Working in the performing industry is hard on everyone image-wise. I went through college surrounded by some of the most beautiful people, inside and out, and that can be very intimidating for both males and females. I came to realize, especially after working on ships that among females, there are two kinds of women. The ones who put in effort every day to look their best, and then there’s me.
I am not saying I don’t put in effort, but anything more than a ponytail and I feel dressed up. I have always found that those who grew up dancing always look cute. I think I could knock on any of my dancer girls doors at 3am and they would come out ready for a photo shoot. How do they do this? What is their secret? I have always considered myself somewhat of a tomboy. My two older brothers helped me out with this, and my Mom and I don’t have one of those girlie mother-daughter relationships that a lot of my friends have. My fellow cast mates show up in sweats, and a sparkly headband, and they make it work. If I tried that, I would look like someone who went dumpster diving and came up short handed.
I do love to dress up. It is no secret I have a love affair with shoes that rivals Carrie Bradshaw, but I just cannot bother to put on eyeliner at 9am. I regret that decision when I look at the girls around me and think, “If they can do it, so can I!” But another day goes by and I am more concerned about what strength of coffee to get then if my eye shadow matches my outfit. Would I like to wear my Manolo Blahniks with my pajamas? Sure, but I think we all know that just isn’t practical. I think the best thing about the girls that have this ability is, to them, it’s just what they do. They are not pretentious; they are wonderful, talented, funny people who I wish could rub off some of their style onto me.
It’s amazing what a headband can do, but I’m just not one of those girls.
See, now THIS is why we were the best roomies ever. Aunds, you complete me. Well, maybe not complete, but compliment. We've spent days in our pj's together, gotten all dolled up together and no matter what we're wearing, where we are or what we're doing, you always look beautiful. I've OFTEN thought, wow, I wish I could just get up and go and look as wonderful as Andrea can. I love that about you. I love that you're not a froo froo (it's a technical term, look it up) girl but still look beautiful every day. I love that you're not afraid to leave the house sans make up (because face it honey, you don't really need it....much). Miss your eyeliner-less face.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lwoiweoughryeyyy.
ReplyDeleteI agreee...we are the best looking non-froo froo's around.
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