I also read the thread that made fun of wearing makeup to the parks! No way would I ever leave home without my makeup on, it's just the way I was brought up I suppose!
We will be going in March and I am planning on wearing "full makeup", jeans, V neck T shirts, zipup hoodies for at night, jewelry, and either my Asics (which I use to work out and are soooooo comfy!), or if it's warm enough I'll wear flip flops.
You bet I want to look cute with all those photos we take, I'll also have a compact, eyeliner, lipstick, and lip gloss in my purse. That humidity requires lots of touch ups!!!!
I didn't have all that much "style" before my kids arrived so there isn't that much of a change!
At 41yo I've probably worn makeup less than 25 times in my entire life! That would only be counting some coverup, powder, eyeliner and a bit of eye shadow. Full out makeup... probably only for my prom and my wedding.
I'm not comfortable wearing makeup. It gets all over me. I wipe my eyes too much and end up looking like a racoon (even w/ waterproof stuff) and by midday it's all gone anyway. And I can't STAND lipstick...feels way too wierd on my lips. I don't even like gloss.
I can get behind doing it every day that you go out, but doing it at home is what I could never get behind. I like to give my skin and hair a "break" when I can give it, and days when I don't go out are those days. I wash it really nicely, sometimes put on a facial mask, then moisturize and let it be. Makes me feel refreshed. Same for hair. Get out of the shower, and put nothing in it and let it air dry. Giving it a break from chemicals and heat keeps my hairdressers saying, "How is it we color your hair so severely, but it is always so healthy?!" I get intense colors--cherry reds and bleach blondes streaked together, and my hair is soft and shiny. This is all thanks to giving it a break whenever I can! SOmething to think about! Think of it as a "spa day" for your skin and hair!!
I'm a low maintenance gal and pretty happy w/ that (as is dh)...heck I'd rather sleep than spend more time getting ready in the morning!
Sure, I'm losing out on beaucoup bucks, but do I really want people to know I did someone's hair that's a "full-on Monet!" (hey, early 90s!!).
I only wish I could be low maintenance. I just wasn't blessed with good, clear, even-toned skin. My natural skin color is white as a sheet of paper so more than 5 minutes in sunlight used to blister me. I go to the tanning bed 3-4 days a week to maintain some color and encourage my skin to have some sort of tolerance for the sun. I'm naturally redheaded w/light red eyelashes. If I don't wear eye makeup my eyes are non-existant. Oh and to have hair I could just brush and go and have it look nice. No such luck here. And if I don't watch every little thing I eat and stay devoted to my running and working out my hips and thighs would be gi-normous in no time. You're so blessed. I'm jealous, really! I'm not at all a morning person so getting up extra early is so hard for me, especially on vacation!
I am a total Juicy girl! I'm getting two new suits for Christmas to take with me! I always rock the Juicy hoodie-and-jeans combo, along with my Uggs. I just love it. BeneTint is also the love of my life. How perfect is that for simple yet chic makeup?! It never looks over done.
And yes, the word moist bothers my life to no end. So much so that I cringe when I hear it...moist...ugh just something about it!!
I am one who likes to look nice at WDW also. I do not do crocs but I do like their flip flops. I bought a pair in pink, black and brown. Then I had good footwear options. I also prefer skirts. I do not wear shorts. (I am only 29 and still I do not wear shorts.) I would bring a coordinating shirt to change into later in the day. That way I could freshen up from sweat, ice cream and little fingers. I also do not do fanny packs. I prefer my Coach swing packs. I also brought them in pink and black. LOL My Dh wore a backpack so we were covered for the big stuff and you have to love the stroller. My girls are 2 and 4.
Speaking of fashionistas. I think I might have you beat.
Here is my DD4. This is a typical WDW outfit for her. Actually she is a fancy girl so this is a typical outfit for her. She wore puddle jumper shoes or Lelli Kelly's. They are blinged out sneakers. No blisters or sore feet for the babes. Gotta love the confidence of a four year old. Hopefully it will last forever!!
Great posts! I have to look into Benetint. I have an excellent MAC coverup/concealer that is a lifesaver.
I just had a manicure and pedicure for my reunion last night, so my nails should last for at least part of our trip this week. I don't know about you, but I don't consider it overkill to bring a semi-full bottle of nail polish remover for when my french manicure chips away as I'll need to wear a fresh coat of nail polish. So, of course I plan to bring along a 1-2 bottles of nail polish on the trip too.
Wish that ziploc baggie could be bigger. It's the woe of traveling fashionistas worldwide.
Can anyone suggest where this type of clothing be purchased for girls?
just a quick question.
would this dress be overkill for the parks?!
Have any of you girls tried eyeshadow base? I use it and at the end of the day my make-up looks just like it did when I walked out the door in the morning. It makes my shadow go on much smoother and it looks richer and more 'finished'. Also, for eyeliner I use a pencil and then go over it with shadow. The pencil acts as a base for the shadow and prevents smearing. So the only touch-ups I have to do during the day is foundation and lipstick.
Urban Decay Primer Potion.