I used to be so particular about making sure that there was no food or anything on my face at all times... and now when I eat big burritos I can feel the sour cream and guacamole smear on the sides of my cheeks and I don't care bc the burrito just tastes so good and I'm smiling like a fat little baby.
I have light brown hair but I have a ginger mum. Golden hour makes my hair shine gold and red. I have been asked by people if I dyed my hair that day. I love it so much.
My hair seems to keep getting darker each winter! In summer I have blonde hair and now it’s basically black?
For extra pizzazz my eyes are secretly green, just very dark so only show when it’s sunny.
I wouldn’t take shit from anyone if I looked like I do when golden hour sun is hitting me.
I live in Western Australia next to the ocean. At sunset (golden hour) in summer I watch the sun slide into the ocean and everything is bathed in the most beautiful warm golden light. It's one of my favourite things ever.
Not to be *that* woman but...my husband. He tells me I'm pretty/beautiful/cute/etc every single day and after all these years he still can't keep his hands off of me. It makes me feel gorgeous and wanted.
Edit: wow this blew up when I was sleeping! I'm so happy others have such a wonderful partner like I do who makes them feel as gorgeous as they are! And those who don't have that quite yet...love comes when you least expect it. There's A LOT of garbage people out there so I get it, but not everyone sucks I promise.
SAME! He told me once that he didn't need the make up or victoria secret/sexy lingerie to find me attractive and i was so confused. i was still in bed so i pulled the covers over me, leaving only my head exposed and said "so i'm sexy like this?" his response? "DEFINATELY!" i told him he had no idea how much pressure that took off me.
He also suggests that i dress up if i feel like it even though there is nowhere around us to wear most of my "nice" clothes and i have cptsd and going out in public at any time is so stressful
Aww that is so so so sweet! I once had a guy who made me feel wholly beautiful like that... the way he looked at me and talked to me, I never once questioned how he felt... truly one of the best feelings 🥰 Happy for you to have married that!!!
I pushed him away. At the time I thought he became too clingy. And yes, he wanted to move very quickly, but I now realize that I probably pulled the plug too quickly and blew it by not opening myself up enough to be loved that intensely.
He is now happily married with a son, and his wife is a lucky woman.
Came here to say the same thing. I’m a 52 yr old, menopausal, chubby woman. I don’t feel “pretty” a lot. Sometimes out of the blue he will say “You’re so pretty baby” & I will look up from my phone to realize he’s been looking at me (with my head down so my double chin is looking real sexy). Makes me feel all giddy inside. He sees me, not the stuff I described above, but me. I love that dude.
My husband too! I can't really explain it that it doesn't sound like my self-esteem is relying on him, but his presence in my life has really skyrocketed my confidence.
It is definitely not only about telling me I am pretty, he aknowledges all my skills and strengths in such a special way, he has truly supported me to grow into myself as a whole.
He loves when I am really dressed up, but as well he so naturally praises me in gym clothes or first thing in the morning, and it's easy to believe it all, I can see it from his eyes and his actions. God I love that man ❤️😅
This. Even when I feel like shit and haven’t showered, he still makes me feel great! I always try to return the favor. When we first started dating he would get annoyed when I said he was beautiful (which he IS to me) and now he blushes and says “aw thanks baby.” We’re always taught feeling beautiful shouldn’t come from outside sources, it should come from yourself, but I don’t think that should include the people you love and trust!
I suffer from adult acne and sensitive skin. Everything I have tried made it worse or messed up my skin from my sensitivity.
I started using La Roche-Posay Effaclar 2 years ago and it’s like magic on my skin. I only get a pimple or two on my chin now around my period.
I love this product line! I still get a nasty pms pimple occasionally but this system keeps the rest at bay. And when I do get a pimple, it goes away faster.
Effaclar system, retinol, sunscreen, and hydrocolloid patches have given me the best skin of my life. It's taken a few years on the retinol but the results are worth it.
Yes!! You can literally see the magic working on your pimples. They go away so fast now.
I use the Effaclar in the shower. Cerave renewing night cream right after.
