SHINE THE LIGHT ON COCROACHES AND THEY SCATTER! MEGS EMERGENCY POST!
Meg here! I need to get a few things off my saline enhanced chest. First of all, Megsmakeup.com is a warm place. We are full of the smarted women in THE UNIVERSE! Read the love, the wisdom, the humour and the advice and support. We love makeup and things that make us feel pretty! You know what makes me feel the prettiest? LOVE Love does it every time. It's amazing how I can see an absolutely gorgeous woman turn into an evil hag before my eyes just on the way she's spoken to a waitress.
Here's what we're about... Do you hate your gloss? Do you want to hear our thoughts on a new one? Are you having a bad day? Do you want to share? We're willing to bet someone else in our family is having a bad day and lets make each other feel better! Are you feeling a little lonely? Your hair will not work, your kids are screaming, your stressed out and you need a laugh? Find it here!
Those are the absolute fundamentals of Megsmakeup. If we wanted you to feel guilty we'd have you call your parents! We support you! As long as your coming from a "good place" notice I didn't say "sane place" even though that's O.K. We support you. We all have our moments of meltdown and I'm so proud to say we really Don't Judge-We're women, we've been there!
Beautiful is how I feel when I pull my car to the side of the road to pick up a lost animal, read the collar and take it to its distraught owner. Gorgeous I am when I help an elderly person load the groceries into their car. Stunning I feel when I can wipe a tear from a friends eye and look them straight in the face and say "I will help make this better"
That's what this site is really about. There's enough challenge and pain in the world, why perpetrate it? Why not be here for each other? We support each other from all over the world, how comforting is that?
I bring this up because, for whatever reason, there is a real dark cloud trying to rain on our universe. I guess it happens. They're out there.
I just want everyone to know that I strive to make this site better your life, you always have support here. I can say, we truly care. These are amazing, beautiful and wise woman and they enrich my soul daily.
That's it, I probably went on too long but I want you ALL TO KNOW This is a place for you. It's not judgemental, it's not harsh, we welcome and treasure every thought and comment. Behind those thoughts and comments is a loving, kind woman just doing what she knows to be best and we have no higher respect then that!
To the people trying to bring us down, go ahead, light always wins. Love is the greatest power!
I want to hear from the lurkers! Are you safe or have the hate mongers scared you off? To my Megs family, you inspire me everyday! What would you tell our shy lurkers?
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To heather2357, to all of you, you are so kind and so warm and I feel very much the same way. I really appreciate Meg's site and what she and her friends have set out to create: a place to gather together and help women feel good and look great! The MegsMakeup family is like a batch of brownies: sweet with a few nuts.To the knaves: you will never mess with just one gal here—we take care of our own. Just look at how many women have already posted words of comfort and advice for our girl Meg while lifting up others as well. We are all indeed a group of intelligent, compassionate and sharp ladies here and I am so grateful for that.
My belief is that the negativity is actually a compliment in disguise--why would someone take the time to try to trash another unless it was out of jealousy, a pitiful yet very potent force? Meg wrote, "Beautiful is how I feel when I pull my car to the side of the road to pick up a lost animal, read the collar and take it to its distraught owner. Gorgeous I am when I help an elderly person load the groceries into their car. Stunning I feel when I can wipe a tear from a friend's eye and look them straight in the face and say 'I will help make this better.'" Whew--you are indeed beautiful and brilliant! Your sweet, gentle soul shines through everything, and you've created a site unlike any other. You ladies have seen me through the worst year of my life and I look for your comments and e-mails as a child does for presents on Christmas morning (and, yes, I do have a life with lots of friends here). I'm supposed to be limited to ten minutes a day on the computer and WHERE do I spend it? AT MEG'S! I could pen a book on your wit and wisdom. I see your faces in my head all of the time, especially the incredible smiles, and don't deserve to be here--but thank God I am! This, too, shall pass, Meg. The love of these women is an unbreakable bond, and you all humble me.
