It is amazing what a difference a week or so makes. Just a couple weeks ago I was sitting in a makeup chair getting my hair and makeup done and preparing to take the stage at the Oregon Women’s Conference. I had my full glam squad with me to make sure every blemish was covered, every hair was sprayed just right, and that I looked like a million dollars in the most beautiful dresses and jewelry. I loved every minute of it!
Today, I am sitting in my office, with my hair pulled back and very little makeup. I am juggling my time as I care for my honey after he had hip surgery last week. As much as being dolled up is a part of who I am (I was raised in a family who primarily worked in the beauty and entertainment industry), I absolutely love and feel just as beautiful when little to no effort is made.
Grammy Award-winning, singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat created a powerful song and music video called “Try” which magnifies the unfair beauty ideals our society has set forth for women. The impact Photoshop has had on women has truly changed the way we see ourselves and has raised the bar of feeling even less comfortable in front of a camera. In fact, the number one reason people tell me they don’t use video for their business is because they hate the way the look on camera. It kills me!
Click here to watch Colbie Caillat’s music video.
Ladies, it is true; you do not need to try so hard. You do not need to be perfect. We need to stop hiding behind the lens or behind a fantastic filter on Instagram. Most people are more inclined to want to do business with someone they can relate to, who does not always appear to be perfect, or speak in perfect sentences.
Let’s work together to encourage each other to feel beautiful dressed to the nines or in pajamas and messy hair. Your brand is your message, your heart, and YOU…perfectly imperfect at any time of day.
I want to see the REAL you. Post a photo in the comment section and tell us when you feel the most beautiful. Do you feel the pressure to look perfect. I know I do, so I will start…
As always, thank you for being a part of the Inspired Living community.
Shine ON!
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So sweet Keri!
Keri — I love this. As for the “real me”, I’m always “me”glammed up or stripped down and I’m definitely not perfect. Although I feel at home on stage, I really feel the most “me” in nature. I think many people assume that success equals perfection and there are plenty of missteps along the road to success. Embracing all facets of ourselves is one of the KEY pieces of being successful in our own skin. I too loved being a part of the Oregon Women’s Conference and glamming it up for the stage. This past weekend, I stripped down and went to Crater Lake with my family. Nature is how I truly connect and refresh. Thanks for the great blog post.
I never wear makeup!
Bravo Keri! Beautiful no matter what!
I’m 46 and my girlfriend is… well lets just say she’s just a little older than me and is becoming more self-conscious of certain lines, and other things that show up as we get older. I know she doesn’t believe me, but when I have the opportunity to wake up next to her in the morning, I love how she looks. It is in the morning, that I find her the most beautiful!
Awesome post!! I did a no-make up shoot with a boudoir photographer I worked with where 4 of us had our sexy, made-up pics put side-by-side next to our no make-up pics in a local magazine. I got FAR more compliments on the no make-up pic. I was shocked. There is something beautiful about our natural beauty. No masks. No hiding. Just fresh faced & loving life. I hope more women start loving themselves even (& especially) in the imperfect, no-make up moments!!
Being the best version of yourself is true beauty! U r truly admirational
You can not strip away beauty as it is not skin deep… your beauty shines through with or without makeup…
Amazing. I loved watching this over and over! !!
Beautiful postt. This is why you inspire us!
I love this song! The older I get the more I appreciate who I am and others are with make up or not or even what clothing or “designers” that are worn. What is most important that I try to focus on is the essence that comes from me or the other person. I have seen gorgeous women who exude little sincerity or authenticity. Focusing on the essence of who I am is more important to me, (but I will say I still like looking my best when possible. :-))
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