Today I thought I’d chat a little about words. Comments and words about our appearance whether meant negatively or not can affect us, affect our confidence, so we doubt ourselves and our looks. I’ve experienced this about several aspects of my appearance. I remember growing up with many comments about my ginger hair. Terms that… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 20: Words, and makeup as protection
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Makeup Free Month Day 19: Why the Street Art?
I’ve been asked on Twitter what I got out of doing the Street Art and what it was like as an experience. So I thought I would answer here. To begin with, it was an opportunity to bring use my Art alongside a current social theme – skin product health and pregnancy. However, in talking… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 19: Why the Street Art?
Makeup Free Month Day 18: A night out!
(My vintage look without the makeup!) After my Street Art video being ready and shared yesterday (including on the gorgeous The Mother Magazine website!) I was able to celebrate when I went out for a friend’s birthday last night. We were a small group of women (all in our 30’s and early 40’s) and we… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 18: A night out!
Makeup Free Month Day 17 My Street Art!
I’m jumping up and down with excitement as I introduce my finished Street Art video project that inspired me to go Makeup Free! Huge thanks to Ashley Meneely and Starr Meneely for your fabulous efforts in getting this done, to The Glass Child for your beautiful song, to Ann Marie Black for babysitting (so I… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 17 My Street Art!
Makeup Free Month Day 15: Pretty much halfway!
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!