It always cheers me up to read this site and think of Meg and her friends going through life being pretty and smart and outgoing. Wish I was a bit more like that. :) Shy in Seattle
Meg;I am new to writing on your site, haven't done it a lot. But if certain people are having difficultlywith staying on point, they need to think before they the spue. This world is filled with too much of that and this is not the place. I believe those that 'chat' here are classer than that and truly carefor and about each other. So, scatter back into the dark hole you came from and maybe think about thelessons you learned at your mother's knee. Maybe the answers to your problems lay not with others but at your own doorstep....Meg, I hope you know that cream always rises to the top - garbage sinks as with the heavy heart itcarries. I look forward to hearing from you and others that truly care about people.
I think you guys are amazing. Don't let the negative people in this world bring you down. You've done so much for small brands and you guys are truly great. Everywhere I go people say great things about you, so keep your head up.
I've been reading the posts on this site for a long time, but never really posted anything before. Just wanted to say hi to everyone! I
Sorry to read you've got clouds gathering. You are correct, light & love do win out. I'm with ya Meg.
I'm safe, but I'm a busy college student so regression equations and epic Renaissance poetry take precedence at the moment. I miss you gals, though. I'll try to stop by more often, I promise.
Love this post and good for you Meg. This website is more than just a makeup review site. It is more than just a place where we are there for each other. This website is an F-you to all the people who said that all women are catty and jealous and can't have real friendships. It cancels out this image people have today that women run around trying to sleep with each other's husbands and ruin people's diets. But here, we truly support each other's successes, even if we have been experiencing a large amount of failures of our own. In fact the success of others makes us feel better about ourselves. Women CAN work together and can boost each other up, and for all of you who believe otherwise and want to come on here and be catty and bring people down, go away where you belong. Like Rock of Love with Bret Michaels. Because everyone here has evolved waaaaaaaaaaaay past that.
Meg this was such a beautiful post. You are so brilliant and so attractive on the inside and out. You recognize the true beauty in life - and the most important thing - love. Unfortunately there are some very unhappy, angry people in the world that don't know much about that. They use the internet to spread their hate. It is so wonderful to see this incredible group of women take a stand TOGETHER against it!!
You are all amazing, and all have said amazing things. Let me just state, again, that the only true defense against a troll -- and have no doubt, anyone who comes onto a positive, supportive, life-enhancing site such as this for the express purpose of fomenting discord lives under a bridge -- is the coldest of cold shoulders. Ig-A-Nore her/him/them, and go about our heavenly business. Feed a troll and it stays forever. It lives for attention and negative energy. Starve that craving and it goes looking for greener pastures, say, www.ilovefluffykittens.com. Goodbye, and good riddance to bad rubbish, as my Cousin Toots would say. Oh, and P.S.? I cannot help but think that the sudden sprouting of this bile is not unconnected to our Fearless Leader's earlier post about Evil Exes. All the more reason to consign it to Siberia,
Good for you, Meg. I noticed these people posting negative comments as well, mostly this morning, and it nearly sent me into a raging tirade. I actually wrote up a really, really long angry post about it and was prepared to send it to these accounts when I realized- I would just be adding to the negativity and stooping to their level. So here I am, rising above, inspired by my family at Meg's. I've been through some tough stuff lately, and Megs is always there to make me feel better. The women here are incredible- each and every one of you, and I love you all. Sometimes I feel like you're my family more than my family is! You're my extra aunts, sisters, and mothers, and it'll take more than a few naysayers to destroy our family. :) <3, Vexy
I must have missed the negativity here ( I usually am in my own cotton covered world), but I come here when I am down to listen to all the positive things you all say. You are like my own little cheer club. I always feel better after reading the posts, especially from mjsred and Jeanasina (they are very funny. Just remember, when you shine a light on the cockroaches, they scatter, but come back later. Just stamp on them and they are gone for good. Then they can't get us down...
