I am absolutely obsessed with all things girly when I am photographing subjects. I love the transformation between "normal" to glamorous by just using makeup and sexy lingerie. I work with actresses, porn stars, makeup artists, hair stylists, and everything "beauty industry". However, I am not interested in these things in my own daily life. I only get my hair cut when I absolutely need to, and I wear makeup, but only enough to pass as acceptable in public. Shopping for clothes is an absolute nightmare for me, and I wear high heels once a year (if that).
For me, glamour is for special occasions. It's for when we need a morale boost. When we need a break from everyday life to feel special. Being a woman these days is hard. Even on my most efficient day, it takes me an hour to get ready. I don't think that men really know what it's like. To leave the house without makeup makes most women feel naked and vulnerable. Many wouldn't dare.
So, this love-hate relationship I have with makeup made me wonder: what does makeup really do to my appearance? This week, I went to the MAC Cosmetics store. For those of you that do not know: MAC is a popular cosmetic line known for their dramatic looks. They hire "artists", that look at the face as if it were a canvas. (When I left, I definitely felt like I had a layer of paint on.)
This was the result. At first glance, I thought, "Oh, it's different but not as different as I thought it would be." Once you look deeper, however, you can start to notice some serious changes to my face. The bare side looks plumper, like I have a baby face. The left side is contoured to make my cheeks more defined, and my lips much fuller. The defined eye line, eyebrows, and larger lashes my my eyes look whiter, wider, and greener (I have hazel eyes, but the purples used bring out green tones). I cannot choose my favored look, so I think that confirms that my daily choice of makeup is best for me. Nothing crazy, just enough to enhance what I already have.
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