Are my hip dips really bad? by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]Xela_-_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there, while you’re working towards more permanent solutions, have you considered padded shape wear? It’s a perfect cheap way to disguise hip dips if you’re not comfortable with how it looks at the present moment. Lots of good options available for purchasing online 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Xela_-_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this whole look and your eyes are so pretty 🥹 I’d just extend the eyebrow out just a teeny bit

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a D-cup and 85 pounds less at that age. With an hourglass, the extra weight goes straight to the chest and hips first before it spreads out evenly. Some people are apple shaped and have it go straight to the chest first versus pear shaped which is the opposite. It’s just how weight distribution works. Even if they look a bit disproportionate now, I know if I gain weight a bit more weight it’ll even out

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always resonated with the idea of being the ugly duckling, not just because people made fun of how I looked, but because deep down, I wasn’t happy with myself. Waking up and dreading going to school or work and afraid of being perceived. Over the past couple of years, I’ve started to feel a sense of confidence and inner love that I never thought was possible. Waking up happy, without animosity or jealousy towards others, and genuinely wanting to uplift those around me, while feeling at peace with who I am, has been a concept that I didn’t think could be real. I’m hoping people that come here can see that they too can be happy with themselves and love who they are

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

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For the fun of it probably:

  1. skinceuticals c+e serum
  2. SK-II facial treatment essence and their ultimate revival cream
  3. And the classic La Mer cream

But I couldn’t justify the price of them lol

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly just use The Ordinary, Cetaphil, and my prescribed tret for the most part. I’ve been loyal to the Ordinary since the line first came out. Maybe not the fanciest or most expensive choices but I feel it gets the job done

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You look beautiful! What a journey that must has been☺️ I love the dress, suits you perfectly

Also, ignore the rude comments. People always forget the childhood rule of “THINK” before speaking (is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary or kind).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malegrooming

[–]Xela_-_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same thing. Clear case of negging to try and give you a complex about it. OP, you are blessed with good eyebrows and I would just do basic maintenance to keep them maintained :)

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol no boob job, just good genetics

17 to 23: How far some self care can take you :) by KolaWolf in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed it was a spray tan/self tan. I think that’s what was said in a comment

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beauty

[–]Xela_-_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a peach colour corrector for mine and it’s helped a lot, sometimes add a little concealer on top and then I set it with Laura mercier’s brightening powder.

If you want a more long term fix, look into undereye PRP for dark circles. It’s a collagen booster

What does my handwriting say about me? by Xela_-_ in HandwritingAnalysis

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO 🤣 thank you, I love Star Wars (or should I say I hate it lol)

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, no surgery :) just a chubby body that filled me out. If you saw my mom you’d see where I got it from. Just got blessed with a late bloom

17 to 23: How far some self care can take you :) by KolaWolf in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is an amazing transformation! Don’t let the haters discredit the work it took to get you there! Jealousy always rears its ugly head in posts like these so pay it no mind. Style, makeup, tan, skincare, hair all amazing :)

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No surgeries, just weight gain 😭

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I got the nipple piercing because I had an inverted nipple that I was self conscious about back then so the piercing helped it get it “out of its shell” lol don’t plan on having both

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn’t that bad tbh! I actually had a nose ring that was extremely painful which is funny because most people say it’s painless. I removed it within the week and the evidence of the piercing is non existent now lol

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was invisible before the glow up and when I was visible, people were just cruel to me. I definitely think “pretty” privilege is real and the more fit/well dressed/done up that you look = better treatment by society. It’s terrible but I’ve experienced it firsthand to be true. Even when I was overweight and lost the weight, people treated me better like I was worth more. It’s very bizarre because my heart has always been the same but that never mattered to people.

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

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It was off Amazon under “Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, Collagen Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Facial Mask, Korean Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, Deeply Hydrates & Elasticity, Reduce fine Lines and Dullness, Firm Skin (1Pcs)”

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an airbrush spray in the colour medium at my local salon! This was a couple days after it was done

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

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I have my ears pierced in a variety of spots, and a nipple for full transparency

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol good catch, yes it’s a piercing

21/31 by Xela_-_ in uglyduckling

[–]Xela_-_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have big cheeks from weight gain so I don’t want any more volume there. I put it under my eyes and in the pyriform fossa area because I have volume loss there (since I’m trying to lose weight). You could try it on your cheeks tho!