My post, Makeup, Skin care and Beauty Tips for Brides got quite a bit of attention and one of the comments asked about tips for a first date – and while I wanted to comment back, I thought it was a great idea for a post instead.
Unlike the other post on wedding makeup, I believe I have some experience in this field, ;-) so I don’t really have to research!
Thinking of what I could possibly write; I concluded that my number one rule, as cheesy and overdone as it sounds, is to be yourself.
Hair and Make Up
- My advice would to probably wash your hair, ha! After that, style it the way you normally do, or something a bit extra if you want. Like with everything, don’t overdo it and try any crazy styles for now!
- Your makeup might be a little tricky. It really depends on the place. If it’s somewhere fun like a walk in the park, an amusement park, etc, keep your makeup natural, and you. If it’s a little dressier like a candlelight dinner (oh la la!) may I suggest a little bit of extra eyeliner for some more definition!
Skin care
- Keep it natural. Don’t go crazy on glitter highlighters or contouring! Apply your usually foundation routine, and a bit of blush. (And certainly don’t overdo the blush! My post Applying Blush According to Your face Shape might help.)
Fragrance
- I absolutely have one tip on this one – don’t over do it. A pet peeve of mine is when I can smell someone from across the room (worse if it’s terrible perfume, too!) There is nothing worse than stinking up the whole place! A few spritz is enough.
Whatever you do, you have to feel comfortable. A friend once told me about some hot date she had, so on that night she decided to try false eyelashes for the first time. The poor girl kept blinking and tearing up the whole night!
So don’t try too hard, especially on the first date! Be yourself! And if he doesn’t like it? Excuse yourself to the bathroom, and mysteriously disappear forever. (Just kidding. Kinda.)
Ladies, I’d love to hear about your beauty tips for dates! Do you do anything special, or have certain beauty ‘rules’?
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You are no beauty fool, your tips are great. Being yourself is my #1 rule too!
Aw, thank you Emilee. I really appreciate it :)
I second that. Being yourself is the absolute most important thing for first (or maybe second and third) date. =) I didn’t even wear makeup back then when I started dating the BF. But now that I’m a makeup junkie, he appreciates it as well. Hehe.
I definitely uhh… third the advice to be yourself and to be comfortable.
On the subject of fragrances, I actually like to skip it altogether and use bodywash, lotions, creams and shampoos instead. Like Philosophy’s Amazing Grace collection. It’s fresh, feminine, soft and subtle. And when you don’t use a perfume, he’ll only catch ephemeral whiffs of the perfume which he will think is you (guys are adorably clueless that way). And will want to draw nearer and nearer to sweetly scented you. Before long he won’t be able to sniff that scent without associating it only with you. =)
Also, focus on lushes lashes (not false, think defined and fluttery) and a sexy pout that looks glossy but not gooey. Make him want to kiss you, not worry if he’ll become permanently attached.
Finally, think glowy and warm, not frosty and cold.
Here’s what i usually do for makeup on a first date:
foundation, pink blush, lots of mascara, pink eyeshadow, and pink lipgloss. I like to look really feminine and flirty.
For perfume, Gucci is my top choice
Hair, is natural. I have long hair so i just put some serum in it to look shiny :)
Wow! Great suggestions, girls!
I completely forgot about hair … I should add that in, though my tip would probably be to keep it like how you like it usually – no fancy Amy Winehouse beehives! :-P
I’d skip the fragrance too. You never know what scent might turn him off ;)
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Oh, I’ll have to disagree/agree somewhat with you two! I think some perfumes are definitely crazy, but if you have a favorite you should stick to it! I use something that is very vanilla based, so if he has a problem with vanilla… well it will never work anyways haha! I love all things vanilla :P
So agree with you Tinaes Tina, we wouldn’t want the guy to not be himself either, it definitely works both ways.
I kinda agree about the fragrance. Some are so off putting. Keep it simple, I say. I use Estee lauder Beautiful. it is feminine and light and so far, no one has been repulsed LOL! Another good fragrance that is feminine that I love (an guys too) is Yves saint Laurent’s Babydoll. My tip is to keep it feminine and pretty!
Makeup tips, yours are perfect! Keep to yourself so your date will know about you too….i am sure you would want your date to be yourself as well so it works both ways !
Thanks for for the post! I’m new here (:
I wouldn’t leave without mascara and blotting paper (I have oily skin). And I love my Jeanne perfume!
Hey Elyse, welcome! So glad to have you here. I second the blotting papers – they’re lifesavers aren’t they?! ;)