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woah this reminds me of those photos of jeneil williams i shared a few weeks ago! except for ACTUALLY from the disco era.
(Source: kbasmuse)
remembering that time i had a roommate who was a former makeup artist and who did an incredible job doing my makeup that one time for fake prom where all us queer femmes took over the universe.
I THINK I’VE ACHIEVED MY MAIN GOAL IN LIFE WHICH IS TO FIND A LIPSTICK THAT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE I’VE JUST BEEN CAUGHT DRINKING THE BLOOD OF A MORTAL
making myself presentable
presenting myself as made
making myself present
made self presented
presenting my made self
myself made present
my self-made presence
(Source: tress-fess)
"…what helps me move through this internalized shit, bit by bit, is knowing that, I think, for queers, make up is not only about correction and emphasis; it’s also about exaggeration, breakthroughs, and self indulgence. Exaggeration is about making things bigger and more prominent. Exaggeration takes up space. Breakthroughs come with the boldness to try things unthought of. And self indulgence is about treating ourselves well in a world that doesn’t pay us enough (money) nor treats us with all the respect we deserve. We are not always only interested in covering up certain parts of ourselves and then accentuating what we think are our assets. Queer make up isn’t always neat, natural, and pretty; it can also be trial-and-error, freaky, and totally unnatural. It’s like, I love blue and yellow, I should wear them all the fucking time, so why not put it on my fucking face??? And in queers’ fearlessness in pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, I am finally starting to feel like I can “come out” with my make up-obsessing self. In their confidence that is fueled by risky boldness, there is so much to appreciate and to take delight in."
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- Make up, my bane and saviour by Teresa
go read the whole article! it’s amazing.
so excited this babe is coming to visit me TOMORRRRROW
