Have you ever felt like the world was working against you? Have
you ever spent way longer than you’d like to admit scrolling through pictures
of the "perfect tumblr girls" wishing you could look like that? Have
you ever thought that they’re better than you?
Because they’re not.
There is more pressure than ever to look a
certain way. Modern girls consider it the norm to have perfect hair, flawless
skin, and be a size 2. Great for those of you who just naturally are that way,
but for many of us that just isn’t reality, myself included. Girls can find
themselves feeling like they’re not “enough” simply because they’re different
than the girls we see glorified all over the Internet. There are many serious
conditions that can spawn from a negative self-image so I’m begging you, don’t
fall down the rabbit hole! All I’m asking is why can’t we all be beautiful? Why
can’t we accept ourselves as we are? Why do we have to constantly bash
ourselves and drive ourselves mad with negativity? I just want to remind you
that beauty is not limited to those few who have pin straight hair and a thigh
gap. We are all enough, we are all worth it, and we are ALL beautiful.
We need to learn to accept ourselves,
flaws and all, because our flaws are part of what makes us beautiful. If you
won’t listen to me then listen to some of the greats. Marilyn Monroe told us
that “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius,
and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”. Marc
Jacobs said “I always find beauty in things that
are odd & imperfect, they are much more interesting”. Even John Lennon had
it right when he told us “We need to learn how to love ourselves first, in all
our glory and imperfections”. It’s about time that we stopped being insecure and
chasing after impossible “Barbie Doll” standards; it’s time to just be happy
with who we are and what we’ve got.
I’ve always told my friends
that how you see yourself effects how others see you. It’s all about carrying
yourself confidently and taking all things in stride. Of course, we all have
our bad days, but if you walk with your head held high no one else has to know
it. Show the world that you think you’re fabulous and soon enough the world
will think so too. Its kinda my “fake it till you make it” strategy. The first
step is being able to accept all of yourself and let go of the negativity.
So am I saying to toss out
all your makeup and beauty products? Most certainly not! I am however saying
that you should be “beautifying” because it makes YOU happy. Don’t pile on
pounds of makeup for some guy or to fit in because compromising who you are for
others acceptance is never okay. If people can’t get past their own superficial
standards to get to know you then it’s their loss, honestly. If makeup is your thing
then by all means go for it, but if it’s just not your cup for tea then why
waste your time and money on something you’re not into?
Personally I love getting
“dolled up” and experimenting with new products, which is why I’m so excited to
write this blog. This is something that makes me happy, but what is it
that makes you happy? Find out and get to work! & Through the good days,
the bad days, & even no makeup days, just remember that everyday is a
beautiful day.
More posts to come!
Pinky Promise.
♥
