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For the perfect eighties theme party costume . . .
But if you're going to an 80's style retro party, you can easily create the eighties look. Fashions are easy: a matching dress or skirt suit with big shoulder pads, preferably in a bright color is a good start. Heels are imperative, and hair should be big and fluffy but very controlled. Remember, the '80s look is all about minimizing flaws but maximizing power. It was the decade of the woman's power suit, along with power lipsticks in bright reds and power perfumes heavy on the oriental floral scents. Need a model? For a perfect '80s hair style and suits, look at reruns of Designing Women.

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Mica Makeup and Cosmetics Complete the 1980’s Look

Before there was pure mineral makeup, there was mica for eye shadow. Mica is a highly reflective mineral, which makes for strong color and a lasting look. Ground fine, it provides all the glam of glitter without the grit or flakiness, because mica makes a powder so smooth, you can't even feel it once it's on. It's exotic, romantic and lush. In the '70s and '80s, mica was de rigueur for eye shadow, evening contours, dusting on shoulder blades and all sorts of other groovy places. A little pot of mica shadow will last you about fourteen years, unless you decide that it's so cool as a cosmetic that it would look even better swiped onto a wet paintbrush and smeared across a pure white wall in an iridescent rainbow. Then, you might need to buy a second pot. Mica is also great because you can find it all a lot of different colors ranging from black to purple to white, but all iridescent and shiny.

Unless you're planning to cover your entire body with mica, it's easier to apply it damp, either with a sponge or a brush. It's great worked into moisturizer or mixed with lip balm or even put into nail polish. It's inert, so if it gets in your mouth it won't hurt you, but it will still bother your eyes like any dust would, so be careful applying it around the eye area. Because it's so fine, it can be flyaway otherwise, and truly untidy. But it's so much fun to experiment with, you may just decide to buy a big powder puff and go for it.

See a selection of mica makeup that will glam up your eighties look.

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Put some glamour into your eighties look
But if you're looking to do something more glam, Madonna is your model. Not the Madonna of today, with her London-Pilates-yoga chic, but the younger, earthy, in-your-face fashionista who successful combined wedding gowns with soldier boots. Any woman who was a teen in the eighties probably has a mental picture of Madonna that makes ordinary eighties clothing and makeup look like something from another century. Madonna wore makeup, all right, but she wasn't afraid to tear it up with plenty of white foundation and stark black eyeliners. Eighties fashion for the fashionable was all about extremes: shock had its value, and the idea that everyday women were wearing shoulder pads and big brass buttons to claim their share of the glass ceiling workplace was laughable. There was an interesting thing happening in the 1980's: some women were trying to climb the corporate ladder while others were trying to capitalize on a sort of brooding sexuality. The combination was confusing, since the clothes were hard edged but the faces were hidden under piles of makeup. It's almost like women had taken up full body and face armor to meet the wars of the workplace.

80s hair and make-up styles
Glam came along in the 1980s, and the cosmetic and clothing fashions were a combination of Star Trek and an Illinois Human Resources convention. Glam makeup practically preceded the wearer into the room: we're talking eyes so smoky they teared from all the goopy makeup, and big, pillowy, pouty lips, the kind of lips that say, "kiss me and then I'll sue you for sexual harassment". The average woman put on a lot of makeup, did things to her hair with curling irons and bright hair dye color, blow dryers and three kinds of gel, and then it was time to do her eyebrows.

