I read this article in Harpar's bazaar:
Looking better at 45 than 25.
The author, Elizabeth Wurtzel argues that Self-improvement is a matter of self-respect. And she doesn't just mean getting a Harvard education. She's talking about keeping up your appearance and combating what she called "slovenliness" . "The current state of slovenliness is a sign of a nation in decline and of despairing distaff population."
You can't take a "fashion" magazine too seriously anyhoo...I honestly look at it for the pictures of all the pretty clothes and cool makeup looks. I try my best to look good. I do it because it makes me feel better about myself and on some level for artistic expression, but feminism? I don't know, that's a stretch. (And I certainly don't aspire to look like the women in this magazine!). Now I'll admit sometimes I see folks out in public who have thrown in the towel but who am I to judge...maybe they are just having a really bad week? Is what you wear and how you do your makeup a reflection on the state of your life, your values or a reflection on the condition of our country?
What do you think?
