MAKE UP.

You know what I have noticed? There are two extremes when it comes to wearing make-up at school.

There are the "orange faced girls"- the ones with tacky acrylic nails, perfectly straightened hair, and more eyeliner than Pete Wentz. Then there are those who wear absolutely no make up at all. In fact, they don't seem to put any effort into their looks at all- frizzy hair, tired eyes, t-shirts and sweats. We all have days when we roll out of bed and don't have time to get ready in the morning, and I think it's great that some people are comfortable enough with themselves that they don't wear make up (I wish I could do that myself!) But there's a point between being in a hurry and not looking polished. I'm not saying you have to make yourself look like a supermodel every day; that would be ridiculous.

Make up is not meant to change the way you look, but rather enhance what you already have. It kills me when there are pretty girls who either wear too much make up or not enough. I firmly believe that every girl is beautiful in her own way and that she should embrace how she looks. That does not, however, mean that you shouldn't put yourself together. A little bit of blush, mascara, and lip gloss is all you need to look fresh in the morning. You don't need the caked-on foundation or mascara that makes your lashes look like caterpillars, just enough to show that you put yourself together for school. More than anything, taking care of your skin and hair is a sign of self respect, just like working out or brushing your teeth.