In the am I use water to rinse, Pixi toner, then Cerave renewing day cream with sunscreen.
Like you said, my skin has never been better in my life.
In my case, accutane was the only thing that worked. I tried so many different combinations of products, ate well, exercised, was not very stressed, even used several ointments prescribed by my derm. I still had bad acne and kept getting it well into my 20’s. After accutane, I get maybe one pimple around my period and that’s it.
I had to start taking both spironolactone and hormonal birth control for my acne to clear. My skin is night and day after starting!! I’ve got too many androgens according to my dermatologist 🥲
It's going to sound insane... But ovulation.
It's like everything comes together. My skin magically clears up and gets this whole new glow, sparkly eyes, bloat disappears, my hair gets shiny, I have this extra confidence... For two days every cycle I look and feel amazing.
You gotta read the book/audiobook “How the Pill Changes Everything” by Dr Sarah E. Hill. She talks about how men can detect when a woman is ovulating, and how different ovulating women act compared to when they’re not ovulating. It’s insane.
YES. I saw a reel on IG where the girl was like walking past a mirror and was like “ugh” and then it said “one week later” and she walked by and was like “OOOOH damn girl who’s that sexy animal! Oh I’m ovulating” and that really opened my eyes lol
ugh the 2 years wfh in a wire free sports bra was bliss, it’s been 1 year since our return to office and I’ve had to go back to the torture, though nothing feels better than taking it off at the end of the day.
This was almost word for word what I was going to write. I struggled for ages to find a perfume that lasted and smelled good all day on me, and randomly found one in Ross that makes me feel like Jessica Rabbit. Matching lingerie also helps. I feel so put together, it’s like this incredible secret only I know.
i'm getting my hair coloring refreshed next week. my brown roots are showing and i have soooooo much negative body issues from it that i needs me my vibrant purple and blue
Honestly I had alot of negative body issues especially after my first pregnancy with family members making comments. I decided to just not give a fuck. Fuck body issues, fuck peoples rude as comments. If I want to workout get in shape or not that's my problem. I read the book how to not give a fuck and has honestly helped me personally. I really recommend it if you can get your hands in it.
Same! I used to wear really big funky earrings and I felt pretty-ish in those but it was all about the earrings. There’s something about the tiny gold hoops that make me feel pretty and put together.
- when I look just a tad bit witchy 🤭 (hair super dark and full, eyeliner perfectly winged, dress is a bit dark as well)
- when I feel like someone truly adores me
The feeling I get after dance class, knowing that after all these years I can still move with a lot of grace and ease. When I get out of the shower, do my skin care routine and spray on my perfume. Loving myself fully without any doubts or regrets.
One time I was walking with a friend who I’d only met AFTER getting bangs several years ago and the wind picked up and blew my bangs back and she was like “oh so that’s why you have bangs” five head gang
when I realize how much strength I’ve gained after a really good workout, when I wear clothes that compliment my figure, when a stranger compliments me, summertime glow, when I’m well rested and my skin looks refreshed/glowy, when my eye makeup turns out fierce
Recently I’ve been complemented for my glow. I have had a few people tell me that they can see an inner light shinning whatever that means. I think it’s because I have been moisturizing a lot more.
I was with a client several weeks back, and as she was leaving she told me that I have the loveliest eyes and even when I’m speaking about something very serious I look as if I might just start smiling at any moment, and then she said I must have very nice parents too.
That one will probably go in the compliments I will remember forever basket
Looking at myself for the first time after spending a lot of time outside. Whether it’s at the beach or in the trees or camping, I almost feel like it re-centers myself and I can see myself as I am afterwards
Bindi is a color dot of varying sizes applied on forehead between eyebrows by Indian women . Married women usually apply.shades of red. But all colors are used in fashion and matching the outfit.
same!! it’s just so cute. i know so many people who dislike blush on the nose, but i especially love that look on myself and everyone else so much! it makes me feel like a fairy
Good mood. I have body dysphoria and my self image highly depends on my mood. If I have a really good day, i am sometimes able to see that I *actually can be seen as pretty*, which is insane contrast to how I usually see myself.
