Natural Beauty

The_Lady_Snow · 01-31-2013, 01:20 PM

Hmm. Funny in that ironic way that she doesn't get it then. Her coming from such a background should of opened her eyes to tge oppression of women. I don't think shed be who she was had she been born with darker skin.

That was really the point about "beauty products" and standards they have A LOT of ism's attached to them

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Originally Posted by always2late

While undeniably white, it's hard for me to think that Chanel came from a life of "privilege." She was born to an unwed mother in 1883, and upon her mother's death was placed in an orphanage for the rest of her childhood by her stepfather. Though there is no denying that she attained success later in life, I don't think her entire life was as easy as her later years. As to her designs she was a proponent of a more "natural" and comfortable look for women. She has been credited for changing the idea that a woman had to be corsetted to be "beautiful."
*just a little trivia

Sachita · 01-31-2013, 01:41 PM

I think the whole industry is fucked up. I think between the media and the patriarchal attitudes forced on us many many moons ago have devalued women. Many of us fell and still fall in that trap. I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with wanting to dress pretty and buy nice things. It's when you feel you have no beauty or value without it. Its when our sons can only see big tits, big hair and name brand jeans. Our whole fucking perception of beauty is distorted.

But I can change that for me today. I can start to live my life differently and hopefully teach my granddaughter the things no one taught me.

Kitten.With.A.Twist · 01-31-2013, 01:45 PM

Well said, Sachita!! (and I love your quote, btw!)

Kitten.With.A.Twist · 01-31-2013, 01:50 PM

I think she does get, it, though, Lady Snow... I wonder if you have a different idea about her quote than I do? While I didn't know Chanel and never had the chance to ask her about it, my perception of it is that she was being very inclusive and accepting of ALL beauties... and simply saying that EVERY woman is beautiful, and if she's not, it's because she's just not taking "care" of herself. I'm a huge fan of taking care of yourself.... but I'm not a huge proponent of expensive cosmetics or beauty regimes...I don't really use them and don't think they are necessary.. but why not take a little 'care' of yourself!

The_Lady_Snow · 01-31-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten.With.A.Twist

I think she does get, it, though, Lady Snow... I wonder if you have a different idea about her quote than I do? While I didn't know Chanel and never had the chance to ask her about it, my perception of it is that she was being very inclusive and accepting of ALL beauties... and simply saying that EVERY woman is beautiful, and if she's not, it's because she's just not taking "care" of herself. I'm a huge fan of taking care of yourself.... but I'm not a huge proponent of expensive cosmetics or beauty regimes...I don't really use them and don't think they are necessary.. but why not take a little 'care' of yourself!

Ms Kitten, some folks can't. It's not because they wouldn't love to be able to or because they are lazy or American.

They just can't be it for economic reasons or other reasons.

Kitten.With.A.Twist · 01-31-2013, 03:14 PM

::hugz:: Snow - well thank you for widening my perspective. I'll be givin' that some thought!

Da Kitten

Sachita · 01-31-2013, 03:32 PM

I use to spend so much money on make-up, creams, you name it. I still buy a little make-up and even wear a very little now and then. I don't think you have to spend a lot to be pretty. Not at all.

01-31-2013, 01:41 PM	#2
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I think the whole industry is fucked up. I think between the media and the patriarchal attitudes forced on us many many moons ago have devalued women. Many of us fell and still fall in that trap. I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with wanting to dress pretty and buy nice things. It's when you feel you have no beauty or value without it. Its when our sons can only see big tits, big hair and name brand jeans. Our whole fucking perception of beauty is distorted. But I can change that for me today. I can start to live my life differently and hopefully teach my granddaughter the things no one taught me. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

01-31-2013, 01:45 PM	#3
Kitten.With.A.Twist Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Born Femme. Preferred Pronoun?: Is "Darlin'" a pronoun? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 84 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21 Thanked 185 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 1157027	Well said, Sachita!! (and I love your quote, btw!) __________________ Da Kitten with a Twist When life gives you lemons, eat bacon!

01-31-2013, 01:50 PM	#4
Kitten.With.A.Twist Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Born Femme. Preferred Pronoun?: Is "Darlin'" a pronoun? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 84 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21 Thanked 185 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 1157027	I think she does get, it, though, Lady Snow... I wonder if you have a different idea about her quote than I do? While I didn't know Chanel and never had the chance to ask her about it, my perception of it is that she was being very inclusive and accepting of ALL beauties... and simply saying that EVERY woman is beautiful, and if she's not, it's because she's just not taking "care" of herself. I'm a huge fan of taking care of yourself.... but I'm not a huge proponent of expensive cosmetics or beauty regimes...I don't really use them and don't think they are necessary.. but why not take a little 'care' of yourself! __________________ Da Kitten with a Twist When life gives you lemons, eat bacon!

01-31-2013, 03:14 PM	#6
Kitten.With.A.Twist Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Born Femme. Preferred Pronoun?: Is "Darlin'" a pronoun? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 84 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21 Thanked 185 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 1157027	::hugz:: Snow - well thank you for widening my perspective. I'll be givin' that some thought! Da Kitten __________________ Da Kitten with a Twist When life gives you lemons, eat bacon!

01-31-2013, 03:32 PM	#7
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I use to spend so much money on make-up, creams, you name it. I still buy a little make-up and even wear a very little now and then. I don't think you have to spend a lot to be pretty. Not at all. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese