Fashion

Posted by MichikoNakamura Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:43:21 GMT

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Many Americans like their eyes to stand out. So they put on a lot of eyeliner and eyeshadow. Eyeliner goes right over and under the eye. Eyeshadow fills up the eyelid, or the space between the eye and eyebrow.   Now, let's read this opening conversation:

Sarah:Do I look good in green eyeshadow?
Bob: Well, it doesn't really match your complexion.
Sarah:What color would look good on me?
Bob: How about purple?
Sarah:How do I look now?
Bob: You look glamourous! It really does something for you.

If you want the opinion of your friends on your eyeshadow, you can ask these questions. Read these example sentences:

"Do I look good in indigo eyeshadow?"

"Does indigo eyeshadow look good on me?"

When women choose eyeshadow or lipstick, they want to make sure the color matches their complexion. In the conversation above, the man said:

"It doesn't really match your complexion."

Then the woman asked:

"What color would look good on me?"

Now when you compliment someone and you don't know what to say, you can use this sentence:

"It really does something for you"

This means that either the color, style or material makes the person look better than normal.   Make-up doesn't stay on all day so women have to reapply it. Now, let's read this next conversation:

Michael: That movie was so romantic and sad.
Michiko: Yes, I loved it! I cried so much!
Michael: Me too.
Michiko: Is my make-up smeared?
Michael: A little, right under your left eye.

In this conversation, the woman's make-up came off because of her tears. They asked each other about how they looked.   Read these example sentences:

"Is my make-up smeared?"

"Is my mascara running?"

Women are concerned about how they look. They often go to make-up demonstrations or have a make over. Now, read this next conversation:

Michiko: Where are you going today?
Michael: I have an important business meeting at the Kahala Hilton.
Michiko: And you're wearing that? You look like you're going to a golf game!
Michael: Why? Don't these pants match this shirt?
Michiko: No, it looks strange. You'd better change that shirt.

In this conversation, the wife and husband were discussing the husband's clothes. He wasn't sure if his pants matched his shirt. The wife said:

"You look like you're going to a golf game."

He was dressed appropriately for playing golf. You can use this sentence for any occasion, for example:

"You look like you're going to a party."

or

"You look like you're going to a funeral."

Also, if you want to know if your clothing or accessories match, you can use one of these sentences. Read these example sentences:

"Do these pants match this shirt?"

"Does this bracelet go with this outfit?"



When clothes are too plain and you want to add something to make them more fancy, we say:

"Dress it up"

Dressed up means someone is wearing nicer clothes than he or she normally does. Don't get mixed up with "dressed up" and "dress it up." Read both of them used in a short conversation:

Michael: Wow, you're really dressed up today.
Michiko: Yeah, this is an old outfit but I dressed it up with some nice accessories.
Michael: Oh, so that's the secret.

Now, let's read this next conversation:

Wife:   I was looking forward to our dinner date all day today.
Husband:Me too, it'll be nice to be alone together without the kids.
Wife: Do you like this dress?
Husband: Yes, it's gorgeous.
Wife: Honey, could you zip me up?
Husband: It's kind of stuck. Move your hair. There, I got it.
Wife: Thanks dear.
Husband: Could you help me put on my tie? I canユt do it right.
Wife: Sure.

The wife and husband had to help each other dress because often formal clothes are hard to put on. If you want to compliment someone, you can say one of these sentences:

"You look gorgeous"

"You look fantastic"

or

"You look glamorous"

One problem many women have with their dresses is that they canユt zip them up or fasten their buttons by themselves. They may have to ask for help. Read these example sentences:

"Could you zip me up?"

"Could you button me up?"

or

"Could you button my dress for me?"

Men sometimes need help with their ties or shirts. Men, you can use this question:

"Could you help me put my tie on?"

Sometimes, you might accidentally get a small stain on your clothes.

Read this short conversation:

Michael: There's a small stain on your sleeve.
Michiko: Is it noticeable?
Michael: No, not really.

In this conversation, the woman was concerned about whether the stain was noticeable. She said:

"Is it noticeable?"

She could also have said:

"Can you see it?"

Now, let's read this next conversation at the store:

Michael: Hi, may I help you?
Michiko: May I see those earrings?
Michael: Yes, here you are.
Michiko: Oh, they're clip ons. Do you have any pierced earrings like this?
Michael: Yes, here. Opps, be careful, the backing almost fell off.
Michiko: The post is 14 K gold?
Michael: Yes, that's right. How about this necklace to go with these earrings? They match perfectly!
Michiko: All right, I'll try it on. Could you help me with the clasp?

In this conversation, the woman was trying to put on some accessories at the shop. Read these example sentences:

"How about this necklace to go with these earrings?"

"Could you help me with this clasp?"

Now, when you have dressed the right way, put on nice make-up then you are ready to learn be in a fashion show.

Read this conversation:

Rona: Frank, we're going to be in a fashion show!
Frank: Really? What kind of fashion show?
Rona:    It's a fund raiser for the Women's Creative Crafts Organization. We'll model vintage and hand sewn clothes. Can I ask you to show me how to walk?
Frank: Sure Rona, it's easy. First keep your back straight.
Rona: Like this?
Frank: Yes, but keep your shoulders back yet relaxed.
Rona: How about my stomach?
Frank: Pull your stomach in, and stick your chest out a little.
Rona: I think I've got it, but what do I do with my arms?
Frank: Just swing them naturally.
Rona: All right, I've got it.
Frank: Remember, don't slouch. You have a tendency to do that.
Rona: O.K. keep reminding me.

One thing you shouldn't do when you walk or sit is slouch. Slouch means to let your head and shoulders droop forward. Another part of being a model is walking. You can't walk too slow, too fast, or too bouncy. Once you learn how to walk and be poised, you are all set for the fashion show.

Read this final conversation after the fashion show:

Michiko: How was I?
Michael: You were great- really natural.
Michiko: I had butterflies in my stomach.
Michael: I couldn't tell at all. You did a fine job.

Read this example sentence:

"I had butterflies in my stomach"