I can't be the only one who finds red lipstick terrifying. So, as part two of my Blogging for Confidence series I decided to bite the bullet and wear red lipstick for an entire day at work. When I put it on in the morning I was fine, vogued a bit in the mirror, and headed out the door.
Then I got to work and it felt like a giant red spotlight was shining on my face. In a way, I felt exposed and on display, and that is something I try to avoid at all costs. I was so close to rubbing it off, but I was determined to see this through. What's the worst that could happen? It's just lipstick for goodness sake! After lunch, I went to the restroom for a little touch up. My eyes look extra big in this picture because I was terrified someone was going to walk in and see how truly silly I am.
I ever-so-sneakily snapped a pic on my laptop when I was packing up for the day for further evidence to myself that I made it through.
 |
| "No one can see me...right?" |
I know this may seem silly to some of you, but rocking red lips really made me think about how I view myself. I rarely do things to stand out because I don't feel worthy of being noticed. Since I didn't self-destruct or evoke relentless giggles and finger-pointing, I'm thinking a little red lipstick every now and then isn't such a bad thing. Look at that, I'm already growing. ;-)
Feel free to grab a button! You can find more sizes here.
you look lovely! red lipstick is so fun. c:
ReplyDeleteMeredith! You are a beautiful girl and the red looks incredible on you! I love your blogging for confidence series!!! :)
ReplyDeletexo
Janelle
You look great with red lipstick! I assure you that you have nothing to worry about :) You have the right to be confident about this!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome. Try the stain, then you can't rub it off and you aren't constantly reminded you're wearing it until you look in the mirror and see how hot you are :)
ReplyDeleteI love the red lipstick! Red lipstick and I have become great friends. :) You'll get used to it.
ReplyDeletegentrilee.blogspot.com
OMG, you say you "don't feel worthy to be noticed!" - Don't ever think that! By the way, I just love your glasses, I've been searching the internet for a similar (cheap!) pair and I just love your overall look....AND the lipstick rocks on you....I'm going to try it over the weekend! x
ReplyDeletethe lipstick looks great! so funny, i actually just bought a new tube of red lipstick yesterday- i just love it! i'm chillin' in my robe, on my computer, drinking coffee...with red lipstick on,haha
ReplyDeletexo
Amanda
You look lovely! What a cute look! May I ask what brand/color it is?
ReplyDeleteEnjoying this series - going to read some more about the "Blogging for Confidence" series, and the pics throughout the day are really fun! :-)
You look so pretty, and I totally agree about being freaked out by red lips. I'm the person who wears a lot of grey tops and jeans, not so much red lips. I believe confidence comes from multiple sources, but having a correct view of who you are is the most important one! I use to not really want to ever wear colors because it made me feel like I stood out too much, but then I realized it's in my head, I don't wear them all the time but when I do it's nice :). And on a more random note, I want to steal your Jim mug! I am now going to try to find one for myself, haha.
ReplyDeleteThe red lipstick looks great! I wore red lipstick for my prom :)
ReplyDeletejust wanted to say that i LOVE this post! and i think you look great with, or without the bright red lips!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more of your series!
ReplyDeleteI actually have never worn lipstick. Every time I put it on, it looks so ridiculous I take it off. I guess I should give it another try (and do a confidence challenge...)
Red lipstick is so much fun! I can see where confidence would come with it... I feel the same way when I put it on.
ReplyDeleteBy the way... I LOVE YOUR I <3 JIM MUG!
i just bought my first tube of red lipstick about 2 months ago.
ReplyDeletei think i have worn it maybe 4 times..haha.
it's still very weird to me.. :P
you look very beautiful in it..i always love seeing others wear it.
Way to go!! It looks super-awesome - and I feel the same way, it's definitely scary, but a good confidence step to take. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the red lipstick and the I <3 Jim mug! I have it at home in the states. :)
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the red lipstick fear but you look gorgeous. You pretty thing, you! And now you've done it once it'll be easy next time! Love it.
ReplyDeleteKatie x
Great pictures!
ReplyDeletered lips freak me out too. but you totally rocked it!!!
ReplyDeleteoh! I like it on you, very pretty. Wish I had known this was going down yesterday, I would've joined right in. What's up next? so I can prepare, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave & confident! I love it! From a fellow shy person, you are my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI also want to wear red lipstick!! But I'm kinda scared... It looks really good on you though! You can def pull it off!
ReplyDeleteI was just clicking around the internet and somehow found my way to your blog and didn't read the entry before I saw the pictures and being 100% honest my first thought was "this woman's face is made for red lipstick I am so jealous!" so when I read that it was a little weird for you my jaw dropped because it looks so fitting on your face. xox Ali
ReplyDeleteI always am terrified to wear red lipstick - it does make you feel exposed. I agree with everyone though- it looks amazing on you. Really stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower:) I love the red lipstick on you! so classy! I've been in a bright pink lipstick phase right now, and it's so much fun!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
kelsey
kelseyandcoveycole11.blogspot.com
Awesome! I have that same mug on my desk, but I use it for pens/scissors, etc. :D
ReplyDeleteIt took me a while to find the "right" red before I would wear it out in public. Contrary to popular belief, one shade does not fit all. Way to go, Meredith!
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI also am afraid of red lipstick. Thanks for posting this. You look really nice. A friend who is also shy (or used to be shy) said the key to wearing red lipstick for her is to forget that she has it on so she seems confident and unfazed to all who interact with her. I want to try too. ^-^
ReplyDeleteYou are so pretty! Love the red lipstick :)
ReplyDelete