Can you wear red without washing out? if not, then no. That's my winter test. My fall test is the ability to wear orange without looking outrageous. I have no test for spring or summers.
My mother used to do color testing. Little gatherings. Tupperware parties for the '80s, I guess. Anyway, the first test was warm/cool (which looks better, gold or silver?). Warm = autumn or spring. Cool = winter or summer. Deep jewel tones like a rich red, deep blue, dark green, etc. = winter. Deep fall tones like oranges, bright yellows, dark lime green, etc. = autumn. Pastel or pale (but blue-toned) colors like light pinks, light blues, mint greens, violets, etc. = summer. Pale autumn colors like peaches, lime greens, light orangey yellows, etc. = spring.
This is the useless knowledge my mother's brief foray into makeovers has left me with.
I have chicken fat in the fridge. Maybe I use that.
I always mix animal fats (schmaltz, bacon fat), with other fats like canola or peanut oil. Lets you fry at a highter temp, but still adds flavor.
Did you know that underneath their clothing the entire population of the world is walking around completely naked?
Kristin, I would just like to assure you that under my clothing I do not have the entire population of the world walking around completely naked.
Oooh, that's a good idea re: the chicken fat.
Jeremy Clarkson is texting Kristin Scott Thomas about whether the Peugeot is actually cool. I am still surprised at how popular this car show is in Blighty.
This is the useless knowledge my mother's brief foray into makeovers has left me with.
My mother imparted the same useless knowledge on me during her brief stint selling Amway which, suprisingly, included cosmetics.
Kristin, I would just like to assure you that under my clothing I do not have the entire population of the world walking around completely naked.
Heh. Blame Sam the Eagle for the poor punctuation. I'm just quoting!
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My mother imparted the same useless knowledge on me during her brief stint selling Amway which, suprisingly, included cosmetics.
HA!! That's exactly what my mom was doing!
HA!! That's exactly what my mom was doing!
Ack! Did she have all the fabric swatches and stuff?? I remember her pulling me into rooms to show what a Spring looks like because they're not as common as other seasons.
Jeff Garlin is KILLING on TDS tonight.
Giving Jon the stuff from the gift basket--hilarious!
Ack! Did she have all the fabric swatches and stuff??
SO TOTALLY YES! Oh that's hysterical. My mom sold Amway forever. She still sells through their online Quixtar brand. Have to say that I still use their cleaning products--they're actually really good and organic and shit. But I'm dying over the fact that we both suffered through color-testing. She used to show me off as a blonde-haired winter (also rare). I'm less able to get away with the winter colors now, alas.
I never really believed in the season thing. This must be what supertasters sound like!
Now I just watched a tense soccer match played by stunt drivers in subcompacts. It was awse and Top Gear is my new favorite show.
