Lippies Anonymous

[moonlit]

I think its perfectly ok to turn to makeup when your going through a rough time.

When I am having a rough day, I write, browse makeup sites-> specktra, model mayhem, youtube for makeup , I even went and got myself this book in sale for 4$- Kevin Aucoin -faces forward.

and I go to stores and try clothes

, sometimes I go to a parlor and get a pedicure done and pamper myself.

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Originally Posted by AngellFace Hi everybody, I'm just curious to know if anyone here turns to their makeup during hard times or if they're having a bad day. A lot of us say we are addicted to makeup, e/s, etc. Well this morning while at work I really came to grips with the fact that I am a true addict. Right now at work we are going thru a lot of changes in my dept. Resignations, terminations and the like, one of these being my immediate supervisor. While sitting at my desk trying hard to fight back my tears because of the stress and tension I had such an urge to pull out my makeup bag and start doing my lips! Yes, I wanted to pull out all 5 lipsticks, 8 lipglosses/dazzleglasses and 3 lip liners, spread them out on my desk and get to work lmao. For me that means doing endless combinations while wiping them off in between. When I realized how bad I wanted to do it, I told my coworker and she sd whatever gets me thru, she does yoga. But I started reflecting and noticed when I'm unhappy, I turn to my gloss. I know it's better than alcohol or overeating, but it still seems a lil odd to me. Does anyone else do this, or am I just a nut? LOL

 

[WhippedCrm]

thats awesome ~ im so glad u found something that makes u happy esp with so much stress on you
i used to spend alot of money on alcohol and food and all i wound up was overweight, depressed and sick..when i look at my makeup and feel guilty for buying it..i have to remind myself i was spending that much and alot more before hurting myself..so i should let myself be happy and MU really does make me happy

 

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by WhippedCrm thats awesome ~ im so glad u found something that makes u happy esp with so much stress on you i used to spend alot of money on alcohol and food and all i wound up was overweight, depressed and sick..when i look at my makeup and feel guilty for buying it..i have to remind myself i was spending that much and alot more before hurting myself..so i should let myself be happy and MU really does make me happy

I'm so glad you discovered makeup too, cuz I think it's the safest way to go, (aside from yoga of course) lol. Whenever I start to feel guilty I remind myself of all the crap I have to go thru at work to make my money and pay bills; so I figure getting myself some glosses is the least I can do for myself

 

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by kelly2509t I've done that! I was just having one of those days the other day so to make myself happier I went and played with my make up and tidied it up a lil' bit. It did actually make me feel better. It's kinda like your in your own little world! A make up world...BLISS <3 Maybe I should try yoga next time...

You got it! Everything you said plus add a cubicle and I do feel like I'm in my own little world. LOL

 

[AngellFace]

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Originally Posted by moonlit I think its perfectly ok to turn to makeup when your going through a rough time. When I am having a rough day, I write, browse makeup sites-> specktra, model mayhem, youtube for makeup , I even went and got myself this book in sale for 4$- Kevin Aucoin -faces forward. and I go to stores and try clothes , sometimes I go to a parlor and get a pedicure done and pamper myself.

Oooh! I like your style, you really go all out and make a day of it. Good for you! I've never heard of Model Mayhem, I'm gonna check it out. That and the Kevin Aucoin book