Archive through February 26, 2003
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What is your attitude toward make-up?:
Archive through February 26, 2003
Marysafan | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 09:55 am     I would really like to know how everyone feels about wearing make up...or women in general wearing make up. Is it a fashion accessory or cutural necessity? I am in a serious discussion on the subject with my best friend (male), and we seem to have opposing views. I would like to know what other people think. Thanks for your input. |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:16 am     Personally I think that make-up makes me look more attractive, so I feel better about myself and more confident when wearing it. In the giant scope of things I think that my feeling that way is unfortunate, because it would be nice if I could feel that confidence without using make-up, but I have to admit that the make-up does make me feel prettier. I think that our society has sort of a "standard" of what is attractive and what isn't. We are bombarded in the media with so-called attractive people not only wearing make-up but promoting it as well and I think that really influences not only adults...but little girls who can't wait to be able to start wearing it. I think it's too bad that our society has the kind of standards where people are judged more on how they look than who they are or what they've accomplished...but it's just the way it is. All of that being said...I still have a big 'ol bag full of make-up... a bunch of bottles of perfume... a fridge full of fat-free food... and a couple pairs of cute shoes. *sigh* |
Goddessatlaw | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:16 am     It is God's gift to women. Just think - guys are stuck with what they're born with. We get to improve on Mother Nature. (Now guys CAN do that, but they'll get called alot of names). |
Wargod | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:18 am     For me personally, its a fashion accessory. I wear nail polish on my toenails, and chap stick, with sunscreen, and thats it. I have extremely sensitive skin and the last time I tried make up, I broke out in a rash. Hey, it saves time when I have to rush out of the house, LOL. My sister and a couple friends would never leave the house without make up, and other friends only wear it if they're going out instead of just going to work or the store. However, all of them think I'm weird and that there are times the rash would be worth it, so I'm guessing they'd say cultural necessity. |
Adven | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:20 am     I like women who wear just a touch of make-up and use stuff that's age appropriate. I find some women, as middle age creeps in, start to overdo it. The most attractive women I've seen, of any age, are the ones who keep it to a minimum. |
Kristylovesbb | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:20 am     I never leave home without it. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:24 am     Goddess, I agree. In fact I agree with Adven and Kristy too. |
Goddessatlaw | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:24 am     That's because you were raised right, Kristy. My grandmother would rotate in her grave if she thought I was running around barefaced (ps I'm not and I don't). Can't go stocking-free in the summer, either, for the same reason. Not done, according to Grandma. She was a lady to the core, and I've always heeded her advice. Fruitbat, I thought you were busy screwing off. Report to your corner until you've developed a polarized opinion. |
Grooch | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:24 am     So Adven, I guess you didn't like Mojo's glitter eyeshadow on Joe Millionaire. |
Adven | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:26 am     I didn't see it, but my guess is not. |
Kristylovesbb | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:32 am     Raised the same Goddess, Stockings, make-up and taught as a teen to walk with a book on my head while wearing heels. |
Bigd | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:59 am     I wear makeup. But I do keep it minimal. I know it makes me feel better. As for looking better.... Well, I know for a fact that my husband loves me, through and through, unfailingly, and if I never applied makeup again, he would still love me and make me feel beautiful and sexy, but even he would admit, my minimal makeup does enhance my looks. My brother, who is brutally honest, would tell me the same thing. This affects my feelings on it since I trust and value their opinions. But I also trust my own opinion, I have a mirror, and I am a realist. I have imperfections that are camouflaged by makeup and so I think it is one of the best inventions ever. However, I have long made a practice of "makeup free days" and sometimes "makeup free weeks", I enjoy this time immensely, but I am always glad to return to using makeup and find that my appreciation for it has grown. All Hail Mary Kay! I was raised in the "Deep South" - makeup, panty hose, the whole nine yards, my mother always fussed at me when I showed up at her house without my makeup. She would chide me and say "go home and put on your face". |
Essence | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:02 am     I wasn't allowed to wear anything but chapstick until I was 15 and by that time I didn't want to wear it. As I get older, I feel I need it. I don't know why. I think it can accentuate a woman's face, but I don't like to see it caked on. I like it to look natural. On a daily basis I wear eyeliner, mascara and lipstick. Now if I'm getting dressed up, I break out the foundation and everything. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:15 am     Ok, finnished screwing off and am here to report that I will not tolerate anyone whose opinion differs from mine. that feels better, I was being a tad agreeable there for a minute, thanks |
Egbok | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:21 am     Make-up? My life would be empty without it!!
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Vixeninvegas | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:24 am     Hi all - just putting in my two cents.. I don't wear make up during the week. When going out in the evening I will normally wear mascara & a little bit of lip gloss. I have bought tons of it & have tried it more then once but just don't care for it on me. I also don't normally wear nail polish (except during the summer on my toes). Each to their own - we all have stuff we like & don't - I would love to see someone try to get my jewelry away from me. |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:24 am     I don't wear it much these days at all. Unless you count chapstick. I'm a natural beauty. I don't need it. In fact, I am the cover on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, but please don't hate me because I am beautiful. I am still kind to children, animals and TVCHers. |
Lumbele | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:25 am     With my skin type (Skandinavian white), I suppose I should be wearing make-up regularly so I don't look like death warmed over, but I just can't be bothered. Besides, my eyes start watering just at the thought of anything coming near them. For fancy occasions I can be persuaded to run a lipstick over the appropriate location though. Funny, as a teenager I would apply the stuff by the pound.LOL |
Pamy | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:31 am     As a former make-up artist I must say it has always been more important than clothes to me! |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:49 am     <I'm assuming that everyone who knows me at all knows how full of sh*t my last post was starting with "I'm a natural beauty..."> |
Fluff | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:51 am     Fluff does not believe in makeup, except CLEAR lip gloss, and that doesn't even count, really.  |
Kaili | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:51 am     It's not really my thing. I buy it sometimes (on days that I feel like a monster) then it sits in a drawer and rots cause when I do put it on I decide it looks too fake on me and rub 99% of it off. Even lipstick- I don't mind gloss that looks like nothing is there (then what is the point anyway right)- I bought some lipstick that I like right when I put it on then it becomes a horrible ugly color later. So I just don't trouble myself. I'm fine with how I am- a little tinted moisturizer or a cover stick is sufficient for me every now and then. I guess I like taht natural glow- haha. Plus some women wear way too much and they look like they have clown makeup on. I'm a minimalist I guess. Or just lazy.. |
Mware | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:52 am     <Wondering whether Fluff is Rickey Henderson's daughter...> |
Webkitty | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:03 pm     <raises fist to eye and hating Herm for being so naturally beautiful> I wear as much make-up as the Florida humdity allows. This rules out a lot, (its waaay too hot and humid for foundation, etc.) but I never leave the house without lip color and a little eye defenition. (and a little flick of the blush brush) I also color my hair and use Crest white strips on a regular basis. Jewelry, watching the carbs, exersize, its all good <huffing off the thread because Herm is such a natural beauty and I'm very jealous> J/K!!! |
Meme9 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:25 pm     Really I look just as about the same with or without makeup. So I only wear it one special days. Just yesterday, standing outside the hospital, a young lady(27)was talking with me and in the conversation she asked how old I was. When I told her that I'd be 50 if I had anymore bithdays(which I'm not hehehe), she took a step back and with dropped open mouth she couldn't stop bragging on me.(this was a great ego boost) She said her mother was much young than me and that she would not have guessed that old of an age. Yep, it was a no makeup day. It probably didn't hurt to have my long straight hair in a pony tail. Wearing jeans and a jean overshirt probably helped too. I think she was such a smart girl |
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