Makeup and Style
Alright, here's something that I'm sure I haven't seen on here, so I figured I wanted to write about it.
I've got no problem with girls wearing makeup. If we aren't satisfied with their looks, then I see no problem in makeup. Unless, of course, you have eleven or twelve-year-olds who are obsessed with that kind of thing. So I can see that. But, in my early years, I was a MAJOR tomboy. I was so against makeup and all that. I've never really cared if I was ugly or not. I am what I am, and I'm not going to go pretty myself up for other people for acceptance. That was my outlook on the whole thing.
Then, this year, I suddenly noticed that almost all the girls I knew from middle school started wearing makeup and acting completely different than how they used to. They were fakes, but I felt really out of place. I felt like people were judging me because I didn't follow all those trends. In fact, I DID stand out. I was incredibly uncomfortable with my image for three-fourths of this entire year. For an entire week, I tried wearing makeup. All the girls started coming up to me and saying that I looked really good wearing it, and I replied by saying: "Uhhh... thanks..." I felt more uncomfortable wearing makeup than when I didn't.
I felt beyond fake. I gave into the pressure of all the trends around me. I never felt so awful, weak, and phony about my image in my entire life. It was the worst feeling. I couldn't wear it, it just wasn't who I was. People see fashion and makeup in different ways, I understand that. The way I saw it was the same way I saw it when I was eight: Too bad if people don't like me for not conforming! I'm not going to hide myself behind layers of makeup so people can't see the real me. You know? I don't care if it'll get me less dates or popularity in the long run! I just can't be someone who I'm not. And that's when I found out my own style.
After ditching the makeup, I realized that there's better ways to portray who I am. I just had to find my own style, and I found it. I'm just one of those rarities you come across, out of the hoards and hoards of girls wearing mini-skirts and tight, short shirts. I'm the type of person who would go out in public in my pyjamas. It's not me to fret about my appearance. I wear what looks unique and comfortable. People give me strange looks when I say "comfort over beauty."
I'm not dissing ANYONE who likes the things I don't. If you sincerely like to improve your appearance to make yourself feel better - you know what? That's great! Sometimes that's a good confidence booster. But I'm talking about the girls who follow trends they see in magazines or set by other people just to fit in and seem cool. That's a complete loss of dignity and I know that we can do so much better. This is, in a way, another part series.
The next two Blogs I'm writing are linked to the same idea. The next one is titled "Modeling: Our Great Misconception". After that, I may or not make a Blog that's titled "Why Guys Have It Easy". And somewhere along the way I'll be making a few music reviews, maybe an album review for Chris Cornell's Carry On. Haven't done that in a while. I also have another good idea: "Why People Are Afraid of the Blogs". So many people say they are intimidated about coming on the Blogs, and I want to HOPEFULLY, try to make a point about that. xD
I've got no problem with girls wearing makeup. If we aren't satisfied with their looks, then I see no problem in makeup. Unless, of course, you have eleven or twelve-year-olds who are obsessed with that kind of thing. So I can see that. But, in my early years, I was a MAJOR tomboy. I was so against makeup and all that. I've never really cared if I was ugly or not. I am what I am, and I'm not going to go pretty myself up for other people for acceptance. That was my outlook on the whole thing.
Then, this year, I suddenly noticed that almost all the girls I knew from middle school started wearing makeup and acting completely different than how they used to. They were fakes, but I felt really out of place. I felt like people were judging me because I didn't follow all those trends. In fact, I DID stand out. I was incredibly uncomfortable with my image for three-fourths of this entire year. For an entire week, I tried wearing makeup. All the girls started coming up to me and saying that I looked really good wearing it, and I replied by saying: "Uhhh... thanks..." I felt more uncomfortable wearing makeup than when I didn't.
I felt beyond fake. I gave into the pressure of all the trends around me. I never felt so awful, weak, and phony about my image in my entire life. It was the worst feeling. I couldn't wear it, it just wasn't who I was. People see fashion and makeup in different ways, I understand that. The way I saw it was the same way I saw it when I was eight: Too bad if people don't like me for not conforming! I'm not going to hide myself behind layers of makeup so people can't see the real me. You know? I don't care if it'll get me less dates or popularity in the long run! I just can't be someone who I'm not. And that's when I found out my own style.
