Blue Eyeshadow

I do this a lot, write a ton and then hit a dry spot.

[my journal is PERFECT example if this, now my blogs are too ;)]

So today I am wearing Blue eyeshadow. Mary Kay's Blue Metal to be specific. I am wearing a dress with jeans and skater shoes. pretty much breaking many "fashion" "rules" out there. I think its amazing. It's not how I look on the outside that matters, its on the inside. The New Testament and Christ's life seems to silently cheer for those who don't seem to follow the outer appearance rules.

What saddens me is that some people here at CBU have found a voice through the campus paper, The Banner. People who seem to hold more significance on how someone dresses, does their hair, or applies their makeup than how beautiful they are in Christ; on the inside. This breaks my heart and honestly, aggravates me to no end. I have been judged by my appearance often in my life. I don't say that I haven't judged based on appearances but it is a flaw that I despise.

There have been two instances of this fashion "advice. The last fashion article that the paper put out told people:

to spend time on their hair,

not to carry their purse AND backpack,

get a turtleneck,

not to wear too high of high heels,

not to wear Crocs unless you are 5,

not to wear sweats either (its apparently frumpy or makes people think you are lazy),

and to get your clothes altered.

To be honest, I think this is so sad. I honestly think that my time could be better spent reading my Bible (like Ps. 139 or other verses about how God sees beauty on the inside...) or spending time with people instead of OH, I don't know, curling, straightening, pining, or poofing my hair. I don't like turtlenecks, high heels and think Crocs are comfy. Sometimes I have "sweats" days and I don't care if my clothes don't fit PERFECTLY. My life isn't about how I should look.

Today I opened The Banner and there it was. Another full page of do's-and-don't's of fashion. This time it was about hair and makeup. The introduction was about how the person who wrote it said that her perfect world would go about life with a perfectly made up face because "women out there should make an effort to wear makeup (even if it's just a little mascara and blush), cover up blemishes (because nobody likes seeing those) and take the time to properly groom."

The first on the list of Do's and Don'ts of Makeup was:

"NEVER, NEVER, NEVER wear blue eyeshadow. I see too many wearing it, thinking it brings out their eyes or that it makes them stand out. Well, it does make you stand out, but not in a good way. Do you want to look like Mimi from The Drew Carey Show?"

I have on blue eyeshadow today. and TRUST ME! I do NOT look like Mimi from The Drew Carey Show. Why must they do this? Try to say that you can't be you, if it means that you can't wear blue eyeshadow, because people think you are a freak. And why is it that suddenly what everyone (especially your CHRISTIAN peers) thinks is more important than what you think of yourself, and more importantly what GOD thinks of you. It breaks my heart. They go on to attack:

dramatic day looks,

"over-the-top" trendy looks (cus it shows you aren't comfortable in your own skin... WHAT?!),

lip liner (sorry Mary Kay, apparently you aren't cool anymore...),

frosty makeup

and dramatic eyeliner.

It's so sad...

Then comes the Hair Attacks or "Tips".

Bangs are "in", poofy hair, ouuttt!

Blended or one colored hair, good.

Hats=LAZINESS.

Straight hair is great, but its gotta have texture and "bounce".

And take advantage of curly hair and don't straighten it.

And when it comes to product, less is more.

"Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart."

It saddens me how we have a whole page on how to look on the outside but not to take care of our inside. What is this world coming to?

To tell you the truth, I wear makeup because I'm NOT comfortable in my own skin. Some days its because I am too tired but honestly, I think it takes more courage to walk out the door without mascara (blonde's, you know what I'm talkin about) or foundation.

Ladies, we woke up beautiful this morning. (My bangs, were having a party on my forehead, but I know that I woke up beautiful (in a non-egotistical way)) We were made beautiful. No, I'm not talking about the long shining hair, size 0, big lips, big chest, etc. that the world says is beautiful. You are beautiful because of the Savior who created you and lives in you. You were made beautiful. You woke up beautiful this morning. You are loved and are ravishing in your own skin, freaky bangs, blue eyeshadow and skater shoes with dresses and all.

"Dear Beautiful, Delightful Beloved,

Good Morning!

I hope you enjoy this lovely day that you have awakened to, I made it just for you.

Don't forget my passionate love for you and the wonderful plans I have for you.

Enjoy your day, no matter what it holds, I am holding you and loving you.

I am always here, singing and dancing over you.

Love like I love you.

With boundless and unfathomable Love,

Your Passionate, Loving Savior."

Thanks for reading my blogs :)

Have a Beautiful and Lovely day <3

Amy :)