The Mark of Beauty

"I don't like standard beauty - there is no beauty without strangeness."  ~Karl Lagerfeld

Dear Sir. Lagerfeld, I couldn't agree more!! There truly is beauty in uniqueness. Each of us were wonderfully and beautifully made piece by piece and inch by inch. How boring the world would be if we all thought alike, looked alike and acted alike. Yes, there may be things about yourself that you would change at the drop of a hat, but we are all guilty of these thoughts. Suprisingly, in most cases, your flaws are what make you, YOU. Embrace your flaw-power!

There is NO one on this earth like you, even more there is no one who can bring to this universe what you possess. This week, let's take a journey to embrace natural beauty. In fact we're about to get the facts behind one of the most popular natural marks of beauty..... 

BEAUTY MARKS!!!! 

 

 "One of the trademarks of timeless sex appeal is a beauty spot also known as the beauty mark. A true vintage bombshell look doesn’t seem complete without it. A delicate black or brown mark placed on the cheek, above the lips or near the eye exaggerates femininity and draws attention to your favourite features." ( More Info Here )

HOWEVER, THIS WASN'T ALWAYS THE CASE!

 In Greek mythology, the gods were said to be jealous of those who looked too perfect and hence created a small dark mark on their faces, just to disturb their perfection. They believed this is what the natural placements of the beauty marks meant

( More info here )

"Beauty marks haven't always been beautiful; in fact, for a significant part of human history, they've been considered hideous, bad luck, or even a sign of poor money management." ( http://www.bellasugar.com/Beauty-Marks-Birthmarks-Moles-History-18372937 )

 "In the 17th century, when it’s use was at an all time high, it coincided with the smallpox epidemic. Many proofs have now been arose that it was to actually cover up the smallpox which would scare people from you. But the epidemic eventually subsided but people still used it, women used it for attracting possible suitors."  ( Why do Women Put on Beauty Marks )

WHEN IT ALL TURNED AROUND!

Ms. Monroe helped beauty marks become even more popular in the 50's

The one and only Ms. Dandridge

 

"Beauty spots, known to the medically minded by the rather less alluring name of ‘melanocytic nevus’, (Medical Info behind the mole/beauty mark  ) have been used as a cosmetic enhancement since Roman times, and have dipped in and out of fashion ever since. In those days they consisted of kohl marks or “patches” made from black taffetta or red spanish leather. They were worn on the face, neck or shoulders and could be quite intricately designed patterns, increasing in size as fashion dictated." ( More Info )

DIFFERENT AREAS HAD DIFFERENT MEANINGS!

I Love How Ms. Kelly haw had fun with her's!!

MEANINGS:

 On the cheek-flirty
At the corner of the mouth- kissable
On the forehead- haughty
By laughter lines- playful
Above the lips- mischievous
lower lips – discreet
next to the eye- provocative
on the nose- impudent

Per Madame Du Barry, a courtesan of Louis XV  (More Info on Madame DuBarry )

And, per the Greeks

Right eyebrow... symbolises a highly active and successful life.

Corner of the eye... indicates an honest, reliable and forthright person.

Nose... indicates a person who will be a sincere friend and a hard-working individual.

Cheek (either)... indicates a serious and studious person who has no interest in material pleasures.

Chin... indicative of people who are affectionate and caring. These people adapt easily to any situation. They love travelling and respect the law of the land. They are also dedicated and conscientious workers and willingly accept responsibilities.

Lips... indicative of people who always aspire to get ahead in life.

( More Info Here )

CHECK OUT THESE POSITIONS!



Moi..I love my beauty mark!



Yours Truly!!



A more natural version of a beauty mark...Word on the street is that Mrs. Sarah J has had her's removed.. ( Find out more here )





Love this picture!!

NEW AGE BEAUTY MARKS!

Over the years women have gotten even more creative with their beauty marks. Now they can vary in color size and detailing. Check this out!!!

 ( The History Behind Chanel's Faux Beauty Marks )

 So what exactly are those o so cute little Chanel signs in the place of a mole/beauty mark called?

Mouches

 "Mouches were typically made of black silk or velvet and were worn to offset the ultra-pale, powdered complexions that were stylish in that era, as well as to hide blemishes and smallpox scars. They began as circular dots but evolved to include shapes such as hearts, stars and even designs as elaborate as cupids or, according some accounts, horse-drawn carriages (!)."

 

Even peircings can be labeled as beauty marks!



Okay! I wont lie..I wanted a small nose ring some time ago.. #guilty

TOUCH OF FEMININITY

Since I was a little girl, I was ALWAYS been fascinated with beauty marks. They were like the final little touch of beauty on a woman's face. 

I recently had a little beauty mark fun of my own when a little break out occurred. I put my make up to use and got the marking! :-) 

Check it out!!

Below is a post from my Instagram page where I encouraged all my IG female followers to show your "break outs" whose boss!

"When In doubt..make it a mole" :-)

 

And here I thought I was doing something! Welp like they say, there is nothing new under the sun. Check out these facts

" Men were not adverse to the odd beauty patch or two, much like in the 18th century, and placement could dictate political allegiance or merely hide a bad skin day. Handy if you had succumbed to one of the many nasty diseases doing the rounds in those hygienically challenged days.

Black silk beauty spots also had a more practical use concealing smallpox scars and disfigurements" ( Queen of Vintage )

And guess what ladies??!! You can do the same in this century! All you need are a few small tools..look below!

A pimple! lol

Cream liner

or 

liquid liner pen, or regular liquid liner

Ladies!!! Its time to embrace your natural beauty, or if you don't have a beauty mark, why not have fun one wild night and create one!! Women have been doing it for centuries as you now know! Your tuuurrnn!! xoxoxoxoxo

-M.K.Ngenge #fineline