Okay, so I am fully prepared to sound super lame here. I apologize for that.
Anyway. I am 24, married, and 11 weeks pregnant. Since becoming pregnant, I have felt this strong desire to makeover my self-image. Being pregnant makes me feel so feminine, but the second I look in the mirror, reality sets in and I feel... I don't know. Just not pretty or feminine at all.
I am not a tomboy by any means, but I have never dabbled in make-up or jewelery (in fact, my husband put a huge rock on my finger, and I don't even feel %26quot;pretty enough%26quot; to wear it most of the time). I dress a bit on the %26quot;punk/indie%26quot; side. I get compliments on my style all the time, but I just don't want to be this person anymore. I developed this sense of style at a very young age, when I was big into live shows and the music scene. I still am into those things, but I am about to graduate college/start a career and am going to be a mother soon... so I want to look more the part. Does that make sense?
I have tattoos galore. I do not regret any of them, but I also feel weird when I even try to dress out of my comfort zone because of them. I have dyed my naturally blonde hair dark for so long, that it looks ridiculous once it starts growing out and I feel like I am doomed to be a fake raven-haired girl for the rest of my life.
I don't know exactly what I'm looking for here. Just some advice... like SMALL STEPS... on how to feel attractive and like a woman... instead of a little girl. I can't just go out and buy a pink frilly outfit and put on high heals right away, you know? How does one start to get into the things most girls get into when they are half my age? I wouldn't even know the first thing to buy if I decided to wear makeup, haha. I feel like I am having a major identity crisis and need some major help here!
Anyone else ever changed their style drastically? Did you do it all in one step or did you take baby steps? Any women out there who never did their make-up or hair until well into their adulthood?
I wish someone would send me to Clint and Stacy for help, haha. But since they won't, I am reaching out to complete strangers on yahoo answers. HELP! :)
Changing your sense of style (without losing yourself!)?
Hey girl!
Congrats on having a kid...like soonish and also for having an awesome wedding ring haha *Im random sorry*
But um, I totally relate to you about wanting to change looks.
I'm 19 and I used to have a more sloppy style...I would buy really cool clothing items, but nothing went together, I liked GIANT (as in a couple pounds heavy) thick plastic earrings, and I just didnt' look very put together.
Anyways, recently I realized that I want to look more preppy cute/girly as well (no joke) sooo what I did was I shopped online at preppy stores, and in general for well-priced, but cute clothing to complete my new style. I have also started hitting up thrift shops for girly clothing, so that way I can get great deals and I won't back out on my word because the stuff is cheap anyway!
Sooo I suggest shopping online and looking at what you purchased at one store to see what it would look like with clothing from another so that way you'll have awesome outfits when they arrive, and of course the thrifts :D
As far as your hair goes, I would suggest just letting it grow out, and maybe seeing a cosmetologist and having them teach you how to do your makeup and have them fix up your hair for you. If you make an appointment, chances are you'll find yourself actually going.
Anyways...I say don't worry about baby steps. Just be who you want to :D
And Ummm I've always had short hair my ENTIRE LIFE, but recently since starting college I've started growing it out PLUS I always used to have straight across bangs (which looked odd on me), but am growing those out as well AND I used to have lots of layers, but am (yes) growing those out as well. haha.
Sooo I used to take baby steps, but never ended up looking that well, but this past couple months I spent a few hundred dollars and just went at it.%26gt;o%26lt; Good luck...and also, I'd suggest purchasing a cute designer bag to help with your look..
They have these LV bags I LOVE with this shiny texture (great for not getting too dirty and for all weather) and in the sun they are kinda glittery:
http://designerfaves.com/bmz_cache/1/1ea鈥?/a> I bought this one 2 years ago and it's my favorite bag (they dont sell this exact model anymore tho) :D It's very girly...I always check these out when I go to LV and serious...they are all very cute :D
Anyways haha...good luck and I hope my randomness sortta helped.
Im a bit scatter brained %26gt;o%26lt;
Changing your sense of style (without losing yourself!)?
Post a pic and ill give you some tips
Well honestly, the best thing you can do is go shopping with an open mind. Just pick out anything and everything you like. Every color, every style. Since everything looks different on you than it does on the hanger/mannequin, you have to try it on. It's gonna take a while to develop your sense of style. You might even just find pieces that work with your tattoos. Figure out which styles flatter your body the most :D It's all trial and error inside of the fitting room :D you'll eventually develop a sense of style
I was into the big live shows too, and I still am. but I don't restrict myself that sort of clothing anymore. Just because you live that life doesn't mean you have to dress %26quot;accordingly.%26quot; I shop at every store, regardless of my lifestyle. I love clothes! :DDD and shoes :%26gt;
well depending on your skin type
you'll need
concealer/foundation
powder
blush
mascara
and maybe some eyeliner
eyeshadow
it sounds like a lot but it really isn't
you can just try some powder, mascara, some blush and lipgloss/lipstick
and remember! don't ever match your make up with your clothes haha
First of all, you sound like a very grounded person. That's pretty hard to come by these days. :)
I'm barely a teenager, btw.
If you want to take baby steps, I'd recommend going to Sephora, and asking one of the people who work there to help you pick out a (cheap) blush, and a brush. Maybe some mascara, too, or nude lip gloss. I guess it might let you feel a little girlier without having a complete makeover.
Maybe buy some nice heels, ones that aren't too high or uncomfortable. (but if you have a more indie style you'll probably have to look for an outfit to go with heels...but anyway...)
and if your hair is short or has been dyed, I'd recommend growing it out. Longer hair is generally more feminine.
congratulations on your pregnancy. :)
I totally get your post %26lt;3
Go to a Sephora, ULTA, or department store and find a makeup clerk with makeup on in a style you like with a similar ethnicity and/or coloration to yourself. They can get you an easy makeup collection and show you how to apply it and adjust it.
Walk into a few stores that you normally wouldn't. Anthropologie is a great store with both a little edge and femininity. Don't be afraid to go simple, I used to dress quite edgy and I've noticed that plain just seems like you're missing something, but if you already have cool tattoos plain and simple might be a great bridge to feminine. :)
Good Luck! And don't worry about sounding lame, you don't, and even if you did that's what the internet it for ;)
