Plain Jane or Glam Maam

[Scarletprayers]

So basically what we've decided is......................wear it if you want to, don't wear it if you don't want to, but to look deeper at the person inside under all circumstances!

[Fiosh]

Is it wrong for men to wear make-up? And if so why?

Not exactly answering your question but your response feeds into mine. I DON"T wear make-up.............men (usually) don't wear make up, why is it necessary for women to have to wear it????? Because of cultural expectations????? My face looks fine the way God made it, and thats good enough for me!

I know men who wear makeup. Some wear it to hide something, or to look good on stage or TV. I do not see a reason why makeup would be a problem if its not like clown or whatever.

I wasn't talking about TV personalities or someone wearing makeup as a cover up. Our society dictates, women should have their hair fixed and make up and yada yada yada, it is cultural in our society, yet we don't think men look "washed" out or "unfinished" without make-up. I was burned about a year ago, with most of the scaring is to my face and neck) I don't wear make now, but I didn't wear it before either (well not true, occasionally I did). I must admit sometimes when I look in the mirror, I want to run out and buy all of the fancy, expensive make-ups to make those scars go away. But, the people that loved me before I was burned, still love me, make up/no make up, scars/no scars. Who I am is internal, and the actions I present to the world, not about slapping a coat of paint on my face.

I don't have a problem with people wanting to improve their apperance, I'm a pretty well a to each his own kinda gal. But, some of the beautiful people I have know, had nothing else going for them, and some of the plainest were the most beautiful people it has ever been my honor to met. If someone needs, mascara, eye liner, lip stick, blush and foundation to be able to look at me and find me pleasing in their eyes...............I'm really sorry for them, cause I ain't much to look at.....................but I'll pray for you every day offering your name to the Lord in friendship. I'll keep your secrets, and cry and laugh with you. I'll stand by you through thick and thin. Those are the things that are important to me, and I bet when you get right down to it..................those are the things that really matter to most of us!

AMEN, sister!!! beautifully said.

Love ya,

Fiosh

[darkest_red]

So basically what we've decided is......................wear it if you want to, don't wear it if you don't want to, but to look deeper at the person inside under all circumstances!

That's a pretty good summing up!

[Marnie]

Thats the question Marine. How much, is to much to be good taste.

I just hope the person who does glam up all the time would not feel lost without it, then too me its to far.

I was thinking about this earlier. Today, for example, I am working from home in very casual attire, no make up at all. I did shower, though, but just pulled my hair back in a pony tail. Nobody will see me, unless I go into town to the store, and I will put on a ball cap.

Tonight, I have to go out to dinner with the Pastor and his wife. I will fix my hair, put on some make up and throw on a dress.

On the weekend, I have to be at a meeting with some publishers (mostly men in their 50's) to pitch a manuscript. I will probably really, really try to do something with my hair, put on some extra make up (not a lot, eye liner, lipstick, basic stuff) and wear very professional business suit--you know, the whole works.

I think there is an "expectation," especially in business, to look a certain way. I wouldn't wear a ball cap and a baggy t-shirt to a business meeting! Same thing with going to church; I would never wear a pair of cut offs and tank top to Sunday service, but I will around the house. There is a difference, you see, between the (1) private Marnie (a real slob), (2) the public Marnie (neat, well dressed, some basic make up) and the (3) professional Marnie (who has great taste in conservative clothes and knows how to take advantage of good cheek bones).

Balance in all things, I guess.