Pale Pride

For those who understand what it means to be pale, it's both empowering and discouraging. Both sides of my family are Scandinavian, which essentially means there's no hope of tanning. Having a fair complexion however, is increasingly growing in popularity: particularly in social media & photography. It's a feeble encouragement, because everyone who is stuck with being pale understands these things...

Cons of Being Pale:
1. Finding foundation is fairly simple (most likely because you are the lightest shade)
2. Pink cheeks are just a normal thing to deal with
3. Fake tanning just DOES NOT work or look normal
4. In summer you slightly blind people when you take off your beach coverup
5. When you don't wear makeup people think you're sickly
6. Playing hide and seek in the dark is never in your favor
7. When you catch a glimpse of a tan line you freak out 

Those examples are just a few things about the daily struggle of being pale. But on the other hand, there's a sense of power about having a fair complexion. My sister once called herself "a porcelain goddess." Now that is how to do it. Winter is OUR time to embrace our porcelain goddess-like appearance. Think about it; the abundance of tan beach babes are either forced to tediously keep up a fake tan all winter, or endlessly complain about how pasty they look. Now this is where being a porcelain goddess comes in handy... in summer or in winter.

Pros of Being Pale:
1. You don't need to spend money on a new foundation shade every winter
2. You can just sit and listen about others complaining how pale they are
3. Wearing black is your best ally
4. Fun fact: historically speaking, being pale meant having a substantial amount of money and position
5. Your excessive amount of sunscreen means your skin is healthier than those who skip it
6. You stand out in a crowd of tan people

Take pride your fair complexion... Live it. Love it. Own it. Embrace your inner porcelain goddess.