So! First Post

I've started this blog with the intent of talking about my journey with make up and nail polish. I imagine other things will get posted too, but at this stage, it's something for me to document something I really enjoy.

So, a bit about myself! I'm in my early-mid twenties, and live in a small city in the North Island of New Zealand. I work as a lawyer in a non-profit organisation. As such, it's a bit more relaxed so I can wear some crazy nails and make up! I have a partner, known as "GC" who is thoroughly confused by all things makeup, which can be very amusing.

I also enjoy cooking and gardening, so I am hard on my hands.  As such, my nails are not always nice and perfect, but that's fine. I like them just as they are.

I'm also fat, and that is part of my identity. I don't take heed of any pressure to conform to the skinny norm, and nor do I like anyone/anything who says that fat is unhealthy/lazy/stupid/lacking willpower. That's just prejudice and being an arsehole.The fact I have to say these things is a sad indictment on modern society.

Also, as a recent graduate/ newly minted professional in a low paying field (yeah I know I said I'm a lawyer, but it doesn't pay well at the start. I also accepted that when I chose to work in non-profit, but there are many other reasons related to that decision), I don't have a huge budget. Also, makeup in New Zealand is hideously expensive.So while I'd love to have a MAC and OPI budget, really I'm more Revlon and mini Orlys, and that will reflect in my blogging. I get a lot of my stuff from clearance sales, and so it won't always be fashionable, but that's ok. The fun is in the playing with it all!

So in light of that, some house rules.

1) Rudeness, bitchiness, body-snarking and anything else of the ilk will not be accepted or acceptable.
I don't see any need for it, I see it as small minded and horrible, and I find it reflects far more on the person making the comments than the person who the comments are made about. We're all different and all awesome, can we focus on the positives rather than being petty and nasty?

2) Constructive comments however are awesome.
This blog is about me learning about things, and at this stage I'm focusing on make up and nail polish. So any hints, recommendations and anything else would be brilliant. You know, the types of comments like "Try blending up and out!" "Why don't you try this shade?" etc etc.

3) I spent 13 years in Catholic schooling, so really the overarching rule is the Golden Rule "Treat others as you'd like to be treated". It's really not that hard people, and the more indirect nature of the internet means the horrible often comes out. Trolls will not be tolerated.

So yeah! From now on out, I'll give this make up blogging thing a go. Lets give it a whirl!