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Cubicle Life, On A Personal Note, The 15 yr Old, The 5 yr Old · January 4, 2010

A Life Without Make-up


I was out this weekend doing the usual running of errands and playing taxi for the kids and one of my neighbors who just had a baby a few days ago invited me into her home to see the new baby. As I was leaving, she tells me, “You are always so fabulous. I hope I am that way when I am a mother.”

I laughed because it’s a little funny to me. Some people have an idea in their heads that when you become a mother, you have to be dowdy and drab. Of course that is not the case. Being a mother is a stressful job which can be challenging, but I also am a believer of keeping up my appearance and staying somewhat fashionable while doing so. BUT at the same time, I am not living a glamourous life by any means. I do enjoy just being a plane Jane of sorts and enjoying a life without make-up. This is true.

For instance, when I went grocery shopping on Sunday, I did so in beret, sweatpants and t-shirt sans make-up. Far from fabulosity but I still felt beautiful. Make-up doesn’t define me. It gives me extra pizazz, makes me stand out in a crowd, but it’s not me. At the end of the day, I enjoy sitting at the house or running errands with a clean face, hair in a ponytail over being all dolled up. I can be plain or I can be fab. I still do both with appeal.

Being fabulous is hard. And at the end of the day, I just want to be me. I appreciate being looked upon as a glamourous mother of two, but when I look in the mirror, I don’t see that. I just see a 34 year old woman with a teen and a kindergartner making her way through life.

What do you see?

What are your thoughts on being fabulous while being a mother? Do you think it’s over the top when you see a mother out and about all glammed up? Let’s discuss!

This is usually how I look when not going to work, sans make-up
So unfabulous....but so me!

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Comments

  1. Majesty says

    January 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Always sexy with or without makeup. That's my Louie Girl 😉

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 4, 2010 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you sweets! Happy New Year! And thanks for reading my blog.

      Reply
  2. DeeGee says

    January 4, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I really love this post. I never wore makeup until 2 years ago and and was really startled that the day came (2 months ago) where I was ahh I have no makeup on. Don't look at me! That was a wake up call becuase you're right it shouldn't define us as women. now i have days where i wear it (usually fridays lol) and on most days I just apply sunscreen, lip balm, and call it a day! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 4, 2010 at 9:11 pm

      Absolutely. I have also recently fell in love with make-up (eye make-up most notably), and it is a fun and fabulous. But at the end of the day, if you can't be happy with yourself stripped down, then make-up is no longer an accessory. It's a mask. Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  3. amber says

    January 5, 2010 at 12:34 am

    Gorgeous! I love your smile and you just ooze a natural beauty that is rare in others. I love that you posted this, it makes me smile. Mwah! xoxo

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 5, 2010 at 1:17 am

      Oh wow, thanks. I feel just as comfortable with make-up as without it. I think it should play up our positive areas, not coat them or cover them. Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. youngbrothas says

    January 5, 2010 at 4:08 am

    No need for makeup at all!

    Reply
  5. Tayo says

    January 5, 2010 at 1:12 am

    Well, not a mother, but I rarely wear makeup. Special occasions only and then pretty lightly. Makeup is too much work for me to maintain throughout the day!

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 5, 2010 at 1:15 am

      As a make-up maven, I love the look make-up gives. But it is just that. Make-up. An accessory. I don't ever want to feel like I can't be seen without it. And you always look nice without make-up. Very beautiful!

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    January 6, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    I think its great when women can compliment one another. That’s beauty in its self. I’m don’t wear make up often. Only on special occasions. I do think when a woman can apply her make up well she’s an artist.

    Reply
  7. glamazini says

    October 26, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I’m not a mom so I’ll respond speculatively. I plan on being glamorous no matter what. I don’t see kids as a reason to change how I am already so I intend to paint my face … or not … and still be stepping.

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Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

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