Stuck in the 80's

Last Friday I went to get my hair cut and colored. The beautician looked at me with extreme displeasure and let me know that I was, "stuck in the 80's". For those of you who may not know I was a teenager in the eighties....I am sure that the things that I like may be hopelessly linked to that decade....But, who in the hell is she to tell me this? Anyway, later on in my huge beauty appointment the beautician turned up her nose at my choice of eyeliner. She let me know that purple was far too young for me and did not belong on the top and bottom of my eyes. Suddenly I realized that this woman thinks I am old. Are you frigging kidding me?? I started to question everything about myself in the hair and makeup departments. This woman reworked my makeup to give me the "smokey eyes". Ok.....I do not like the smokey eyes. I love them on some people but they are not for me. It is just way too much makeup and makes me feel too "made up" if that makes any sense. I allowed this woman to do my hair and makeup knowing full well when I left there the first thing I would do is go wash my face and curl my hair. The flat iron is just not for me. So, here is my point. Who gets to decide what it is that is hip and current, and wow?? I suppose the point of makeup is first and foremost to look attractive to others. Is it so far beyond the realm of possibility to think that I do not give a shit what others think, and I wear that purple eyeliner because I LOVE IT??? When I look in the mirror I see the most amazing green eyes staring back at me, surrounded by purple. I will never stop wearing what I like!!! I do not wear makeup to keep up. I do not wear makeup to be cool. I wear my makeup to make myself feel beautiful, period. End of story. I will not be pushed into wearing more or less, or this shade or that. I like what I do and I guess if I am stuck in the 80's then so be it. As far as my hair goes, it was bad then and has not gotten better through the years. If my cut is from the 80's, well here's a big frigging news flash, so am I!! I implore all women to actually do what makes you feel beautiful. If it's no makeup, cleopatra eyes, smokey eyes, no foundation, too much powder, bright red lipstick who gives a shit. Wear it for you sister!!!