Girly Deficient

[taffimai]

You know, I often feel like there are girly-type things that everyone else seems to know how to do and at which I am just slightly hopeless.

Tonight's example? I've spent the last hour doing my nails and all I have to show for it is a barely passable clear polish. I cannot manage color to save my life.

Did I miss a "How To Be a Girl" orientation class somewhere?

ETA: I wouldn't even mind that much if I'd gotten the "How To Be a Lesbian" class! At least then I'd know how to change my oil.

Comments

[minim_calibre]

I think I stole your polish-fu...

::glances at area round laptop, currently occupied by base coat, top coat, thinner, one bottle of polish, and one bottle of 100% acetone remover; thinks about the drawers of polish organized by brand and the spillover shoe boxes, plural::

...and possibly that of just about everyone else here.

I can direct people to nail polish blogs! I think Nail Tech Secrets is still up, and it has fabulous directions! I, umm. Really, the only advice I ever give is that the trick is to be willing to fail multiple times while getting the hang of it, and as far as eye makeup goes, practicing in the privacy of your own home, pretending you're a drag queen getting ready for a show.

I admit, I learned how to apply makeup in drama class. From boys. Plus, I'd be forced to turn in my dusty Goth Card if I failed Makeup 101. (It's like painting or drawing! Only on your face! And sometimes other places! Yes, this is how I wound up with magenta streaks of Manic Panic staining my face and half my body once in college when I was bored and it wasn't 90210 night.)

[taffimai.livejournal.com]

Hey, no stealing polish-fu!

That's awesome, really. I've read a bit and I know a little. Honestly, I'm reluctant to spend the money on the nail supplies if I'll still have to go to the salon to get them to look decent. Which is very likely given my utter lack of skill. It's cheap, I know, but ...

As for make-up, maybe that's the problem. I can't draw even a little.

[honorh.livejournal.com]

Nah, I can't draw worth crap, but I still love me some makeup. Are you sure you're getting the right colors? That can make a huge amount of difference. Try eyeshadow shades that contrast with your eye color--for blue, brown; for green, plum; for hazel, pinks and peaches; and for brown, well, anything colored will do ya. Also, I chuck the sponge applicators that come with the makeup and use my own set of brushes. Much easier to control the blending that way.

[taffimai.livejournal.com]

I have brown eyes and use a light purple. I have to admit that brush sets intimidate me.