Low maintenance

Fenner · Jul 20, 2017

I try not to let myself go, by that I mean I try somewhat to look presentable when I leave the house. I don't mean to mow the lawn, but when I'm going somewhere in public. I don't wear pajamas and I brush my hair and maybe throw some mascara on. If my Husband and I are going to dinner or a special occasion, I'll dress the part.

I kind of feel abnormal for a woman. I don't care much about makeup or nails, I want my nails to be clean but I don't often wear nail polish. I had a manicure and a pedicure once, I felt that it was highly overrated. I have never ever been to a tanning bed and I don't make it a point to tan every year. My ideal favorite shoes are flip flops. In colder weather I usually wear sneakers.

I don't think there's anything wrong with being into makeup and shoes and all of that other stuff, but I sometimes feel like I'm strange for not caring about that stuff. I have friends that will spend large amounts of money on primping. Am I to laid back? I'm not a slob, I do shower and shave and dress appropriately. Are any other women low maintenance like me?

Magenta · Jul 20, 2017

I consider myself low maintenance. I rarely wear makeup, don't wear heels, don't care for the fact that nails and hair dyes don't last long enough to justify the time it takes to apply them. I dress nice for special occasions but still may not wear makeup. A little eye liner and some lipstick can go along way, though. I do like wearing dresses and skirts, but am equally comfortable in pants and a top and hoodie or nice jacket

I used to wear sandal type footwear or boots, but find running shoes to be my footwear of choice these days. It is so much easier now to find them in purple

Tabitha4thelord · Jul 20, 2017

Right here Sis
Im the same way as you
we can still look good, smell good and feel good
just as we are
I feel this way, Im clean Im losing weight, I guess Im kind of pretty
or at least that's what someone has told me...Hahahaha
I have long hair, I just got to learn how to style It lol
Im down with the flip-flops...I love em
Make up only goes on for that special someone where ever he may be
or I feel like making myself feel pretty
I don't paint nails either
Oh and by the way, I think you are a very pretty lady just like you are
there Is nothing wrong with you sweetie
May god bless you

Tabitha4thelord · Jul 21, 2017

Oh look at Magenta looking all pretty too...you girls go
I got all my pretty sister

laura_charlotte · Jul 21, 2017

There's nothing abnormal about this. There's a whole generation of past women, particularly during the war and post world war when all these modern indulgences weren't available at all. You'll often find that those women were far more invested in cleanliness, hygiene and order than women today who have it all laid at their feet but are too lazy to take their makeup off or truly look after their health and surrounds. My grandma is a prime example of this that I've used on my own path with the Lord.

I have no interest in makeup, I could not be more repulsed by 'tanning beds' or staying out in the sun and piling my skin with layers of filth considered makeup which do nothing for staying fresh and healthy long term. I do often wear authentic vintage dresses because I work and I like to dress according to the formal code. I don't colour or treat my hair in any way, have it washed professionally weekly, cut every three months and allow it dry naturally. However the best investment I've ever made was in my health and my spirituality with the Lord - these things are long standing and ultimately what's been worth it.

Maka · Jul 21, 2017

No, I don't think you're too laid back. We're all different and I think we should embrace that. Societies view on beauty is distorted and dangerous. I used to wear makeup and highlight my hair regularly. Especially in high school, but I stopped a few years ago. I'll always be girlie but it's more natural and low maintenance now. My hairs it's natural colour and I only wear mascara occasionally to bring out my eyes.

Fenner · Jul 21, 2017

Thank you ladies. I needed to read this tonight. I'm trying to be an example to my Daughter that being modest is a good thing. I also find the tanning an unhealthy obsession for some and it's really bad for your skin. Someone in my family is tan all year round. I worry about her skin. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't fuss about those things.

Tabitha4thelord · Jul 21, 2017

Maka said:

That's my sweet Maka
and she knows what she Is talking about
Im back to my natural color hair as well
and someone told me they liked It and I was like what?
I used to always bleach my hair blonde lol
so down with the coloring of hair lol

Maka · Jul 21, 2017

Tabitha4thelord said:

I did the blonde highlights. I don't what I was thinking lol My natural colour looks better and it's free

Jessie_1 · Jul 21, 2017

Hmmm... I do things according to how my mood is. I'm more athletic, but love to wear stylish clothes when the mood strikes. I like the new look of "skinny jeans" with the high heeled boots. (I have a boot affinity) I do color my hair because it's naturally silver (now at 56) and I'm not ready to be "my mother". I shaved my head when I was 51 because my husband wanted me to go "natural"... (I don't suggest the shaving your head thing... it was an impulsive act) but it was fun for a while. Until I looked in the mirror and saw my MOM! ~

My husband likes my nails to be done, so I have them done... otherwise I bite them to the quick. ~ I tan naturally because I'm an outdoorsy type of girl. I like the sun! I wear makeup ONLY when I'm going somewhere other than the gym. Kinda stupid to wear it all off in the pool! ~

I enjoy being feminine, but my preference is a tomboy! I get dirty playing with my goats and get chicken poop on the bottom of my flip flops when I collect eggs. I don't care who sees that. I change the color of my hair often out of boredom... I like change! I wear everything but a nuns habit. I don't judge or compare myself to other women, nor do I judge them and compare them to me. I DON'T CARE! ~ What I do, I do for myself and to look nice for my husband. (did I mention I have a pet conure who rides on my shoulder when I mow the lawn... it's a biiiiiiiiiiggg lawn and takes an hour and a half on a riding mower... at sometime, this bird has to poop!) So, I DO change my shirt and shower when I'm done doing that.

