Maybe a Little Make-Up

To wear make-up or not to wear make-up? That's the question for the 50+ lesbian. We have the shining and inspiring example of Ellen, who looks great as the 50-something Covergirl. (At her age it should be Coverwoman, but I'll let it go this time...) 

It's almost too good to be true. A mature woman albeit blond, thin and  cute as a button, selling make-up in a pant suit and short pixie hair-cut. Is this just more of the Ellen phenomenon, or has someone discovered that there might be another niche market among women---lesbians?
 
Well, I for one broke down and bought some Covergirl foundation. When I was younger, I wore foundation everyday to cover my uneven skin tones. As middle-age approached, I gave up the foundation and went natural. Personally I felt my looks suffered for it. But the peer-pressure to NOT wear make-up was overpowering, and I caved. Also, it was easy to become lazy and let myself go.
 
Now at 50 I want to do all that I can afford to look my best. I'm tired of looking tired. If a little foundation makes the difference between me feeling worn-out and beaten-down and a little more perky, then I'm using the foundation.
 
Now many would say I've entered the realm of femmes with all this make-up talk. I differ with you. Men now have their own cosmetics as well as women. So there. It's no longer about being butch or femme. It's about taking care of your skin and looking your best.
 
So when you consider all of this, you must remember that I'm from LA where even the local CVS has a cosmetic department that would rival our department stores' cosmetics counters. And I for one believe that while appearances are not everything, taking care of yourself speaks volumes about yourself.