Do you wear lipstick at work?

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think that wearing lipstick makes your lips less noticeable, as some would believe. I am an African American female, and I have notices that in the past few years it has been fashionable for AA women to wear nude lipstick, or not wear lipstick or lipgloss at all, and I don't think this look is generally flattering on us. Most AA women have non-small lips, so when we do no wear something on them I think we look particularly unpolished. Up until about 4 or 5 years ago many AA women would wear red/berry shades, and I think that was a great look.

No lipstick look
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3x-czY80wo4/UCDxsOF1ZtI/AAAAAAAAXqs/2-4vAvpPBhc/s1600/P1000629.JPG

Lipstick look
http://www.juicymagonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/D2557443-C298-47FF-BC62-922900718C00-e1311190328477.jpg

Are you loving Lupita Nyongo's lipsticks? That woman can wear the hell out of makeup.

Her lipstick sometimes look nice, but sometimes she wears lipstick that is too bright or too pale for her complexion. I think she should grow her hair out though.

its generally harder for AA women to grow their hair out

Who told you that dumb stuff????? Do you know lots of black women ?
I have had long hair and short hair! I know lots of black women with long hair.
Like everyone else we have to take care of our hair. Depending on Your natural texture and curl pattern, there are certain things you may have to do to best maintain your hairs health.
Stop spreading ignorance and garbage!!!
I hate that shit !

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think that wearing lipstick makes your lips less noticeable, as some would believe. I am an African American female, and I have notices that in the past few years it has been fashionable for AA women to wear nude lipstick, or not wear lipstick or lipgloss at all, and I don't think this look is generally flattering on us. Most AA women have non-small lips, so when we do no wear something on them I think we look particularly unpolished. Up until about 4 or 5 years ago many AA women would wear red/berry shades, and I think that was a great look.

No lipstick look
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3x-czY80wo4/UCDxsOF1ZtI/AAAAAAAAXqs/2-4vAvpPBhc/s1600/P1000629.JPG

Lipstick look
http://www.juicymagonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/D2557443-C298-47FF-BC62-922900718C00-e1311190328477.jpg

Are you loving Lupita Nyongo's lipsticks? That woman can wear the hell out of makeup.

Her lipstick sometimes look nice, but sometimes she wears lipstick that is too bright or too pale for her complexion. I think she should grow her hair out though.

its generally harder for AA women to grow their hair out

It grows, it just takes more time to manage than the hair of people of non-African descent. You can wear an afro (large or small), braid it, twist it and take the twist out to achieve a particular look, wear dreadlocks, straighten it, etc. One can also wear a weave or a wig. Any style is a lot of work however for most AA women, we don't have wash and wear hair, that is why some cut it short like LN. She is an up and coming movie star, so she can afford to have someone maintain her hair at this point.

AA woman here. My hair is professionally treated and under perfect conditions, usually only gets to a certain length before it starts breaking. Even in braids and other protective styles, my hair reaches a certain length and then it will not grow anymore.

OMG! Maybe she likes her hair short and natural ??? How about it she does have a hair stylist?!
Are u Trimble to say that short and natural = cannot afford to have it professionally maintained?
Do you realize this woman is a Yale graduate that comes from a WEALTHY well regarded family???
She HAD money already! She likes what grows out of her head!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I wear make-up or lipstick to work, it is because I choose to do so, not because some hens think make-up is necessary to make me look "polished."

My husband has a few lines and spots on his face and no one is suggesting HE smooth it out with foundation. He puts on a moisturizer and goes on his way.

This just reeks of sexism, and the worst kind: the kind OTHER women perpetuate. Yuck.

Why is it worse when women are sexist than when men are sexist?

[Anonymous]

I look nicer with lipstick on than not. So, yes, I wear lipstick at work and I reapply all the time too.

What is the question?

[Anonymous]

I wear mascara and lipstick.

that's it

no concealer, no foundation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think that wearing lipstick makes your lips less noticeable, as some would believe. I am an African American female, and I have notices that in the past few years it has been fashionable for AA women to wear nude lipstick, or not wear lipstick or lipgloss at all, and I don't think this look is generally flattering on us. Most AA women have non-small lips, so when we do no wear something on them I think we look particularly unpolished. Up until about 4 or 5 years ago many AA women would wear red/berry shades, and I think that was a great look.

No lipstick look
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3x-czY80wo4/UCDxsOF1ZtI/AAAAAAAAXqs/2-4vAvpPBhc/s1600/P1000629.JPG

Lipstick look
http://www.juicymagonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/D2557443-C298-47FF-BC62-922900718C00-e1311190328477.jpg

uh

These are completely DIFFERENT women with completely DIFFERENT styles.

What works for one woman may not work for another.

"non-small lips?" wtf?

[Anonymous]

No, I don't wear lipstick at work. Just lip balm.

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I used to wear it all the time, but my DH complained because he doesn't like the feel. So I stopped for a long time. Last week I found a tube in my desk and put it on, and got several comments from coworkers (men and women) about how nice I looked. I'm guessing I look more tired without it, so I'm going to start wearing it again, just not at home.

[Anonymous]

I've never worn lipstick seems grandmaish to me. Either lipgloss or Chapstick

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never worn lipstick seems grandmaish to me. Either lipgloss or Chapstick

b/c Chapstick is hip?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I've never worn lipstick seems grandmaish to me. Either lipgloss or Chapstick

b/c Chapstick is hip?

Chapstick doesn't put a bold color on your lips

[Anonymous]

I'm 33, and have been trying for almost 20 years to find a color of lipstick that actually looks good on me. I can't do it. Not sure if it's my skin tone/hair color combo or what, but even when I go to a make-up counter and ask them to find me a shade, we're never satisfied with the results. I love all the fun, bright colors that have popped up in the last five years, and lots of women my age and younger where lipstick at work (professional attire). Maybe someday I'll find that perfect shade...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I've never worn lipstick seems grandmaish to me. Either lipgloss or Chapstick

b/c Chapstick is hip?

Chapstick doesn't put a bold color on your lips

Bold colors are hip.