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Across the Fence:  Are you a 'lipstick' farm girl?  |
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
162 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 06:54:51 AM
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Admittedly, one of the things that attracks me to MJF is the fact that MaryJane always looks so good. Her own sense of style, feminine, well groomed, practical and youthful (despite being a grandma!). I'm not entirely proud to admit this...but I want to look good while I'm tilling the back 40! This hit me like a ton of bricks this morning when I was loading the co-op order into my jeep for my hubby to drop off on his way to work (he was in a suit, I didn't want him to get dirty) and realized I hadn't combed my hair yet (or showered for that matter). Now, I was headed in for my daily grooming as soon as he left (it was still pretty early), but I have to wonder if he looked out at me shlepping crates into the jeep in my muck shoes and thought, "What happened to the girl I married?" I'm starting to wonder that myself. I use to polish my nails for goodness sake! So here is my question to my farmgirl sisters, "How do you do it?" How do you do all you have to do, and stay pulled together in the process? I'm anxiously waiting your response--meanwhile, I'm going to go out and muck the chicken coop
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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EllynAnne
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
EllynAnne
Pueblo
CO
108 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 07:28:48 AM
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Hey! I found your question so interesing because I'd wondered the same about the women out West where I live, who practice the disappearing lifestyle of ranching and farming, yet look like runway models, a la Mary Jane. I actually wrote an article about these women, dubbing them Grassroots Royalty.
I remain postively enamored at their ability to saddle up, herd, plant, harvest, change a flat and more, all the while in lipstick...the one indispensable carried in a pocket - apron or jean. Farmgirl. Cowgirl. Always girl.
EllynAnne
Tie One On...an apron, of course!www.apronmemories.com
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 07:32:08 AM
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| I heard that Mrs Zigfield, (her husband produced the Zigfield follies, lots of beautiful women) would get up an hour earlier than her husband and do the make up, hair and everything so when her hubby went off to work the last thing he saw was a beautiful woman. I would think that you wouldn't have to go to that extreme. I would however suggest that you do your best to look good when he comes home from work. Ole Ron and I have been married 52 years. I worked most of those years. Most of the time I wasn't home for several days at a time. I took early retirement and for the last 15years of his career, was happy to do the farm wife thing. Chicken coops, canning, brush hogging the pastures, you name it. But made a point to get a good supper on the table and get myself lookin good by 5:30 p.m. |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 07:38:55 AM
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I believe in painted toes, a nice lip gloss and mascara. It makes me feel pulled together quickly, even if I am covered in sweat and poo, I feel pretty!!! LA LA LA LA!!! : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 07:45:08 AM
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For some it is in the Gene~ they wake up looking like that I swear.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 07:57:47 AM
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Rene',
I missed that gene~ and I don't even have farm shores to do,I am most to be pitied! Thanks for the chuckle. I too believe they wake up looking like that...
Belle, I am like you, I make sure there is a good supper on the table and I am presentable by then ...
EllynAnne, I know some Grassroots Royalty, study in beauty...
Heather, I am with you, simple but feels good and girlie...
Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
duty makes us do things, but love, makes us do things beautifully... |
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LindaEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
275 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
275 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:02:39 AM
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I wake up looking like I could scare a bear out of the cabin  .
I still wear makeup going into town, but it doesn't help  .
I put on nail polish for the first time in a very long time for our DD wedding, you know it might have looked better if I cleaned the garden dirt out from under my nails : /
I have long hair like Mary Jane , and a grandma too, I tried the braided look, nope didn't work, back to the bun, its the ol Ma Kettle look for me.
Linda
Farmgirl Sister #343
Locust Trail Homestead
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/walkabout/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:03:18 AM
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Not that I can say I am pulled together all the time, but I find asking the person who cuts my hair to do something "wash and wear" so if I don't have time to dry and primp and all the other girly stuff, at least my hair will settle right with just a simple brushing. Also if I find I like a lip gloss color I will usually stock up on 3 or 4. One for the purse, one for the jean jacket, one for the car and one for home. That way I increase my odds of being able to touch up.
Also if you do use some sort of lip balm, go ahead and get a tinted one. It won't be as drastic as a full on lipstick but it will give you a little bit of color.
