Hello, blog land!

Elephant in the room - let's talk about it.

Yes, I haven't posted something in days. I had a moment of 'why am I even doing this, no one is reading, WHAT IS THE POINT??' 

But I've come to the conclusion, that this blog is for me. Well, first and foremost. Of course I hope other people will like it, but right now I have to do this for me. This blog is making me think. And I guess thinking is good for you. Who knew? So, I'm sorry for disappearing. I am going to try not to do that again.

I promised on Twitter that I would talk a bit about my new lipstick and my issues with my dear old set of lips.

Everyone has their body thing, they aren't that happy with. I have a lot of things. One of them is and have always been my lips. In my eyes they are tiny. It's almost like they aren't there. I always look at girls with full, luscious lips and I get so jealous. I swear, sometimes it's like my lips disappear. 

This thing has caused me to stay away from using lipstick. Why would I wear something that highlighted my tiny, almost not there, lips?! I thought it looked ridiculous wearing a bright color on something that insignificant. And there was also the added bonus of my anxiety telling me that people would take one look at me/them and laugh. Like, what was I thinking? My lips don't deserve lipstick. Idiot.

Well, guess what. I am reclaiming my lips! Yes, they are small. Yes, they are not perfect. But dammit if I can't wear pretty things on my lips or anywhere else, just because they're not exactly what I wished they were.

So ladies and gentlemen, I give to you my lips (and face) wearing my new lipstick 'Lasting Finish by Kate' by Rimmel (number 111 'Kiss of Life):

The lipstick in question

And no, this is not going to turn into a make-up/fashion blog. 1) I do not have the money for it (but boy, do I wish I did) and 2) nor do I have the skills. 

I love how white it makes my teeth look. And I've actually gotten compliments on my lips(!), since I started wearing lipstick. What is this?! Some kind of alternate universe?! 

I am embracing the things I feel self-conscious about. Starting with my lips. Who knows what comes next. The list is oh so long. 

Until next time, dear ones.

BYE!

P.S. Remember to follow me on Twitter @mariamariager.

P.P.S. LIPSTICK OUTTAKE: