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Full make up…… just in case.

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Sago Wed 03-Nov-21 10:59:04

So before setting off on today’s hike, I have applied a full face of make up.
Husband waiting impatiently as we should have left ages ago.
My excuse, well you never know who you might meet.

Am I the only one?

Nanna58 Wed 03-Nov-21 15:54:06

Always wear full make up , took a class once on how to wear full make up and still look like it’s what Nature gave you, but better. Best money I ever spent as I look scary ‘au naturel’?

Sago Wed 03-Nov-21 16:04:14

Made it to the pub???Didn’t see anyone I knew, no mountain rescue or paramedics needed thank the Lord!
I think the sheep, red squirrels and other ramblers appreciated that I had made the effort though!

Long hot soak now, stretchies on and make up off. ?

Bellanonna Wed 03-Nov-21 16:55:21

I’m envious that you have red squirrels where you are, Sago !

BlueSky Wed 03-Nov-21 18:12:19

Just a tinted moisturiser and eye pencil, never lipstick, like I used to do in the swinging Sixties!

Lucca Wed 03-Nov-21 18:20:23

Sago

Esspee I totally disagree I’m 94 next birthday.

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Kate1949 Wed 03-Nov-21 18:33:00

Grasmere is my favourite place in The Lakes. We stayed in a cottage there once and had red squirrels ?️ and even deer in the garden. Wonderful.

Bellanonna Wed 03-Nov-21 18:33:40

Lucca, I’m glad you added those emojis! Naive that I am I was thinking “what?.??” Magari !

Bellanonna Wed 03-Nov-21 18:36:30

Kate they’re lovely aren’t they?! I’ve seen them in the LakeDistrict too. Also in Northern Italy. Wish we had more here. Blessed grey variety come to the garden every day and help themselves to the birds’ food!

Enid101 Wed 03-Nov-21 18:41:12

94? I think one of those figures is upside down ?

Kate1949 Wed 03-Nov-21 18:43:45

Yes they are Bella. We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw them. We get lots of greys here too. Rather cute though.

Hetty58 Wed 03-Nov-21 18:44:00

A pair of sunglasses and a mask - and I'm off out in 30 seconds. I just don't have the time or patience for make up!

Lucca Wed 03-Nov-21 18:46:00

Bellanonna

Lucca, I’m glad you added those emojis! Naive that I am I was thinking “what?.??” Magari !

Magari indeed !

eazybee Wed 03-Nov-21 18:47:25

Wouldn't leave the house without full make-up, although more discreet than it used to be. Always applied for walks/hikes.

Mollygo Wed 03-Nov-21 18:48:34

Always make up. It makes me feel good. It’s also good when clients and colleagues offer compliments when I’m wearing it.

grannyrebel7 Wed 03-Nov-21 19:01:52

I love eye make up. Don't wear foundation these days, but lipstick if I'm going out.

HowVeryDareYou Wed 03-Nov-21 19:20:19

I never go out anywhere without my face on. Foundation, eyebrows pencilled on, mascara, lipstick, blusher

Sago Wed 03-Nov-21 19:29:10

Kate1949 We have stayed in a Grasmere holiday let called Orchard something , we had deer sunbathing in the garden and an abundance of red squirrels, the master bedroom had a fab balcony to watch the wildlife.

We are currently on the Langdale Estate, the walk today was so beautiful across the fell and down into Grasmere, I just love this time of year in the Lakes.

Blondiescot Wed 03-Nov-21 20:10:59

Never wear it. Yes, I look awful without it - but then, I look awful with it too, so what's the point? As the saying goes, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig...

Kate1949 Wed 03-Nov-21 20:14:26

How lovely Sago. Lucky you. We've been to The Lakes many times but not for a while now. We must rectify that.

dragonfly46 Wed 03-Nov-21 20:27:10

Gosh you must be exceptional Sago as you had a child at 67! ?

Sago Wed 03-Nov-21 20:46:34

dragonfly the clinics can do all sorts if you’ve got the money!

dragonfly46 Wed 03-Nov-21 20:50:43

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SueDonim Wed 03-Nov-21 21:34:38

Sago

Esspee I totally disagree I’m 94 next birthday.

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V3ra Wed 03-Nov-21 22:58:59

Eye pencil, lipstick always otherwise I look anaemic, eyebrows microbladed which was the best decision ever.
Always earrings and usually a decorative scarf, necklaces only when I'm not working as I've had too many pulled by small children.
It is definitely for my benefit, though it doesn't hurt to look smart and professional and I would feel very dowdy without it.
I had a hospital appointment last week and the lady consultant paid me a lovely compliment, very gratifying as no-one else ever does ?

Boz you are what my sister calls a "dry fringe swimmer," as am I. Plus I have to swim in my glasses or I can't see!

My sister sees red squirrels when they go to the Scilly Isles, so cute. I've never seen one.
Enjoy your walks Sago.

MayBee70 Wed 03-Nov-21 23:38:42

I spent ages applying make up for my passport photo. The thought of looking 10 years older than the previous one was really depressing me but I was pleased with the result. Good old touché eclat!