More 80’s fashion and outfit ideas
Other 80's styles included workout gear, because the 80's was the time when aerobics really hit the big time. Jane Fonda's workout video made leg warmers a must-have, and it became fashionable to be thin so you could look really great in your gym wear. We saw the advent of lavender jogging suits for women, millions of cross trainers and meaningless little visors for running in the sun while it burned the top of your head. Sunglasses were big, so big in fact, that they reduced the wearer's face to the size of a bug's. Indoor glasses were also big and round, covering from cheek to eyebrow and resulting in glasses wearers pouring on even more eye makeup than ever before.
Like all trends, '80s Makeup Trends seemed normal at the time, but looking back by twenty years or so, we can see the difference in the apparent natural look of today. In the eighties, women were coming into their own as far as workplace issues were concerned, and the trends were towards ultra-smooth color on the face, bright eye and lip shades and plenty of make up. The combination of workplace politics and cheap fluorescent lighting played absolute hell with women's makeup, turning foundations and eye shadows (blue was popular) into strange colors indeed. And makeup was important if you wanted to be taken seriously. It was quite usual for a woman to apply a full set of makeup—foundation, powder, lipstick and liner, mascara, eyeliner and eye shadow—to go to work. Like most fads, 80s makeup trends looked good: nowadays, women who make up that heavily look like they have something to hide.

Give yourself a weekly manicure. The lack of moisture in the air during the fall season causes nails to chip more often. Giving yourself a weekly manicure with a nourishing hand cream and a fresh coat of eggplant nail polish will ensure your mitts stay pretty and fit for the season.

Use a richer moisturizer. Lack of humidity also causes dryer skin on your face, even if you normally have oily skin. Opt for a richer moisturizer such as Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion , a non-comedogenic formula (it will not clog your pores).

Switch to a Cream Hair Remover. Hair grows a little slower in the winter, which means you will not have to shave as much. Ditch your razor in favor of a moisturizing cream hair remover such as Nair Cream Hair Remover with Aloe Vera for super-smooth legs.

Exfoliate Your Lips. The fall/winter season is especially brutal to our lips, causing excessive dryness and flaking. Protect your lips by exfoliating with a warm washcloth or C.O. Bigelow Smoothing Lip Buffer, then follow up with your favorite creamy lip balm.

Whip Up a Pumpkin Face Mask. I found a yummy recipe for your face over at Care2: a nourishing pumpin face mask with honey:
Pumpkin Facial Mask

2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon milk (or whipping cream, if your skin is very dry)

1. Combine ingredients and apply to a clean face with gentle circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes.

2. Allow mask to remain on skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your usual moisturizer.

Even though they are supposed to be amazing and I have friends who would not want to live in a world without them, I kind of find Spanx and other types of "shapewear" offensive. The idea that I should suck in and smooth my lumps and bumps with tight-as-heck Lycra so as to fit into clothes that don't totally fit me in the first place seems somehow wrong-headed. Not to mention incredibly uncomfortable (plus, to me, the fact that men don't have to do this makes it extra-ridiculous). I say it's better to find clothes that actually look good on your body and, if you still feel whale-like and self-conscious, either practice self-acceptance OR apply these basic styling tricks of the eye. They're easy. They don't hurt or indent your skin. And they let you work with what you've got.

1. Avoid large prints
Noisy or bright prints basically turn anything they adorn into a billboard. A big one. Stick to solid colors that flatter your skin tone. Also, if you want to fake slenderness, you should avoid super-shiny fabrics.

2. Buy clothes that fit
This one seems like a total "duh," but too many people buy clothes a size too small because they'll fit into them "someday" or a size too big because they feel self conscious about their actual shape. Listen, you are what you are in this moment of time and you can't change things right this second, so why not make the best of what you have? Another word of advice: For jackets, pants and even skirts, if you can't find your exact size off the rack, buy a size up and have the piece tailored. It's a lot cheaper than you think ($10-$30 in most cases) and will make the item look like it was made for you.

3. Never, ever wear cropped pants
I can't emphasize this enough. Capri styles shorten your legs, make you look stumpy and take away any illusion of a long, lean silhouette. Seriously, unless you have a body like Audrey Hepburn, do not wear these pants.

4. Also? No tapered jeans for the rest of your life
Not that we should all be concerned with trends, but skinny jeans are just about a thing of the past and I am a little bit thanking God. For anyone with hips or a butt, this look was pure denim cruelty. I'll tell you why: By narrowing to the extreme at the ankle, they made curvy women look like upside down gourds. Hideous. Instead, opt for pants with a straight leg from the thighs to the feet or a slight flair at the bottom. This will actually balance your hips and make you look sexy and normal.

