tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post6867164031490881690..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Celebrity Culture and its Influence on FashionCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-45194148332281781612013-03-27T14:36:45.221-04:002013-03-27T14:36:45.221-04:00Beyonce is a megalomaniac no-talent crude trash bo...Beyonce is a megalomaniac no-talent crude trash box. She stomped around a stage at the superbowl wearing leather, lace, and constantly pointing at her lady parts. It was seriously the worst performance I've ever seen. The morons in the US led by the president have christened her as a diva, but let's be clear that she's a has-been and history will reveal the mediocre cretin that she isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-45787894237525854612013-03-25T20:48:17.680-04:002013-03-25T20:48:17.680-04:00Meredith, Tracy and Julia: I just wanted you to kn...Meredith, Tracy and Julia: I just wanted you to know your posts were a breath of fresh air for me. <br /><br />And yes, Whitney was just magnificent, wasn't she? :) Her voice always managed to give me goose bumps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78902129055961967862013-03-25T12:42:44.585-04:002013-03-25T12:42:44.585-04:00Julia, you are very wise to see this at your young...Julia, you are very wise to see this at your young age. It just keeps getting worse as time goes by. They are all in competition to push the boundaries and they think they're being "daring" and bold, but I just see a lot of deplorable behavior and a race to the bottom. They should be ashamed but I guess it's what ever makes the money and feeds the ego. Madonna very publicly Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89850858760630701032013-03-25T11:15:57.721-04:002013-03-25T11:15:57.721-04:00Hey there, Tracy!
There is absolutely nothing wro...Hey there, Tracy!<br /><br />There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a husband's last name. It was how and when Beyoncé did it publicly, with the release of the song, that got me.<br /><br />I could write volumes on the parenting folly of the Lohans, but I won't. Sparing all of you. :)<br /><br />It's showing here right now. Has been since the wee hours. I am so annoyed. When I Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-36105378461428553642013-03-25T10:58:27.857-04:002013-03-25T10:58:27.857-04:00While I don't think there is anything wrong wi...While I don't think there is anything wrong with taking your husbands last name, but subservient, I think not! Keeping your independence in any relationship is what makes a marriage work (28 years for me). As far as parenting, while it is hard and they make bad choices (had that situation) you have to try to establish boundaries and how to be a good human being! Not try to turn the spot Tracey Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-9635115421957822992013-03-25T07:58:00.890-04:002013-03-25T07:58:00.890-04:00Hi Julia,
Thanks for that observation. I think it...Hi Julia,<br /><br />Thanks for that observation. I think it's insightful.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64410417406767153962013-03-25T07:56:59.308-04:002013-03-25T07:56:59.308-04:00Totally agree, Meredith.Totally agree, Meredith.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-80535919876555338472013-03-25T00:52:57.398-04:002013-03-25T00:52:57.398-04:00Since I'm only 24 years old, I'd like to t...Since I'm only 24 years old, I'd like to think I still have a pretty firm grasp on the youth culture, particularly as I have two younger siblings. <br />I probably am not in the majority among people my age, but I think a serious disconnect has developed between my generation and the ones below me. I grew up being the Spice Girls' number one fan. Granted they might not have been THE Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17076933885330247640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-23225433829788893682013-03-25T00:19:16.596-04:002013-03-25T00:19:16.596-04:00IMO, the "b" word is certainly offensive...IMO, the "b" word is certainly offensive. It is one of the two worst words you can call a woman. When my older son was a teenager, I heard him use the "b" word. I calmly asked him if he would call a black person the '"n" word or one of his Jewish friends a "k___". He said, "Of course not!" I asked, "Then why is it OK to call a woman Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-52471136610182634682013-03-24T21:40:56.962-04:002013-03-24T21:40:56.962-04:00Re beyonce- it's not a "single", she...Re beyonce- it's not a "single", she's just trying to remain relevant with the young crowd, or as they are known as "the ratchets".<br /><br />I don't think she's being offensive, as the word bitches isnt really a curse word anywhere, and an aggressive attitude is okay. I think sometimes people get out off by a black woman being aggressive, but I don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-65401225554617459702013-03-24T20:12:38.408-04:002013-03-24T20:12:38.408-04:00Hi Meredith, and congratulations on your upcoming ...Hi Meredith, and congratulations on your upcoming anniversary! That's fabulous.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-19751034690813482682013-03-24T18:40:28.480-04:002013-03-24T18:40:28.480-04:00My husband and I have raised two wonderful sons an...My husband and I have raised two wonderful sons and we've been married for 29 years next month. He and I both have many of the same basic values with respect for others and yourself, at the top of the list. Respect for yourself is not to be confused with being arrogant. When you respect others, you are respecting yourself because it's your own behavior. I'm probably not making my Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-50141735093566950452013-03-24T18:39:00.988-04:002013-03-24T18:39:00.988-04:00Hi angusmum1!
I think there are still plenty of ...Hi angusmum1! <br /><br />I think there are still plenty of level-headed, wonderful young people with their heads screwed on straight. My comments were aimed more at our entire culture that seems to consider some bag eggs worthy of our attention. Why do they get so much attention? Do I care to hear about the Kardashians every day on the news? Nope!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3210027537806358812013-03-24T18:36:21.941-04:002013-03-24T18:36:21.941-04:00Hi wwendalynne,
It crossed my mind that I sounded...Hi wwendalynne,<br /><br />It crossed my mind that I sounded like my parents. I just think it's worse today than it was when we were very young. Then, there were still good kids who just sang and acted without all the celebrity worship. Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-28030353131324178322013-03-24T17:32:42.786-04:002013-03-24T17:32:42.786-04:00I have a lot of mixed feeling on these issues. I ...I have a lot of mixed feeling on these issues. I am a parent of one 10 year old boy and work as a school social worker. I had my son a little later in life, it is hard as parents often feel like we are drifting without a liferaft. I know that one thing is that if you are the type of person who likes predictability and order(we all do to some extent) you have to fllow your instincts, mistakes angusmum1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16322515334292995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3706788900022251802013-03-24T17:18:48.764-04:002013-03-24T17:18:48.764-04:00I too do not have children as I spent the years fo...I too do not have children as I spent the years following university and beyond working in the trenches and building my career in the 80's and 90's. I think CG we perhaps we share some similarities both in lifestyle and outlook. I abhor celebrity culture and do my best to stay ignorant, but of course the Linsday Lohan and Justin Bieber--a fellow, but entirely irascible Canadian-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-5960208870900503352013-03-24T15:01:26.914-04:002013-03-24T15:01:26.914-04:00Hi Wendy,
I'm probably most excited about Tom...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />I'm probably most excited about Tom Ford's collection, but perhaps that's because I haven't seen it in person, held it, and played with it. The aqua trend is ultra-big for summer, and I agree that it's a tough trend to adopt. In anything but a very light accent dose, it looks silly on me.<br /><br />There is a new EL Bronze Goddess (huge) bronzer that is Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-18166409422683535732013-03-24T14:43:55.263-04:002013-03-24T14:43:55.263-04:00i agree with you 100% i know this has nothing to d...i agree with you 100% i know this has nothing to due with what was posted but, i'm somewhat under the weather today....which summer collection are you liking best? chanel, dior, or tom ford's. you're not aloud to say all three! :D i'm a bit uneasy about the blue trend for eyes (i'm over 40). i suppose if blended and applied carefully, it will look beautiful for all ages. i&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com