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I would hope that by now, most women would realize their own treasured beauty, and not continue to cover it with unnecessary make-up. As far as the powder on the arms, that's somewhat of a "slippery" subject. Soft, but slippery! 
posted by
JimmyA
on October 10, 2012 at 7:11 AM
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Re: Justi
I don't ever have the jars and lids yet. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on October 10, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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I hope you are busy making Pineapple Upside jar cakes. That would be beautiful with the pineapple slice in the bottom. You are an artist in all ways. 
posted by
Justi
on October 9, 2012 at 11:28 PM
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TAPS
Fun stuff! And when I run or jog (very little of the former these days, lol) I powder my feet...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 9, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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Re: I definitely will remember that now. LOL. TY
posted by
TAPS.
on October 9, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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posted by
Troosha
on October 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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My parents were strict too. I did begin to wear lipstick after I was sixteen or so. Never heard of powdering arms. I still wear make up only when I think of it, that is not often. This was a really cute post.
posted by
Justi
on October 8, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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TAPS
Nice reminder of the times in 1955 I was in the airforce in France luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 8, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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My first eye make up when I was 17, I used to put on my eyes after I left
the house...but parents got used to their girls wearing makeup gradually. I never have worn much though.. powder the arms...that is silly.
posted by
Kabu
on October 8, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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The scarlet woman! I have never heard of powdering arms either. I only ever wore blush & a little eye makeup, but can remember some of those who really piled it on! It stopped just under their chins,; always found it looked like a mask.
posted by
adnohr
on October 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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When a young woman starts using make-up is much like a "coming of age" moment. My father was also very strict but I loved experimenting. And when I finally moved out of the family home I found my style - quite natural but always mascara and lipstick. I still to this day walk around with lipstick in my pocket and re-apply as required LOL. (Doesn't stay on as long as it used to).
posted by
Troosha
on October 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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That is interesting how he didn't let you and your sisters wear red.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 8, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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I dont recall my parents being that strick and I dont recall that makeup, maybelline was the makeup I remember
posted by
Lanetay
on October 8, 2012 at 8:32 AM
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Never was in the mainstream of makeupping...
I never heard of arm-powdering. But I did get into makeup for theater a few years ago--my first gig was The Mikado.
posted by
Ciel
on October 8, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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posted by
dsm_tchr
on October 8, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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Sometimes it seems to me times are again like the conservative '50s.
Maybe it was just because I was at that age, but I thought most grownups were uptight and moralistic, not interested in having any fun. Come to think of it, it WAS because I was that age. My mom was an Avon lady, so my sis and I got lessons in wearing just enough makeup. She said a fresh young girl doesn't need to hang a neon sign (in makeup) to look pretty.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 8, 2012 at 4:23 AM
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Go on Taps powder your arms perhaps it was for sleeveless gowns, anyway I don't think a lot of make up is good for the skin, better to just use itch repellent. Have a good day.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 7, 2012 at 11:45 PM
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