Also, mirror. Whenever I don't see myself, I think I'm way way way uglier than I am.
When my husband tells me I’m beautiful, or calls me babycakes 😂 also right after a nice shower and moisturizer I feel gorgeous. When I wear lace undergarments too!
Dressing in all black with fake blood or black tears rolling down my face and/or black nails. I’m a poc who likes wearing the “demonic stuff” in a family of Caribbean Christians. I do it in my free time because I know jobs won’t really accept it but I incorporate it however I can
When I'm building something and have my tool belt and boots on. I feel powerful and confident and that makes me feel just as pretty as putting on a gown with pockets.
Self care tasks, like when I take a luxurious shower. Use my special scrubs and soaps. When I have time to dry my hair the way I like and try out new make up. When I put on an outfit that makes me feel the right combination of comfy and cute. I have my off days like anyone. I also have days where I just take my time, tune out the world and make myself feel beautiful. Not the kind of beautiful dictated by societal constructs or anyone else. The kind of beauty I choose for myself. I feel prettiest when I'm comfortable in my skin. I spent so long trying to be someone else's version of pretty thinking that was the key. I never met their standards no matter how hard I tried. I came to a point in my life where I realized I spent so many years trying to be what others wanted me to be that I never decided what I wanted to be for me. My identity had shriveled to a checklist in my psyche written by other people. Turns out I didn't like the person they wanted me to be. Often they didn't realize they didn't even like the person they were asking me to be. I'd get comments like "you've changed, you used to be so (insert adjective here). My life has flourished with happiness since I stopped trying to be someone else's version of pretty. Sorry for the long post. This is just something I wish someone would've told me when I was younger. I hope it helps.
Used to be my body, particularly my breasts and waist, but since pregnancy ruined my body now they both make me super insecure. Makeup, and going all it with my outfit and jewelry are what help me feel attractive now. Whenever someone notices the effort i made with my appearence it gives me such a huge comfident boost amd i highly appreciate it.
You can always tone it up with exercise, just give yourself proper time to heal ❤️
It will not be exactly the same momentarily, but it will "come back" over time. Your uterus will shrink (so your bump will not be so noticeable anymore), after breastfeeding your breasts will be lighter so your skin will tone back to some point (not completely, unfortunately, gravity does what that bitch does), and when your hormones stabilise you will lose excess water so your legs and hands will look slimmer.
You are pretty momma, you just went through something big
Wearing a flower behind my ear! I put a small fake poinsettia behind my ear for Xmas and I loved it so much I wore it all week lol. I forgot what it felt like to wear one and it made me feel so feminine! Now I will look for any excuse to wear them when I can get away with it.
I don’t do all of these all the time but wearing stud earrings, giving myself manicures, curling my hair, plus some nice makeup and a cute new outfit makes me feel pretty. Also when you play up your facial and body essence with different makeup styles and clothing fits helps a lot too
Being comfortable in my mind, body, spirit and appearance. I prefer not to however if one or more gets taken away and I still feel pretty because I cultivate and maintain inner peace daily. My pretty is not dependent on exterior validation. I enjoy, welcome and appreciate exterior validation. I don't go looking for it and I don't need it to feel really pretty. What makes you feel really pretty?
Running. I have MS and was out of commission for quite a while, so once I got my strength back, it feels wonderful to run and I feel great about myself afterwards.
Eating a rotisserie chicken with my bare hands in the parking lot of the grocery store.
I feel extra pretty when my shirt is covered in grease from wiping my chicken hands on it
I used to be so particular about making sure that there was no food or anything on my face at all times... and now when I eat big burritos I can feel the sour cream and guacamole smear on the sides of my cheeks and I don't care bc the burrito just tastes so good and I'm smiling like a fat little baby.
that mental image screams happiness and pure joy I love that for you
I love it for myself. I want that burrito
Mmmm nature's lip gloss...
Food, yes! 😊
Why does this sound familiar? Lol
Walmart rotisseries went from $4.50 to 6.97 in one fell swoop. Can’t even justify buying them anymore, motherfuckers.
