Don't Slip on the Steps

I read recently that "falls" are the number one cause of at-home injuries. It was in an article about something as simple as how to avoid falling down the steps.

Yes, we've been reduced to reading news about how to walk. I'm just waiting for the government to pass legislation about it.

Actually, there are laws about your steps already. There are building codes that control things like how steep your steps can be, and how the handrail needs to be hung (what height, how long, etc.)

The article actually had like seven different ideas on how to avoid tripping. Yes, apparently there are that many things you can do wrong.

Some of them were obvious, like: hold the handrail, keep clutter off the steps, turn the lights on, etc.

Others made sense like: use stair tread rugs to prevent slipping in socks, or make several trips if you need to carry stuff on the steps (avoid over-loading).

Anyway, it made me chuckle, but I guess common sense isn't "common" any more.

Makeup Tips with Glasses

There are special techniques that can be used to apply make-up for those who wear glasses. Certain considerations need to be made to account for how the lenses make your eyes appear, and how the lighting plays through the glasses. For example, lenses for near-sighted wearers make the eyes appear smaller to others, while far-sighted lenses make the eyes appear larger.

Frames can cast shadows around the eyes which can be exacerbated by dark circles under the eyes. Use a salmon-tinted base to brighten the blue area directly beneath the eyes.

Another problem that glasses can cause to the makeup is when the nose brace of the glasses smears, smudges, or removes the makeup on the nose. Mineral foundation can help prevent the smudging.

Eyeliner should emphasize your lower lid, not your upper lid, as the angle of light coming through the lenses will balance this out when you are actually wearing the glasses.

You will want to minimize the amount of mascara on your lashes, since the glasses can rub the mascara off, or make it appear uneven. Like with the eyeliner, be sure to emphasize more on your lower lashes than your upper.

When you apply blush to your cheeks, be sure to suck in your cheeks so that you create indentations on your face. Apply the blush to the sunken areas of your cheeks, which will sculpt your face in a way that emphasizes your natural cheekbones. Having them clearly defined can help prevent the glasses from becoming the dominant feature of your face.

When you are finished applying all of your makeup, be sure to re-check in various lighting settings from your makeup mirror. And, of course, be sure to check with your glasses on.

Be sure your makeup vanity table provides ample lighting, and if need be, magnification, since you will be applying your makeup without your glasses on.