Is it OK to not wear makeup to work? Hmmm… interesting question isn’t it? For me personally the answer is it’s definitely not OK to not wear makeup at work! It’s actually part of my job requirement, but that’s what happens when you work at a makeup counter!

So what about everyone else? Teachers? Office workers? Food service? Medical workers? Sales people? Is it okay if they don’t wear makeup? Well, honestly, the answer is of course it’s “okay”… no one would probably be that upset about it. However, you need to ask yourself exactly how you want to be perceived? How do you think your co-workers, customers/students/patients or boss would perceive you? Do you think they would say you’re the most professional? Unfortunately, it’s not always about your quality of work, but also about the image you portray.

When you take the time to put on a little makeup, it says you care. You care about being polished, professional and being the best YOU you can be. It says you’re detail oriented and are prepared for anything. I know it seems silly and perhaps even a bit shallow, but it’s true.

Please don’t misunderstand me, I’m not telling you to get all glammed up to go to work… in fact doing so could have a negative reaction as well! There is definitely a fine line! What I’m saying is a little lipstick and mascara can go a long way.

Ultimately this is something that every woman must decide for herself. If you’re not into wearing makeup, that’s totally fine, but I implore you to at least try out wearing a little and see what happens. How did others react? How did it make you feel??

So what do you think? Is it okay not to wear makeup? Be honest! How do YOU react when you see a sales person, or real estate agent, or food service person with out makeup. See! That’s all I’m saying! Everybody does it, it’s just human nature. It’s such an easy fix, too!

Here’s the bare minimum: Some sort of lip color (lipstick, gloss, or lip stain), A little cheek color, and at least mascara on the eyes. That’s it! You can totally do that!

Look girls, this is nothing new. I’ve talked about it before. People do judge you for how you look. It sucks, I know! But with a little effort you can change the way people perceive you. YOU have the power to do that! No one but you. Knowing that is half the battle, the other half is totally up to you. You can choose to take my advice and run with it and see what happens, or ignore me. Either way, I’m all about you feeling and looking your best ALL the time.

Do you feel like your usual tried and true makeup products are no longer working the same way as when you first got them? Have you noticed lately that you’re looking washed out and just plain blah?? Well, my dear, I hate to break it to you, but the problem isn’t necessarily with the products… it could actually be you.

So what’s going on?! Well, to put it simply, you’re getting older (we all are) and the old faithful treatments and methods of days gone by just aren’t cutting it anymore. As we get older, our skin and hair get lighter, so it only makes sense that we’d have to adjust our makeup accordingly. Other wonderful side effects of aging include fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, loss of firmness and lack of glow to name a few.

I realize that no one wants to admit that they’re getting older. No one loves to admit that it’s time for a change. Unfortunately, both getting older and change are unavoidable. It sucks, I know, but it’s the truth.

Alright now, stop being depressed because I’m here to help make things better! You are still vital, beautiful and sexy! I’m going to give you a few pointers on what to look for when making this adjustment and what you should try to avoid. Here we go:

• Things you want:

  Soft, natural, radiant, dewy finishes on your foundation, sheer color on your cheeks and lips and light, bright colors on your eyes, soft color on your bows. Go for the glow!

• Things you don’t want:

  Matte finishes on anything and powder in general, frosted eye shadows, dark colors, heavy cakey foundation or concealer, bright cheek colors, dark brows and heavy eye makeup.

The key is to brighten your features and give yourself color without being too over the top and garish looking. That’s why the idea of sheer color is so great… it gives you color and still looks natural. On the flip side, you also need to be careful wearing neutrals. Now that your hair and skin have lightened up, they may tend to wash you out more then anything else and/or look muddy on your skin.

I know how stressful it is getting older, but you can do this! All you need to do is lighten and brighten and let the natural beauty in you shine! It’s going to be a much more enjoyable journey if you just go with the flow rather then try to fight the current. Bon voyage!