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From Tattoo’s till High heels

My good friend Madhu has asked me to write a small piece or literature for his blog. And how could I refuse a request from a sweet guy like him. So I took some paper and a pencil and wrote this small article about: Anno 2005, what is still common or vulgar? For your understanding, we are talking about common things on females, not males…. :p

Lets starts with tattoo’s. Do you think tattoo’s are a common or vulgar thing these days? Why do women have tattoo’s? Well I don’t have one myself, but my friends have always told me that they have one because it’s a jewel you carry on forever. My opinion is that some tattoo’s on women are vulgar but some are very pretty. I think it depends on the woman her looks if she fits a certain tattoo or not. For example, somebody we all know: Pamela Anderson. I think the tattoo on her arm fits her perfect. She has the body for it. Not everybody fits a tattoo like hers. Some females can have the same tattoo on their arm but look vulgar.

How about high heels? Why do women wear high heels? Well for me they are the top of elegancy. They can make short women like myself look taller, but also accentuate a woman’s legs and make them even prettier or more feminine. Sometimes high heels have a bad reputation but I think the bad reputation is caused by women who cant walk on high heels. Something you cant do, you reject quicker. My advice to women is: Stiletto’s give you pretty, long slim legs with a feminine elegant look. Save them for special occasions, and don’t wear them every day. Surely not when you go out on a day of shopping

What is next? Red lipstick perhaps? Why do some women choose red lipstick? Well a friend of mine always wear red lipstick because it gives her fuller lips. It flatters her and fits who she is: a fresh and spicy woman. Why do red lips have a bad reputation? Well, not everybody is made for red lipstick. Young girls are afraid to wear it because they are afraid to be called a slut or something like that. Red lips fit perfectly on a woman who has a pale white skin. It brings the attention to her lips and gives her a pretty face.

Mini skirts, liked by many, disliked by some. I love to wear mini skirts myself because they are feminine and sexy and because I am not shy to show some leg. Some people call it cheap, but on the other hand, at a swimming pool you see much more naked flesh. So why do they have a bad reputation by some? Well simply because its about how you wear them! An elegant way of wearing them is absolutely necessary. Sitting down with your legs wide open while wearing a mini skirt is really vulgar and simply not done!

Well I hope you all enjoyed my first little column and hopefully it will get many comments.

Amanda Marais