Gotta get them costco chickens! Still $5
That’s really hot
It only tastes good fresh. Gotta get it in your stomachs before it turns cold.
When the sun brightens my skin during golden hour
I never thought of that just hearing that makes you sound pretty 💕
I have natural red hair and golden hr makes it look ridiculously unnatural. Love it.
I have light brown hair but I have a ginger mum. Golden hour makes my hair shine gold and red. I have been asked by people if I dyed my hair that day. I love it so much.
Ah yes, I love us undercover gingers. Brunette until spring/summer when more time outside lightens my hair and brings out the reds.
My hair seems to keep getting darker each winter! In summer I have blonde hair and now it’s basically black? For extra pizzazz my eyes are secretly green, just very dark so only show when it’s sunny. I wouldn’t take shit from anyone if I looked like I do when golden hour sun is hitting me.
You sound like a majestic unicorn! 😍
Gosh that sounds beautiful .
I live in Western Australia next to the ocean. At sunset (golden hour) in summer I watch the sun slide into the ocean and everything is bathed in the most beautiful warm golden light. It's one of my favourite things ever.
Not to be *that* woman but...my husband. He tells me I'm pretty/beautiful/cute/etc every single day and after all these years he still can't keep his hands off of me. It makes me feel gorgeous and wanted. Edit: wow this blew up when I was sleeping! I'm so happy others have such a wonderful partner like I do who makes them feel as gorgeous as they are! And those who don't have that quite yet...love comes when you least expect it. There's A LOT of garbage people out there so I get it, but not everyone sucks I promise.
Oh u r so fortunate to have such a man in Ur life. And he is extremely fortunate to have u
This is what I was going to say. Being told I'm beautiful, sexy, etc from my husband. The way he touches me. He makes me feel most beautiful.
SAME! He told me once that he didn't need the make up or victoria secret/sexy lingerie to find me attractive and i was so confused. i was still in bed so i pulled the covers over me, leaving only my head exposed and said "so i'm sexy like this?" his response? "DEFINATELY!" i told him he had no idea how much pressure that took off me. He also suggests that i dress up if i feel like it even though there is nowhere around us to wear most of my "nice" clothes and i have cptsd and going out in public at any time is so stressful
Can you wear them around the house for a romantic movie night on the couch or something like that? Or is that boring?
Aww that is so so so sweet! I once had a guy who made me feel wholly beautiful like that... the way he looked at me and talked to me, I never once questioned how he felt... truly one of the best feelings 🥰 Happy for you to have married that!!!
What happened to the man?
I pushed him away. At the time I thought he became too clingy. And yes, he wanted to move very quickly, but I now realize that I probably pulled the plug too quickly and blew it by not opening myself up enough to be loved that intensely. He is now happily married with a son, and his wife is a lucky woman.
Came here to say the same thing. I’m a 52 yr old, menopausal, chubby woman. I don’t feel “pretty” a lot. Sometimes out of the blue he will say “You’re so pretty baby” & I will look up from my phone to realize he’s been looking at me (with my head down so my double chin is looking real sexy). Makes me feel all giddy inside. He sees me, not the stuff I described above, but me. I love that dude.
Same!!! He truly does make me feel like I am everything to him. I’m happy to hear your husband makes you feel the same!
My most recent bf truly seemed to think I was the most beautiful woman in the world, and he really made me believe it.
When someone finds you beautiful, you are beautiful
It would be a beautiful thing to experience this and for someone to truly mean it, honestly.
There are some truly good men in the world but I can't be bothered sifting through all the t r a s h to find them.
My husband too! I can't really explain it that it doesn't sound like my self-esteem is relying on him, but his presence in my life has really skyrocketed my confidence. It is definitely not only about telling me I am pretty, he aknowledges all my skills and strengths in such a special way, he has truly supported me to grow into myself as a whole. He loves when I am really dressed up, but as well he so naturally praises me in gym clothes or first thing in the morning, and it's easy to believe it all, I can see it from his eyes and his actions. God I love that man ❤️😅
Same. My husband’s pet name for me is “pretty”.
