Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
Yes, this started out as a question. But I notice that some (not necessarily on this list) people think that wearing or not wearing make up makes some kind of political statement. I think most people here understand what I mean.
For example, quite a few years ago, I met someone in a social situation where we were introduced by a mutual acquaintance, someone I worked with. This person said to me,"You work? You always look so put together with make up and everything." I don't know, it seemed as if she were implying that I must be some pampered woman who did nothing all day but sit around and put my make up on. That comment stuck with me.
I did not mean to be offensive...
Now, I would have taken that "you work?" comment to mean that you looked very professional all the time.

I don't like to wear makeup myself, and I am rather innept at applying it, so I wouldn't say the choice not to bother was political. I sweat like you wouldn't believe, so the thought of riding or exercising in it is horrific. I usually feel defensive about the choice not to wear makeup--since I perceive myself to be in the minority. (well, that and the fact that my mother attacks me relentlessly when I don't....)