Have a Scene Christmas

So, this holiday I will be getting together with my family like most do. And of course, they will see my progression into the scene culture (which I started gradually a little over a year ago).

I know that they'll accept me no matter what I look like (trust me, there are more drastic apperances in my family). But should I tone it down a little? Here are my two ideas:

Idea one: Go all out, like I would any other day. Wear the shirt in the picture paired with red skinny jeans and white flats. Accessorize with red and green jewelry, do the make-up, and tease my hair. Dress it up with bows. =]

Idea two: Dress a little less...."loud." Maybe a green sweater dress with red flats, wayyy toned down make-up, but still tease the hair.

Idea one is definitely more me, and it will be more comfortable and fun to wear. But idea two is more conservative, and the holidays are supposed to be about us coming together. I don't really want to deal with a family discussion about my style and how I've "changed." Whether they like it or not, they'll still draw attention to it. So, what do ya'll think?

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Question: What makeup looks best on me?? (by aussierose)
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I understand not wanting to go "full out" scene. It's best to evolve into it rather than make drastic changes. I read your other post about the hair and going for a Hayley Williams style. So I thought this make-up look might be good for you.

It's done by a youtube make-up artist named panacea81, and I swear she has a look for everything. So if this is still too drastic of make-up, look through her videos! Highly recommended. Anyways, it's inspired by Hayley Williams and the Decode video. So I thought you'd like it! ;]

It can be easily achieved by covering the whole upper lid in a white eyeshadow base, and blending a sparkly silver over it. Line your upper lid, thin near the inside of the eye and getting thicker toward the outside. Line your lower lid with a light eyeshadow (she uses a faint sparkly red). Apply mascara as needed. This look is great because it shouldn't even take ten minutes!

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It's edgy, and it looks good with the little flip at the bottom. The only thing is, I'd keep your length. If anything, only get an inch shorter to weed out the split ends. Also, maybe get a couple short layers on top for you to play around with to get a bed-head look.

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