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Saw a young woman on metro today with a lovely face and enormous earrings that appear to have been designed to stretch out her earlobes. I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but stretching the earlobes seems like the kind of thing that will be regretted in later life.
Least favorite fashion trends-
1. Stretched earlobes
2. Hobbit hair (at least it’s not permanent)
LOL! You always post some off the wall stuff. Keeps me on my toes.
I actually like stretched ear lobes. I had one stretched out to double zero gauge many years ago (big enough for me to easily put a drinking straw or cigarette though) and it looks just like a normal tiny earring hole now. I had it for several years too, so I don't think they are really all that permanent.
Now not sure exactly what you mean by hobbit hair though. I'm almost afraid to know....
I remember about 15-20 years ago hearing that branding was coming into fashion!
Thankfully, I didn't know many who followed that one!
IIRCC Branding did become fairly popular, but mainly amongst African American males. I have seen many brands on such males, and even know a couple of guys that have them. I think it may have something to do with the fact that their skin forms keloid (I think that is the correct term/ word) scars more easily/ readily than those of lighter skinned races. Maybe someone who knows more about this than I could weigh in on it.
There are tribes in Africa that have 'plates' in thier lower lips, and others that have huge earings in thiers, so, the things that silly Americans have, is no comparison to them. (And they think its a sin if they dont have that plate!! Because its a 'right of passage' for a girl to become a woman).
Branding? Yep, I know quite a few African American males that have scars lifted quite a bit, and almost anything can do that, from chemicals to scratches and a whole host of other things. They tell me that any cut, and its 'scar time'. Some cant even use alcohol on thier faces because of that, sheesh.
What ever fashion statement, with body piercings, has been done in africa for centuries, we are only late commers
There are tribes in Africa that have 'plates' in thier lower lips, and others that have huge earings in thiers, so, the things that silly Americans have, is no comparison to them. (And they think its a sin if they dont have that plate!! Because its a 'right of passage' for a girl to become a woman).
Branding? Yep, I know quite a few African American males that have scars lifted quite a bit, and almost anything can do that, from chemicals to scratches and a whole host of other things. They tell me that any cut, and its 'scar time'. Some cant even use alcohol on thier faces because of that, sheesh.
What ever fashion statement, with body piercings, has been done in africa for centuries, we are only late commers
I wish you well...
Jesse
There are tribes in Africa that have 'plates' in thier lower lips, and others that have huge earings in thiers, so, the things that silly Americans have, is no comparison to them.
No comparison? Hmmm. Breast and other implants? Cosmetic surgery? Botox? Tattoos in languages that the owners can't read or symbols that have no relevance to their own culture? I don't think we're in any position to call anybody else's adornments silly.
IIRCC Branding did become fairly popular, but mainly amongst African American males. I have seen many brands on such males, and even know a couple of guys that have them. I think it may have something to do with the fact that their skin forms keloid (I think that is the correct term/ word) scars more easily/ readily than those of lighter skinned races. Maybe someone who knows more about this than I could weigh in on it.
A lot of "branding" for African American men is tied to fraternities and it is not about being a "fashion trend".
I agree with that drapey sweater when it's REALLY long, and only like two side pieces - i dont like that. I have a couple that are shorter and more like a sweater, and they ARE flattering to me (i know, cuz my sisters told me lol).
I dont care for the HUGE ear stretchings... i do get that people are just being themselves, so i try not to judge, but i dont like the look.
I dont like the branding, but i do like tatts and piercings, and i actually want a couple micro dermals - one inside one of my tatts as a matter of fact.
I DONT like the piercings where they make a corset in the back and tie it. I believe those people def have some pain issues lol. But to each their own... i just think that that is truly body destruction and torture.
I DONT like huge platform shoes - i wore the trend back in the 70s and it got old and uncomfortable back then! I dont really wear heels anymore anyway. I have maybe one pair in case i need to get dressed up for some unknown reason...
I dont like pants that have pantlegs that are four feet wide each. We called them palazzo pants back in the day. And they are surely not for me, as i'm 5'2".
Women:
Uggs- http://buy2ugg.com/images/201010254834973.jpg (broken link)
The long shorts women wore in the late 1990s/early 2000s
Beehive: http://orlandoguestservices.com/graphics3/beehive.gif (broken link)
Women's fashion from the mid 1960s to the late 1970s.
Miniskirt: http://www.footiewallpapers.com/pics/m/i/mini-skirt-1960s-247x165px.jpg (broken link)
Others:
Crocs
The way people dressed from the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s, particularly teenagers and young adults.
Bell bottom pants: http://cooljeans.com.sg/files/mh401b-82a.jpg (broken link)
1970s men and women's hairstyles.
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