I could vividly remember the event of this day, and all I could do is laugh out loud, hehehe. Right from my teenage age, I loved being natural. Anything serious make up is not for me. Not that I can't afford the cost, but it's just not part of my vibe. I simply love appearing natural; no serious face applications of diverse materials, but just my cream and a powder are enough, and maybe an eye pencil on my eyebrows—that's enough.
When I celebrated my 35th birthday last year in the month of June, a good friend of mine called me a few days before the day and said, "Nkem, how are you planning for your birthday?" It was the least question I expected because prior to her call, I had zero plans about my birthday. I wasn't in the mood for anything birthday. I was literally passing through a bunch of stress to think of a birthday. But then, Flora insisted, she said, "Kindly go to any local makeup artist and bill it on my head."
She chose a local makeup artist because that was where she could afford the cost at that time. She just wanted me to look different and have one or two studio pictures too as a simple birthday gift to me. She convinced me to drag myself out and had all that figured out before my birthday.
It was my first time having serious makeup on my face. Sincerely, I didn't understand what my face was turning into when the lady started applying stuff on my face, hahaha. She kept rubbing different things on my face, and it was quite uncomfortable. Flora, my friend, was calling her on the phone in the process, directing her on how she wanted it and all that. I remember asking the makeup artist to wipe out all the makeup, as I looked like a masquerade. 🤣
At one point, I gave up on the makeup; I preferred my natural look, but then, one part of my spirit was encouraging me to endure and have a different look, at least for reference purposes, lol. At the end, it was not that bad of an experience but wasn't a great one either, but I had fun in the studio, taking different shots, bill on Flora's head, and my darling friend who just wanted to see me smile regardless of what I was going through then.
I felt lighter, to be sincere, leaving home, doing the makeup, and taking the studio pictures. I spend hours outside home doing all of this without having to worry about anything; it was a win-win after all.
Recalling this event just gladdens my heart. Ever since that day, I have not had another makeup again, lol.
I still stare at the birthday photoshoot I took that day, and sincerely, the makeup made me look different.
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Please note, this is all a throw back and not my birthday today , hehehe .😍
All Images are mine!
▶️ 3Speak
Hahaha, I loved reading your story, what a charming way to tell a tale. Thirty-five is a wonderful age, and I'm glad they encouraged you to try something different. Not only do you look fabulous, but you also have these epic photos to remember that day forever. How wonderful it is to have friends who brighten our days. Thank you so much for sharing this memory on #TBT Thursday. You are welcome to share any anecdotes or reflections from the past whenever you like. A sincere hug from afar 🙏
Awww, thanks for the feedback
I.loved that I tried something different ..now I stare at these pictures every now and then 🥰
Make up can be really tiring,I don't know how people that do make up daily manage to keep up with it, so I understand how you felt.
Foundation give me headaches, eyeshadow gives me swollen eyes days after, personally I'm good with my shiny lipgloss and white powder 😂, no stress 😂
You got beautiful pictures at the end and that is really great 🥰
Hehehe..u got the gist ..that thing is tiring oo🤣😃😀
It was a nice e experience at the end
Happy Birthday Ma,
Now where is our Birthday settlement, wether it's past or present, throwback or Throw front, the Boys Needs Birthday Something to See front 😅,
The Make Up looks good on You Na, cute pictures 💯❤️
🤣🤣🤣🤣...i.wi throw it on your face..all join
Lol
I can still remember that day vividly. Oh yes you looked different..... Beautifully different like you came down from heaven, lol 😜.
You have veryyyyy good friends from all angles, each coming forth with various goodies 😉.
Ahh..heaven kwa..lol
Yea..lovely friends ..i.am blessed 🥰
Lol 😅
Heheh. You look sooo weird at first lol, but you turned out beautiful than ever mooma. Muah….
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Foxy...avoid me oo🤣🤣
Is the dance steps for me. 🥹😂
So beautiful, this sweet Nkem.
The song, the pictures, the story, the vibe... 💯
Happy birthday in arrears, we look forward to a bigger celebration next year.
Awwww
My.one and only whalicious merit 🥰🥰🤗🤭🤭🤭
Thanks for the complement dear 😍🎉🥳
Happy hive birthday Grandmama.
That makeup part actually got me laughing.
You look beautiful by the way, it turned out perfect.
A big thanks to Flora too.
💯❤️💯
Lolz
Don't laugh much oo
I will try 😁
Awnnnn having such a a friend is amazing. No matter how little she could afford, she still ensured to be part of her friend's day
The makeup is fine on you now
Yea..such a lovely friend , I can't forget in a hurry 😍💞💖🥰
You're blessed to have her ☺️
Sure
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I was also forced, too on one of my birthdays in the year 2021 that I must go to a studio and do make up. That was my first time and I loved it. I still look at the pictures today and smile...beautiful memories.
This is a lesson not to turn down good people's offer next time 😀
Hahaha..not all offers I will accept oo...but this one was nice
If princess say make we go swim, I no go follow her 🤣
Wow, the make up looks good on you, honestly. Nothing like masquerade here just beauty
Lolz
Thank you
Happy birthday mama
Thanks
Now You know the power of make-up. You are looking gorgeous dear friend.
Hehehe
On a low key
Me I don't want to hear throw back.
What I know is that happy birthday.
You're friend is very thoughtful to give you such an amazing makeover and most of all make your special day memorable.
Don't mind grandpa ..lol
😀
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Granpa in the building ..relax..lol
Yea .very thoughtful friend she is
Aww! My sweet mama. 🤭
The shots came out nice and it was totally worth the stress. 🥰
Yea...it worth the stress.
Thank you my hopy 🥰
You’re welcome, mama. 🥰
LOL, this was an interesting post
You have friends that are intentional about you ♥
It was nice you decided to try out a new look 💯
Happy birthday!
Thank you Dlm,and thanks for the curation too💖