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Friday, May 14, 2010

Bloggers Without Makeup

I am very excited to be participating in this excellent idea of Jodie's.
And I'm very honoured that it was partly inspired by my post Face Value.

I am, however, totally going to cheat!
Well, sort of.
I'm putting my best and worst photos on today.
That's OK, isn't it?

This is the best photo (I think) I have of myself, from my wedding day.


Here are some other good shots I have used on Twitter and as profile pictures. 

I have also used ones that reflect my mood or are more real, by real I mean showing my double chin. One was even taken by my 5 year old boy...

This was a photo I posted on Facebook of my 40th...



















And here's the original...



















Photoshopped, you say?  Guilty as charged!

But today's photo is for the very worthy cause "Bloggers Without Makeup".
I hardly ever wear makeup anyway, so this isn't a really big stretch for me.
I do however wear eyeliner every day, never leave the house without it on.
I feel my eyes are too small and tired looking without it.
So my photos are usually makeup free anyhow (apart from eyeliner) but I do try to get a good angle, and good lighting.  And I usually take about 30 before I find one I'm happy with.
The thing I like the least about my face is my double chin, so I always take a high shot to eliminate it!

Not today...today I'm going eyeliner free, hair not done, totally natural...ta da...



I asked my 5 year old boy to take the photo.  It was not long after I washed my hair, I'm in my pyjamas and I'm wearing my reading glasses!

There's not that much difference between my wedding photo and this one...is there?  LOL

I look at it and think, "Who's that old lady?"

Yikes!
Oh, and that reminds me. I must lose weight!!!!

Now there's absolutely no excuse not to recognize me on the street.
Thanks again Jodie, this was fun!
I can't wait to see everyone else's.

44 comments:

  1. Oh Thea, you are a chick of 101 gorgeous looks. And in each and every photo you have an undeniable sparkle in those eyes. You are a stunner. xx

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  2. Well, I would still definitely say a big fat HI to you if I saw you on the street!

    Great photos, Thea! x

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  3. I think you're gorgeous. Inside and out and everything inbetween.

    Great pics, Thea.

    xxx

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  4. Love it. I love all your photos Thea. But most of all I love love love your nude without makeup photo. Beautiful. xx

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  5. You know what? I've never seen a more beautiful shot of you than that last one. You're beautiful with or without makeup and you don't need retouching. Love it. xx

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  6. You are just so pretty Thea, I really like that shot!

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  7. I'd give you a hi and a hug on the street, you look lovely. You really take nice pics with and without makeup.

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  8. All gorgeous pics Thea. It's a truly great thing that Jodie's done - so simple but powerful.

    Thanks for dropping by my blog and for following, I'm following you now!

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  9. Your happy heart shines through. I love it!

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  10. Lovely! I am so glad that somehow you've triggered something in Jodie, and started something so beautiful. x

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  11. So pretty and fresh-faced and happy! Love it and all of us who are playing along...how brave and fabulous we all are!

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  12. Hi! Thank you for stopping by my blog today! It's nice to meet you too! :)
    You look wonderfully beautiful!

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  13. What is BRILLIANT about this post is seeing all your different looks and thinking that for all of them how pretty and lovely you look. And we have similar glasses (which makes you my internet twin!)

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  14. my favourite is the natural, sans makeup one, you look so happy and energetic and so approachable! I love it! xox

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  15. Very beautiful - and love those cute specs!

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  16. You look gorgeous in all of your photos, but the last one is actually my favourite. I'm not sure what it is exactly, you just seem to sparkle in it!

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  17. Great pics! You look gorgeous! :)xx

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  18. No need to photoshop yourself - you have such a beautiful smile!

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  19. You look great and very happy! xx

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  20. You look great in every single photo!! Gorgeous xx

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  21. Question: What photo DON'T you look great in?
    Answer: NONE. You look great in them all!!!

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  22. All your photos are just gorgeous!

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  23. every photo I see today I just love, including yours. you have a beautiful glow and such a natural smile. well done for giving up the photoshop, just for one day.

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  24. Your eye's are shining and you look happy; that makes you beautiful (though you are anyway!).

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  25. Gorgeous, inside and out Thea xxx

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  26. Ah cute! And wow I may never have seen you without make-up.
    Still very cute- nice specs

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  27. Honestly, you're gorgeous. You have such a happy, friendly smile!

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  28. You look gorgeous and happy and your smile just lights you up!

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  29. Congrats on being Jodie's inspiration! They are all wonderful photos, but I'm a bit partial to the last one! :P

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  30. That was an amazing presentation ... seriously ... I am far too chuck it together - to take the time / or to think of 'baring' myself the way you just did - loved it! All the different photos ...

    And you are so unfair on yourself comparing a wedding shot with a no makeup today shot - I think you're gorgeous!

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  31. You look gorgeous, Thea!! Thanks so much for sending me the link to get involved with #BloggersWithoutMakeup :D

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  32. I look at that photo and I see a gorgeous radiant woman. xxxx

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  33. Love all the best and "worst" pics.
    Your "naked" shot from today is as beautiful as your young wedding photo.

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  34. love looking at your photos. you are beautiful make-up free. bring it on.

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  35. How to make us mere mortals feel inadequate... You look fabulous in every last one...

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  36. If that would normally be a reject, you're far too picky.
    Love the glasses, by the way.

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  37. No way! This has been the most surprising thing about going through all the photos....I totally love your naked pic. There is so much sparkle in your face! Wld never ever notice any of the stuff you mention! LOVE IT!
    PS And yes, a total pyjama party :)

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  38. Love your photos, And the pic your son took - he's a great photographer! You have such a warm smile.

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  39. You look so happy and friendly in every photo.

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  40. You look beautiful and you have such amazing eyes that I didn't notice in the 'good' shots.

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  41. Thea, 40th WHAT? 40th glass of wine? I know you don't mean 40th Birthday. Not possible.

    You're stunning (in the last pic, especially!) Thank you for trusting us with your true self!

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  42. Your eyes are beautiful!
    ..now if we could figure out a way to get us all together and have a big party to celebrate our real selves...

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