I also find the mineral makeups fast and easy. I have been converted to them wholeheartedly. In less than five minutes I can have my "face" on, brush my hair and be getting dressed. I think it takes longer for my husband to shave and get dressed! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:07:17 AM
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goodness. This thread definately caught my attention! As an esthetician, I am constantly making others look good, but as a farmgirl, I am sorely lacking in that department...I dont work in a slaon anymore so I havent "done" anything in quite awile. Now that I work at a hatchery, I just throw on a ballcap and go. Today even, day off and I havent' gussied up. Wow. This is like a slap in the head! thank you! And I'm sure my hubby will thank you as well. Off to the shower....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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MissDana
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
Dana
Carrollton
Georgia
USA
348 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:34:49 AM
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Wow! This was a cold splash of water in my face! I used to get up before my husband, comb my hair, reapply mascara and slip back into bed so I looked like I did when I got in the night before! Three children later you should SEE how I look getting IN to bed! Lord, how did we have 3 kids? (It was dark, I suppose!) Ok, just because I am home schooling my last kid and not working doesn't mean I can't AT LEAST wear something besides sweats when he comes home. Did I mention he is a professor at a big university - surrounded by coeds? Yea, I needed this! We celebrate 25 years in Jan. I've got 3 months to get back in the habit of giving a sh*t how I look!!
Dana
Proud Farmgirl Sister # 267
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:42:36 AM
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Ha, my nickname among family is Miss Swab-n-Dob, and among old coworkers Luscious Lips, for my never being without a compact and lipstick. Mind you I am not on of those women who is all about looks or spends an hour getting ready every day. My a.m. routine is 15 minutes flat, dressing to made up. Since I was a teenager I have always been into lipstick. And a big part of it was my admiration for the Rosie the Riveter era WWII women, who wore coveralls and worked hard but always had perfect lips and eyebrows. Have you ever seen all those old photos? Stunning. They were "ladies" to be sure, and I bet most of them did it just for themselves.
After I started working from home I went through a 2-month slob phase where I was in PJ's 24/7 and makeup was not even on the radar. I snapped out of it and went back to my lipstick andLevi's. I honsetly feel I have more energy when I look "done".
Time for a touch up...
Farmgirl Sister #204 |
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:54:55 AM
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This topic is one i have wanted to start but was afraid to.
The last mag. got me to thinking if MJ really does wear all that white frilly cute stuff outside??? If I put all that on and stepped out the door, the first thing to hit me would be dog paw prints on my chest. Then out to feed chickens there'd be a chicken foot print on the shoulder. Then to feed pigs, I'd get a few pig snout prints on the backs of the legs. Ok I'm looking real pretty by the time I get to the goats to milk them. Then on to give calves their milk buckets and the run back to the gate. There would be calf slobber on my butt now.
I don't own a shirt that does not have a stain on it. My hair is long in the cute pony tail all the time. I only put makeup on if some one is here or I'm going to town. I never polish my nails because I have none. Can't milk with nails. I never wear shoes either, unless I go to town. Then I have to get a scrub brush to wash all the crap off them.
Have ya'll heard Brad Paissley's song "Waitin' on a Woman"? It should be "Waitin' on a Man!!" I am always waiting on my hubby.
He spends more time in the bathroom than I do. And I don't have to use air freshener for days after he's left to go back on the road.
I do have the house nice and clean and flowers on the table and I do have on makeup for him when he comes home. Don't want him to be looking elsewhere! But as soon as he leaves, I'm back to normal!
So, I'm impressed with any one who has time and likes to looks good all the time. But for me, it's just not practical. |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:07:08 AM
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Jennifer- those lovely 1940's and 1950's women are my she-roes. I seriously think I was born in the wrong era, style wise. : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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susanreno
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Susan
West Chester
PA
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:24:11 AM
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Wow, neat thread!
I definitely feel better about myself when I take a little time in the morning to put myself together. But it definitely takes effort and hasn't really become the easy habit I was hoping it would be - ha! Everyday (well, in reality it's not quite everyday) I have to force myself to carve out a bit of time for a quick make-up session and to do something with my long hair other than pull it back into a haphazard bun. For a while I was letting myself go pretty badly, but I've been trying to work on it more lately. It's way to easy for me to use the excuse that I have twin toddlers, but I recognize that it was just something I was hiding behind.
I love the idea of a women being able to show a feminine side while also being strong, self-reliant and hard working. But how to strike that balance???...I definitely haven't figured that out.
I would love to wear more dresses, ya know... the everyday kind that can handle chasing kids around, cooking, errands, some light gardening, but honestly, everytime I try to shop for some, I can never find anything that fits the bill. If anyone has any good sources for cute but durable dresses, I'd love to know!!
Looking forward to reading lots of other posts on this topic :)
Susan |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:35:57 AM
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I'll forever be a jeans gal, but it is so fun to see heads turn when I am made up and actually wearing a nice dress or skirt.
It doesn't happen often.
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 10:26:03 AM
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Yeah, I always have my makeup on and try to look the best I can. I'm kinda lucky cause my sister-in-law is a beautician so I even keep the highlights in and the cut trendy. It's part of making me feel like I'm put together and functional!
