Dear Makeup Haters,

I happen to be an intense lover of makeup, and I have absolutely no problem with caking it on, just like how I have no problem without wearing any. However, throughout the many years that I have been wearing it, I have heard every comment under the sun about wearing "too much" makeup.

The cardinal rule of elementary school was that "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say it." And maybe it's just me, but I don't feel as if this rule is extremely difficult to follow. All that is asked, is for someone to keep their mouth shut if a thought is inappropriate to share. I'm not quite sure why makeup and how much someone wears or buys wouldn't apply to this, but it obviously doesn't because that is all I ever hear about.

Tell me again how I would look so much better without it, I have never heard that one before. Sure, I may like to wear it because it makes me feel great, but did it ever apply to you that I just like wearing it in general? I don't remember asking which way you thought I looked better, but thanks.

I also enjoy when this first comment is accompanied with their view on makeup or how they like to wear it. "I'm glad I feel confident without it, so I don't HAVE to wear it." Once, again, did I ask? No. Do I care? No. I don't HAVE to do anything, including have this conversation with you. Bitch, bye.

There is also a problem with someone coming up to me and commenting on my makeup and particular aspects of it. I've been asked why my wings are so long, why my lipstick is so dark, and why I feel the need to wear false lashes. I WANT TO. They act like I wasn't aware of my choice in lipstick when I was putting it on this morning. I swear these people have no normal thought process if they are asking these dumbass questions.

The last comment, and my personal favorite, is that boys won't like me if I wear a lot of makeup. There are so many things wrong with this comment, especially when someone knows ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about me. Excuse me while I flutter my false lashes and fly away from your bullshit.

All that I ask is that you are tolerant of my decision to put on makeup, just as I am tolerant of your opinions that I didn't ask for in the first place. Please and thank you.

Sincerely,

Ellie T.