Black Makeup Case

The black makeup case that Jess carries as a requirement for her job represents the secrets that people carry. At one point, Jess compares the weight of the makeup case to the weight of the secrets and the guilt that she carries with her. She later describes how telling her secrets makes her feel as if she is not wearing makeup and is exposing her bare face. The makeup is an example of the way a woman tries to cover secrets, in this case, the assumed flaws of her face.

Bottle of Burgundy Nail Polish

This bottle of burgundy nail polish symbolizes trust. Shields gives the polish to Jess as a test. Jess had told her that she did not believe that she could wear the color nail polish that Shields wears. Shields gives her a bottle of that color and tells her it...