After ditching the makeup, I realized that there's better ways to portray who I am. I just had to find my own style, and I found it. I'm just one of those rarities you come across, out of the hoards and hoards of girls wearing mini-skirts and tight, short shirts. I'm the type of person who would go out in public in my pyjamas. It's not me to fret about my appearance. I wear what looks unique and comfortable. People give me strange looks when I say "comfort over beauty."
I'm not dissing ANYONE who likes the things I don't. If you sincerely like to improve your appearance to make yourself feel better - you know what? That's great! Sometimes that's a good confidence booster. But I'm talking about the girls who follow trends they see in magazines or set by other people just to fit in and seem cool. That's a complete loss of dignity and I know that we can do so much better. This is, in a way, another part series.
The next two Blogs I'm writing are linked to the same idea. The next one is titled "Modeling: Our Great Misconception". After that, I may or not make a Blog that's titled "Why Guys Have It Easy". And somewhere along the way I'll be making a few music reviews, maybe an album review for Chris Cornell's Carry On. Haven't done that in a while. I also have another good idea: "Why People Are Afraid of the Blogs". So many people say they are intimidated about coming on the Blogs, and I want to HOPEFULLY, try to make a point about that. xD
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i agree with Kurtni. and you of course too...
i occassionally wear eyeliner and eyeshadow, but i dont wear any lipstick or blush or anything, colourless lipbalm doesnt count, right?.
People should feel more comfortable with who they are... insecurity is overrated
PaNcAkEs, June 9th, 2007 at 10:59:18am
I put on concealer.
And I wear mascara and lip gloss occasionally (often, but not always).
I try to look as natural as possible, though.
stilinski, June 8th, 2007 at 10:05:08pm
I am 14 and I have never wore make-up in my life. That scares me though cause I know I will have to, but I dont know how.
worn-out astronaut., June 8th, 2007 at 01:44:40pm
I didn't start wearing any till I started my new school last year and even then it was only eyeliner. I rarely ever wear it now. It seems to give more affect when you wear it if you don't wear it every day. If you get what I mean.
Revol, June 8th, 2007 at 11:31:57am
I've always been a tomboy. I didn't start wearing make-up until my senior year in high school. Just foundation and blush. I didn't get into mascara until a couple of years ago. I've never gotten the hang of eyeliner. I wear make-up now because it gives my pale skin some actual color.
whyamIstillhere?, June 8th, 2007 at 07:20:32am
I started wearing make up the minute I realize I hated everything about myself. Sounds stupid, I know. Make up covers up at least one of those things. It's ridiculous, but I wear make up to feel better about myself. When I take it all off, my self esteem plummets through the f*cking floor. If I didn't feel the need to wear it, I never would.
Bahaha!
davey jones., June 8th, 2007 at 12:48:26am
I love your blogs :]
You also reinforce your point and explore the other views, too.
Miley Cyrus, June 7th, 2007 at 11:19:41pm
lol, i love makeuo!!
PenguinPunk, June 7th, 2007 at 11:12:45pm
I wear make up, just eyeliner. I don't do it to "look cool" or to "follow trends" though. I hate it when people do that. I guess I do it because I'm happy with how I look whether I wear it or not. It sort of makes me feel... big. That probably sounded stupid, but it just does and I like it that way.
I think that people should wear what's comfortable rather than what looks better. I'd rather be comfortable and happy with myself than follow everybody else, be unhappy and feel out of place.
threeam., June 7th, 2007 at 10:37:19pm
I wear make up... but it has nothing to do with me not being satisfied with my looks. I just like it. it has nothing to do with "improving my apperance". Im more than comfortable with who I am =) I just think make up is fun and neat.
Kurtni, June 7th, 2007 at 07:41:52pm
I don't wear make up. I don't wear skirts. I don't wear low cut tops.
I walk around in jeans, tshirts and chucks all the time. XD
..I can't wait for your blog about why people are scared of blogs! :]
vonny, June 7th, 2007 at 06:27:41pm
I agree =] I
Wear make up to make yourself feel good, I say. Sometimes it can work as a sort of mask to hide behind, when you're just not in the mood to face the world.
Yeah.
Something like that.
Wino Forever, June 7th, 2007 at 06:07:10pm
I didn't wear make up until I was 18. And now I only wear some make up on my eyes.
Love, June 7th, 2007 at 05:43:08pm
I don't wear too much make up. I like that au naturale thing.
ohmygodshutyourbutt, June 7th, 2007 at 05:29:15pm
CC!!! xD You're my hero. And you reminded me about that other Blog I was gonna make!
Funky Platypus, June 7th, 2007 at 05:17:39pm