Since graduating college and joining the adult work force I have come to be more confident/time efficient in my appearance. I used to think that people would notice if I hadn't washed my hair or that they would care if I wasn't "done up" while out running errands or going to class. These are just a few things that I have come to realize that, since getting a full time job, some things can take a back seat in the morning...
1) Running errands with out any makeup on.
I used to wear minimal makeup when I had to run errands, and on the occasion I wouldn't wear any (still a little self-conscious). Now I love to take my make up off as soon as I get home from work. As previously stated in my No make-up tag, (go check it out) I enjoy naked face days. And now for a tangent...
I never have ever purposefully put on make up to go to the gym. Occasionally when in school I went straight from a meeting or class to the gym so I would end up with some make up on, but on those days I brought make up wipes to at least take my foundation off. When you gym you are just going to sweat it off and lets be real, if you put on make up just to go to the gym who are you trying to impress? Get that work out on and don't pay attention to anyone else girl!
2) Not shaving my legs every day.
As every girl knows winter time is the glorious season where our legs are in hibernation. Minimal shaving, later alarm times in the morning, and lots of pants. But even in the winter I would shave every day. If my boy friend was around and we were hanging out I didn't want to have on capris and look like Chewbacca...not cute. He didn't mind Now even in the summer I shave every other day and my legs are nice and smooth. I think my legs have grown used to not being shaved every day so my hair doesn't grow as fast (#praisehim). It also allows me to have a few more minutes to do my make up ;)
3) Rocking 2nd day hair.
In college I learned about dry shampoo but I only used it for a texturizer. I have oily hair so I have never been able to go 2-4 days with out washing it, like some of my friends can who have curly or thick hair. It's not until this winter that I was brave enough to attempt real 2nd day hair. During winter my skin and hair is less oily so I thought I had a better chance of it actually looking decent. One cold morning I loaded my hair up with some dry shampoo and let it soak in while doing my make up. When I was done I worked it in and put my hair in a chic top knot. It looked fabulous! I have started to do 2nd day hair about two times a week and while its still only updo's I am proud of my self for trying something new...and giving my hair a break from heat styling.
So there are some things that "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" about anymore (10 points to the house who knows that reference...and this one haha). Growing up has its ups and downs but finding ways to save time while getting ready is totes an up. Try something new in your beauty routine, whether that is 2nd day hair, wearing less or no make up, or even trying that new smokey eye trick you watched a million Youtube videos about. Embrace yourself and rock your self confidence.
Respectfully
-Elizabeth
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