What is it like posting naked photos on the internet?
NO—You Scoundrel!—not fully naked, just fresh-faced, no makeup naked!
Us green beauties are all about natural and organic yet rarely—if ever—do we post photos of ourselves sans makeup, even the non-toxic kind, to reveal our natural, beautiful selves.
One exception who comes to mind is the über-brave Kimberly Wallace who has gone bare-faced several times, here & here, all in the name of authentic product reviews (that’s why we love her!). I’ve linked her full posts below. They’re AWESOME!
So when a bunch of us got together on Twitter, we decided to have a BARE ALL celebration! Cheers to all the beauties involved in the unofficial Chat:
@HiDollface, the lovely, ethereal-looking Cindy who blogs interesting natural beauty + health info at Hello Dollface@OsmiaOrganics the oh-so-funny & beautiful Sarah, chief bottle washer at Osmia Organics (just joking she’s only a doctor, mama, creator of divine products, & circus performer—she dry brushes AND does oil pulling at the same time, among other fancy things)@NoDirtyLooks, the gorgeous ladies who wrote the good book on bad beauty & blog at No More Dirty Looks@SweetestFusion, the naturally beautiful founder and creator of Sweetest Fusion@TheGlamorganicG, the totally inspiring Danielle who blogs at The Galmorganic Goddess about her recovery from breast cancer and her healthy lifestyle- @kimberlyloc, the very real, super cute, pixie-sporting blogger, Kim, at Kimberlyloc. (Last name Wallace, not Loc which is what I thought at first)
Now you know why this convo was so much fun! It started with just an idea to take pictures of ourselves without makeup. Then Sarah called our bluff and exposed first. She looks fabulous at 40! Nary a wrinkle in sight (must be her loyalty to a certain brand – oh I don’t know—coughs—Osmia Organics, maybe?)
Then I scrambled to get my camera and posted soon after. Cindy followed and “What a Blond Stunner!” Then came Sweetest Fusion’s Centerfold—full frontal face and hubba, hubba! She looks GOOD!
I decided to let the ladies decide whether or not to post their nude closeups. But I will show mine!
So here’s my bare all photo (above the neck, of course):
That’s no makeup, no filter, no hair dye or fake highlights, clearly no special lighting, pre-shower, chocolate-induced flaming zit on my chin, and totally spontaneous (though I did have to change out of my pj’s). I shot this one day before my 43rd birthday.
I must admit, I trashed several photos because I couldn’t stand looking as though I were staring at a round Christmas ornament (you know the look with the disproportionately big nose, right?) I did have to fluff my hair a bit, ditch my iPod Touch camera for my computer camera, and try several different positions.
Then there’s the vulnerability factor to consider. When you suddenly can’t hide behind even a dab of coverup, there’s something really…NAKED…about that! Yet at the same time, it also felt mighty TRUE and AUTHENTIC.
Without the mask of makeup to hide behind, I felt like me.
Yet none of the pictures looked quite right.
Then, without doing anything differently, I’ll tell you honestly what changed my photo—at the risk of getting a few eye rolls. It was the thought that I was thinking while I was taking it. I realized that every photo that I like of myself has been taken with one or more of my children in it. That’s because when I’m with them, I fill up with love (kitchy but true). And love feels beautiful.
That’s when I decided I was going to smile like I loved the whole world. I was going to send love to everyone AND most importantly, send love to myself in celebration of my own beauty. It has taken me years to recognize it and look past the “flaws.”
And that’s why you see that geeky smile. It’s because love is authentic and real. And when we love, the whole world shines with us.
Remember to be Green and Gorgeous and always SMILE like the whole world loves you! It does.
And now I am starting my own TAG here. I TAG all the lovely ladies above to share their “Naked Experience” on the web. It is time to show people that makeup is nice, but the natural you is MAGNIFICENT!
