I put on some comprise yesterday, as well as to be honest…I didn’t feel very fantastic about it.
For one, I am deeply out of practice, as well as blending is a perishable skill, let me tell ya. So, my blending skills aren’t as “keen” as they when were. Two, I used much less makeup than I typically wear when I plan to take pics of it with a DSLR camera, photography lights, off-camera flash as well as the other photography doo-dads, as well as makeup meant to be photographed is a whole different beast than makeup for daily genuine life. Mainly, the illumination is different, as well as smart phone cameras integrate a lot of elegant AI to compensate for the smaller optical sensors. long story short, things don’t always equate the exact same in pics.
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ALSO, lately, all I’ve wished to wear are “real life looks.” This is my face, this is who I am and, rather frankly, I’m seldom in the mood to go with the 2,341 steps I utilized to do when I put on a full deal with for pics.
Thing is, though, when I look at these pics, I’m having a difficult time focusing on the great stuff. I keep comparing myself to the Karen from years ago, a woman who was photo-ready all the time… Heck, I’d contour just to take walk around the community as well as pet the cats, LOL!
I see these pics of myself now as well as think, “Oh, boy. I most likely should’ve utilized a color corrector to hide that dark area in my inner corner much more thoroughly, as well as I ought to likewise cover that dark patch above my upper lip with concealer, as well as why didn’t I do something about that heavy lid?!” I should’ve done this, I should’ve done that, yadda-yadda-yadda.
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I hear all of these things in my head, however I recognize that many people who see these pics aren’t going to view all of these things as “faults.” They’ll most likely just see photos of a smiling mid-40s complete stranger using bright lipstick.
If I were my child as well as was choosing apart photos of herself, I’d be heartbroken to hear her criticize herself so intensely. I’d tell her that I can only see the pleased look in her eyes as well as that I’m amazed by exactly how beautifully as well as naturally she mixed her blush. I’d tell her that I like the delight in her smile.
I don’t understand where this propensity to continuously critique myself comes from, however I likewise understand that we are our own worst critics. I understand logically that many of the things I view as faults are problems that are just not there, or things that people don’t notice at all…but that doesn’t stop me from seeing them!
I’m working on it, though. I’m working really, truly difficult on loving myself more, both inside as well as out, as well as that’s why I’m stating to the world (or truly anybody who’ll listen), f*ck the concept of imperfections. I don’t want to online feeling like I requirement to appropriate things that are “wrong” with my deal with anymore. I’m soooooooo done.
So, here’s a gentle pointer for me (and for you just in situation you requirement it), that what you may view as faults aren’t as poor as you believe they are.
I believe you look quite freakin’ fabulous, OK? So here’s to us — as I raise my cup of Earl Grey tea with a sprinkle of creamer! Here’s to our sparkling eyes, our cheerful smiles as well as our beauty, both inside as well as out.
I hope you have a fantastic Friday.
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Your friendly community charm addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF!
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