5. Create a waist
This tip is important for anyone, but it's essential for people with big boobs. You need a waist so that your body doesn't become just Boobs-Legs-Feet. I like wrap tops or those that have details like darts or rouching--they not only create an hourglass shape, they also hide your belly. Apply this nipped-in waist rule to dresses and jackets too.

6. Be careful with necklines
If you go too high--with something like a crewneck or a boat neck--you create the appearance of a more massive upper body. Instead, stick to v-necks, scoops and sweetheart necklines which break up your torso.

7. If you have wide shoulders? Avoid button-downs
This is a rule I follow and it totally makes me look and feel better. Because I'm broad in the chest, when I wear button-down shirts, I resemble a linebacker. The remedy to this is either to avoid these tops altogether or layer them under a vest or v-neck sweater.

8. A-line skirts (and dresses) are your friend
There are few people that don't look good in an A-line cut—its narrow-at-the-top, flowy-at-the-bottom shape is super-comfortable and basically makes your butt and hips disappear. I love these pieces in winter with pretty cardigans and tights and boots.

Step 1: Even Out the Skin
Everyone has something she wants to cover up. Dark circles are probably the biggest problem, but there are also broken capillaries, blemishes, and other skin discolorations. You don’t have to cover every square inch of your face with a thick coat of base. Use a foundation to touch up only those areas that need it, just to even out your skin tone.

Foundations come in liquid, cream, cake, and stick form, but makeup artists say stick varieties are the most user-friendly. “A stick foundation is sheer enough to blend over undereye circles and opaque enough to conceal a pimple,” says New York City makeup artist Liz Michael. Choose one that’s creamy but not too greasy in texture, neutral or yellow-based (since yellow tones neutralize the red in your skin), and a shade that matches your natural skin tone exactly. The best place to test foundations is along the jawline — the color that disappears into your skin is the right one for you.

If you’re in a rush, try mixing your foundation and moisturizer — it will save you the time of slathering on two products, and it will simplify application. “It’s easier to put on a tinted moisturizer than it is to use a sponge to get a full coverage of foundation,” says Tobi Britton, owner of the Makeup Shop in New York.

Step 2: Define the Eyes
The first thing people notice about a person is her eyes, so it’s no surprise that the experts recommend playing them up. The easiest way to do this is with mascara. “A coat of mascara really opens up the eyes and makes you look more awake,” says makeup artist Sonia Kashuk.

Like foundation, mascara is available in a variety of formulas. Professional makeup artists use thickening mascaras on almost everyone, except those with naturally full lashes, in which case they switch to a lighter-formula lash darkener. If you wear contact lenses, make sure that the mascara you use has been ophthalmologist tested.

Black mascara works on just about anyone. But if your lashes are blond or red, try brown instead.

Step 3: Add Color
A hint of color on the cheeks or lips gives your face a healthy glow. Which feature you decide to play up depends partly on your complexion and partly on your taste. Women with light hair and pale complexions tend to feel washed out without blush. Women with darker hair and more color in their faces usually choose lipstick instead.

Blush is available in powders, creams, liquids, and gels. People with oily or problem skin are better off with a powder blush because it provides better coverage and a matte finish. Those with dry complexions should use a moisturizing cream blush. If your skin is normal, any type should work.

Selecting a shade is easy. Your face comes with its own palette: your natural flush. “The color of your cheeks just after exercise is your optimum shade,” says makeup artist Bobbi Brown.

Find the right spot for your blush by smiling and then applying it to the apple of your cheek and back toward the cartilage nub in the center of your ear. “Don’t let it go below the line created between the ear nub and nostril,” says Britton. “When your blush goes too low, it makes your face look wider.”

Choosing a lip color comes down almost exclusively to personal preference. Lip colors with sheer to creamy finishes are the most goof-proof to apply, since you don’t have to worry about staying exactly within the lines of your lips. Anything matte or opaque usually requires more precise application. Use your lips as a guide for choosing a color. Your natural lip color, deepened one shade, is your most wearable color.

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How to use Frownies

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