I have always had an attitude about makeup. I have been what one might call a well tended woman. This new job allows me the freedom to wear or not to wear makeup. Once upon a time it would have been an issue if I didn't/couldn't or shouldn't have full "face" on, but as of late I don't find it that important. At first it was odd to think of only wearing the bare essentials, but I have found it liberating...until...
I wore too much makeup to work today.
I wore too much makeup for a very ridiculous reason...I have been trying to keep my focus on myself and have sworn off personal relationships, particularly with 26 year old male nurses! Needless to say, he is pretty darn cute, and if you have read my prior posts on this blog you know there are two types of men that love me, very young and very old ( Ok I get the irony, I work in nursing home and have a flirtation with a 26 year old).
Anyway, back to the makeup...After a couple of weeks of what appeared to be flirting (I seem to have forgotten what flirting is like) he made sure I knew he was flirting on Tuesday. So today, I made sure he knew I was receptive. That is the reason for the extra makeup, to sort of spread my feathers as a peacock might, if you will.
Now understand, it is extremely difficult to feel attractive or even to think of feeling attractive in this job. Human excrement and pureed food does not scream sexy. In addition to that, I just haven't felt very sexy in general. Odd how that extra makeup made the difference today.
I walked a little taller today, I flung my head a bit too much, I made eye contact last until it was almost uncomfortable. I flirted and I liked it.
I still wish he was an age appropriate man, but for now...
He is the man that gets me to wear too much makeup. I think I'll buy some new eyeshadow this weekend...
Malicious Extrapolation
9 years ago
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it's amazing how a little makeup makes a difference. However, word to the wise from someone who has walked in the "flirtation at work" thing. Don't do it. In this day and age where there are many people waiting for every job, even one with poop and pureed food, by making yourself a woman that the other woman that you work with see as a "flirt" or even sexy, you put your job on the line. It's not worth it.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand the appeal of wanting to feel like a woman. But making work more interesting with a little flirtation is playing with fire and asking for trouble.
Just an opinion from one who has been accused of voicing it when it wasn't wanted before.
If a man thinks your sexy without make up, putting makeup on isn't necessary. It is the real person they are seeing, not the "gilded lily". they are obviously a "marianne" kind of guy and "ginger" could even turn him off.
ReplyDeleteIf they can look past the no makeup exterior and see the inside, it's too bad we, as women, can't do the same.
Wear it for you. If it makes you feel "better" about yourself, wear it. I always feel better with a little makeup on.
ReplyDeleteBut I agree with Anonymouse #1 -- work romance can lead to deep consequences. Just ask Becky.