March 9, 2022

I’m Not Sure You Noticed But Talking About Makeup Is Hard But Still Fun…..!

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Hey friends.

Long time no speak. When was the last time we really sat down and chatted? Feels like ages to me. I’ve been a bit uninspired lately. Makeup is a hard, hard thing to tackle when the world feels like it’s falling apart. We’ve had a difficult two years haven’t we? We’ve been through BLM, we’ve had to deal with COVID, now the Russian Ukraine situation, and, and, and…it’s never ending isn’t it?

A friend of mine shared some bad news with me yesterday and I had to take a moment to meditate on it. Thinking about her made working, concentrating on work, and finally, trying to blog about beauty pretty hard. I really had to pull myself up and out of the stump I had fallen in worrying about her and how she was doing and feeling right now.

It made me realize how much I’ve wanted to fix the world in the last two years (and even before all any of the things we’ve experienced went down) and how I actually can’t fix a lot of things. Death, war, making sure those who want for something get it….I try in my own little ways but am I making a difference? Donations, volunteering, making time to speak and care for friends, recycling, returning my cart to the front of the store and not letting it loose in the parking lot, making sure my elderly neighbor has what she needs when the snow comes in, etc…etc…..

I try.

I really do try.

And I have to remind myself each and every single day that I can’t beat myself up over the things I can’t control and even though what I do isn’t making some major difference, some huge change, I’m still out there trying to make that change. And I can hope that everyone else who is doing the same will help my little bit of goodness snowball into a bigger change.

I guess what I’m trying to say is don’t give up. Fight the good fight no matter what. Small changes lead to big ones.

I believe in you.

Keep on keeping my friends. And I hope you’ll do it with me. I know makeup is superficial given what turmoil we are experiencing right now but I hope this is a nice escape for you somehow. And I hope you find the fun in it still…! I know I have to try hard but I remember how much fun makeup is and how much joy it brings me and those are the days I want to spread my love of it far and wide!

Be the good humans I know you are.

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About the Muse

Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Susan Zimmerman

    The world has felt very unstable for quite a while now for me and mine. The past several years have been so much to process and honestly, intimidating. But I keep trying to put out the good in me so that others can feel it, see it, and add to it. And it’s ok to want pretty when things are so ugly. It’s not superficial or silly. Thanks for not only putting out the good, but the pretty.

    • Isabella Muse

      Susan, you’re doing life right. All we can do is put forth the good and we hope that others will do the same. Keep giving the good. And thanks 🙂 It always feels reassuring when someone says, “I don’t mind talking pretty things when everything feels so wrong” 🙂 I found comfort in pretty things. Weird but true!

  • Gail

    Consistently attempting counts for a lot when it comes to doing good. At least that’s my take. Everything we do may not have the impact of, say, Médecins Sans Frontières but it’s not only the big gestures that matter. Not at all.
    Your personal friends are very lucky to have you in their lives. Empathy seems to be in such short supply these days; it should be recognized and cherished when encountered!

    • Isabella Muse

      I’m the lucky one to have people like you in my life. <3!

  • Daphne

    I feel the same way, Isabella. Every day brings more bad news, and it feels like we are just swimming against the tide, and all you can do is do your best and hope it is enough. The silly, trivial, fun stuff like makeup is sometimes the only things we have to help keep us going and keep from drowning in a sea of despair. I am so sorry to hear about your friend, and I hope they will be OK. I am glad and grateful that you are here and please don’t ever forget that you provide a valuable service by giving all of your readers a place to escape from this insane world. It is a very big thing that you do, and we all love you for it.

    • Isabella Muse

      Yeah, sadly it does indeed feeling like we are swimming upstream most days of our lives. We do our best, we continue on, and we stay strong 🙂 And we hope that’s enough. I hope so too. She’s a special person. Thank you! You’re too sweet and too kind. I’m really not all that! It’s all of you that make this place a fun place to be daily! xOXOX!

  • Christina

    All little acts of kindness certainly add up to greater things. That’s what I believe, anyway. My family tells me I’m too “nice” and empathetic, but I don’t see that as a negative. Understanding and tolerance go a long way in keeping our relationships with those around us peaceful and harmonious.

    I wasn’t inspired and enthusiastic about makeup all of last year, but all the pink and light palettes with the glossy lips I see coming out of Asia recently has gotten me more excited. Maybe it’s the spritely feel of the collections, who knows, but I feel like buying everything, and it does put me in a good mood seeing them.

  • L Val

    I do support BLM Blue Lives Matter and stop the violence against the world’s police enforcement. Refuse defending the police. Things are tough all over the world and the world respects strength.

  • Bo

    Hi Isabella,

    I remember reading an article in Allure magazine a few years back that mentioned that during WW2, women used to save up their money to buy lipstick. It was one of the few things women living during that time in history could do for themselves as a positive way to lift themselves up. The beauty world is a fun, and loving place. I appreciate that you share your thoughts and opinions on different products and that you share yourself with us in the process. I hope you know that your posts on your blog bring much needed light into the world. You are an uplifter and we appreciate you. Many prayers for your friend. Your friend, Bo

  • Dee

    Thinking of you and your friend, Muse. Hope all works out and turns out well for her. So hard to see someone we care about in a bad place.

    • Isabella Muse

      thank you Dee. She’s here with us and I don’t like to speak for anyone but I am 100% positive she appreciates your kind words!

  • MDW

    Some people producing social media content have noticed a reduction in troll bots. Devices have also occasionally jumped into safe mode.

    I think I’ll buy blue and yellow hair ribbons. Lost the energy to make blue and yellow flags.

    Maybe I’ll make some hard boiled eggs. Say a prayer of renewal on each egg as I dip one half in yellow dye and the other half in blue dye.

    Grew up in wars all around the world. I guess I got suspicious of peace. I used to live where we would annually prepare for hurricanes.

    Thoughts are scattered and disorganized. At least mine are.