Hmm well "the world takes all kinds" huh? In my experience I've had friends, family and significant others take notice while enjoying my makeup, also those who notice and dislike my look AND once a friend of my younger brother actually laughed in my face and told me that he was embarrassed for me. Although I was a bit offended to be laughed at in my own home..that kid is a was a rude, classless punk so I wasn't about to give it much thought. I like to wear various different styles of makeup and clothes depending on my mood ranging anywhere from classic polished looks to cute and colorful or even grunge or goth lolita looks..but it is only because I enjoy dressing up, it's a hobby to acquire news styles. Your own personal style is like your own ongoing art canvas that can and does evolve. You can express yourself and it becomes an outlet. Like with every form of art (or anything in life) there will always be someone that you can't please. There's always someone out there that will think that you are ridiculous. I think that it's important to just be true to yourself and anyone that is worth your time and really cares about you will not only not mind but they will love you for it. As long as you are doing right by yourself (and not causing harm to others) everything else will fall into place right? Although I feel that it's also important to try to be aware of certain social situations such as job interviews, funerals, weddings..it's important not to demand too much attention when it is not casual and when the situation should not revolve around yourself.
Just because someone may prefer something a certain way doesn't mean that they will HATE it any other way. Preference doesn't necessarily have to have a negative connotation. With my boyfriend, he prefers when I wear no makeup and that doesn't bother me much because not only does he find me lovely with makeup as well but he is happy just to be with me no matter what I look like. And I reciprocate the same feelings. I would not be embarrassed to be in his presence if he was wearing something that I do not prefer. Being alive and healthy and together count for a lot.. I will on special occasions such as my boyfriends birthday or my parents anniversary dress to please them as a sign of love and respect.
But anyways I'm sorry that I ramble, I find these discussions fascinating, like a cultural exchange haha...
JUST DO YOU~ And own it. There's nothing wrong with that!!