by Lorelei Cohen

Created on: October 03, 2007   Last Updated: July 20, 2011

We've all done it at one time or another, unintentionally committed one of the ten deadly beauty sins, then found ourselves out on public display and extremely embarrassed. Suddenly we find ourselves and our carefully planned appearance hung out on a public clothesline for all the world to view, and just not quite meeting the expectations set out by our friends or co-workers judgmental scrutiny.

Maybe the black mascara wasn't quite right and left a streak dangling down one cheek or the pantyhose were worn with a tiny run in them which later in the day developed into an out and out right massive gaping hole. We've all had days where that certain tangled mass of material we call hair refuses to be controlled and has co-workers passing furtive little glances over in our direction. Whatever the circumstances, we have all been there, done that, and then silently slunk back into the house in shame promising never to do that to ourselves again.

Mimi of "The Drew Cary Show" is the ultimate example of appearance gone wrong. She is of course a lady who may even be listed as the number one offender for committing one of the ten deadly beauty sins. The message is clear, don't overdo it when selecting colors in your clothing and make up. You want people to notice you but not to have to wear sunglasses to keep the glare from blinding them. So the first deadly sin award goes to Mimi for overdoing it on the blues and fluorescents when selecting her personal colors. Makeup is there to enhance your good qualities and not to prepare you to go forth into battle. Life is rough sometimes but I'm sure that unlike Mimi we don't have to hide behind that much paint in order to survive it.

The second worst beauty sin that I see out there involves body hair. Now a nice mustache on a man is great, but mustaches on women are a definite no go; trust me on this one it is just not attractive. You can't hide it by lightening the color, and it is something that just can't be ignored, so please shave it!

The third largest beauty error would have to involve body piercing and tattoos. Now these are both in and of themselves fantastic and very erotic beauty enhancers when applied in a tasteful manner. Unfortunately they can also be down and out right ugly when over used or inappropriately used! When using body art to enhance beauty, just as with any accessories keep them to a minimum, use it provocatively, to enhance rather than to clutter or to take away from yourself. It is yourself that you should

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