Sunday, February 7, 2010

I like me. No embellishments required.

I think I am over fashion and beauty. I haven't made an effort for hair or make up on myself for absolutely ages, where it used to be a daily thing. I caught sight of myself in the mirror in the shopping centre bathrooms, and despite having a completely bare face, I liked what I saw. I used to think I looked a little sick and washed out. So much of what I thought was important about the way I looked, was influenced by being in a hair salon, and even in there I was one of the most low maintenance girls. I wear shorts and a singlet almost every day, without wondering if they are in fashion, or the right cut. I don't open the blogs I used to read about fashion, or makeup. My hair goes unwashed longer than it used to, and gets scraped up into a ponytail instead of regular haircuts. I can't believe I was worried about not being able to get my Aveda product discount once I left. I almost stocked up on foundation. I haven't worn it since I walked out of the salon last. My next challenge will be to walk back into the salon, au naturale, and see if it brings out my self consiousness again.

1 comment:

  1. I used to feel a lot of peer pressure and pressure from my MOM, of all people, to wear a bit of makeup. But I never liked to. As soon as I moved to Canada and looked around at all the beautiful women not wearing any makeup, I felt I had finally come home. Now I only use a dab if I have a zit to cover, plus there is a bit of tint to my Burt's Bees lip balm. That's it. I find that most of the women whose company I enjoy are also not into fashion or makeup.

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