Tag Archives: natural beauty

Natural Beauty Mary

Posted on May 8, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

I never really wore makeup, except for a couple years in high school while in my goth phase. Maybe my first year of college, too. But I only really wore eyeliner. My mom never wore makeup, so I never grew … Continue reading →

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Defending the Gray

Posted on April 26, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

Great little essay about gray hair. In defense of my gray hair My therapist told me not dyeing it was a sign of insecurity. But I’ve found it a source of strength Kathleen Rockwell Lawrence (graphic from Salon.com) Oh the … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Sarah

Posted on April 23, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

I have always loved makeup since I was a little girl.  Something about it fascinated me.  I would put it on myself (horribly but rarely ), my dolls etc.  There was even a period of time where I would use … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Diana

Posted on April 18, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

I was afraid to do this because it means there will be a picture of my naked face out there that total strangers will see. I’ve worn makeup since I was 13. It hid my acne, made my eyes pop, … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Rachel

Posted on April 18, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

The first time makeup was put on me, I was 6 and in my first (and only) dance recital and the mascara brush scared me because it was so close to my eye. The next time makeup came up in … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty LeaAnne

Posted on April 14, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

The Natural Beauty Body Politics project is a way to help change beauty standards to a more realistic view of women. There is no one standard of beauty, but there is a lot of acceptable shaming of women’s appearance in … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Jacquelyn

Posted on April 14, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

This submission to Natural Beauty Body Politics is from Jacquelyn – a beauty inside and out. She says: Makeup for me is most often a decision rather than a necessity.  I don’t wear it every day.  Sometimes i wear it … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Bridget

Posted on April 14, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

Bridget shared her photo for the Natural Beauty Body Politics project. Here is what she had to say: I love makeup because of the possibilities. It’s fun to change your look. I used to want to do special effects makeup … Continue reading →

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Natural Beauty Body Politics

Posted on April 14, 2014 by H.L. Brooks

Who decides what is beautiful?  We all do. The societal standards we see today are often related to how we are manipulated through advertising.  It’s pretty effective. When I was younger I wore a lot of make-up.  I was constantly … Continue reading →

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