Being a girl is tough....

My mom is a magazine junky. She donates all her old magazines to me so I am NOT complaining. Lately they have been mostly decorating magazines and travel ones but the last batch she gave me were nothing but good ol' girly style and fashion magazines. So for the past couple of nights I have been absorbed into them. And from this I have realized their power over me. For example after reading in Glamour that lip gloss and shiny lips are out for this spring and summer I was almost tempted to give up my favorite lip gloss from Bath n Body, the one I always get complements on. Apparently lipstick colors and a more matte lip are back in. How could I let this magazine make me feel guilty for putting it on my lips??? I was beside myself at how much I felt dissatisfied in my wardrobe, make-up, and hair after reading the mags. And I'm not even going to go into my feelings on body image. I mean I literally wanted to chunk out the majority of my wardrobe and make-up and head to the nearest mall after reading these mags. I mean I didn't but the thought did cross my mind. Do guys even understand what girls go through in this area?? It has made me take a step back this week and realize how vulnerable I am and how locked up into self-image and stuff I am and how I don't want to be like that. Yes I want to look my best and yes I think I should take a certain pride in my appearance but when I feel guilty and disgusted by my present wardrobe, the one I obviously spent hard earned money on, I think something is wrong with the whole picture. And there is a certain freedom in knowing that God could care less if I wear lip gloss or regular old lipstick. Thanks, God.