Makeup by Tammy

As I got into my car and turned on the radio, I heard the words "I won't wear makeup on Thursday... I'm tired of feeling so broken, I'm tired of falling in love... I won't wear makeup on Thursday cos who I am is enough"

These words in my eyes couldn't be further from the truth.

I get it, we're all tired. Tired of being home, tired or being bored, tired of sweating under our masks, tired of hearing about illness and death, tired or being anxious,tired of being alone. 2020 just drained every ounce of energy.

But beautiful ladies out there(and that's all of you!) get your best look on cos it's 2021. Wake up and fall in love with yourself!!!
Yes, you're enough! You're good enough, you're amazing enough!
Wearing great makeup will never cover that up-only enhance it!

It's time to look in the mirror, take charge, and say to yourself "I love you! Well done for making it through this year."and be grateful for the fresh oxygen that fills our lungs.

If there is anything 2020 has taught us, it's that "the only relationship that will be there forever with you is YOURSELF.", as Dr Edith Eger so aptly says in her new book The Gift.

So, as we usher in the New Year, take a look in the mirror, brush on the mascara like there's no tomorrow, pout those gorgeous rosy lips and tell yourself how much YOU have achieved, how much you love YOU. Remember, the world will mirror what you reflect in your emotions and behaviour.
Show the world that magnificent reflection you see in the mirror. There isn't just a "new normal" in the world. There's also a "new YOU" ready to face that. Now that you've conquered the unexpected that came with 2020, you will never be the same again.

And, there will never be another YOU.

As my New Years gift to you, I would like to make a small difference by offering some makeup tips to enhance your best features.
Please comment if there is any specific look you would like to master and I will respond in the comments section.

As we ease into lockdown level 3, and some of us start going out more, albeit with a mask- which now covers our lipstick, lol, and maybe with a different kind of anxiety.

It’s time to change our focus.

When our lips are hidden, a part of us that can express anything we feel and think about, turn your focus to your eyes, which can communicate 1000 words without talking at all.

I believe makeup is not about “painting over” and caking up the colours. Rather, it’s about enhancing your features.

Right now, there may be many negatives in this time of COVID-19 and yes lots to complain about, yet there are also so many positives that people are experiencing in their own ways. For some this may be a forced “time out” to stop and pull back and take care of yourself. For others, it may be a forced way to spend more focused time with kids and family. Whatever it is, everyone has at least one positive, if not many.

So let’s turn our attention to enhance the positive areas!

Now… let’s get back to our eyes. Of course, there’s so much to talk about here but if you want your eyes to pop with minimal makeup, focus on eye liner and mascara.

How to define your eyes like a pro:

We may be taking strain getting into the “new normal” and feeling tired. If you want to make your eyes look wider and more awake, don't connect your top and bottom eyeliner. Leaving a gap creates the illusion that they're bigger. Add n**e eyeliner on your inner bottom lid for maximum brightening effect.

Mascara is the secret. On the days when I feel like I’m pressed for time to put on any makeup, I usually go for a n**e lip color and a mascara. Simple. Mascara makes your eyes look brighter and full of life, and the lip color adds a little color to your face. You can even do this on the way to your destination! All you need is half a minute or so and you will look put together!

For more makeup tips or tricks, please comment or PM me.

What does Lipstick have to do with Lockdown, you may ask.
I am a woman. I am a mom. I hold a job. I'm human. I have become a house keeper, a home school teacher, a nurse, an expert online shopper and the list goes on, but above all I'm still a mom (a single mom!) which is a 24 hr job in itself, work at the same time as home school or cleaning. I do my best. I am human. I am a woman.

We have all been experiencing this time in our own ways but many of us moms and women share in each other's emotions. They range from anxiety, depression, exhaustion, fear or panic, to complete joy of embracing family time and special moments with our kids, while loving the time and attention we are able to give them, to losing patience and then feeling guilty you did so. This can all happen sometimes in the same hour... until you're so utterly exhausted that you can't even feel anymore.

We have all been overwhelmed and innundated with texts and posts, ranging from instilling fear lest you stay home, to hilarious fits of laughter to messages of positivity and hope, self help and helping others. I think we all get that now!

So, my take home may seem shallow but trust me, it's important. It's even been scientifically proven.
RED LIPSTICK 💄

Whether you are a mom, a wife or a woman at home alone.

When we stay home day after day, it's so easy to wear PJs all day, never get dressed, graze any food you could because you feel lazy to cut a salad, and some days you don't even realize it's almost evening when you haven't yet had a shower or eaten breakfast.

There's something about putting on makeup that makes one feel fresh, exhilarated, confident. It increases self-esteem, positivity and even cognitive ability.

Red lipstick gives you power. The power to be ALL the different roles you need to but most importantly, to still feel like the beautiful woman you are. (P. S it doesn't have to be red but anyone can wear it, as long as you pick the right shade)

As busy moms and women in society, we assume the superhero roles in our homes or work. It's all too easy to forget about ourselves and focus on others.

Giving yourself TIME OUT is super important for your body, mind and soul.

Of course you need excercise, sleep and a healthy diet but when all else fails, and you just don't have the time, PUT ON MAKEUP. it only takes a few minutes. Lipstick takes 3 seconds. But it will fuel your energy and confidence for the day to be all that and to do all that.

Google "the lipstick effect" and see what you get(a study done by Harvard University) .

The "lipstick effect" is a known psychological phenomenon in which wearing makeup can give individuals a confidence boost by making them feel more physically attractive, increasing feelings of self-esteem, attitude, and personality.

However, a less well-known effect is that a boost in self-esteem can also boost cognitive abilities.

Previous research has shown that positive emotions can improve academic performance.
And for those who have time, play with your colours, have fun! Enjoy being the prettiest version of YOU!!!

C'mon girls, let's embrace colour. Let's LIVE, embrace our health and face life looking our best every day, no matter what!!!

Comment if you want tips on finding the right shade.

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