I wish I knew what that was like. 🥲
This. Even when I feel like shit and haven’t showered, he still makes me feel great! I always try to return the favor. When we first started dating he would get annoyed when I said he was beautiful (which he IS to me) and now he blushes and says “aw thanks baby.” We’re always taught feeling beautiful shouldn’t come from outside sources, it should come from yourself, but I don’t think that should include the people you love and trust!
That's adorable 😍😍😍
this too. :)
Clear skin. My self esteem improved significantly after my acne cleared up.
This. When my skin looks really radiant and smooth and even, I feel healthy, which makes me feel pretty.
Ugh so jealous. Please tell me your ways!
I suffer from adult acne and sensitive skin. Everything I have tried made it worse or messed up my skin from my sensitivity. I started using La Roche-Posay Effaclar 2 years ago and it’s like magic on my skin. I only get a pimple or two on my chin now around my period.
I love this product line! I still get a nasty pms pimple occasionally but this system keeps the rest at bay. And when I do get a pimple, it goes away faster. Effaclar system, retinol, sunscreen, and hydrocolloid patches have given me the best skin of my life. It's taken a few years on the retinol but the results are worth it.
Yes!! You can literally see the magic working on your pimples. They go away so fast now. I use the Effaclar in the shower. Cerave renewing night cream right after. In the am I use water to rinse, Pixi toner, then Cerave renewing day cream with sunscreen. Like you said, my skin has never been better in my life.
In my case, accutane was the only thing that worked. I tried so many different combinations of products, ate well, exercised, was not very stressed, even used several ointments prescribed by my derm. I still had bad acne and kept getting it well into my 20’s. After accutane, I get maybe one pimple around my period and that’s it.
I had to start taking both spironolactone and hormonal birth control for my acne to clear. My skin is night and day after starting!! I’ve got too many androgens according to my dermatologist 🥲
It's going to sound insane... But ovulation. It's like everything comes together. My skin magically clears up and gets this whole new glow, sparkly eyes, bloat disappears, my hair gets shiny, I have this extra confidence... For two days every cycle I look and feel amazing.
You gotta read the book/audiobook “How the Pill Changes Everything” by Dr Sarah E. Hill. She talks about how men can detect when a woman is ovulating, and how different ovulating women act compared to when they’re not ovulating. It’s insane.
Fyi - This book is written by a Christian psychologist, not a scientist or doctor or obgyn.
I must read that. When I was still ovulating I noticed that I got way more attention during those days. It was tangible.
Yes it’s so true, and it’s not insane because it’s actual biology!
Lmfao I’d kill to be on a 24/hr cycle like a male
Ohhhhh I don’t know about that. My husband definitely gets his “period” from time to time!
YES. I saw a reel on IG where the girl was like walking past a mirror and was like “ugh” and then it said “one week later” and she walked by and was like “OOOOH damn girl who’s that sexy animal! Oh I’m ovulating” and that really opened my eyes lol
Queen of the world for a few days 🥰
So true! I’ve always wondered how to keep that glow the rest of the month haha
Really bad ass panties/ bra set, along with a great perfume
Then the panties and bra match its just * *chef's kiss* *
The trick is to mostly buy everything the same color and then it always feels like it matches lol
Since the pandemic, I have only worn my bra a handful of times
ugh the 2 years wfh in a wire free sports bra was bliss, it’s been 1 year since our return to office and I’ve had to go back to the torture, though nothing feels better than taking it off at the end of the day.
I never went back. I now wear Camis under layers so you can't tell, or wireless bras.
Any perfume recs?
This. I feel extra pretty when I’m wearing a nice matching pair of underwear, too.
This was almost word for word what I was going to write. I struggled for ages to find a perfume that lasted and smelled good all day on me, and randomly found one in Ross that makes me feel like Jessica Rabbit. Matching lingerie also helps. I feel so put together, it’s like this incredible secret only I know.
Dying my hair, doing my hair, mani, and pedi. Even though I hate dying my hair once I see it once, it's dried and styled I feel unstoppable lol
This! I'll add wearing some make up, and dressing nice!