As a lurker who has very recently 'come out of the closet', I would urge all fellow lurkers to post away - I felt like everyone here knew everyone else, and here I am literally on the other side of the world eavesdropping on these amazing, gorgeous, cool, funny girls (who share my disturbing obsession with cosmetics). But I got such a great welcome that I would urge all the rest of you to peak in and say hello. Meg's beauty, inner and outer shines out - Meg you've created a sisterhood - and that's rare. So many women have a queen bee syndrome, where they have to put someone down to feel better about themselves. Problem is, it only works if the rest of us let it. As Eleanor Roosevelt put it 'No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent'.And another quote for the day, one that I live by (ties in nicely with what Meg said) 'A person who is nice to you, and rude to the waiter, is not a nice person'. Go Dave Barry
I can't help but feel as if we have all been drawn together for some greater purpose. I have been wanting to say that for a long time but felt to shy to come right out with it. Well no more.....I freakin' love you people. Here we can be ourselves, ask embarrassing questions and receive really great embarrassing answers. Like attracts like. Knowing that makes me feel awful special because I am really drawn to the amazing women here and a few really great men too! I found Meg's makeup at a time when I really needed it. In part, it was about taking those first scary steps towards going after MY dreams and being authentic. I am truly touched and comforted by the women here. If I had remained a Lurker I would have missed out on so much. To all the women who are to shy to participate: Don't hold back, share your beautiful thoughts and ideas, even your fears. Chances are someone out there really needs to hear whatever it is you have to say. I read everyones post before I write my own. I am always so impressed with all of you. The open and vulnerable attitudes helps each of us to flourish and learn from each other. It takes guts to fight the negative voices we all hear and the negative things we say to ourselves. Your courage inspires my own.
To Meg and everyone in our little family...I was beginning to worry about a few ofthe inappropriate comments, snyde remarks, offensive screen names and negativevibes coming through my computer screen by just a few individuals lately. Thank youfor reminding us that this isn't just about makeup...we're about life, love andsupport and we have NO ROOM nor USE for people who have nothing positive and helpfulto say. Take it elsewhere chicas because it isn't welcome here. Thats not what weare about. If you want to use gutter talk and verbally abuse people go to OMG yahoo...they thrive on that there...or better yet take it to myspace with the other mentally12 year old degenerates. Those of us true to Megs mission of love and sisterhoodwill continue to support, share, care, laugh, cry and just generally be crazy together. In the sweet, fun and kind way. Not with snarky unwelcome comments orvenomous barbs that those individuals have sadly chosen to use. So BEGONE...beforesomeone drops a house on YOU!!!! GLAM ON my beautiful ladies (and to a few totallyrighteous guys for popping in too)...let the light and love shine!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
THIS is why I am so stuck on Miz Meg and this site...it's not easy to bare your soul regarding your loves and losses,admit to a "saline enhanced chest" (right there with ya' girl!) and to know that no matter what kind of a day you are having,you can click on the link ot Meg's and you'll be "home."Years ago,women only had the limited time at the "clothesline" in which to offer each other a few kind words of support.We have many ways now and if nothing else,tech connects.It can also offend.I would tell a "shy lurker" that some of my best friend in "real life" have been introduced to me online,through a shared-passion forum or simply as in the case of "Meg's Makeup", the desire to be my very best and offer the same op to other women everyday. Come visit and stay awhile...you'll see!Everyone "hurts" sometime but we here know that if you "cowboy up", put on your glossiest-gloss and your sprakliest shadow that sometimes it really DOES help the boo-boo get better faster.God knows there is enough out ther to challenge and bring all of us down:to have a sanctuary you can click on anytime of the day or night is heady-stuff to me...I know I can come here and read a funny comment,get a new idea,or share a thought and that someone will "get me."So continue to head towards that light ladies...click that ruby lipstick three times and come HOME to "Megs!"And if anyone tries to bring you/us down,remember what Glinda, the Good Witch of the North said:"You have no power here! Now begone, before somebody drops a house on you!"HUGS MY PRETTIES!!!
