I was in the shop last week as I was out of makeup. I am going on a trip, so I thought I'd refresh. Every middle-aged woman in northeast Seattle had the same idea, as the place was full of women over forty on a Tuesday morning.
A year or two ago, one of the makeup artists recommended I try this new brand of base. I was skeptical at first. I brought it home, and it was magical. My skin felt soft and smooth. I went back last week to buy another tube of the same stuff. They three colors: beige, tan and "illuminating." Given this is winter in Seattle, I thought I'd need something to brighten my skin. The illuminating hue was also a paler shade, which better matched my skin that seen sunlight since, oh, September.
I tried a dab on my hand, and I thought it was fine. The sale girl took a look and said, "No, get the beige."
"But I like this one," I said.
"Really, get the beige," she said. "The illuminating one has crushed pearls in it to help your skin glow."
Crushed pearls for glowing skin? "Sounds good to me," I said.
"We don't have the illuminating in stock. If you really want it, I can order it and have it shipped to you with free shipping. If you need it now, you should get the beige..."
I thought she was trying to secure a purchase, but maybe not. "I have time. You can ship it to me," I said, and she did.
In the shop, I was wearing my glasses. I have a hard time seeing things up close while I am wearing my glasses. The little dab of makeup on my hand looked fine.
When the makeup came, I tried it on my whole face. "Crushed pearls" is a euphemism for "glitter." I skin sparkled, and not in a good way. This poor woman couldn't spill the truth in the store: "Middle aged woman shouldn't wear glitter makeup."
Before I left, I got to pick out a few samples, so I got some nail polish. I didn't see the sales girl sigh when I picked this one out. She must have figured I was helpless.
Nail polish for a six year old girl or hooker? It is sad there is such a fine line between the two. (No offense to working girls.) |
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