Too self concious/shy wear to make up?

[kaexbabey]

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Originally Posted by xxManBeaterxx Like my husband wants me to wear bright blues and yellows, but i just cant. I feel awkward walking around with bright makeup on at 22 years old and having a 4 year old, but its really fun to wear at home!

i feel self conscious sometimes. like, i feel like if i "take my time" on my makeup and i'm out with my two kids, that people will think i'm too into myself and neglect my kids. when really, they're either asleep or my husband is taking care of them while i'm getting ready!

 

[emeraldjewels]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes Well, I guess the average woman (or man) doesn't walk around with a full face of dramatic makeup. Going around with bright colors on your face will definitely cause you to stand out and if you don't like the attention, then it's understandable that you like to just have fun with it in the privacy of your own home.

I think this post is very true.

I used to only wear neutral colours, because I was too scared to try anything really daring. But being on specktra I have learnt better techniques on applying different e/s and now I have added more colours to what I wear everyday. But I still haven't plucked up enough courage for a smokey eye yet

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However, this doesn't stop me from trying anything and everything in front of my mirror at home

, and that is what fuels my love of make-up. The weird and wonderful things I come up with, even though I might never leave the house like it.

I think you should take each day as it comes, do what feels comfortable to you. Try not to let the opinions of others stop you though, do what you want regardless.

 

[bambidandi]

Sometimes when I'm feeling adventurous I'll pop a colour in with a neutral eye look; I love doing some teal liner/shadow on the upper or lower lashline with a neutral eye (Vanilla all over the lid, and Folie in the crease). Easy way to add a little creativity without going overboard.
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I really like this idea! I'm defs going to try it!

 

[sweetbabyblue]

I've just started getting into make-up, and I love bright eyeshadow combinations at home, but I'm often too scared to go out with eyeshadow colours that arent neutral.
I've grown up with parents that would shake their heads at the idea of me wearing make up. Even wearing slightly nicer clothes than usual would get a 'what are YOU dressing up for?!' comment, so it's made me very self conscious at home.
In saying that though, when I'm not staying at home I'm more creative with my clothes and I'm loving it! The eye make-up will catch on

 

[Mabelle]

well, if you say you have low self esteem, this makes sense.

Bright colours aren't what the mainstream considers beautiful and sexy. You won't see someone wearing blue and green eyeshadow on the cover of cosmo. It just isn't the norm. Stepping outside the box can be scary at first. I would suggest taking baby steps. Wear a neutral and add a bright blue liner. Or a nice green in the crease. Add it bit by bit. You don't need to wear it outside for a long period, maybe just to go to the grocery store, but eventually, you'll feel more comfortable in it.

When i started wearing "bright" colours, i was a little nervous about weaing them out. I still kind of get that way with blue shadow, but hey, if i'm in a blue eye mood, i wear. There's only one way to get over you're fears!