Reply It may be true that alcohol can help a lot. This is much the same with the apprehension, scared, and excited part of it all. However, drinking may put you at the risk of becoming dependent on alcohol. Thus making you an alcoholic I know girls who always take a drink or two before […]

Reply I personally find drinking a great help. Not joking! In a way it may be good to be apprehensive Being apprehensive and scared can add to the excitement I can even miss the scared bit when I am in an all too comfortable situation.

rule number 3. Revel in the liberation of your femininity. Love it, embrace it, enjoy it. If people see you loving every moment of life they will love you.

Rule number 2. You are allowed. You are entitled to be who you are. Anyone who disagrees are narrow-minded people that are prisoners of their own narrow minds.

Reply It’s only as scary as going to the Boots No7 counter and saying “Can I have a colour match for foundation please?” Just a few minutes and it’s done. Sure you will be nervous as you’ve never done it before but once you’ve done it you’ll wonder why you were worried in the first […]

Reply Think and be positive, just do it as you don’t need to visit your local Boots or other make-up counters obviously. It is not about courage, just having faith, and as I’ve said before, no ones gives a hoot or even notices because in their own little world. By doing this, you are saving […]

Reply Thanks very much ladies that’s all very helpful and informative. I have dry skin so that’s why I went with the silk finish product. Never heard of BB and CC creams! I can’t see me getting the courage to go to Boots, even in drab, one day perhaps!

They are lighter than foundation and CC creams give good coverage. I use Boots No7 Protect and Perfect CC cream. Try to stay away from thick foundations – they contain a lot of powder which will make mature skin look dry. A good lighter foundation is Estee Lauder Double Wear. The Maybelline one you used […]

  Reply I’m another one who haunts the No.7 counter at Boots. I agree that the assistants are always very helpful, so don’t hesitate to ask for advice! The makeup counters at John Lewis are another good place for advice. Older skin needs slightly different treatment than those lucky young things. First moisturize, then put […]