Tips for looking more professional

MAC has a great product that is a "skin glow" product that comes in shades of peach, pink, and other tones.

It's in a compact, and I take a very large powder brush when I am totally done with my make-up, and use it to highlight my forehead, chin and cheeks.

I my dirty make-up secret is I have always had dark circles under my eyes ...and I always keep a light, vanilla eye shadow that I apply with my finger under my eyes, and in the corners of my eye and down the center of my nose...it makes my nose thinner, and brightens my eyes up without having a "reverse" racoon effect.

That was THE look when I was in school and we all thought we were so darned hot

I still think it is hot. Please don't forget the 80's. Many of us grew up then. In my opinion, people have pretty much forgotten, or just don't care to know, how to use make-up. Less is not more. More is more.

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when you have interviews at hospitals, walk through the facility the day before, acclimate yourself with the place, and look at what you see the majority of nurses wearing as far as their make up and hair styles. that'll give you the best clue of what is acceptable there. you can also get copies, most of the time, of the dress code from hr before your interview and use it for tips.

No pink furry purses. It's very distracting.

No pink furry purses. It's very distracting.

LOL!

With all this talk about makeup, I guess I'd throw in my two cents about Bare Minerals. Very natural looking, just like your bare skin only better. Light, doesn't rub off on everything, doesn't sweat off or clog up your face. No lines along your jaw where your makeup begins or ends, no need to swab liquid down into your neck either. Easy to apply, and you won't end up looking like a streetwalker!

End of the infomercial :)

Well I just got my hair cut!!! She did an awesome job, and yes I was VERY nervous, as my hair is so curly if they don't cut it right it ends up way too short or just a huge mess! It is now a comfortable layered bob with some volume at the bottom and off my collar. It feels kicky and I could dress it up or down!!

Hold onto the hairdresser at all costs! If you have "difficult" hair that's vital!

If you are talking about an actual job interview, one of your business suits would be best. Dark blue, gray, or black, beige hose, flat or low-heeled pumps, minimal jewelry, conservative make-up, no perfume, conservative nails. I like skirts myself, but a businesslike pantsuit should be fine too.

I once read this advice: dress like the job you're applying for is CEO.

I was talking about growing up in the 80's

Last I knew the racoon and mimi looks were way out and even if they were in, I would not go there for anything. But then again, I am looking for advice.....

I still think it is hot. Please don't forget the 80's. Many of us grew up then. In my opinion, people have pretty much forgotten, or just don't care to know, how to use make-up. Less is not more. More is more.

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TraumaRUs,

Your post had me roflmao. I can totally see how something like that would come back to haunt you in more ways that you could imagine.

We need to look and smell our best always. Not made up like we're going to the Academy Awards, but presentable, clean, and feeling good about ourselves. Likemoms would always tell us "wear clean socks and underwear 'cause you never know if someone will ever have to see you in your underwear".

I had to laugh at some of these recent posts:

I worked in our ER for 10 years and was NEVER a patient there. However, I'm on the rescue squad as a volunteer and we got a full arrest call at 2 in the morning, so I trudge on over there in sweats and flip-flops. Well, the paramedics asked that I ride in with them since we are about 45 minutes from the hospital because I could give drugs,etc. (I'm a prehospital RN). Well, we pull up to our ER and voila the whole staff sees me with no bra, sweats, now I'm sweating because we've been doing CPR on and off and shocking, etc. No one ever let me forget it.

I went to a Macy's store one day to look at purses. I'm certainly not wealthy but if I'm looking at it I can afford it. I had on sweats and flip flops that day too. So...I politely ask the clerk if I can look at a purse and she asks if I have a way to pay for it! I was pretty upset but held my temper and walked out.

However, I do not, ever, ever, ever leave my house without a bra and real clothes!!!!

With all this talk about makeup, I guess I'd throw in my two cents about Bare Minerals. Very natural looking, just like your bare skin only better. Light, doesn't rub off on everything, doesn't sweat off or clog up your face. No lines along your jaw where your makeup begins or ends, no need to swab liquid down into your neck either. Easy to apply, and you won't end up looking like a streetwalker!

End of the infomercial :)

Yes. I love this stuff. I bought it because I was tired of feeling like I had a thick layer of stuff on my face. So light, so flattering. One container lasts forever. Love it.

Yes. I love this stuff. I bought it because I was tired of feeling like I had a thick layer of stuff on my face. So light, so flattering. One container lasts forever. Love it.

Really? I saw the commercials, but I am always reluctant to buy anything on TV. It's that good huh? I'll have to check out the website.

During nursing school, right before the start of clinical time with a preceptor, our teachers gave the class a lecture and wrote the following things on the board:

1. Wear scrubs that fit, not shirts that ride up high when you bend down.

2. No thongs under white scrubs.

3. No tongue or nose piercings.

4. No huge hoop earrings.

There were actually some people who were very put out by these rules. Amazing isn't it.