end of the day, i just love makeup and how it can make you look

With the current poll on the site on foundation and how to apply it struck me that many of you may not use or have tried loose powder. It takes away the shine and makes your face look finished. And makes you look your best !!!

Anyways here is the Guardian guru lady ( if you dont look at the Guardian try their life and style section on line - for beauty and style tips). She can tell you better than me how to apply powder correctly.

hugs

Pauline xxxx

http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/mar/23/beauty-loose-face-powder?intcmp=239

thanx pauline i do use a powder on top after my foundation and thanx for the fab link xxx

Just got these tips from a nice young lady from the M*A*C website.
I did explain before i waffled on that I was a Transexual, feels good to be honest, let everyone know that we do exist and our money is just as good as anyone elses

How to match your skintone
M•A•C foundations are determined by the undertones in our skin.

Here are some tips on how to make sure you have got the right match to your undertones.

All M.A.C Foundations are coloured by NC (neutral cool) yellow undertone and NW (neutral warm) pink undertone. The higher the number the darker the shade.

Clench your fist and if the veins on the back of your hand are green then it means your a NC (Natural Cool) which has a yellow undertone. If the veins are blue then it means your a NW (Natural Warm) which has a pink undertone.
This post was edited by Amanda ♥ at April 29, 2012 5:23 PM BST

Thanks for those tips Mandy, i know i gt yellow undertones anyway but didnt know about the veins thingy lolxx

Why use a pencil for eyeliner in the first place is the real question? I actually don't although I have in the past. There are other alternatives, one being eye liner gel and a very pointed thin brush. You can with the brush, paint on a very thin / in between or thick line. I find I have more control in applying by this method. I use either Bobby Brown eye liner gel or MAC, although B.B. is the better of the two being a little softer to apply. Neither are cheap but they do last though and come in a variety of colours. However, I accept it is a matter of personal choice and what is best for you.

Makeup tips? Back in June '08 I spend the time and money to get a proper makeup lesson. I had not dressed up fully in a few years. So I remembered the makeup artist who did all the makeup for the TG fashion show I was involved in a few years earlier.
She cost a $100 and the motel another $ 100. This was in North Hollywood, CA. It was definitely worth the drive from Santa Barbara, the time and money.
I urge girls out there to go to a professional at least once....and then practice!!

We are all suffering with the recession and pennies are tight, but here are some cheap useful things from lippy to face rejuvenator...all for under £10

Have a look at Sallis video and tips. They are useful and will help you look prettier.

hugs

Pauline xxx

http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/jun/08/sali-hughes-hero-products-under-10
This post was edited by Pauline Smith at June 10, 2012 8:43 AM BST