Tania Arora Staff Writer was never a makeup enthusiast during the first 21 years of my life. My kit for special occasions only included the basics. Eyeliner, blush, lip-colour, and mascara—then I was done. This fall, I joined a popular make-up store as a seasonal employee. | used to think that putting makeup on was just to look pretty, or to highlight certain areas of your skin. For some, it might be a way to hide some blemishes or scars. But little did I know that some ridiculous mistakes would be termed as “hot makeup trends”. The “Tl fight you with my face” trend If you can recall Lady Gaga’s Met Gala look, you probably can get an idea of what lam pointing to. Eyelash extensions so long that they cover most of your cheeks, additionally studded with beads and some metal covering. The ends are so pointed that they can easily be used as a weapon to 10 Latest and hottest (but not hot) makeup trends > Rub off any piece of colour on your face and call it artistry a attack. How is this a beauty trend? The “this is my entire makeup bag” trend Not one, not two, and not three—instead, the entire eye-shadow palette with rainbow colours is used to create the classic “I don’t exactly know” look. It feels like someone had multiple colours in their dress, couldn’t decide on the shade that would go with it, so decided to put everything on. So, now you know how to rock the look. Rub it all on you. The “hair extensions for hairs no one wants to see” trend Nose hair extensions. You might want to read it again. Yes, nose hair extensions exist and are lined up in the top beauty trends of the year. Where is the beauty in this trend? It looks no less scary than an actor from a horror movie. What was the goal? Did the director wants to capture either spiders or genies coming out from those fashionable holes? Have an idea for a story? M humour@theotherpress.ca Another great trend is “I applied lipstick on my upper lip and then ran out of it. Then I was too lazy to remove that, so instead l applied another colour on my lower lip.” Seems like someone's mistake is being followed asa upcoming style. The “natural” look, aka, the “only slightly covered in synthetic and unnatural products” look One day, a friend of mine came up to me and asked, “How does my makeup look today?” I said, “You look pretty.’ She then replied, “Oh yes, I did a natural makeup look today.” She left and I was left standing there thinking, does can these two contradictory terms even go together? Tips for making conversation with the killer in your home » Don't be rude, entertain your guest! Frankie Hart The Gauntlet (CUP) t’s late, and you're just about ready to hit the sack, until—what was that? You swear you just saw something move in the corner of your vision. You try to shake it off and just head to bed, but then you hear a mysterious noise. You creep around until you discover the source. It’s a stranger, brandishing a knife! This is so embarrassing; you werent prepared for guests. These tips will help guide you through this awkward encounter. Politely request that they step aside You weren't expecting company at this hour, and youre not wearing pants! Giving them a simple, “Excuse me, | just need to change into something more modest” will set them at ease about your (lack of) attire. Once you're able to slip by them to change, you'll be in a much better position for pleasantries. Diffuse the tension Talking to strangers can be daunting, and small talk can be an absolute nightmare. The best way to properly start this exchange is an icebreaker. If you're feeling nervous, maybe they are too! Surely they’re just as aware of this awkward situation as you are—identifying that can be a great way to skip through the rigidity of small talk. Jokingly ask, “So, do you come here often?” This is sure to receive a laugh, sending you on your way. Ask them questions about themselves A great way to get to know somebody is to ask them big, open-ended questions about themselves. Trivial and surface- level questions such as “what are you doing here?” and “why are you holding a knife?” are conversational dead ends to avoid, as they have short answers and lead nowhere. Asking about their interests is a great starting point, as it opens up the conversation without getting too personal, too fast. The last thing you want is for them to feel like you're being invasive. Ask what podcasts they listen to! i ‘4 * The Other Other Press ¢ Don't be rude, entertain your guest! e Latest hot but not so hot makeup trends ..and more How can something natural be made- up and something which is made-up be natural? Your bare face is natural. If you are applying anything, that’s makeup. You may categorize it as heavy or light, but not natural and unnatural. The looks have been evolving and will continue to do so—but it is up to us to ridicule them to keep makeup trends cute instead of “... cute.” Gently end the conversation It’s always nice to get to know people, but before this conversation you were, in fact, just heading to bed. Start to throw in cues here and there to suggest that despite the fun you're having, you should be turning in for the night soon. Offhandedly mention, “Tm getting kind of sleepy,’ and yawn intermittently, but in a way that conveys that you are interested in continuing the conversation at a different time perhaps— just that it should pause for the night. Once you find a natural pause in the conversation, close it out by saying, “Well, it’s been great meeting you, but I should really get to bed. We should do this again soon.” This will balance your need to sleep while making sure you don't end rudely— you didn’t do all this work just to leave a bad impression. Exchange contact information Make sure to swap numbers or add each other on Snap, and maybe send them a pleasant goodnight message after they leave. Maybe the next time you meet up, you can talk about establishing boundaries, but for now, you can rest easy knowing that future work will be built atop a solid foundation of a relationship.