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Why I Wear Makeup

Allright... so I think I've decided Thursday is going to be more pop culture type of reviews and Tuesday is going to be more how I've experienced feminism or something about being a woman that has effected my life... or how pop culture has had a larger impact on feminism... or something along those lines.

So first off... there's no difference if you wear makeup- if you don't wear makeup. If you're a girl and you wear makeup, if you're a girl and you don't... if you're a boy and you do or don't if you're trans or gender non conforming or whatever you identify with. It doesn't matter if you wear makeup or if you don't.

There was something on the news where a woman said it was unprofessional not to wear makeup and I think the other woman said it was unprofessional to wear makeup... it honestly makes no difference either way. People wouldn't call men unprofessional for having a more expensive tie or something like that... I think there are probably better equivalents... but it really shouldn't have anything to do with being professional or unprofessional.

And I've heard a lot of people say "Ohhh there are so many people that seem to wear makeup because they have something missing or they're trying to make up for something by doing their makeup." And... I'll tell you the real reason why I wear makeup right now...

I LIKE MAKEUP!!!!! 

 That's right... I wear makeup because I like it! I buy makeup because I like makeup and I use it... and I have no better answer than that. It's not because I'm single and trying to get a man. It's not because I'm trying to be professional or unprofessional. I'm not making a feminist stance by wearing it... I'm not supporting female brands and businesses... although I do like doing that... I just wear makeup because I like it.

And it has kind of been an interesting interest of mine. I started doing makeup when I was in college because my roommate would do makeup and I kind of wanted something to do in the morning... and then I just sort of liked having something to do in the morning... I like reviewing makeup for my blog... I like coming up with different looks... I just kind of like most things about makeup.

Also I don't think women should be shamed for what type of makeup they use. I have just as many drugstore products that I love and swear by as high end products.

And... yeah. That's just it. I don't think its particularly feminist or anti feminist to wear makeup or not wear makeup... I don't see it as professional or unprofessional... it's just kind of makeup. It's something to do... so if you like it-wear it... if you don't like it don't wear it! There are no real rules!

Byeee!
-Shannon
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