I'm not helping myself here with the not showered/wearing husbands old shirt look
I know I look better with some make-up on. In fact, if done well, I think most (all?) people do. I don't do anything fancy. I can put it on in a moving car in less time than it takes to drive to church. I can easily find these 100 seconds during my mornings to accomplish this task so I can look more "presentable" or "polished" for the day.
The problem is that if I do this consistently, then people will expect me to always look that way. And when they see me without any make up on then they'll be like "yikes!" Sure, it may not be that obvious of a reaction, but a tiny thought of how "blah" I look will probably cross their mind.
On the other hand, if I usually do not wear make up, then the times people see me with it on they will think "wow, she cleans up nicely!" It is awesome to surprise people like that but I end up being the "slob who looks good once in a while".
Some foundation, brown pencil on top (outer half of lid), mascara, and blush.
Such is my dilemma. I usually go with the latter because I like setting low expectations. Plus, the former scenario just sets me up to disappoint (can anybody [should anybody] be disciplined enough to always look put-together?)
So what do you think..?
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Never going to, can't make me—NEVER! I get "dolled up" when I feel like it, not when I feel obligated to.
Usually Sunday and the rare special occasion warrant putting me in the mood to put on makeup or do something fairly nice with my hair (this is a rarity though). Basically my situation is I'd rather get that last millionth and 2 item on my to do list done over spending that same amount of time putting some paint on my face. I still have the same charming personality, same intelligence, same talents—whether I have mascara on or not, whether I look like I have bags under my eyes or not, OR whether my cheeks look rosey or not (I'm sure you agree with all of the self professed description whole heartedly, huh? Why I outta. . .).
Seriously, this is not intended for any butt-kissing, but (yes, cheesy pun intended) you are truly a beautiful woman without makeup, so having makeup on just enhances your natural qualities. That's really all makeup is suppose to do—"enhance". Not make you look like someone completely different (I've seen that a bit more than I'd care to see out amongst the lady folk).
Just do it if you feel in the mood and don't ever think that people are making mental notations on your "natural" style. If they do, then don't give a flying flip—they've got way more issues with self confidence than you have time to deal with.
Oh, and I'll see ya tomorrow morning at my house—I'll be the makeup-less hag answering the door. Hopefully I won't scare Lucas away—HAHAHAHA!!!!
Lates, guuuurl. . .
T
T, you crack me up! Confidence is key! When I say that people make the mental note, I don't say that in a sense that they are judging me (or that I feel judged). Just sayin' how it is (I maybe only care a tiny bit).
I like what you're sayin' though: do it when you feel like doing it.
Oh, and you're sweet :)
so I come from the other end of the spectrum. I don't go a day without putting some makeup on. You have gorgeous skin and don't need to wear any at all and only a little can totally do the trick to doll you up. I have uneven skin tone and right now horrible pregnancy acne. I wear makeup out of comfort to me. I feel better and it just gives me an extra boost to my step. I also never go without showering either though. I'm just the type of person that doesn't feel awake until I'm showered, dressed and some makeup on.
I have 2 sisters like you that look fine without makeup and they hardly ever wear it except for special occasions. Sure the makeup makes them look amazing because it just enhances what awesome skin tone and structure they already have but they don't really "need" it.
I always say if I had better skin I'd wear less makeup but I'd never go without just cause that's me. I second the, just wear it when you feel like it. If it makes you feel good go for it, if you don't care, don't do it. Just know that others aren't looking at you thinking you look drab they're probably wishing they could pull off not wearing any like you
I only put on makeup if I'm leaving the house. and even then, it's usually just mascara. For church or date night or something I'll put on eyeliner and eyeshadow. I would probably wear more and more often if I felt like I knew how to do it buuut...I don't :) So I stick to the basics!
Oh, and if I have to run out the door and haven't had time to put on makeup, I really try not to let it bother me. Being pregnant (and you with a newborn) I think people aren't judgemental when they see that you might look "tired" or "drab" or whatever. I just try not to think about it. I don't get dressed up for them anyway!
I think it goes back to how you feel. If you feel pretty without make up then why use it. I know that Zach loves you with or without but for me, since Matthew is going to school with a bunch of "pretty" girls, I want him to come home to a pretty one too. Call me insecure, but I think that matters too. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of days when he comes home to blah, but I try not to make it consecutive days. Too bad guys don't have to worry about this.
You were blessed with the gift of natural beauty, that not all of us (ehem) have, so embrace it! I WISH I could go out without any makeup on, but I look like a wreck when I do. I've tried to wear less and less makeup lately, and although I can do it, I feel very unattractive. If I looked like you without makeup, I'd probably never really wear makeup. I'd do it for fun and to mix-it up every once in a while, but I wouldn't mess with perfection. Seriously, no blowing smoke, I am always in awe of how amazing you look. If you were to wear makeup more often, I'd probably have to stop seeing you because I'd be too depressed ;-) Kidding about the last part, but you get the gist. You're gorgeous!
Yah . . . I pretty much don't wear it. So my make-up lasts a long time :) I guess I do wear it, but only to get "dolled-up." Like for a date with the hubby, or for special occasions. I SHOULD for church, but that doesn't always happen! EEK! Really, the things I do all day most days aren't really 'make-up worthy'. Ya know?
You have amazing skin. You really don't need it. But I do try to protect my skin. (I even use some anti-aging cream!!) But that's only because I have seen my mom and g-ma in their older ages . . . and I want to try to minimize that damage!
Anyway, I know what you mean. But really what they're thinking (unconsciously of course) is: "Wow. She looks EVEN MORE PRETTY with makeup (if that's possible)! She truly is amazing." So no let-downs. Even without makeup :)
I think it depends on how you feel, not how you think or wonder other people feel. For myself, I at least put on mascara each day and every 4th day I'll sport a hat, but I still in my own head feel like I am presentable and pulled together. I have to feel that way everyday or else I just feel like crap and I end up eating terrible, not being productive, and just not feeling good about myself all around. So for me, being "presentable" every day is a must.
I'm all about people knowing me without make-up! I know I can look good if I really want to but I also like looking just like me....I'm comfortable that way and I don't want anyone to feel like they have to run and hide from me at the grocery store if they don't have make-up on! (it's happened before and made me really laugh)
i wear mascara about 90% of the time, and when i really want to doll up i'll put on eyeshadow and some liner. i haven't really worn foundation or blush since i got married, because jason doesn't like it. but i like being able to go out with nothing if i want. just do whatever makes you feel good! i think you're beautiful either way.
You don't have wear makeup to be pretty...
But it is fun to put on..
until I hear..MARIA TAKE THAT MAKEUP OFF NOW!:)
Mary rarely wears makeup and I think she looks better without it (I don't think she believes me). I know all guys have different opinions about this, though...
I usually only wear makeup for church or special events. The same goes for doing much with my hair. Much of the time, I wind up not really even leaving the house during the day (since we only have 1 car) so I just don't see much point. Wade often thinks he knows a lot about female products, which is quite comical. He was telling me how he thinks most women use molding creme now, rather than mousse. I'm not sure where he gets these ideas. LOL
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