wear makeup regularly

I used to wear makeup in high school, but now it seems like I just don’t have time or energy to do it. It is my goal to wear at least a little bit of mascara and lip gloss every day. That is at a minimum. Other days, definitely doll myself up.

I absolutely forgot I made an entry about this. Since then, I have gotten makeup brushes and all kinds of HIP duos and I love them. I have gotten really good at it and I love the way it makes me feel. My next move is to buy a MAC brush set…I know those are hard to come by and are pretty expensive…but wow….I really want to treat myself.

The makeup thing is going surprisingly well and I’m getting to where I like doing it every morning just to start the day. I don’t wear all that much and the Art of Eye Makeup Application is still a bit ellusive, but youtube has been a good source of inspiration. I find myself thinking things like, “if only my eyes weren’t so damned hooded”, but then I wave the eyeshadow wand and – voila – they look… better I think. Every day I’m trying new things and just (re-)learning as I go.

Pretty much I can mark this as done. I put on a completely improved face just about every day before I go outside. It takes me a while, but is time well spent. I feel good when I present myself to the world.

The latest accomplishment was clearing off my dressing table and putting a chair there to sit on in the absence of a matching bench. The bench still needs to be refinished and upholstered. In the meantime, I am sitting. I saw my face reflected in the pretty mirrors. A middle-aged face, it’s true, but a kind and honest face that I like. Now it has makeup on it, too.

An additional sorting of the products I actually use from the extras that only confuse me has helped to make this goal a reality. This is something I plan to do periodically as seasons change or when I want to try something new. I put the extra eye shadows, lipsticks, etcetera in labeled shoe boxes on the shelf. Now I am able to resist buying makeup. It is probably because I know for sure that I have enough. My wishful thinking has turned into reality.

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I had my facial today, and it was wonderful, and long, and relaxing, and my skin looks better than it has in years. I’m going to make it a regular thing, the facials, and products, starting with the mineral makeup I bought today. The makeup gal showed me how to put it on and everything, and it is very subtle, and I love it. It’s just the kind of makeup I want to wear. Not too overwhelming, but very enhancing. I feel good about myself.

This goal goes along with ‘Take better care of my skin.” I’m definitely going for a facial, and more if I can afford it. Like a peel, or botox.

This is a habit that is taking me a really long time to establish. I can see that I have been taught since childhood not to spend time on myself. This puritan self-denial has not been good for my mental health.

I edited the products I use daily and put away the extras in labeled boxes. If I ever need them before the items are too old I’ll have plenty of eye shadows and everything. I’m still sticking with a natural look. I am using a few lipsticks in different formulas: gloss, balm, pencil and actual lipstick. The colors are similar.

I cleared off the dressing table with three part mirror I inherited from my mother. She used it for a desk and had taken the mirrors off. When I sat down in front of the mirrors, a few decorative items on the table top and utilitarian stuff in the drawers, I realized I had rarely seen myself reflected in that pretty glass. The piece probably dates from the 20’s or 30’s but is not art deco, it is colonial revival with pineapples on the side.

Every day before going out I try to put sunblock on my face and neck and lipstick (on my lips).

So I have had this goal for over a year now, and I feel like it has been completed! I wear make-up almost everyday now, its become actually a habit for me. There are days that I still dont wear it, but thats okay because I am happy without it as well. Good luck everyone :D

I haven’t found a makeup that doesn’t make me break out terribly. So, this goal really isn’t worth it for me.

Okay, so I haven’t’ really worn makeup in years and when I did, I wasn’t really good at it. I didn’t realize how bad I was at applying makeup until I checked out some Youtube videos. There is soooo much I need to learn! I advise anyone who doesn’t have the makeup tricks down, to check Youtube…they have everything. I will be going to pick up some things today. During the last few years I thought makeup was overrated but now I realize it is helpful in boosting self esteem and when you look good, you feel good.