The transformation in front of the vanity mirror

A story revolving a young (and probably closeted) woman named Alice, dealing with comphet, and her daily life as a Woman Under Pressure- putting on layers of makeup, trying to be smart, beautiful and boyfriend-worthy, but is getting a boyfriend really the greatest joy in life? Or is it just a goal that Alice thinks she needs to achieve? Hopefully she will find out soon, or her adulthood will be a complete disaster.