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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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I still don't understand. I have had four screwdrivers for the longest time, and I make do. If they don't work, maybe the butter knife will. Oh, and on that subject, I only have one hammer, if you don't include the shoes. I do get creative to get the job done.

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ORIGINAL: Jazzlvr

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I still don't understand. I have had four screwdrivers for the longest time, and I make do. If they don't work, maybe the butter knife will. Oh, and on that subject, I only have one hammer, if you don't include the shoes. I do get creative to get the job done.

For those minor/small jobs around the house, a small tool kit consisting of an adjustable wrench, a pair of pliers, a claw hammer and and a couple different sizes of standard and philips head screwdrivers or one of those screwdrivers with the multiple bits hidden in the handle will do the job.
But for those men and women who do the major repair jobs around the house and on the family vehicles more variety and specialized tools are required to do the job properly. And as another fella posted earlier in this thread it just makes the job go quicker, easier and more effecient when you have the right tool for the job

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ORIGINAL: Jazzlvr

In short,

Ecclesiastes 1:1,2 KJV

1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jersalem. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

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ORIGINAL: .Pammy

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ORIGINAL: Jazzlvr

In short,

Ecclesiastes 1:1,2 KJV

1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jersalem. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

But we still don't get this. Or maybe it's men who don't "get" that there's nothing to be vain about. Did that make sense?

Michelle, am I helping or hindering?

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ORIGINAL: Grace-N-Mercy
For now... Why do men worry about going bald/thinning when it seems many women either don't mind or believe baldness is sexy?

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ORIGINAL: John_O

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ORIGINAL: Grace-N-Mercy
For now... Why do men worry about going bald/thinning when it seems many women either don't mind or believe baldness is sexy?

1. For most of us "baldness" wasn't sexy during our formative years.
2. Balding is a sign of aging and obviously I couldn't be getting older!
3. Sun burn on teh top of the head. Can you say "OUCH" I knew you could.

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ORIGINAL: .Pammy

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ORIGINAL: Jazzlvr

In short,

Ecclesiastes 1:1,2 KJV

1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jersalem. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

But we still don't get this. Or maybe it's men who don't "get" that there's nothing to be vain about. Did that make sense?

Michelle, am I helping or hindering?

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ORIGINAL: .Pammy

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ORIGINAL: John_O

1. For most of us "baldness" wasn't sexy during our formative years.
2. Balding is a sign of aging and obviously I couldn't be getting older!
3. Sun burn on teh top of the head. Can you say "OUCH" I knew you could.

Okay then, guys: re #1 & #2: GET OVER IT! [:D]

Can't help with #3.

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In the past, baldness was equated with age. If you were bald you were looked upon as being old, or aged beyond your years. Which meant diminished capacity or weakness. In a culture, like ours, which values youth more than ability or intelligence, that could be a very frightening thing.
Even though, in todays value system, when baldness is losing that stigmatism, many men still embrace that older value system.

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ORIGINAL: rgod
Why do many men not like to ask for directions when they are lost?

Because men are never lost. We are just exploring alternative routes.

(Honestly I can't speak for most men on this issue. I never get lost. (I have an excellent sense of direction and spacial relationships) I do get turned around sometimes and then I will stop, ask, and get reoriented.)

I am one who will have a map with me if I am in unfamiliar locations. I am like John I may get turned around, but if I am awake during the trip I am seldom if ever lost.

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!

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ORIGINAL: trainfan

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!

NJ is also one the few places I have gotten lost as well. The roads were not labeled well and I was driving in the remnants of a hurricane.

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

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ORIGINAL: trainfan

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!

NJ is also one the few places I have gotten lost as well. The roads were not labeled well and I was driving in the remnants of a hurricane.

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ORIGINAL: trainfan

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

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ORIGINAL: trainfan

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!

NJ is also one the few places I have gotten lost as well. The roads were not labeled well and I was driving in the remnants of a hurricane.

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Hard to believe? [8D][:D]

I always say I have driven in almost all kinds of weather. It really wasn't to bad most of the time the constant pounding of rain on the car roof got to me.............. after a few hours. The noise only ceased when I was on the lower level of a double decked bridge, that was until you got to the seams then is was like driving under someone dumping a huge bucket of water on the windsheild.

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

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ORIGINAL: trainfan

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!

NJ is also one the few places I have gotten lost as well. The roads were not labeled well and I was driving in the remnants of a hurricane.

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Hard to believe? [8D][:D]

I always say I have driven in almost all kinds of weather. It really wasn't to bad most of the time the constant pounding of rain on the car roof got to me.............. after a few hours. The noise only ceased when I was on the lower level of a double decked bridge, that was until you got to the seams then is was like driving under someone dumping a huge bucket of water on the windsheild.

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ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl

I have an internal GPS - I have only gotten lost one time in my life - and that's because I was trying to follow mapquest directions, and the roadways in NJ weren't properly identified!