I LOVE makeup! I wear it almost every day no matter what I have planned. I wake with a fresh face and see it as a blank canvas, ready to be transformed into a masterpiece. Just to get one thing straight: I am just as confident about myself without makeup as I am with makeup. Just because I wear makeup, it doesn't mean I am self-conscious or have a low self-esteem. I wear makeup because it's fun and allows me to express myself in a creative way. Makeup isn't meant to hide or change your face -- it's meant to highlight the beauty you already have. I think there's a lot of misconceptions about girls who wear a lot of makeup, but the truth is, I just really like it. It's that simple. It takes time, effort, practice and precision to get it just right, and I find that so satisfying. It's not for everyone, but as for me, I'm addicted to makeup.
My Number One Makeup Essential
Beauty Blender. The holy grail of my makeup bag. The egg-shaped magic wand. The best thing that's ever happened to me. My best friend.
When Someone Cancels Plans
It's fine, I didn't spend an hour contouring my face, it's fine. *tears of glitter roll down face*
Sephora and Ulta
Heaven on Earth, but also death to my bank account. Sometimes you don't even realize how much you're spending until your foundation, mascara and blush comes to $160.
Online Makeup Tutorials
One minute I'm watching a how-to video about contouring and next thing you know, I'm three hours deep and watching a video of someone putting makeup on their dog.
The "You Wear a lot of Makeup" Comments
It never gets less annoying.
Swatches
My arms look like rainbows anytime I leave a makeup store. You gotta do what you gotta do!
The Struggle of Winger Eyeliner
It's easy to do the first eye -- it's matching the second eye that gets you.
Matte or Gloss?
This question haunts me every time I try choosing my lipstick. If you ever wonder why I'm late, this decision is the answer.
Getting Mascara on Your Face
It's the last step, you're so close! One wrong move and suddenly there's an ugly, black streak across your face. Time to redo your foundation. Don't even get me started about sneezing!
Eyebrows
Honestly, thank God full eyebrows are a popular trend right now, because I've been rocking these bad boys since the third grade!
Makeup Brushes
Almost as important as the actual makeup itself. Nothing is more satisfying than perfectly cleaned brushes.
Just another friendly reminder to not make anyone feel bad about expressing themselves through makeup. I don't tear you down for not wearing makeup, so don't tear me down for wearing it!
