A Face of Her Own

love this Sir Crow a woman never tells her makeup secrets ;)

with love Crim

Yes, but it's so much fun to watch the process, if permitted.  I prefer subtlety and a few highlights.  It still depends on the occasion.  Less is usually more, but sometimes more can be a kick.  Thanks Crim!  

Ohpm a woman of nuance," she asserts"
 Crow loved this. Going much deeper than makeup and beauty secrets.  
Suggests the secret of femininity itself,  
And the secrets of this lovely woman soul.  


I will have secrets, dear friend,  
But that's between me and the mirror."  
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This last line was a masters stroke of brilliance. If one of your goals is to turn us ladies on down here, you succeed brilliantly with this.

Thanks Jennifer!  That is one of my goals, but I'm just returning the favor.

You note those 'nuances' of feminine face painting in soft lovely form here, dears Crow..
The 'secrets' you mention. and degree of, can reveal so much personally. great captures throughout..
and.."put on my face"  --have not heard this expression in forever, brings a grin, ty!

"My technique is unsurpassed, my brush light"
~perfectly writ & sound in advice. -lmsao @ 'trowel' mentioned. seen those jobs, *eek n cringe

I believe application to be a mirror into the woman herself, making near intimacy in moments- if shared,
[ex: self confidence being accentuated by light-handed make-up vs heavy.] but also know many that do shush all
from the room, secrets in tact.. lol. girls jus getta have fun either way. ;)
enjoyed your pov here.. very precious observes misters!
tahs & hugs
~T

"Put on my face" is kind of archaic now that I think about it.  I've been out of circulation for too long, it seems.  For me it's a matter of "saving face" these days.

Thank you Gabriel!

Glowing is the adoration here Crow!!!
You wear the heart but add a touch of a young man's earnest leanings - that magic girls sweep us up with from early age- Truly a Painted piece!!!

Also a young man's impatience.  I've learned to take it a little easier over the years, which have been many.  Thanks Soul!

"My technique is unsurpassed, my brush light" love that line ,makes me think of a confident woman..one bold enough to play the cards life deals her but smart enough not to show her hand!!!

Exactly!  That's the kind of confidence that's never ostentatious.  It enhances beauty far more than mascara.  It's the inner radiance that really counts.  Thanks poeticDesire!

I have never, ever, had the talent or patience for make up. Mascara, yes. Lip gloss, yes. Anything else is foreign to me. Recently had a fancy thing that required a real get up...I had to ask a 16 year old to do my make up! I have to say there is some serious skill involved! Fun write here Mr.C :)

I've always been amazed by the pains taken for make-up.  I always prefer very little, or none at all.  If you notice the make up it's too much.  Thanks Lookie!

Some things are left better as a mystery, dear Crow. I loved this! <3

Thanks Lady!  You're a woman of mystery yourself, and a real talent.

Aw, thanks Crow!  You are the master. <3

Beautifully told, Crowfly. :)

Thank you Grace!  I really enjoyed "Love Me Darling," your new one.

she walks in beauty like the night. & just as mysterious...

Thanks John.  I love that Byron quote.  He had quite a taste for women, quite the rake in his day if memory serves.

You don't have anything to worry about judging by that pic I saw of you a couple of days ago.  I'm sure your mirror approves.  I love you too, beautiful Taryn.

Ah this is beautiful...and can be read on many different levels.  I prefer the simplest in this case.  Thoroughly enjoyable piece.

Michael

It's meant to be taken pretty simply.  I was going for feminine mystique, which can be unfathomable and defies easy explanation.  Just watching their rituals is fascinating.

you have the best of image over here
a reflection in your poetry

mcjay

Thanks McJay.  It's so good to see you back!

I am reminded of Bruce Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise"

Love that song, particularly that line "something ducked in shame beneath your pillow."  One of Springsteen's best.  Thanks JAZZMANOR!  

I don't know why, but this is great stuff, Crow! The woman who knows herself and her craft well enough to do as she does with enough confidence to not feel the need to indulge in her secrets. She knows its good and does not need the approval of others. Confidence is sexy, and whoever this woman is, in my head she is stunning. I think what I liked most about this is you drew out something magnificent in a seemingly innocuous moment of anyone's life, but in this situation, some sort of celebrity. But still, it is behind the scenes and just the very nature of putting make up on and making it fascinating is the sign of a great storyteller!! Bravo!

Thanks DPW!  There's something magic about watching a woman applying make up.  Overall I must have spent hours observing this, usually with sidelong glances so as not to make the "artist" self-conscious, smear the job and possibly turn on me with a vengeance.  Thanks for the praise and the thoughtful, detailed comment!

nicely written poem crow with a hint of sexiness in it.  

great write crow. I really enjoyed the flow of the poem as well as the use of "one-liners" that woman use. Creative and fine piece of writing.