This week, one of the many electronic newsletters I receive contains a demonstration on how to do your makeup (or, como maquillarte -- I subscribe to both the English and Spanish version and rarely open either).
And, again, I love what makeup can do, but I also marvel that people have the patience for all of these steps. There are times I kind of wish I wore more makeup (more than just my powder foundation two or three times a week), but at some point, I have to wash it off and then I just look like me again. And, it's hard enough to see my face when I'm just putting on foundation. Eye makeup? Ugh. I have to get so close to the mirror to see my eyes that, well, everything blurs because I'm too close. I think if I was handy enough with makeup, I would be able to apply it without looking? But, really I don't know if that's how it works.
I suppose I could always go the way of permanent makeup...if that didn't completely freak me out. In the meantime, I'll leave the cosmetic fun to others.
Friday, November 4, 2011
maquillarte, an art i've not mastered
Posted by v at 07:17
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I have a love hate relationship with make-up. I really do look way better with it on (as people love to remind me) so, I actually believe that I need it (which is disconcerting).
I always swear I am going to develop a more sophisticated make-up routine (like using mascara remover and whatnot) but, lately I have been just going to bed with it on (which is terrible, and apparentaly ages your face three days for each day you do that).
But, on the other hand. I really love it. It is fun and makes each day feel like theater.
Love. Hate.
I think lots of people look better with make-up on, including myself. I like the way it looks when it's fresh, but I hate when I start to feel like...I'm melting.
I guess I wish it weren't expected and that we (or, We) were more accepting of everyone wearing it. I think if I was really honest with myself, I don't wear it in part because I hate the idea that women should always be made up. (Okay, so I'm also lazy and I hate to own a lot of little crap and probably some other stuff, too.)
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