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 10:57:46 AM
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Thank you so much for the great thread!! I haven't had a good giggle in awhile, I love it!! I'm so glad I'm not the only farmgirl who feels this way!! When I read Dana post I swear she could hear me cackle all the way to Georgia ;0) I often look at my rag-a-muffin farm kids and wonder how did I get 3 of you? With each new child my barnyard grew (isn't it strange how to two go hand in hand? =0) I'm up to 4 dogs, a new kitten, 10 horses, a herd of cattle, and had 50 chickens until one of the 4 dogs got to them! I'm the middle school librarian, so this gives me an excuse to get gussied-up four days a week. On the weekends its blue jeans and tees for me. I wasn't gifted with "the gene" so I'm never without mascara and lip gloss, they are stuffed inside my purse right next to working gloves and pliers. All of which a farmgirl should never be without ;0) I have gone without makeup on some days (it makes me feel as if I'm rebelling!) But, I have to at least try to make my husband think I can do it all!! LOL!!
Can't wait to read some more post, I'm so glad I discovered the Sisterhood!! You gals are the best!!
Kristin
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 11:27:25 AM
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Ya know, after reading this, I DID hit the shower and put on my "game face". I do feel better. the funniest thing about it? Today, a friend cam by to pick up a dryer that I sold her, and she goes..." Dawn, you look really rested and healthy!"...Hmmmmm...makes me wonder what I look like without my "game face"...THANK YOU!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 12:07:51 PM
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This is a great topic and my best friend and I were just talking about something similiar this morning on the phone. We were discussing about how long our morning routine took and how much time it took to fix our hair. When I get up I go and catch a bit of the news, then shower, brush out my hair, brush my teeth, and put a bit of make up on (foundation, liner, mascara, blush, and chapstick), and then finish dressing. If I think about it I'll look in the mirror before I leave to see if I need to touch up my hair by running my fingers through it. I think from start to finish of getting ready it takes me less than 25 minutes and that's including straightening up the house a bit as well. When I was younger it would take me over 30 minutes just working on my hair alone. I can't even imagine doing that now, I just don't have the energy or patience anymore.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:40:35 PM
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I need all the help I can get lately! Looks like I need to crack open the old make up case! LOL! The funny thing is, I know it only takes me about 5 minutes, but gee...that's five minutes! LOL.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 4:23:28 PM
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Kris,
I SOOOO know what you mean. I love the Brad P song too, and it so should be "waiting on a man". At least in my world (I have a hubby and 4 boys).
Yea, I don't even "clean up well". I learned a while back that I can put 7 hours into getting pretty and look pretty much the same as I did before the paint blower started... SO, I have resorted to lip gloss and mascara and great earrings. LOL
But I have also found that frilly things make me feel "more girly", so I have adopted more cowgirl skirts and gypsy tops, great jeans and lace..... And I love the "girly feelings" although I can still buck bales with the best of 'em :).
OH and just to document it all, I can’t take a good picture to save my life... UGH I hate that, just once I would love to take ONE GREAT PICTURE!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:11:43 PM
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I am not a naturally "girly-girl" for sure. I wear my hair really long...and at home it is always in a ponytail or bun (I loved the Ma Kettle picture Linda Ellen..that is me all over!!!) and when I am at work (elementary school sub) or in town I wear it down usually with barrettes holding back the sides. I don't wear lipstick EVER...but do wear lip gloss on occasion. I have full lips...I never have felt like me with lipstick on..so I quit owning it. I do wear mascara and eyeliner pencil daily..and feel icky without that. I think smelling good is important to me. Especially working with little kids..they will tell you!! Yesterday one little girl (second grade) told me that she likes when I am her teacher since my hair smells good. I don't wear alot of cologne, but I like scented powder, soap and lotion..a light scent. That makes me feel feminine.
gosh..one great picture, that would be nice for me too Rene. By one nice picture though, I mean one that makes me look better than I really do look!!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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EllynAnne
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
EllynAnne
Pueblo
CO
108 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:38:27 PM
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Of the hundreds of apron memory interviews I've conducted, one that always stood out shared the recollection of a grandmother, who kept a sliver of mirror and her lipstick on top of a medicine cabinet that doubled as a telephone book/paper/pencil stash. The storyteller told me that when her grandmother heard a car or buggy on the gravel driveway, she immediately checked herself out in the mirror sliver, freshened her lipstick, patted her hair in place and smoothed her apron before answering the bell. I love that image. The environment was rural, yet the story is one every woman can relate to.
xxea
Tie One On...an apron, of course!
www.apronmemories.com |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:58:10 PM
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What a cute story, EllynAnne!
This thread got me thinking, too. I hate getting 'made up' just to head out to the yard and get sweaty, muddy, mucky and bugbitten. However, by the time I am coming in from all the chores, DH (city-boy business man) is getting ready in shirt and tie and heading out the door. Yikes, I can't believe the last thing he sees is me gubbed up. I should probably care more about it....at least by the time he gets home I am usually showered and at least smelling good. ;)
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