I loved the idea of Monday’s Don’t Try So Hard link-up that the always awesome Kate was co-hosting. It’s about being comfortable in your own skin. Living in a Pinterest perfect world makes it harder to except ourselves as we are and except natural beauty. This link up is about not needing makeup, perfect hair, filters or staging. Just you as you naturally are, beautiful.
I was thinking about joining the link up. I did a similar post earlier in the spring on my old blog. Then my plans go squashed. I took a really bad fall on the weekend and I am still recovering. I hit my head pretty hard and various other places. I was in no shape to be taking any photos especially not of my face. On top of that I hurt my left hand pretty bad and haven’t been able to type. I decided I was going to have to skip it.
Yesterday I read this amazing post from Kari that she did for the link up. I left a comment and she left some sweet words for me back. She said that when she thinks of someone who is naturally beautiful without makeup she thinks of me. That when she thought of bloggers who should join the link-up she thought of me. I was so flattered by her comments especially because I think the same of her. She is such a natural beauty inside and out. If you don’t know her yet go check out her blog. She’s definitely worth it. She motivated me to join in now that I am starting to feel better. The fact that my swollen eye isn’t noticeable anymore helped a bit too. hehe
In real life, I am confident enough to leave the house without make-up. Wear yesterday’s hair if it still looks presentable. Yes, I like to wear make-up and get dolled up. Do I feel more beautiful when I do? Of course but I like to think I do these things to enhance what God has given me not cover it up.
Yet still, sometimes I get a little nervous posting a selfie or having my picture taken without having done all these things. Sometimes even with them.
Yet still, sometimes I get a little nervous posting a selfie or having my picture taken without having done all these things. Sometimes even with them.
So, here I am today embracing my natural state. No make-up. Sun-kissed checks. Wild hair from swimming in the pool. Badly needing to either get my roots done or kiss the blonde good-bye. No filter. No filter, not trying so hard.
Are you comfortable in your natural state? Did you link up?
