Are You A Slave To Vanity?

Nopers, I am a slave to comfort. Before we retired I did what I had to do to fit in at the workplace, more or less...usually less, but now that we are retired all vanity is to me is a piece of furniture.

I always want to look nice, but not at the expense of comfort - well, at least not at the COMPLETE expense of comfort. I won't wear perfume that's too strong, I just think that's gross. But I always, always wear jewelry and I always wear makeup when I go somewhere. Lipstick makes all the difference in the world, and frankly, so does the rest of it. My eyes are hazel, and aren't dark enough to stand on their own, so I need mascara and shadow to enhance them, and my lips are good, cupid's bows, but are naturally pale, so I like to wear lipstick to enhance them too. Blush is a given, have to have that glow. But I think I do it well, and not too much or too gaudy - what's the point of that? I love to look good. Period. And it makes me feel better too, you know - if I look good, it gives me an emotional edge and I'll take any edge I can get, thank you. People I know tend to tell me that I'm always 'dressed up', although I wouldn't consider myself 'dressed up', just dressed nicely. I just wanna look good. I want to be able to not cringe when I catch myself in the mirror. If only I took good photographs!

I have given up on my high heels. Now that work is more casual, I find I don't wear many skirts to work, so, I don't bother with heels any more. Now, as far as my hair and makeup go, again, when I'm working they're done. When I'm not working, it's a pony tail and no makeup. I figure the people at the dog park and the grocery store don't care that I don't look my best. So, no, I'm not a slave to vanity anymore, that's for the young girls.

When I was in my teens and early 20s my answer would have been a resounding yes but nowadays I really don't care! As long as I am clean and presentable that is all that matters! As for makeup I have none left as Niamh (6) destroyed it all before she got her own stash - she now has more than I have ever owned in my life AND she looks after it all very well! xxx

i for sure am not. i'm really particular about shoes. they have to be comfortable for me and not give any blisters. as for hair and make up, grins, i don't bother much. i just comb my hair before going out. i don't really put on much make up when i go out too. just the basics like foundation and eye liner. that too when i'm in the mood. hehhe i do wear perfume though i try not to make it strong as i have body odour. well, to answer your question, grins, nope i'm not a slave for sure. i am more of a practical person and prefer to be comfortable.

I'm not a slave to vanity. My hairs always brushed, I'm always clean, and I nearly always wear mascara(but that's 'cos I got fair hair and it looks like I got no eye lashes otherwise), I nearly always wear trainers, and i rarely wear anything tight or fitted. Comfort first I say!!!

I think I am a slave to vanity. I won't even go get the mail without mascara! I must have makeup on to leave the house. I did my hair to go to the gym, for Pete's sake! I am a little better with shoes. I like comfortable flattish shoes. I have worn shoes that pinch my toes because they were desperately cute. But do prefer my gymmies or brown boots.

I only exert effort to look my best when I'm going out on a date. Otherwise I don't try hard to look good. It's my way of making my love feel special. LOL