One of my favorite methods of self-care is to wear red lipstick out.
Not only do I have to mentally work up the confidence, and for lack of a better word, 'swagger,' but
red lipstick is an instant boost.
It can change an entire look in the time it takes to put on, and just as quickly, it can change perspective.
It's empowering in so many ways.
I'm not sure why, it is just is.
Today I was pin-up above my shoulders:
A very demure 50's hair-do.
Red lips.
Big eyes.
And my glasses (every day staple of this blind babe)
And very... Stevie Nicks from the shoulders down:
Black, billowy top tucked into a
Bright green skirt
Braided brown leather belt
And gold flats.
I got a ton of compliments and that's always a plus on a self-care day.
What is self-care?
Self-care is pretty easy.
You do things that make you feel better.
Some days, that means I sit around the apartment all day.
Others, it might mean that I bake cupcakes or that I take a late bubble bath with a glass of wine.
On days like today, it meant I dressed up for no particular reason and held my head high.
To me, doing something a little special for yourself is mandatory.
Sometimes when I'm in a good mood, I forget
And then when I'm in a shit mood, I'm too bummed to bother.
I'd had a migraine for two days straight and today, it was gone.
I decided it was time for some self-care.
It's simple.
It's effective.
Everyone should do something a little extra special for themselves, every once in a while.
Even if it's just putting on red lipstick.
