Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 23:13     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:I used to when I was at a desk job, but now I'm an RN and on the hospital floor all day so no lipstick. I do carry Eos lip balm in my scrubs and use it regularly.


I love EOS but unfortunately so does my dog and she's eaten the three I've purchased.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 21:41     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 21:17     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


I think her hair is gorgeous! With the exception of one recent hairstyle that a commenter likened to "exobrain" (and it did look like two hemispheres of brain rendered in hair. Impressive and icky at the same time...) it's just gorgeous.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 21:12     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 20:26     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Good bold color for Lupita:
http://alusainc.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/lupita-nyongo.jpg

Not so good bold color for Lupita:
http://www3.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Lupita+Nyong+o+Earring+Studs+Diamond+Studs+Ar39rsZ-_Vml.jpg

Just my little opinion, not worth two cents.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 20:21     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
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.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 19:22     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
I have found that as I get older, I need more makeup, and with lipstick a non-neutral. I'm olive-complexioned, and whereas in my younger days I looked sultry, now I just look green. I wear minimal foundation, but I better have some blush and some lipstick on or else I look dead.

So for me, the lipstick is red. If you're blonde or mousy, yeah, bright red lips aren't really for you as you get older because you will have your lips enter the room before you do.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 19:15     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
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.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 19:14     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Yes-- I have a mauve-y pink lipstick, or I wear a clear gloss, or a Buxom lip pencil. I am pale and wear glasses so I think it helps me look less dead.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 19:07     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:

+1, coming from someone who HATES - and I mean completely detests - makeup. It feels horrible, and I resent having to spend time putting it on every morning and retouching it after lunch, but unfortunately life sometimes involves doing necessary things you would rather not do. From the time I was in my middle teen years I knew that makeup was necessary for most occasions. It is part of the appropriate wardrobe for all but the most casual situations. I wish it weren't the case, but a women's work look, or formal look in non-work situations, is incomplete without makeup. Natural-looking, conservative, and not flashy is the way to go for work IMO, but that could depend slightly on the culture of your office and the prevailing norms.


It can't be necessary for most occasions, because I haven't worn make-up in any occasion at all since college.

However, it might be necessary for you to feel that you are appropriately dressed for most occasions. Which is fine with me, not that it's any of my business anyway.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 19:01     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:Wow, lotta hate in this thread.

Me: 35yo manager in a male-dominated technical field. I wear lipstick and other makeup to work (foundation or tinted moisturizer, eyeshadow, mascara, groomed brows, etc). My lipsticks range from neutral or pink in the spring to mauve or purple-ish in the winter. I really the lipstick pretty frequently, but it does still fade off sometimes. Blotting with a tissue helps with the smearing problem.

That's my preference, not everyone has to do the same (in fact, I prefer it if we DON'T all look the same!).

I am not always a girly-girl. I hunt, fish, camp, and stuff like that. I don't wear makeup in those activities, lol.

For work, I'm usually in a suit and heels. Makeup fits with that, it feels more "matched" than a bare face with fancy clothes. Again, my opinion only.

Other times, it varies. I might brush on a bit of powder & mascara to wear with jeans on the weekend, or "get done up" for a date night with hubby. Or I might throw on old jeans, tie my hair in a ponytail, and spend the day digging in the garden. Makeup gives me another option for making my "look" as relaxed or as dressy as I want to fit a particular activity. I think it's fun, a way to express creativity in my appearance.


Mauve lipstick is disgusting.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 18:02     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:People, swipe on some mascara and powder before you go to work. It doesn't matter how beautiful you are and how perfect your skin is. Would you go to work with a run in your tights or greasy, matted hair?

Bare faced=unpolished.


+1, coming from someone who HATES - and I mean completely detests - makeup. It feels horrible, and I resent having to spend time putting it on every morning and retouching it after lunch, but unfortunately life sometimes involves doing necessary things you would rather not do. From the time I was in my middle teen years I knew that makeup was necessary for most occasions. It is part of the appropriate wardrobe for all but the most casual situations. I wish it weren't the case, but a women's work look, or formal look in non-work situations, is incomplete without makeup. Natural-looking, conservative, and not flashy is the way to go for work IMO, but that could depend slightly on the culture of your office and the prevailing norms.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 17:15     Subject: Re:Do you wear lipstick at work?
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
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 17:08     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
I do. I'm a legal secretary. I wear a Clinique lipstick that's a brownish-pink.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2014 17:04     Subject: Do you wear lipstick at work?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think you can get away with it in D.C. where the majority of women are fairly unattractive. But in most other places women to need to look professional no matter how young and beautiful they are. Not wearing make-up in my office would be the same as having greasy hair pulled back in a pony tail or wrinkled clothing. Women are expected to look more pulled together here. When we lived in D.C. most of the professional women I saw every day looked like they had literally just rolled out of bed. And I honestly think many are trying to as hard as they can to look like men.


Well, bless your heart.


In my opinion one can look professional without wearing makeup, depending on clothing and carriage. Tasteful makeup enhances the look, sure. Too much makeup destroys it, though.