Trying to title this was difficult. I'm not sure how to sum up what I want to talk about in one snazzy little line, so I'm just going to jump right in.
For many years, I did not like make-up.
It felt like a waste of time, and I never felt like I was doing it right.
I had a very minimal make-up routine...and still felt like it sucked. I even went without make-up for a little while as kind of an experiment to see if anyone noticed or how I felt.
I tried using just BB cream. I tried using just powder. I never really gave up on mascara though- I feel as though I look sleepy if my lashes are in their natural state.
My feelings have changed lately.
Rather than feeling like make-up is something I
have to do, I've actually
wanted to put forth an effort.
I've been trying to pinpoint what prompted this change...and I can't really put my finger on it.
Maybe it's something to do with having a baby...but "because of the baby" feels like a cop-out. Lots of people use that "excuse" for everything (because
you can...seriously,
such a good excuse).
All I know is- I've wanted to put some effort into my appearance lately.
And I'm enjoying it.
Game-changer: using BB cream and
then foundation.
It actually lasts all day when I do this, y'all.
Also, making sure to wash my face morning and night. SOMETIMES I GET TIRED AND DON'T WANNA. But I'm doing it anyway.
Before I always thought my face broke out due to make-up...turns out you just need to take care of your skin in general. Who knew?
I'm also using whitening mouthwash. And wearing earrings on a regular basis.*
For years, it hurt to wear earrings. They would get red and irritated starting around hour 4. Thanks to Pinterest, I now clean with rubbing alcohol and use Vaseline and I can wear them ALL DAY.
I think it has something to do with the need to practice self-care.*
Ugh, what an annoying Millennial statement.
There's been a lot of...not good stuff going on lately- both personally and as a nation.
Well that's not accurate- personally it's not so much that there's a lot of bad stuff, just more that we've been
super busy. I don't have the
time to fold my laundry or make a great dinner...so taking a minute to do my mouthwash or 10 minutes to do my make-up gives me some semblance of control and being cared for.
However insignificant or shallow it may seem to be, I'm making myself and my appearance a priority for 15 minutes a day.
That can make a world of difference in my personal mindset.
And maybe it's not important to really figure out why.
Maybe all that matters is that I'm having fun and doing what I want and feeling good about myself.
What are your thoughts when it comes to make-up/jewelry/physical appearance?
Have they changed over the years?