Hey Cujo123...it's SO funny that you thought we all knew each other already butthe truth is I've never physically met anyone on this site and I'd venture to guessmost of the other ladies haven't either. We come from all over the U.S. Meg hasjust created such an open and honest website here that we can all talk like oldgirlfriends over Sunday brunch and Mimosa's! I hope others don't keep lurking because they think it's like intruding...we LOVE to hear from new gals and guys. Stylemama and carmen_casas are quickly becoming two of my new fav ladies(SO funny and endearing...I just adore them along with the others)and there are just so many other amazing women out there to meet. I've said this time and timeagain but I'm telling ya...sooner or later we are going to have to organize aMegs Convention in LA. I know I'd find a way to be there in a heartbeat just tothrow my arms around these gorgeous ladies!!!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
Hello Britts! Welcome to the light and we look forward to seeing more of youhere! Much love...A
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
I promise to go away, but you know I'm addicted. I love many quotes. One is by Leo Buscaglia in his book simply titled "Love." It is "You can be a plum--the most delectable, ripe, beautiful plum God ever created--and some people just don't like plums." Another? It comes from a psychologist: "Never let anyone rob you of your music." Don't stop singing, Megan, BELT IT OUT! I think I'm done . . . can't be sure.
I dont know what happened...but YOU GO MEG!!! You rock and so do all of the wonderful ladies who support this awesome website and everything it stands for! :) :) :)
Heather2357 my darling...let me let you in on a little secret. Being pretty, andsmart, and outgoing is all about the way you hold yourself and the way you letyour inner beauty shine. I'm not being cliche here...I'm being honest. And notto sound immodest, but I've been on both sides of this coin. I've been the "beautyqueen/homecoming/head cheerleader" type as well as the "out of shape and in my frumpymom stage so afraid of how people will view me that I retreated into food" struggle. Youget over both when you realize that people respond to truth and to those who aretruly genuine in thought, word and deed. Trust and believe in yourself and thenspeak UP! You'll find you've got a lot to say and even more to give. People willrespond and your confidence will grow. And NOTHING...I repeat NOTHING is sexierthan confidence. Take care sweet girl and remember "chin up, boobs out...its SHOWTIME!" Say that to yourself every time you feel shy or meek and you'll findyourself walking with greater confidence than you could ever know!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
I have to comment on this topic today. One thing you don’t see on this site EVER is anything to do with the word ‘Trash’. I looked up the word ‘trash’ and some of the definitions were...“anything worthless, useless, discarded; rubbish; foolish or pointless ideas, talk or writing nonsense, a worthless or disreputable person, literary material of poor or inferior quality... Slang. to destroy, damage, or vandalize, as in anger or protest. Those are words that describe the type of people who don’t belong on this website as their comments are not helpful, not intelligent and not of any value here. To write in a negative vein on this website just makes you stand out as somebody quite small and stupid. The people here are kind, giving, helpful and caring. To write negativity here is as pointless as having some idiot dressed as an Evil Clown come storming in to a Little Sisters of the Poor Prayer service carrying on like a fool! The sisters would glance over at him and maybe roll their eyes but for the most part they would ignore him and go about the business of administering help to those who really need them. This site helps people - if you don’t have anything helpful to add - move on. There has to be some dark website out there like “Negative People R Us” that would help feed the soul of people who prosper on negativity. This website is full of light and will continue to be full of light. Respect this site as all of the writers of this site respect each other. If you can’t be respectful you shouldn’t come here. Realize this...everybody here loves Meg - that’s why they come to this website. To those of you who don‘t feel this way, move on! You are completely outnumbered here and your words will never be respected. Meg has created a place you can’t touch with unkind words so let it go. It’s like storming the White House with a toy bow and arrow. You don’t have a chance of surviving here if you are unkind to Meg and this website.
Jeanasina!
HAHAHA! This was not planned...the "drops a house on you" line both sweet and I just used,my post must have gone live at the same time...HAHAHA! And ya' think this place isn't full of fabulous and like-minded women??? ;)
I feel so very fortunate to have fond this site, my Friends my sisters...were All in this together, and yes Meg, I agree with you...I feel my most beautiful when I can help anyone load groceries, loan a few dollars, lend a sympathetic shoulder to cry on or just being there to listen
This is truly honest and beautiful and sweet and I hope I can be that (though I am new) for those of you on MMU and you can, in turn, for me!
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