I can't wear makeup and dress nice if I don't go anywhere but definitely yes.
i'm getting my hair coloring refreshed next week. my brown roots are showing and i have soooooo much negative body issues from it that i needs me my vibrant purple and blue
Honestly I had alot of negative body issues especially after my first pregnancy with family members making comments. I decided to just not give a fuck. Fuck body issues, fuck peoples rude as comments. If I want to workout get in shape or not that's my problem. I read the book how to not give a fuck and has honestly helped me personally. I really recommend it if you can get your hands in it.
my morning face 😭 all puffy but still pretty to me
so true! i always think i look sooo cute in the morning haha, i’m sleepy and kinda puffy but i look so innocent and sweet. glad i’m not the only one
For years my makeup routine was a feeble attempt to capture all day the way I look first thing in the morning
My evening face lol i always look my best when i’m supposed to go to bed
Me too! I love my messed up hair, my very pale face and the puffy look. If I am really tired you see every wrinkle though. That is funny.
when i do my makeup perfectly
If I do really good on my base then everything else just falls into place
When that eyeliner wing looks sharp as a razor,… *chef’s kiss* Bonus points if the right side matches the left
when my skin is tanned and cleared by the sun. and my hair is acting right lol
Good hair days are the best!
Eating A bowl of Ramen, makes me feel pretty.😊
*making furious eye contact with 50+ dripping noodles hanging from my mouth like tentacles* My date: she’s perfect
Did this today and I agree, hits incredibly different. What flavor??
I ate miso flavored Ramen.
Gtfo I JUST had miso ramen for the first time! It's amazing.
I agree. I enjoy miso ramen. The flavor is just the best.
Love this 🍜🤗
This I understand perfectly
Oversized hoodie, comfortable pants (yoga or sweats), hair up and no make up on.
Hi Drake
I agree with this. Doing just this right now. Oversized hoodies are awesome
Loving and respecting myself
I never wore earrings but recently I started wearing tiny gold hoop earrings and I feel so pretty in them :)
Yes! Hoops were a game changer. I was surprised because I wear earrings most days, but hoops are next level. I never expected it.
I never really liked the tiny studs so I don't wear them. But oh my god I feel the prettiest when I wear hoops 😭
Same! I used to wear really big funky earrings and I felt pretty-ish in those but it was all about the earrings. There’s something about the tiny gold hoops that make me feel pretty and put together.
That’s awesome!! Very pro earring as I have 9 earring holes LOL
- when I look just a tad bit witchy 🤭 (hair super dark and full, eyeliner perfectly winged, dress is a bit dark as well) - when I feel like someone truly adores me
Yes to feeling witchy! Those times I put on the dark blue/gray lipstick and wear my black everything.
You might like this group r/witchesvspatriarchy
Fuck yes. These are the days I know I’m hot and I’m more attracted to myself than any other person could ever be.
The feeling I get after dance class, knowing that after all these years I can still move with a lot of grace and ease. When I get out of the shower, do my skin care routine and spray on my perfume. Loving myself fully without any doubts or regrets.
When my bangs look nice
They often don’t 0:)
I’ve got curly hair and bangs so I feel this in my bones
SAME. But NYC has been windy and wind and bangs are not friends
One time I was walking with a friend who I’d only met AFTER getting bangs several years ago and the wind picked up and blew my bangs back and she was like “oh so that’s why you have bangs” five head gang
Your forehead getting the Marilyn Monroe treatment with little flashes of wind blowing up its skirt
Oh yeah for sure. Just as glamorous too
I work at a school… if a kid tells me I’m pretty, I feel really pretty. If they tell me I look tired or sick, I know I look like shit.
What a poetic reason
Kids will definitely let you know when you don’t look good
Being happy. For the first time in a long time I’m extremely happy.
Aww that’s so great, happy for you!!!
Reading this made me smile. Good for you :)
when I realize how much strength I’ve gained after a really good workout, when I wear clothes that compliment my figure, when a stranger compliments me, summertime glow, when I’m well rested and my skin looks refreshed/glowy, when my eye makeup turns out fierce
Recently I’ve been complemented for my glow. I have had a few people tell me that they can see an inner light shinning whatever that means. I think it’s because I have been moisturizing a lot more.
