Well I’m pretty much halfway through my month without makeup. I’ve looked at what cosmetics I use, why I use them, some history of makeup and a bit about feminism and makeup. I’ve discussed makeup with relation to professionalism, confidence and self esteem, and where these assumptions/ideas come from. I’ve talked about some reactions I’ve… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 15: Pretty much halfway!
Author: Susan Merrick
Makeup Free Month Day 14: Recap of benefits and drawbacks
#Makeupfreemonth I recap on the benefits and drawbacks of being makeup free as I reach almost halfway! It’s much easier 🙂 yep, this is definitely the case. My bedroom floor is currently not littered with my half emptied out makeup bag from rushing to get ready….. But it is still littered with shoes and clothes… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 14: Recap of benefits and drawbacks
Makeup Free Month Day 13: My 3 yr old role model.
My priorities have been put into question a bit this month and today I realised that my 3 year old daughter has life right! If she feels fed up, she gets cuddles. If I feel fed up I stomp about a bit. When she feels happy she dances, when I feel happy I want to… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 13: My 3 yr old role model.
Makeup Free Month Day 12: Feminism and makeup
Some Feminism 🙂 I’m a feminist. I wear makeup (until this month). I was going to try and write about how I feel with regard to feminism and makeup but I found this blog post from Autumn Whitefield-Madrano and it’s so well written in my opinion, i’d just like to sign post you there. 🙂… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 12: Feminism and makeup
Makeup Free Month Day 11: Eyebrows!
(Out for Mothers Day today) A bit about eyebrows! I tint my eyebrows. Yep I’m admitting it. With a home henna paste for eyebrows. I only do it every 2 months or so, and often forget. My eyebrows are not as pale as my lashes, they have colour (similar to the colour they are now)… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 11: Eyebrows!