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rgod -> RE: He says/She says for Singles (May Game Thread) (5/6/2008 9:00:42 PM)
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ORIGINAL: trainfan Why do women have a dozen or more colors of nail polish (or insert any other type of cosmetic)? So, Why does a woman need so many shoes? All right, I'll take a page from Jazzlvrs book. Here we go: The number of different types of cosmetics, nail polish, and shoes are analagous to the tools discussion. Let's start with the shoes. A woman can get away with four pairs of shoes. Think of it as being the 4-screwdriver toolset that you can pick up at Walmart (I have one of those - love it - it is in a cute little blue bag). Your shoes could be a plain black pump, a nice comfortable neutral colored sandal, brown flat shoe, and a pair of tennis shoes. Actually, depending on what she's doing, she might be able to get away with less. However, let's say you are attending a formal event, perhaps wearing a beautiful blue beaded gown. While you could maybe get away with a plain pair of black pumps, it would most likely not be the best choice - you might want a pair of died blue satin pumps that would match your dress. Or, what if you are going hiking with your boyfriend? While a rugged tennis shoe might work if it isn't too steep, a nice-fitting pair of Timberlands might fit the bill. And what if you are wearing a nice white linen pantsuit with a pink shirt underneath? Well, it would look so much better with pink or brown sandals (or if you can work purple or lavender in there it could look so cute). You could go with flat shoe though, but the sandal (especially a nice little wedge) might be the best for that outfit. Likewise, you could have one purse that you wear everywhere (your "standard adjustable wrench"), but to have a nice summer straw bag with the linen outfit would be better. The same goes for makeup. Many women opt for bolder colors if they are going out for a night on the town and lighter, more neutral colors for a daytime professional look. Or no makeup. Or my favorite - a bit of foundation, a little eyeliner/mascara, little powder and neutral lipstick and I'm ready to go. I still look like myself and just change my lipstick for night (and might add a bit more eyeliner and do my nails). An added layer of complexity are seasonal changes. You also have to take into account that your skin color and maybe even type changes. I get several shades darker in the summer and my skin gets a bit oilier. So, my foundation (a base makeup on which other makeup is applied) changes a bit and I wear a bit lighter moisturizer. In the winter though, I need all of the moisturizer I can get. Ditto for nail polish. Red might be nice for certain looks, a much more neutral color might be nice for the office. Some like wilder colors (blue, black, green) if they want a funkier look. It is all a matter of personal style. By the way, I should add a disclaimer. While I like talking about cosmetics, clothes, and shoes - and can recognize and put together outfits etc., I am not really a girly girl. I've had to pare my closet down to the bare minimum (I do have more than 4 shoes though) because my life has changed significantly in the past year and requires me to be much more simple. I have a much more natural look, but I like to add a little pizazz. But I do understand the concept of the right "tool" for the "job." Ok, I'm done. Jazzlvr, ladies - do I pass?
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