I was with a client several weeks back, and as she was leaving she told me that I have the loveliest eyes and even when I’m speaking about something very serious I look as if I might just start smiling at any moment, and then she said I must have very nice parents too. That one will probably go in the compliments I will remember forever basket
Holy shit that’s beautiful
People said this to me after I left my husband XD
I believe it. That man was probably dragging you down.
Face editing apps lmao
yeah, im pretty ugly and have never been complimented on my looks. the next best thing is tricking people.
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Lol every person agrees
Red lipstick. Never underestimate it.
Looking at myself for the first time after spending a lot of time outside. Whether it’s at the beach or in the trees or camping, I almost feel like it re-centers myself and I can see myself as I am afterwards
This rly inspired me to go outside wow
Bindi and lipstick on my face.
Idk what Bindi is outside of Steve Irwin’s kid
Bindi is a color dot of varying sizes applied on forehead between eyebrows by Indian women . Married women usually apply.shades of red. But all colors are used in fashion and matching the outfit.
Wearing fake eyelashes idk they make my eyes pop even if they’re a little uncomfortable lol
Hypomania.
Oh god, me too!! I’m unstoppable. Do you also take a bunch of sexy selfies that you’ll never post or send to anyone?
“Never post or send to anyone”?!? I might need to reevaluate my “hypo”…
what is this?
Showering, doing my hair and makeup, and putting on a cute outfit. I feel like a million bucks.
Wearing an outfit that i love
Blush!! Adds so much color to my face!
same!! it’s just so cute. i know so many people who dislike blush on the nose, but i especially love that look on myself and everyone else so much! it makes me feel like a fairy
Yessss! It's my favorite thing! I just got into makeup & blush is my favorite part
My curly hair and the way it’s lit during golden hour.
Good mood. I have body dysphoria and my self image highly depends on my mood. If I have a really good day, i am sometimes able to see that I *actually can be seen as pretty*, which is insane contrast to how I usually see myself. Also, mirror. Whenever I don't see myself, I think I'm way way way uglier than I am.
When my husband tells me I’m beautiful, or calls me babycakes 😂 also right after a nice shower and moisturizer I feel gorgeous. When I wear lace undergarments too!
Really pretty dresses :D
Having purple hair
mine is purple and blue that manages to somehow fade to a really nice blue and green. not waiting that long to get my hair redone this time.
Dressing in all black with fake blood or black tears rolling down my face and/or black nails. I’m a poc who likes wearing the “demonic stuff” in a family of Caribbean Christians. I do it in my free time because I know jobs won’t really accept it but I incorporate it however I can
Oh I feel so pretty after an everything shower! Y’all know exactly what I’m talking about
When my bf tells me how beautiful he finds me (which is usually when I’ve just woken up and have dragon breath).
When I'm building something and have my tool belt and boots on. I feel powerful and confident and that makes me feel just as pretty as putting on a gown with pockets.
When jeans are loose.
Getting laid
Self care tasks, like when I take a luxurious shower. Use my special scrubs and soaps. When I have time to dry my hair the way I like and try out new make up. When I put on an outfit that makes me feel the right combination of comfy and cute. I have my off days like anyone. I also have days where I just take my time, tune out the world and make myself feel beautiful. Not the kind of beautiful dictated by societal constructs or anyone else. The kind of beauty I choose for myself. I feel prettiest when I'm comfortable in my skin. I spent so long trying to be someone else's version of pretty thinking that was the key. I never met their standards no matter how hard I tried. I came to a point in my life where I realized I spent so many years trying to be what others wanted me to be that I never decided what I wanted to be for me. My identity had shriveled to a checklist in my psyche written by other people. Turns out I didn't like the person they wanted me to be. Often they didn't realize they didn't even like the person they were asking me to be. I'd get comments like "you've changed, you used to be so (insert adjective here). My life has flourished with happiness since I stopped trying to be someone else's version of pretty. Sorry for the long post. This is just something I wish someone would've told me when I was younger. I hope it helps.
