Anyone else hate the school run?

onlyroz

Person_one wrote: »

As long as you're clean and have the right bits covered with clean clothes, that's all that's really needed.

Makeup does bother me, I want to know what's wrong with our faces as they are! I try to take pride in my behaviour generally as that's more important, my appearance is just random genetics.

Just what I was going to say. It's not "slobbish" to not wear make-up and it doesn't mean that I don't care about my appearance - just that I'm comfortable with my natural look (not that I'm claiming to be gorgeous - just that I don't have any hang-ups about my appearance). As long as you don't smell and are appropriately dressed for the occasion (e.g. you might need to be smart for work) then what's the problem? I've got better things to do with my time than spend each morning straightening my hair and laying on the slap, and I don't see the need to "dress up" for the school run as if I was going to a party.

onlyroz

*Jelly_Tots* wrote: »

So you have gleaned enough information about me to state as fact that 'it is a sign of insecurity'? Do you know me? Do you know my history or possible reasons I might wear make-up all the time? Acne scars? Rosacea? Psoriasis? Burn scars? None of the above actually, but that is what I call judgemental, and the sort of attitude which lies at the root of the problems at the school gates. You mustn't have seen much in your life to find a bit of lippy and mascara 'astounding' lol.

Whatever disfigurements someone may or may not have, yes I do find it astounding that a person would feel unable to leave the house even for a minute without putting on make-up.

*Jelly_Tots*

Can you not just live and let live? I don't know why people get so worked up ('astounded') about other people's morning routine. You don't wear make-up - great. I do - great. Whatever. But I am worth it

onlyroz

I couldn't give a monkeys whether you wear make-up or not. I just find it astounding that you NEED to all the time.

*Jelly_Tots*

onlyroz wrote: »

I couldn't give a monkeys whether you wear make-up or not. I just find it astounding that you NEED to all the time.

Deal with it

bestpud

Have to say I've never worked out why people feel they need make up all the time.

I don't think it's a sign of insecurity, but I do think it means you feel it makes you look better, and that does say something about how you feel about yourself, doesn't it?

I don't get how make up is essential for looking smart - that comes mainly from cleanliness, hair, clothes, shoes and how we carry ourselves too.

I did kind of understand it a bit more when I dropped my dd at a friends house early one morning and a stranger answered the door!!! It was my friend with no make up!

I'd never really noticed she wore it, apart from a bit of mascara maybe, but I could certainly tell the difference when she didn't!

I wonder if years of wearing make up means you can't suddenly stop because it becomes 'you' iykwim?

pinkmami

I always wear make up! Have done since I was 15-ish. I'm not insecure, I'm confidence. Just because I'm a mum does not mean I'm not me. Why does it bother most if a mum wears it or not.

Damned if we do, damned if we don't.

lostinrates

wow, it really has turned into the school gates!

bestpud

pinkmami wrote: »

I always wear make up! Have done since I was 15-ish. I'm not insecure, I'm confidence. Just because I'm a mum does not mean I'm not me. Why does it bother most if a mum wears it or not.

Damned if we do, damned if we don't.

I can't speak for anyone else, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I can't see why it would tbh!

I am genuinely interested in why some women feel they are scruffy and not making an effort if they don't wear it.

poet123

onlyroz wrote: »

I couldn't give a monkeys whether you wear make-up or not. I just find it astounding that you NEED to all the time.

Why does it have to be a "need"? I wear it because I want to, like to, nothing more, nothing less. Just like I like to dress smartly, have a good haircut and get my nails done.