Let's talk OCI....makeup Forum

[Pleasye]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGpLLWnO3XY

I have no idea what on earth she was doing for the 15 minutes in between, but I skipped to the end and thought her makeup looked good.

She used about 9 different concealers. Jesus christ.

[Dany]

She used about 9 different concealers. Jesus christ.

[viking138]

Question for the ladies...I'm planning on wearing shells under my suit for EIP rather than a collared shirt. I was told by Career Services and some female associates that shells under suits were fine so long as they were in muted colors and not skin-baring. Anyone have experience with this and care to share? Just want to be 100% sure it's safe.

[IAFG]

Question for the ladies...I'm planning on wearing shells under my suit for EIP rather than a collared shirt. I was told by Career Services and some female associates that shells under suits were fine so long as they were in muted colors and not skin-baring. Anyone have experience with this and care to share? Just want to be 100% sure it's safe.

Better to wear a shell and not have any "collar confusion" than to wear a collared shirt and have to fidget with it. Just my 2¢.

[viking138]

Question for the ladies...I'm planning on wearing shells under my suit for EIP rather than a collared shirt. I was told by Career Services and some female associates that shells under suits were fine so long as they were in muted colors and not skin-baring. Anyone have experience with this and care to share? Just want to be 100% sure it's safe.

Better to wear a shell and not have any "collar confusion" than to wear a collared shirt and have to fidget with it. Just my 2¢.

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

[Pleasye]

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

What's a "shell"?

if I wear button downs I look like a dirty dirty whore because the buttons either unbutton or the shirt opens up between the buttons

[viking138]

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

What's a "shell"?

if I wear button downs I look like a dirty dirty whore because the buttons either unbutton or the shirt opens up between the buttons

My shell looks like this in a solid color (the pocket is unseen under the jacket): http://www.jcrew.com/womens_factory_cat ... /42800.jsp

[JFo]

I'm embarrassed that I'm lost on some of these makeup posts...hoping some of you will be my classmates next year...

WE COULD HAVE BEEEEEEN.

I am a pale lady with brown hair, small blue eyes, and freckles. For interviews, I usually go for the following (in order):

Blow out hair and straighten (Cause straight haired people are RESPONSIBLE)
Pluck out all stray eyebrow hairs, comb brows up and clip excess
Fill in browns lightly with an eyebrow pencil
Tinted moisturizer to even out skin-tone, but still allow freckles to poke through
Powder on nose, chin, and forehead to reduce redness/shine/IHATEMYSKIN
2 layers of concealer on under-eye area, which will probably be scary dark around OCI (pat one on, let dry, repeat)
Dot concealer on any blemishes
Swipe all over lid with a sheer dusty rose
Highlight under brown bone and near tear ducts with a white/cream shimmer
Smudge a dark gold-y brown into crease, focusing mostly on outer corner
Curl lashes, apply 2 coats of mascara
Swipe on a little pink blush on the apples of my cheeks in a attempt to look alive
Pull out the secret job-getting lipstick, Clinique Black Honey. I put on two coats, with translucent powder in between, and top with a non-shiny gloss/chapstick.

I've worked in and out of the legal field, and have never had an issue finding employment.

I end up looking like this, minus sexy-face:

[Anonymous User]

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

What's a "shell"?

if I wear button downs I look like a dirty dirty whore because the buttons either unbutton or the shirt opens up between the buttons

Just show up looking like your avatar and you'll be fine

[Dany]

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

What's a "shell"?

if I wear button downs I look like a dirty dirty whore because the buttons either unbutton or the shirt opens up between the buttons

Just a plain tank top (in a nice fabric, not like a cotton cami or something). They're a godsend for larger-chested people (aka us!)

Something like this would probably work. They're all I wear under suits.

[JFo]

That was EXACTLY my feeling. Plus, NYC in August will be miserably hot and a shell will hopefully be a bit more comfortable. I just want to make sure I won't be considered a dirty dirty whore for not wearing a button down.

What's a "shell"?

if I wear button downs I look like a dirty dirty whore because the buttons either unbutton or the shirt opens up between the buttons

Just a plain tank top (in a nice fabric, not like a cotton cami or something). They're a godsend for larger-chested people (aka us!)

Something like this would probably work. They're all I wear under suits.

Oh Dany, we really need to go shopping together.

I love them in cream silk, though I'd definitely stay away from lace shells for interviews.

[Dany]

Oh Dany, we really need to go shopping together.

I love them in cream silk, though I'd definitely stay away from lace shells for interviews.

Yessssss I can't wait!!

Also cream silk is the best ever. I have at least two tops like that for suits. I think it looks so clean and put-together.

[sarahlawg]

I'm embarrassed that I'm lost on some of these makeup posts...hoping some of you will be my classmates next year...

WE COULD HAVE BEEEEEEN.

regret regret regret

[Holly Golightly]

Thoughts on colors for shells to wear under the suit jacket?

[mths]

Thoughts on colors for shells to wear under the suit jacket?

muted earth tones and really light pastels?

not sure about the latter one

[viking138]

Thoughts on colors for shells to wear under the suit jacket?

muted earth tones and really light pastels?

not sure about the latter one

I'm going with light colors (light lavender, cream, etc). Just got the J.Crew jacket I ordered from their clearance ($52 down from $230). Great deal but it's a bit big at a size 4 (and I'm 5'9"...wtf vanity sizing). Debating getting it tailored or just using it as a casual jacket since the oversized look is in...

[Dany]

I love cream-colored shirts under a black suit.

[mightyaphrodite]

Thoughts on colors for shells to wear under the suit jacket?

I wore various shades of pink, ranging from a sort of carnation pink to darker pink/purple because I like pink.

Wear something flattering and pretty that you like. You won't get dinged because you wore purple vs. wearing french blue or cream or something.