Wanting and trying to look beautiful is a great excercise in our ability and desire as humans to be artistic and creative. But, isn’t it easy to get caught up in the endeacor and turn to vanity? Moderation in all things, as you suggested, is definitely the answer. Besides, I think the girls who wear less make-up and dress more simple tend to look more attractive.

I believe much of the way we look displays more than just the visual image. For instance, a girl in her underwear walking down the street would draw a lot of attention, whearas the same girl covering the same amount of skin with a bathing suit at the beach would not. The girl on the street is sending a message, which-however intended-would be interpreted by most men as… well, you can guess.

I often pay much attention to the messages people send by the way the decide to look. Sometimes all that makeup and fancy clothing a girl might wear tells me she’s wanting attention and is not secure about who she really is, or atleast is not confident about her qualities besides her looks. A girl who is simply beautiful, without all the extras-having not gone overboard in the effort of her appearance-tells me she has a lot more to offer than just her physiognomy.

So, good luck in your goal to look beautiful without too much make-up… I support you 100%.

Just thought that you’d like to know that the shimmery eyeshadow you’re so fond of comes from fish scales. Talk about our cruelty and vanity!

Best to you.