Of course I have insecurities, like everybody else, but, generally speaking, I'm quite happy with my face. I like to think it's a good face to have. I love my eyes, I like the natural shape of my eyebrows (I never, ever pluck them) and I even like my round, rosy hamster cheeks. When it comes to Instagram, I'm all about Valencia, so I was really interested ReeRee's post on selfies and filters. Straight away, I knew I needed to post something similar. So prepare yourself for my face: filtered and unfiltered!
I just like the effect that Valencia gives. Of course, it's nice that it smooths over imperfections and creates a more even look but, as you can see, if doesn't radically alter my face. I think I'll be sticking with my filters for now.
That's nice filter. I think taking pictures of your face over and over is a great way to gain self confidence and to just get used to your face at different times and different days.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I've definitely found "my side", as you can see from these!
DeleteThat's my favourite filter too!! In all honesty, there really isn't a lot of difference between the pictures! You have really nice skin anyway the filter just gets rid of some of the redness :) You're a babe. xx
ReplyDeleteI know, I know. I'm just gorgeous ;)
DeleteI used to hate having my photograph taken so I started doing silly face selfies to get used to it. I'm quite happy now especially since I can mess about with filters easily these days.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
http://puttingyourlifeinorder.blogspot.co.uk
I think selfies can be a really good way of gaining confidence since you have complete control over the image.
DeleteValencia is my favourite filter too. I use it on nearly all of my photos.
ReplyDeleteHayley
Water Painted Dreams xo
I use it on all of mine haha!
DeleteFirst of all: thank you for this post! I ADORE selfies, and (weirdly) I love seeing other poeple's selfies. I know a lot of people who complain about how annoying it is that half of their Facebook newsfeed is littered with girl's contorted into duck-faces or whatever...but isn't it better to have that than girls with low self esteem who are too scared or repulsed by themselves to show their faces? I know for me if I'm having a crappy day, taking a quick photo, using a nice filter and getting one or two positive comments always cheers me up, so why not!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the rant, but I like these sort of posts.
Also, you're a babe even without a filter. :)
I love seeing other people's selfies too! I agree with you. I'd much rather see confident girls than girls too afraid to show their face!
DeleteAnd thank you :)
You are gorgeous filter or no filter. But yeah, I do like being able to filter things a bit and cancel out some redness, or if my hair looks awesome but my face looks rubbish and I wanted to capture the hair block the rest out. I'm kind of a selfie addict myself ^.^;;
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Nothing wrong with a selfie addict!
DeleteAh I am addicted to the same filter. It just gives that extra ummft. You look beautiful without it though. Ha my boyfriend looked at my insta and said I was vain too so don't worrt we are all guilty of a selfie binge :p x
ReplyDeleteValencia is definitely the best. Thank you so much!
DeleteAw thanks for reading my blog and doing your own selfie-love post! Looking fabulous with and without filtering of course x
ReplyDeleteI loved your post- So inspiring. Thank you very much :)
DeleteI always forget about the filters on IG. Looks as though they can be quite useful though - I like Valencia.
ReplyDeleteValencia is the best!
DeleteThere's not all that much difference and I have always been jealous of your eyebrows! xox
ReplyDeleteHaha I remember you saying that about 10 years ago!
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