Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker
If you are anything like me, you may find yourself looking at various styles and trends.
Sometimes I look online or in a magazine just to familiarize myself with what’s “trendy” or “cool” as we used to say.
Some day, just go to a mall and look at the shoppers to people watch. This is quite entertaining and you can observe and learn a lot.
Now, personally, I thought it was so cool when I got my ears pierced, but I never thought I would see the day when almost every body part could be pierced.
I am getting used to seeing newer trends such as nose piercings, naval piercings eyebrow piercings and tongue piercings.
Another observation is the different hair colors. I am amazed to see colors such as bright red, purple blue, and green. Some of these sound ok for younger folks, but not for seniors (like myself) Well, one day someone convinced me to get some purple in my hair. Oh my, I didn’t like it; and neither did anyone else.
Then it seems as if lots of folks have a tattoo. Tattoos have also been around for a long time and a lot of guys got them while serving in the military.
Tattoos have become very popular and did you know that makeup can also be tattooed on your face.
When reading about Tattoo art, I learned that Thomas Edition drew up the blueprints for the first electric ink pen. From there, tattooing became more popular and it is almost like a “right of passage” to get a tattoo. Do I have a tattoo? Of course. Guess where it is? It is a rose tattooed on my toe. Sometimes I refer to mine as a toe-too.
Today there are tattoos which cover a whole section of body parts and I have even seen someone with the top of their head tattooed.
Another item that has always grabbed my attention is false eyelashes. I have tried every eyelash product there is and nothing seems to work. I tried the magnetic, growth mascara, single eyelash application and whatever I can do is make my lashes long. So far no luck.
While at my hairdressers the other day, I was asked if I had heard about “nose hair” extensions. I shockingly said, “No,” so I was shocked to see and hear about this latest fashion trend. I don’t know of anyone who has nose hair extensions, but have seen many pictures of them. I wonder how those fashion setters blow their nose, scratch their nose, kiss and if and how they wash them?
Now one thing certain is how fast trends come and go. In fact, through the years many trends go away and resurface a decade later.
You know as we grow older we don’t go for trendy or cool looks. If you are anything like me, I dress for comfort.
Are you a people watcher? Do you dress in the latest trend or for comfort? Do you have a tattoo?
Let me know and I’ll give you a Penny For Your Thoughts.
