wearing make up on weekend

[Anonymous]

I at least have mascara and lip gloss on at all times. And usually jeans and a fitted t-shirt. Even just hanging around the house. I still like to look somewhat put together for my husband... and it makes me feel better.

[Anonymous]

I get that people shouldn't look like slobs all of the time. Most of my weekend activities are shorts-and-tees events. I don't know anyone who dresses up to watch a bunch of 5-year-olds play soccer, but I'm guessing that many on this board know or are such people. Whatever.

What I don't get is how makeup = respect for surroudings. There's nothing wrong with my face. I'm not a slob in decent slacks and a blouse if I don't paint my face.

I do a fair number of television interviews and my boss's only advice when I go out the door is "don't refuse makeup!" My husband has only done a couple of TV spots but when he's gone they just comb his hair and pat a little anti-shine powder on his forehead. We're equally attractive IMHO, but I need to be painted in order to present my organization's point of view on TV. He doesn't.

It's total bullshit, ladies.

Wear it if you like it, but don't tell me that I need to put on makeup in order to be worthy to see our city's venerable sites, such as, I dunno... the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

[Anonymous]

I work all week in an office and dress in office attire. I wear only eyeliner and mascara for make up. On weekends I wear t-shirts and shorts/jean with sandles or sneakers. No makes up on weekends. I do moisterize my face though and in my mid-40s have few wrinkles and good skin tone etc. Maybe I just don't need that much make up - at least that's what my husband says. With 2 toddlers, I think its funny that so many people keep saying "it only takes 5 minutes." Believe me, I do not have an extra 5 minutes. That makes me laugh.

[Anonymous]

I wear a little powder foundation, mascara and lip gloss most days, including weekends. My skin is often broken out and blotchy so the foundation makes me feel better. The whole routine only takes a minute or two max.

That said, I seriously wish I were someone who was more comfortable without any make up. Good for you all who are!

[Anonymous]

We are a very active family so on the weekends I am ALWAYS in sneakers (maybe flip flops in the summer) because I am either running to the gym or yoga when baby is napping (and I usually cram a quick errand or trip to Starbucks into this trip) or we are off on a walk or bike ride.

But, I can't leave the house without mascara - just can't do it!

And, I'm not saying I'm gorgeous by any stretch, but I am 33 and fear the sun so my skin is still young looking, I really don't need foundation or anything just for running around - though I do have bags under my eyes since baby! And my legs are so pale I really should find something to put on them for shorts weather but that liquid tan stuff freaks me out - feel like it must be filled with chemicals!

My idea of being put together is to stay fit and active, eat healthy, and take care of my skin (drink lots of water and wear sunscreen). I feel like those choices show in your physical appearance, and I would rather spend time on that then coordinating my bag and shoes, putting on makeup, and dressing cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"You are unkind. People should dress in a manner that shows respect for their surroundings, even on weekends."

I can see this with respect to church or court. The M/mall, hmmm...

But you are part of the M/mallscape!

[Anonymous]

WHO exactly am I supposed to be impressing?!?!?! Makeup or not, heels or not, my husband likes me the way I am. Which does not hurt. But if I like what I see in the mirror, shouldn't that be enough? Are we in L.A. or N.Y.C. or some other fashion capitol? Hardly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

People should dress in a manner that shows respect for their surroundings, even on weekends.

I don't even know what this means. I respect the surroundings of my home more than anyplace else, but I'm sure as hell not going to doll up just to lounge around. If I'm going to a play or a nice dinner I'll dress up a bit (no makeup - I never wear it), but the grocery store? Target? Home Depot? The dump? What does it mean to "dress to respect" these places? I just don't see the point in dolling up to run errands, and I certainly don't see that as being disrespectful of the *stores* I may visit!

Is that where you go on weekends? No, of course you can wear what you want there. I would too. We go to museums, to brunch, to concerts... in those places, people dressed for a trip to WalMart stand out.

All that came to mind when I read this was "Well, isn't that special." Said of course, in the Church Lady's voice.

If I go somewhere nice, I wear nicer clothes, and maybe some make-up. Usually weekends are filled with projects, working in the garden, going to the hardware store, or running to the grocery.
When I do wear make-up, I don't use foundation, powder, and all the other Spackle women seem to feel they need. I use lipstick, mascara and eyeshadow.

[Anonymous]

I only wear a bit of mascara and eyeliner, and tinted gloss when I remember. I feel like anything more 1) makes my face break out and 2) makes me look older than I am. But, i tend to think a lot of make up makes most people look older than their true age. I usu think most people are prettiest when they look natural or use just enough make-up to highlight their best feature.

Weekends spent running errands, playing with DD and just hanging gets no make-up and casual (but cute) wear. Nice dinners out get the works but, as I say, not much make up.

I'm not really out to impress anyone but wear what I feel good in. Sorry if that does not rise to the level of respectful of my surroundings. What does that even mean? If someone thinks I dress like I'm going to Walmart, well they can piss off.

[Anonymous]

I am always in sweatpants unless I am invited somewhere special or to a bday party - with 2 kids under 2, I dont give a rat's ass what I look like at the playground, I am there to be active with my kids, not win a beauty pageant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I LOVE Philosophy's the Supernatural which is a tinted foundation primer/sunblock. Easy application with just your fingers and then mascara to follow. Takes all of 2 minutes and makes a huge difference.

Me too! And the Present is the bomb! I've been using Philosophy for years and have no interest in other products.

[Anonymous]

Ahh...the differences among us.

I posted earlier that I didn't wear make-up on the weekend, but probably should have mentioned I also wear little to no make-up during the week. I have just never been a make-up kind of person, ever. It always seems to look worse after a few hours then having none (maybe due to my lack of talent in applying it). But now as my skin is getting a little older, I do love the tinted moisturizers out there. Does a little cover up, but nothing too fake. Now, I do wear make-up if my DH and I are going out.........on those very, very rare occasions.

[Anonymous]

I always wear mascara because I have blond eye lashes. I hate to go without.

[Anonymous]

A lot of you named mascara, but I'm a lip color girl. It's the one thing I hate to leave the house without. On the weekends, a little powder, a swipe of mascara, and a natural lip color and I'm out the door. But I worry less about makeup than I do about my hair - it's curly and you can imagine during DC summers it gets pretty unruly. As long as it's clean and tamed, I feel good.

[Anonymous]

I have not read every response however nor am I going to get into what I wear and my makeup pattern because it is irrelevant. You wear what makes you comfortable. If everyone is dressed nice and you are comfortable in flip-flops, then go for it! Unless it's completely inappropriate. As far as make up goes, same thing. Where however much you want when you want. You need to feel secure with yourself, who cares what others think??