Fashion

[islandgrrl]

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@Lipstickdiva wrote:

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@islandgrrl wrote:

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@nana59 wrote:

Why would a woman who was so into fashion choose to bleach her hair that color.  I think she would look sooo much better with a more natural color.  Nice lady-but bizarre hair color choice.....

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I'm not sure I understand the question.  Why does anyone color their hair? Why single out Renee? 

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While I agree with you, Jill Martin takes a lot of hits on this board for her bleached hair as well.  I think a lot of it has to do with not liking Jill though. There are a lot of vendors on QVC who have very bleached hair and it's never mentioned.  Not that it should be.

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Hey Lipstick: thanks for raising the Jill Martin point.  I try hard to avoid the threads that nitpick vendors and hosts.  If I can see it coming in the title I steer clear.  I take for granted that lots of women color, dye, bleach their hair so critiquing Jill Martin would never occur to me.  Nor does criticizing Renee.  It is a form of self-expression -- some are more conservative, while others like to stand out in a crowd.  Be happy and let others be happy with their choices.

[feline groovy]

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@keithsmom65 wrote:

Why would the OP post something that is her personal judgement here??

She looks fine to me and I love many of her items.

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It's the "new American way", and not only on these boards.

Anonymity behind a computer makes some people brave in a bad way.

They post remarks in cyberspace that they would never have the cojones to say to that person in real-life.

Most people who negatively criticize others subconsciously do so to make themselves feel better or more important than they already think they are.

[feline groovy]

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@CoG wrote:

I appreciate your input ! I admire each racial composition in its purest forms.  Raven hair dyed yellow just doesn't fit any of them.  

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Individual viewpoints can be a generational thing as well.

Although I personally prefer shades found in nature that are flattering on people LOL, I do admire those who enjoy colors that are fun. 

[feline groovy]

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@CoG wrote:

OP, thanks for expressing you thoughts.  Rene's hair color bothers me because as a woman of color, and deep color at that, she demonstrates a sad but pervasive practice in America.  The cultural ideal is the pale, blue eyed blonde.  

Research proves that even as small children we all choose Blonde Barbie above all other options.  

I wish Rene could see what you see but apparently she sees something else and likes what she sees.  And, yes, that is her prerogative.  I dislike what her choices say to the rest of us , especially the children.  

From a purely aesthetic point of view the colors clash, they're dissonant.  Consult any artist's primer.

From a cultural perspective the fashion statement is just short of traitorous. I too wonder why she is dissatisfied with the beautiful chocolate skin  and raven hair she was given.  She was a fit model for goodness sake, paid for the use of her perfect body, used as a standard for the rest of us.  She travels the world over, attending the Haute Couture fashion shows. She sees, up close and personal the beauties of the world. Not one of supermodels whom she resembles among makes the same choice in hair color.  Even Iman who regularly sports one of her blonde wigs chooses a complimentary blend of shades of auburn and blonde.   ( and admittedly, as a WOC , every time I see her she makes me feel a bit ashamed , like Dennis Rodman (?sp) )

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That's unfortunately always been society's standard, and to me it affects anyone who looks "different".

If only everyone could be open-minded!

It doesn't make sense at all, as this country (thankfully) is a melting pot of diversity.

But I think that we're finally waking up by offering more choices in more things. Most importantly to children, as they'll grow up to be adults that may influence others.

Some people (of all genders) wish to conform more to the accepted "norm", and some just wish to step out of the proverbial box.

It's all self-expression.

My motto is 'whatever works for you, as long as you're not hurting others in any way'.

P.S.:  Dennis Rodman makes most of us embarassed to be American, LOL.

[miata1]

I think that Renee has her own sense of style and that is a good thing. I do admire women like Renee who have worked hard to accomplish their goals in the fashion world. Looking back, I always loved clothes and wished that I had gotten into some sort of fashion design or something fashion related but I did not have the drive or timing 

Miata 1

[Katcat1]

The hair color is unimportant but the clothes are cheap looking.  I noticed all her pants gather at the knees and it looks horrible.