I went to see my headshrinker today, and while I was doing my makeup I realized I was creating a much more natural look than I usually do. I seem to be more conservative with my makeup if I'm going to see him, which is silly because he knows I have a beauty blog and used to work in the cosmetics industry and clearly love makeup. What's weirder is I wear whatever kind of crazy/dramatic makeup I feel like wearing when going to see my GP. So, who knows what my deal is. *shrug*
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| Yes, my hair really was that weird. It was windy and humid. |
I wore NARS Laguna bronzer on my lids as an eyeshadow and on my cheeks as a bronzer. I wore Maybelline Color Elixir lipgloss in Blush Essence on my lips, and I used Fresh Supernova mascara on my lashes (I'm trying to use up a little wee one I've had for a while). So, some exciting makeup, clearly.
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| NARS Laguna bronzer, Maybelline Blush Essence Color Elixir |
Do you change your look in any way when going to the doctor?
I definitely used to do that with a shrink I saw ~10 years ago. He would give me a stern, disapproving look any time I said anything ridiculous or silly in our sessions (gotta focus on those SERIOUS ISSUES mmmkay) so I guess I internalized that somehow. I never wear makeup when I'm going to see a GP or any other doctor who's going to poke and prod me. Shrug.
ReplyDeleteMy previous psychiatrist could/would tell how well I was feeling by looking at my hair and makeup (or lack thereof) instead of just taking my word for how I was feeling.
ReplyDeleteIt just occurred to me, maybe it would be different of the doctor was female? (The docs I see currently are all men.)
That's an interesting question. The doc judging how you're feeling by your hair/makeup would drive me crazy. Some mornings you just wake up late and don't feel like putting on a ton of makeup, you know? I saw a woman doctor for a while and she never seemed to notice stuff like that, but she didn't wear makeup at all herself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty, natural look! Love the way Laguna looks as an eye shadow on you. My therapist knows about my blog too and I think she's seen me sporting some pretty bold makeup looks from time to time ;)
ReplyDeleteI've learned that many bronzers make great eyeshadows (yay for multitasking products!). The little extra shimmer in Laguna brings some light to the eyes.
ReplyDeleteI think he would mostly notice if my hair was semi-done and I had a little makeup on. Not really like a full face of it.
ReplyDeleteI definitely do the same thing when I go see my head shrinker, I think it has something to do with the fact so many people judge your illness on how you look. You can look great on the outside but a total mess on the inside. Sometimes I don't even wear any makeup!!... I want to see if I can scare him.....LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI've relied on makeup to be a sort of "happy mask" in the past, certainly.
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