Wonders of the Modern Age

A Silk Purse from a Sow's Ear

Would you like to see what makeup can do in the hands of a professional, ladies and gents?

Step right up.

Before.

After.

Are these really photos of the same person?

Well, in the top one, I had a case of eczyma around one eye, and I was sleep-deprived. I was also makeup-free. In the bottom photo, the esthetician probably used a pound of foundation on me. It took her almost an hour. But ye gods! And absolutely no photo-retouching!

Fear not the winds of time. I have never looked this good before, and may never again. But I can guarantee that if you knock on my door on a Tuesday morning, it’ll be the top me you see.