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Niamh was looking through some old photo albums, you know, the ones with pictures of me in my primary school classes, she was going through and picking me out of the sea of faces in each class. When I asked her how she knew it was me, she said “see, your face is shiny, and you have a shiny face”. Yes, I am a shiny person, doesn’t matter how much powder I put on, very quickly I become shiny again, and I’ve discovered I need to wear something with sheen or shine, whether it’s just jewellery, or a fabric with some sheen to create a harmonious look.
So when you are deciding which kinds of fabrics suit you best, have a look in the mirror at your face and hair, what are you seeing – shiny reflective surfaces, a slight sheen, or a more matte appearance? You will often find if your hair is quite textured or your skin textured or dry you will appear more matte, whilst if you have smooth flat hair you will see more shine.
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Then, think about matching your level of sheen to your clothes or accessories.
Just remember, shine draws attention, so don’t put shiny where you don’t want people to look. This is why I wear shiny earrings or necklaces, draws attention up to my face, and away from other bits that I may wish to distract from. Also, if you are shiny think about wearing shiny lip gloss or lipstick too!
What about you? Matte, sheen or shine?
First off, you look gorgeous in those photos! I am shiny. I mean greasy. I mean the shiniest person ever. Matte papers are my friend.
Another greasy one here. Interesting point to accomodate for this. In the morning I am not shiny but obviously become so during the day. Would probably look especially bad against velvet. What other fabrics to avoid for shiny ones?
- tall & slim anon
I find gloppy lips jarring. but a bit of shine on a face, not so. I use those matte papers too – when traveling , do not take anything else for my face- especially in hot places where the makeup literally drips off the face.
KLine – thanks – doesn't matter how much I blot or powder, I just seem to be shiny!
Tall and Slim – anything rough is not good for shiny, go for fabrics that are smoother and may have a sheen.
Duchesse – some sheen on cheeks can be great. Lip gloss is not for everyone.
Hi Imogen,
I love the pink dress on you. You look gorgeous. I am of the matte variety so luckily I don't have to wear too many shiny things as I find they exagerate size especially in clothes. Beautiful explanation. Kids make things so simple.
I get it now.
I am off to buy lip gloss now…
I'm shiny on my nose, fairly smooth/matte everywhere else. Like you, I can put on powder and my nose just shines right through after a few minutes. I tend to like blushes that have a bit of sheen or radiance to help balance out cheeks and nose.