Related Articles
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- Interview with Founder of Osmia Organics Sarah Villafranco, M.D. (ediblefacial.com)
Photo Credit
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Remember, 43 is the new 33! Gorgeous smile, healthy hair, lovely skin…it all fits!! Now what are you going to do with those 10 extra years?! 🙂
Lol! Margie, I love you 🙂 Fortunately, I agree with you and am not attached to any year at all. I’m a Being. Not a Number. May we all look as gorgeous as you do when we reach your young years (40, right ;-)?) xoxo
Awww…..that’s so nice of you to say. When birthdays happen to me I get VERY excited.. My kids always say I’m the only person they know who actually wants to get older!! Many thanks for making my day! Enjoy this last weekend with your, oh so lucky to have you, family before school and carefree summer days end. xo
This was one of the most fun, impromptu things ever — who doesn’t love getting a little nekkid, hehe 🙂 Appreciate your kinds words about me and my blog!
And yes, my last name is Wallace — “Loc” is my middle name and the blog title is explained here (which just happens to be my first blog post ever!) http://www.kimberlyloc.com/2010/01/12/why-kimberlyloc/
Look at all of us, gettin’ to know each other, bare skin and all, on the Interweb! 🙂
Isn’t it great?! It’s like having a slumber party and we’re telling all 🙂 I am really enjoying getting to know this community of very real green bloggers. Being the newbie here, I totally appreciate the warm welcome from veteran bloggers like you <3
Awesome, Sarita – love this post! Yes, I tend to be a bluff-caller. I think all of you green beauties are so gorgeous, inside and out, and I wanted to jump start things!! So happy for all the hard work you and other green beauty bloggers do to spread the word and help detoxify the world, one medicine cabinet at a time. XXOO to you.
PS – I pasted my bluff calling tweet below!
https://twitter.com/OsmiaOrganics/status/372766545132261376/photo/1
We appreciate hard working doctor/beauty inventors like you who are revolutionizing the way people view medicine and healing! WAY TO GO, Docta <3
You’re a babe with or without makeup! Fun article!
Oh STYOP 😉 Takes one to know one, Sista <3
Your beautiful spirit comes through in your photo Sarita! Just gorgeous.
My best photos are taken by my kids because I smile at them with all that love you’re talking about. Such a lovely photo of you, pretty Sarita! A such a wonderful party in your post today!
You’re an honorary member of any party, Josie! I love your descriptions of you and your children. They are blessed to have you, Josie. And I’m blessed to count you as one of my friends. Thank you! Xoxo
I agree – the natural us – is so beautiful ! Thank you, Sarita and all beauties everywhere for exposing the truth. As some may know I sell and am a big fan of Pangea Organics Skin Care. These words from their website is just one reason why and reminded me of the spirit of this blog post, its comments, and photos : ( Like You -Pangea Organics knows we are already beautiful ! )
Pangea writes : “You’re already beautiful. We’re just here to help cleanse, tone, and moisturize your skin.
We believe that taking great care of your skin means understanding what you put on it. Especially since most of what goes on your body makes its way into your body. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
So we’ve created bodycare that doesn’t just smell nice. It is nice.
Herbs transform the earth’s nutrients into a form that our bodies can utilize. We then utilize these whole, living plant essences in our products so you can benefit from their vitamins, minerals, and essential oils in the purest way possible.”
It is good to know that they are so many green beauties in the world.
Stay well and keep shining !
With love, Elaine
http://www.pangeaorganics.com/ElaineSpringer
Thank you so much for your support of beauty with a conscience. We support you and look forward to witnessing the expansion of beauty and health care business models that are built on ethics, integrity, truth, and love for people and the planet. Xoxo
Thank you, Sarita ! Beautifully expressed as always ! Sweet dreams of pure beauty !
Hug, Elaine
I love this post! I wish I could also join any of your bare-it-all session/s (if there’ll be any more in the future lol). However, I’m really internet shy so my photos are all ‘censored’ lol.
anyway, you look beautiful sarita! You’re face is glowing with a lot of positive vibes. 🙂
Thanks so much, Vivi! Your pics look beautiful too, even when you’re hiding a part of your pretty face! Step into the light, Lady. We’re waiting for you to join the Bare Naked Ladies 😉 xoxo