For most of my life, I believed what I had been taught about beauty and "being pretty." I believed that being pretty meant that my hair was styled just right. I should never be seen without makeup. I should wear stylish clothes that accentuate my curves in just the right way and wear the correct colors for my hair and skin tones. I should spend whatever time and money were necessary to keep up with the latest styles, and feel free to get rid of perfectly good clothing when it