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Its My Birthday, I Have A Cold, Feel Like Shit But Going Out Tonight. How Do I look Like I Feel Ok??

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magnolia74 · 29/07/2011 16:56

I look drawn, tired and much older than 37

Just had hair cut really short and dyed very red so thats not helping the washed out look.

So what can I do to make me look like I'm not death warmed up??

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magnolia74 · 29/07/2011 17:47

Well you stylish lot are obviously busy washing your hair and looking beautiful

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Wigglesmummy · 29/07/2011 17:55

Stiff gin (or similar), a really good laugh and good blusher. Sorry best I can do.

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BunnyLebowski · 29/07/2011 18:01

When I'm feeling meh I always find that a really good long invigorating scrub at my face with my exfoliator followed by moisturising as usual improves my complexion instantly and makes my make-up go on smoother.

Throw in a large vino, a dress that you know you look good in and some feelgood tunes as you get ready and I reckon you'll be right .

And Happy Birthday

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Steeplearningcurve · 29/07/2011 18:06

I second the glass of wine and music when getting ready.

Not sure if this is any help but I have my hair dyed red and find that when it's at it's brightest I have to be bolder with my make up than I would expect to balance it out IYSWIM. If nothing else I find darkening my eyebrows and extra blusher 'lifts' the whole look. Of course this may just be me!

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PortBlacksandIsleOfDogs · 29/07/2011 18:12

Powder on nose to conceal redness. Red hair and pale skin only works well for going out with lots of eye makeup and eyeliner (Believe me, i know).

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TracyK · 29/07/2011 18:28

A couple of paracetemol too - will make you feel better. And plenty of water.

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aliceliddell · 29/07/2011 18:32

Have you tried 4Flu, benylin Day & Night, Olbas oil pastilles? Should help the symptoms.

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Wigglesmummy · 29/07/2011 19:21

Oh yes - drugs - whatever you can. No they don't mix well with alcohol but that's tomorrow's problem.
And - actually came back to say happy birthday, have a lovely time

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magnolia74 · 30/07/2011 12:45

Thanks girls.
I still felt like shit and to be honest it ruined my mood so didn't feel I looked good even in my knock out outfit
Had a huge row with dh last night when we got in and didn't sleep so now feel worse.
Going to start a whole new thread as its more than just the cold making me look old and tired