Healing powers found in Cleopatra's makeup

It turns out having what my sister likes to call 'whore eyes' has its benefits. (For those who aren't familiar with the term, 'whore eyes' is the signature mark found on some women the morning after a long night out at the club. The sightings of smudged mascara and eye shadow are most common on a walk of shame home.)

A French study has found Cleopatra's eye makeup had medicinal benefits. The Egyptian makeup, which took up to a month to make, contained lead salts which produced nitrous oxide. The lead salts, something we consider dangerous now, actually boosted immune systems and fought off bacteria that could cause eye infections, according to the study.

So, will we be caking on lead makeup anytime soon? It's doubtful. But, maybe the trend will at least make a come back. (Hopefully with a better name than whore eyes)

Fight the job interview frump and 'Glazed donut' makeup

Here is a list compiled by the Associated Press on interviewing fashion tips, do’s and don’ts for guys.

— Suit or no suit?
Suits and ties are acceptable for most interviews, but slacks and blazers are fine too. A tie? It depends on the office culture. With the exception of gigs where you are expected to radiate hip, a tie is a safe bet.

— Can a guy be too conservative?
Yes. A young guy interviewing for a job as a member of a technology sales team, for example, might want to reconsider the pinstriped suit, the French cuffs, the Rolex, and the expensive English wingtips.
You can be too distracting while channeling your inner Don Draper.
A get-up like something seen on “Mad Men” might cause employers to think the candidate will be looking for too large of a salary.

— Details matter
Press that shirt. Make sure the shoes look like they have seen polish in the past year. And, please see a barber and shave.

Now, a list by me for ladies looking for a new gig:

— Fight the frump
Just like guys, your first impression is everything. Make sure your dress, skirt or pantsuit is crisp and pressed.

— Wear it well
If it’s too tight or you fill like a stuffed sausage in your “interview” suit you bought a decade ago, it’s time to go shopping.

— Don’t overpower
Red has always been a forbidden color for interview attire. Add to that list perfume. A lot more people then you would think are sensitive to smells. Don’t risk blowing a job interview because you just can’t stand to leave home without Giorgio Armani.

— Make-up control
There is something I like to call the “glazed donut” face. Essentially, it’s a woman who cakes on the makeup. In short, don’t do that when interviewing!
You have the weekend to smear on the base and blacken your eyes with dark eye shadow.
Think minimal when heading to a job interview, unless you are being considered for a theatrical production or plan to dance provocatively near a pole.