Regarding the make up and natural look you want to achieve, I have a few ideas. My daughter had a close friend who was very fair, and she would have her eyelashes and eyebrows tinted. I do not know how much it costs or how long it lasts, but I think it lasts for months. I know it is important that you go somewhere that is reputable for this, but it did look great and really pretty without any added mascara or pencils.
I think most men like a "natural look". To me what this means is they don't want to notice the makeup more than they notice you. So you can wear some, as long as it is subtle and makes you look better so that YOU are what they see. And you know, "plain" is an old story Mama. Most of the super models are "plain" without the right treatment.
I don't know exactly where you live - do you live near any big malls or high-end department stores (like Nordstrom or ?) ? You can make an appointment at the Clinique counter for a free make up consultation, for example. They will spend hours with you, trying out colors, shadows and pencils, new applications of makeup, etc. until you hit on what you like. It's just important to find someone who understands what you are looking for, and who is good at it. Tell them you want a "no make-up" look and they can help you, for free! Then the next week, you can try a differnt one, like Lancome. Check them all out, pamper yourself :-) Of course, they are hoping you will buy some of their products, and maybe you will want to. But you will get ideas too, that you can then copy or improvise with drug store products as a supplement to some of theirs.
This will be a really fun 180 mama! An updated look is really a lot of fun. I wish I could go with you!
PositivelyListening ************************************** When one door of happiness closes, another one opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. - Helen Keller
