All things bright and beautiful
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness."- John Keats
I think Keats was right. Granted, beauty may not be everything in life, but there’s no doubt that being beautiful adds significant value to your life.
Beauty, like money, has the power of transforming an ordinary life into a life less ordinary.
Superficial as it may sound, I think that in nine out of ten situations, being physically beautiful, gender nonwithstanding, is always an advantage on top of intelligence and hard work, don’t you agree?
Then of course, there is the saying that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. What does that really mean?
The cynic in me thinks that it’s a lousy way of saying, “Sorry, nobody thinks you’re attractive except me, but I’m blind and deaf BTW.”
The eternal optimist in me would like to believe that it means that someone actually sees beyond your exterior, sees you for who you really are, ugly flaws and all and still thinks you’re the magnificent shining sun and that the whole world revolves around you.
Cynic or optimist, take your pick!
The bottomline though is that people enjoy being around objects of beauty. People love beautiful scenery, beautiful buildings, beautiful cars, beautiful music, beautiful food even (think Jap cuisine) and of course beautiful people.
Me? I have a soft spot for beautiful shoes. Ooooooooooh, I could cuddle these solemates of mine to sleep! (I’m exaggerating of course, what, you think I’m crazy or something?!)
I think Keats was right. Granted, beauty may not be everything in life, but there’s no doubt that being beautiful adds significant value to your life.
Beauty, like money, has the power of transforming an ordinary life into a life less ordinary.
Superficial as it may sound, I think that in nine out of ten situations, being physically beautiful, gender nonwithstanding, is always an advantage on top of intelligence and hard work, don’t you agree?
Then of course, there is the saying that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. What does that really mean?
The cynic in me thinks that it’s a lousy way of saying, “Sorry, nobody thinks you’re attractive except me, but I’m blind and deaf BTW.”
The eternal optimist in me would like to believe that it means that someone actually sees beyond your exterior, sees you for who you really are, ugly flaws and all and still thinks you’re the magnificent shining sun and that the whole world revolves around you.
Cynic or optimist, take your pick!
The bottomline though is that people enjoy being around objects of beauty. People love beautiful scenery, beautiful buildings, beautiful cars, beautiful music, beautiful food even (think Jap cuisine) and of course beautiful people.
Me? I have a soft spot for beautiful shoes. Ooooooooooh, I could cuddle these solemates of mine to sleep! (I’m exaggerating of course, what, you think I’m crazy or something?!)
Some of my beautiful new shoes, photo inspired by 3smem's blog about girly stuff! =D
And beautiful make up packaging like Stila or Benefit. The latter's packaging is so retro dontcha think? And Stilla has the bestest, prettiest, most beautifully packaged lip glaze ever. I’ve actually never tried using it before, haha, but with packaging like that, any girl who uses has to feel like the most beautiful girl alive. Packaging sells! These companies have a smart marketing team that’s for sure! I’m waffling...ooops, sorry!
It’s not hard to imagine why the beauty industry is such a thriving one in today’s world. Facials, make up, manicures, pedicures, waxing, slimming, most of course, targeted at the fairer sex and of course, not forgetting the new-age metrosexual male. All this pulling, polishing, painting and squeezing ourselves into an unfathomable mold.
What's the point, I sometimes can't help but wonder.
But after all's been said and done, I agree with this tagline I spotted at Benefit’s counter in MidValley.
A smile can make anyone beautiful.
It’s not hard to imagine why the beauty industry is such a thriving one in today’s world. Facials, make up, manicures, pedicures, waxing, slimming, most of course, targeted at the fairer sex and of course, not forgetting the new-age metrosexual male. All this pulling, polishing, painting and squeezing ourselves into an unfathomable mold.
What's the point, I sometimes can't help but wonder.
But after all's been said and done, I agree with this tagline I spotted at Benefit’s counter in MidValley.
A smile can make anyone beautiful.
"A smile can make anyone beautiful...so grin and wear it!" Kinda ironic, since they're selling cosmetics, but maybe reverse psychology works in pushing sales?
Today marks the 6th anniversary of the 911 tragedy. It's been six years already.
Labels: Girl stuff, Opinion
posted by N.J.A.P.F. @ 10:19 AM
5 Comments:
OooOoohhh ooh! I'm mentioned here! *blushes extremely* Aww, I'm sure there'll always be one little girl living in our matured physical self. No matter how time passes by, the little girl will never grow.
Btw, GREAT HEELS! me likey ;)
It's a lucky thing for our savings account that we don't stay together. I can imagine all the crazy shopping sprees we're going to have. hahaha!
Hey... you've been tagged...!
3-seconder: You are right, I was thinking the same thing- that if you were in KL, we would definitely have crazy hormone-induced splurges together! Heehee, tough on the wallet, but I think it'll be great fun! Maybe in Oct,yeah!
Laughter is the best cosmetic :) Cute!
beestunglips: I don't have any tips on blogging woh...
savante: Thanks for dropping by!
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