Beauty debate | What defines beauty?

Being a part of the blogging world, it's no surprise that I spend a vast amount of my time surrounded by make-up counters, glossy magazines and other beauty product-addicts...and it got me thinking: what defines beauty?

Does having long, glossy locks, a beautifully symmetric face, with immaculate make up, a 'Victoria's Secret' body draped with the finest designer clothes, make you beautiful? I mean, after all, these are the sorts of people who adorn the glossy magazine that we all rush out to buy.

But does make-up really make you more beautiful? Who defines beauty? Is it the opposite sex or competition with the same sex? I actually think beauty is different for everyone, nobody should judge the way others look by their own definition of, beauty. BUT, this is inevitable, there are plenty of people in the world that deem it perfectly acceptable to judge others on the way they decide to dress or apply their make up that day. But often this is just a reflection on themselves and their own perceptions, or insecurities.

Personally? I think beauty is confidence and elegance and an ability to carry yourself as you are! It's fine to look however you want, dress however you want to dress as long as YOU are confident.

I'd love to know what you think defines beauty?!

L x