Showing posts with label make-up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make-up. Show all posts
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Goodies!!
Looking forward to reviewing these products that arrived this morning. In particular, giving myself a little manicure to cheer up the shambles that is my arm. Check The Un-Working World website later for more info!
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Feminine Feminists: The verdict is IN
Hurrah!
Thank you to my friend, an academic and published author in the fields of archaeology and women's studies, for confirming that women can indeed have feminist values and still enjoy wearing make up.
My entire belief system has been restored and I can stop stressing about it now!
There is, obviously, a lot more context behind this discussion but it's probably not everyone's cup of tea so the point is, I can go about slapping on my blusher like it's going out of fashion and still expect to be judged on my abilities, not my humongous waps.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
The Great Big Hooters Hoo Haa
A couple of days ago I read a story about M&S planning to sublet one of their vacant retail units to US restaurant chain Hooters, in...wait for it.... Bristol.
Ahhh, brilliant! I thought. I love Hooters!
Me and Mr G went to Vegas Hooters on our honeymoon. It was nothing special, the food was pretty rubbish but we bought a bag full of Hooters T-Shirts, Hooters baby grows for our nephews and a Hooters dog collar for Lucy. Here's a picture of me showing off my very own Hooters, outside Hooters - that shirt doesn't fit any more :(
Yesterday there came about a sequence of events that led to me reading more about the story and subsequent heated debate about women and identity in the comments section of the website Mumsnet. You can read what I'm on about here.
This might sound trivial, and indeed my concern has been met with confusion by the two people I have spoken to about it, but it has caused me to call into question what I held to be a rather firm belief that I am something of a feminist.
I honestly do not want to start a huge discussion about this issue and I certainly do not want to cause anyone any offence, it's just making my head hurt to think about it. So much so, that I couldn't even relax enough to have a snooze this afternoon. I mean, I did drop off eventually but this was all whirling around in my mind for a good 20 minutes first...
What I want to know is this:
Is it possible to be feminine and feminist at the same time?
I've had many a discussion with a lovely academic friend of mine who specialises in feminism but we've also had lots of conversations about make-up, diets, fashion.
Doesn't everybody (male or female) like to feel attractive at least occasionally? I think that's just human nature and does not necessarily mean you are being subservient. If a male or a female compliments me then I'll take it, but I like dressing up and playing around with make-up because it's fun and makes me feel good about myself, not just to impress others - although to be honest you all owe me a debt of gratitude for making an effort.
Or, in order to just be judged by my skills and abilities, do I have to walk around inside a box?
Anyway, I've just deleted about 500 words because it has properly sent my brainbox into overdrive and isn't making much sense and I'm really not trying to start anything.
What it really all boils down to is this:
I'm off to find out... Will report back shortly!
Love you all, wangers or wieners x
Ahhh, brilliant! I thought. I love Hooters!
Me and Mr G went to Vegas Hooters on our honeymoon. It was nothing special, the food was pretty rubbish but we bought a bag full of Hooters T-Shirts, Hooters baby grows for our nephews and a Hooters dog collar for Lucy. Here's a picture of me showing off my very own Hooters, outside Hooters - that shirt doesn't fit any more :(
Yesterday there came about a sequence of events that led to me reading more about the story and subsequent heated debate about women and identity in the comments section of the website Mumsnet. You can read what I'm on about here.
This might sound trivial, and indeed my concern has been met with confusion by the two people I have spoken to about it, but it has caused me to call into question what I held to be a rather firm belief that I am something of a feminist.
I honestly do not want to start a huge discussion about this issue and I certainly do not want to cause anyone any offence, it's just making my head hurt to think about it. So much so, that I couldn't even relax enough to have a snooze this afternoon. I mean, I did drop off eventually but this was all whirling around in my mind for a good 20 minutes first...
What I want to know is this:
Is it possible to be feminine and feminist at the same time?
I've had many a discussion with a lovely academic friend of mine who specialises in feminism but we've also had lots of conversations about make-up, diets, fashion.
Doesn't everybody (male or female) like to feel attractive at least occasionally? I think that's just human nature and does not necessarily mean you are being subservient. If a male or a female compliments me then I'll take it, but I like dressing up and playing around with make-up because it's fun and makes me feel good about myself, not just to impress others - although to be honest you all owe me a debt of gratitude for making an effort.
Or, in order to just be judged by my skills and abilities, do I have to walk around inside a box?
Anyway, I've just deleted about 500 words because it has properly sent my brainbox into overdrive and isn't making much sense and I'm really not trying to start anything.
What it really all boils down to is this:
- Am I still allowed to wear make-up?
I'm off to find out... Will report back shortly!
Love you all, wangers or wieners x
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