What beauty and fashion mean to me...

Alrighty guys,  so now that I've finally have some posts on this blog some focused on beauty and fashion (and don't worry those are just the start) I thought it might be nice to attempt to put to passion to words. No, an explanation isn't necessary or required. No one should ever feel like they have to offer one but for me, I thought it might be nice to offer up a few of my thoughts. So here, in bullet format is an explanation of why I love what I do:

• It's fun--That one's self explanatory!

• I feel so so girly-- Embracing my girl side (involving some sort of bright lip or girly dress) and playing with this side of my personality has been a lot of fun. 

• Learning about self expression. 

• It's a huge outlet for creative expression--In school,  I'm in such a professional and science oriented field. So having something on the side that satiates me creatively, where I can play with colors, different looks etc. is essential. 

• Increasing confidence-- The more time I commit to my passions the more confident I've become in the person that I am. I love having something to show or display my creativity; beauty and fashion are easy to share. As long as I've got something to show for it on my blog, Instagram, or even in my day to day life I feel really good! 

There is MUCH more to makeup and fashion than superficiality and consumerism. For me, my passion is about much much more than just feeling pretty--which is not to say that, if that is why you love makeup or fashion that it isn't okay-- it's about self discovery, having fun, being girly, creative, and confident. Nothing makes me feel more powerful than a bold lip and some killer shoes.