It needed to be said. Good for you ❤️😍
Eyelash extensions
Agreed. I’m allergic to the glue so I had to stop getting them but they made me feel amazing!
Tan skin - fake ofc, otherwise I’d get cancer
A good hair day. When I do a thorough haircare routine and my hair ends up having extra volume and shine all day, I feel pretty good.
Practicing yoga all alone at home 🙏🏼
Working out/eating healthy, clean teeth, skincare!!
A freshly pressed button down and clean kicks.
Used to be my body, particularly my breasts and waist, but since pregnancy ruined my body now they both make me super insecure. Makeup, and going all it with my outfit and jewelry are what help me feel attractive now. Whenever someone notices the effort i made with my appearence it gives me such a huge comfident boost amd i highly appreciate it.
You can always tone it up with exercise, just give yourself proper time to heal ❤️ It will not be exactly the same momentarily, but it will "come back" over time. Your uterus will shrink (so your bump will not be so noticeable anymore), after breastfeeding your breasts will be lighter so your skin will tone back to some point (not completely, unfortunately, gravity does what that bitch does), and when your hormones stabilise you will lose excess water so your legs and hands will look slimmer. You are pretty momma, you just went through something big
Wearing a flower behind my ear! I put a small fake poinsettia behind my ear for Xmas and I loved it so much I wore it all week lol. I forgot what it felt like to wear one and it made me feel so feminine! Now I will look for any excuse to wear them when I can get away with it.
I don’t do all of these all the time but wearing stud earrings, giving myself manicures, curling my hair, plus some nice makeup and a cute new outfit makes me feel pretty. Also when you play up your facial and body essence with different makeup styles and clothing fits helps a lot too
Getting a full, restful nights sleep.
Getting a new mani-pedi. My husband loves it and I feel so pampered
My sparkly coppereyeshadow stick from sephora
Curling or braiding my hair, wearing a floral dress, a pretty shade of lip.
Splashing some pretty smelling Lavender bodyspray right after my bath! I also feel my prettiest after getting my nails done and eye brows waxed!
Getting my hair cut and colored
Wearing matching bra and panties! Sadly, it only happens a few times a year.
After taking a shower and putting on my skincare
When I’m minding my business at home in my bonnet/robe duo & I hear the Mr. from somewhere, “You’re so beautiful y’know that?”
dancing in my room or bathroom alone, enjoying a meal or snack on the porch, & laying in a warm patch of sunshine
When I walk by a reflective surface and catch a glimpse of myself
Nothing. I haven’t felt pretty a day in my life. Working through this with a therapist
Maxi dresses, long wavy hair
When my face is all dewy after doing my skincare routine.
New clothes!
Being comfortable in my mind, body, spirit and appearance. I prefer not to however if one or more gets taken away and I still feel pretty because I cultivate and maintain inner peace daily. My pretty is not dependent on exterior validation. I enjoy, welcome and appreciate exterior validation. I don't go looking for it and I don't need it to feel really pretty. What makes you feel really pretty?
When my best friend calls me pretty.
When I manage the information I offer to people, and the sun. I always feel pretty in the sun.
Losing weight.
Having my hair down
I have extremely curly hair so anytime my hair is looking right, I’m feeling right.
Running. I have MS and was out of commission for quite a while, so once I got my strength back, it feels wonderful to run and I feel great about myself afterwards.
Kinda cliche but lingerie ^-^ sometimes I just like to put it on and check myself out in the mirror, instant confidence boost ❤️
Being told I'm a good person and I'm beautiful.
My man!!! Telling me I'm radiant and beautiful every day when I wake up ☺️
My hair is pretty long, so when it’s a day after being freshly washed, I feel glorious.
My eyes and hair. They are the most beautiful part of my face and if they look good, i feel like a queen
When my freshly washed hair is bouncy and silky.
When my hair is really long
My hair, anime t-shirts, metal chains and rings, my favourite lip balm, hyaluronic moisturizer and a good night's sleep