Lv. 3 Genasi Wizard
Have you ever considered that trying to look good is just something you enjoy doing? Like a hobby of sorts, an unofficial model that only goes by what you have to say. If that's the case, feel free to enjoy, just don't let it dictate what you do.
The thing about making witty signature lines is that it first needs to actually be witty.
Vanity is a trait. Traits aren't bad or good. You make of it what you will.
edited 9th Apr '11 7:58:09 PM by Ekuran
Our culture demands that women look their best at all times, and then mocks female vanity.
That's really all I have to say on the matter.
I'm a perfectionist, but I'm hairy and smelly. I don't think there's a correlation.
And better than thy stroke; why swellest thou then?
Dog and Pony Show
That's how it is for me. Some people collect coins; I buy dapper clothes.
Though with me, there's a clear subtext
. Leigh! What social statement are you trying to make by focusing on looking good?
SURPRISE
Or declares one side of it EVILLLLLLL.
Was Jack Mackerel. | i rite gud
Yeah, It's kind of sad really ~nod~
Anwalt der Verdammten
Kohl's? SHAME ON YOU! Department stores sell boring overpriced crap.
Protip: If you pay more than $50 for an article of clothing that isn't sturdy boots, you're doing it wrong.
The 5 geek social fallacies. Know them well.
@Kashchei: Thanks for putting that mental image in my head.
Can't handle your women sweaty and unshaven, Kino?
And better than thy stroke; why swellest thou then?
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Well i've sparred with my ex, and there have been times when she didn't shave(winter), so I'd say yeah.
Whatever happened to the image of y'all being dainty, delicate flowers?
edited 9th Apr '11 10:21:32 PM by Kino
It was only ever an image, not reality.
I've been lied to...
Poor thing.
I need a hug.
Or a muffin.
Is that cake frosting?
Being hugged by a muffin sounds sticky, though.
But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
Depends what sort of muffin.
Annnnd JB with the save!
Gristknife
Is there any store that you know for a fact won't sell you a sweatshop's bill of goods?
Charlie Tunoku is a lover and a fighter.
Target?
Gristknife
I doubt it.
I'm convinced most articles of clothing are insanely overpriced anyways, even at a lot of discount stores.
But I know less about fashion than some species of crab, so don't put too much stock in my opinions on the subject.
Charlie Tunoku is a lover and a fighter.
You ain't shit if you don't have a pair of $190 True Religion jeans.
Gristknife
I'm not shit. Happy day!
Charlie Tunoku is a lover and a fighter.
Well, I've just had an epiphany: I'm a vain person. Not wearing makeup makes me nervous to the point where I'm late to things because I'm putting it on. I shop at Kohl's, even though it may use sweatshop labor, just because it has cheap good clothes.
The thing is, I don't know what to do about my vanity. I don't see it as a good thing, but I haven't done much to stop myself from being vain. I guess I've just accepted it, but I'm not sure if that is the right response.
I see vanity as a form of perfectionism, namely "I must look/seem perfect or I'm not good enough." And perfectionism stems from insecurity. But strangely, I'm not insecure or perfectionist in other areas.
"All pain is a punishment, and every punishment is inflicted for love as much as for justice." — Joseph De Maistre.