Tabitha4thelord · Jul 21, 2017

Jessie_1 said:

Hmmm... I do things according to how my mood is. I'm more athletic, but love to wear stylish clothes when the mood strikes. I like the new look of "skinny jeans" with the high heeled boots. (I have a boot affinity) I do color my hair because it's naturally silver (now at 56) and I'm not ready to be "my mother". I shaved my head when I was 51 because my husband wanted me to go "natural"... (I don't suggest the shaving your head thing... it was an impulsive act) but it was fun for a while. Until I looked in the mirror and saw my MOM! ~

My husband likes my nails to be done, so I have them done... otherwise I bite them to the quick. ~ I tan naturally because I'm an outdoorsy type of girl. I like the sun! I wear makeup ONLY when I'm going somewhere other than the gym. Kinda stupid to wear it all off in the pool! ~

I enjoy being feminine, but my preference is a tomboy! I get dirty playing with my goats and get chicken poop on the bottom of my flip flops when I collect eggs. I don't care who sees that. I change the color of my hair often out of boredom... I like change! I wear everything but a nuns habit. I don't judge or compare myself to other women, nor do I judge them and compare them to me. I DON'T CARE! ~ What I do, I do for myself and to look nice for my husband. (did I mention I have a pet conure who rides on my shoulder when I mow the lawn... it's a biiiiiiiiiiggg lawn and takes an hour and a half on a riding mower... at sometime, this bird has to poop!) So, I DO change my shirt and shower when I'm done doing that.

Oh my goodness
I just love you so much sis
I love goats, I used to have some myself
and your bird sounds like a trip lol
too sweet!

TemporaryCircumstances · Jul 21, 2017

I'm fairly low maintenance
I only wear make up. And that's only concealer because I look awful lol
Other than that if I have a T-shirt and some short of bottom half clothing I'm good

I embrace my paleness lol
I never wear nail polish
I have my tennis shoes, my uniform shoes, and probably some sort of dress up shoe somewhere but that's it

WineRose · Jul 21, 2017

Personally, I don't give two things about makeup, besides a little nail polish here and there. My choice of clothes is more guyish (...That is, if Hello Kitty and Gudetama can be considered guyish...), and I very rarely wear skirts or dresses unless I'm forced to. And I will never wear high heels a day in my life. Flats are just perfect for me, thanks!

Amber_Evans · Jul 21, 2017

I am definitely low maintenance. No makeup, hair up in a ponytail, T-shirts (and a fleece jacket when it's chilly) 95% of the time, Short, no polish nails. Have always been a tomboy. When I was three my aunt tried to bribe me to wear a dress for $2 for pictures but I cried and was like "no thank you" LOL! I do like to get a little more dressed up every now and then but mostly I like to be comfortable and low maintenance is definitely comfy for me.

Zi · Jul 21, 2017

when I was younger 18-26 I tanned all the time. spray and beds. Always had my nails and hair done in some salon. I always matched and had bags galore. I wore makeup and spent loads of money on perfumes. When I seen none of that enhanced my life in any way I let it go... I don't tan, not because its not good but I just don't care to. I downsized to a capsule wardrobe. My hair is short and I do color it every so often. and nails? When I want something long, I'll go to a salon.. But I'm much more productive these days now that looking like everyone else isn't my goal.

renewed_hope · Jul 21, 2017

I consider myself pretty low maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I love wearing dresses, makeup, and getting my hair and nails done but it's also not a priority to do any of that. The only reason why I do my hair, wear makeup and dresses is because I do work in an office setting....now when it comes time to get home, I grunge down and put on sweats and a sweatshirt and I'm happy. Ive also been known to change in a parking lot or in my car driving home lol. Plus, I am never one to spend more than 30 minutes getting ready for work outside of showering.

HoneyDew · Jul 21, 2017

I'm pretty low maintenence. I don't wear makeup except for eyeliner. I don't wear fake nails or go to the nail salon but I keep my nails neat and clean. As far as dressing, I will dress for the occasion. I prefer jeans and a top and comfortable shoes for the daily. My husband loves dresses and heels on me so I will gussy up for him.

When I go to church, it depends on how I'm feeling that morning.

CaptainGoat · Jul 21, 2017

Fenner said:

I try not to let myself go, by that I mean I try somewhat to look presentable when I leave the house. I don't mean to mow the lawn, but when I'm going somewhere in public. I don't wear pajamas and I brush my hair and maybe throw some mascara on. If my Husband and I are going to dinner or a special occasion, I'll dress the part.

I kind of feel abnormal for a woman. I don't care much about makeup or nails, I want my nails to be clean but I don't often wear nail polish. I had a manicure and a pedicure once, I felt that it was highly overrated. I have never ever been to a tanning bed and I don't make it a point to tan every year. My ideal favorite shoes are flip flops. In colder weather I usually wear sneakers.

I don't think there's anything wrong with being into makeup and shoes and all of that other stuff, but I sometimes feel like I'm strange for not caring about that stuff. I have friends that will spend large amounts of money on primping. Am I to laid back? I'm not a slob, I do shower and shave and dress appropriately. Are any other women low maintenance like me?

You seem quite normal to me!

CaptainGoat · Jul 21, 2017

I guess I'm a low maintenance man. I've had my annual bathe in the sea... I forgot the soap!
:b
OK. Too much humour! I do look wierdly at men who spend ages getting every hair in place... Is like "Is this guy real?"

oldethennew · Jul 21, 2017

let's consider what Jesus would 'consider/approve' of as Low-maintenance'...

it's of course 'individual' and how we each and every one was 'raised' or how we
perceived what was going on in 'our times' or the ones 'right 'before us', and...
before our Christ 'stepped-in'...

at my age, (70) I and my husband alike perceive that we will, 'Love-walk-dress-speak-,
in any way that He Commands us in every situation presented, because, HE is the very ALL
of each and every one of our lives...if we truly Love, Obey, Serve Him with our whole heart...

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