I would just like to address the people who keep letting me know that "you don't need make-up" and those who say "you shouldn't be ashamed of how you look." Here is the shocking truth: I know, and I am not.
I know you think that I wear make up because I am insecure or want to look like the "other girls." So please listen to what I have to say, because you cannot seem to understand the truth of why I use make up.
We live in a world where society's ideas of beauty are not usually ideal for health and are often unattainable for the average person. I know this, and have come to terms with this fact. It does not bother me that I don't have perfect complexion or large eyes. However, It bothers me that you think I do!
It was not until I started wearing make up everyday that I noticed people commenting on my lack of self esteem and my body image issues that "I seemed to have." They first came from my brother no less! A male in my life I am quite close to, someone I would speak to if I did have such issues but never had a need to. So I asked why he would think those things, and the answer I got was because I started to wear make up everyday. Ever sense that day he keeps letting me know that I should stop wearing make up because "You are already beautiful, you don't need it."
While this is at first very flattering, it drives one a bit insane after the 10th time you have heard this argument while putting on make up. So I would like to set the record straight for those you have noticed my newfound daily make up routine.
I wear make up because it is professional. I would have never been hired if I showed up to a professional interview in jeans and a tank-top, OR without a little make up. The world I live in requires me to wear make up to events such as work to appear professional; to appear like I care about my impression and hygiene. While there are many brave men and women questioning the role of make up in everyday life, I am at a point where I have to go with the flow. If I need to where make up to be a good candidate for the job, I will.
I wear make up because I do care what I look like, not because I have issues with what I look like without it! I know it is a hard concept, but having to wear make up as a professional also apply to regular life. Society, even just small parts notice the pride I take in my appearance when I choose to dress up, and put make up on. Depending on how much and what kind of make up I am wearing, I am able to communicate how much I value myself image (not devalue) and the event, place, or people I am with by adding the right make up.
I wear make up because it is just plain fun. Especially to someone who loves art! I am by no means a great artist, but I do love drawing and painting and I can do it on my face! Really when you think about it, make up is one of the most creative and wonderful ways to express one's self. I can go from face painting, to a natural make up style, to cosplaying! All styles show what I like, and how I want to be seen at that moment.
So, thank you for your kind words, but please realize there is more than meets the eye to the reason why I wear make up.
