ChaoticMusings

Date: Sep 3 4:44 PM, 2025

RE: Fashion, then, now and in between.

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

Syl wrote:
And speaking of fashion....this isn't.
Considering the freebies, perks and (according to some) fiddles, this woman gathers....why?

-- Edited by Syl on Wednesday 3rd of September 2025 01:38:46 PM

Oh jeez, Syl! SERIOUSLY….??

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

I could be wrong but, if memory serves, wasn’t this woman known for being a rapidly rising star in UK politics, on the basis of having highly skilled communication/messaging skills and a down to earth approach that resonated with people?

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
I could be wrong but, if memory serves, wasn’t this woman known for being a rapidly rising star in UK politics, on the basis of having highly skilled communication/messaging skills and a down to earth approach that resonated with people?

Spin doctors can spin anything.

I don't know anyone who can stand her....and I have never met anyone who talks as gormlessly as she does, and I am from Salford FGS.

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
I could be wrong but, if memory serves, wasn’t this woman known for being a rapidly rising star in UK politics, on the basis of having highly skilled communication/messaging skills and a down to earth approach that resonated with people?

Spin doctors can spin anything.
I don't know anyone who can stand her....and I have never met anyone who talks as gormlessly as she does, and I am from Salford FGS.

🤷🏻‍♀️ I must be mistaking her for someone else then, Syl. Sorry.

But thanks to the Whine, at least I’m becoming much more aware of what’s going on in UK politics. Farage getting elected worries me a bit, though. Even though I totally get why he might be.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
I could be wrong but, if memory serves, wasn’t this woman known for being a rapidly rising star in UK politics, on the basis of having highly skilled communication/messaging skills and a down to earth approach that resonated with people?

Spin doctors can spin anything.
I don't know anyone who can stand her....and I have never met anyone who talks as gormlessly as she does, and I am from Salford FGS.
🤷🏻‍♀️ I must be mistaking her for someone else then, Syl. Sorry.
But thanks to the Whine, at least I’m becoming much more aware of what’s going on in UK politics. Farage getting elected worries me a bit, though. Even though I totally get why he might be.

It could be her you read about, like I say, spin doctors...

In theory, she should be able to communicate with the masses, she was from a very working class background, left school and was an unmarried mother at 16, so there is no doubt she has the brains, determination and self belief to rise up from where she came to where she is now, no mean feat.

It just seems unfortunate that she seems to have forgotten her own roots and the plight of the very people she comes from.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

We were talking about hair somewhere.
Why do women have such a deep connection with their hair? I remember watching Oprah Winfrey, back in the day, when she wasn't such a PITA.
She said she could never understand why white women fretted about a bad haircut, it would always grow back within a few weeks, whereas black women's hair grew out not down. But a bad haircut (and I am still searching for someone who can cut my hair better than I can) can totally ruin your day, week, and often make you feel quite unattractive, it's a major part of how we see ourselves as women.

I am seriously considering going short again, and it's a huge decision.

Magica · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
We were talking about hair somewhere.
Why do women have such a deep connection with their hair? I remember watching Oprah Winfrey, back in the day, when she wasn't such a PITA.
She said she could never understand why white women fretted about a bad haircut, it would always grow back within a few weeks, whereas black women's hair grew out not down. But a bad haircut (and I am still searching for someone who can cut my hair better than I can) can totally ruin your day, week, and often make you feel quite unattractive, it's a major part of how we see ourselves as women.

I am seriously considering going short again, and it's a huge decision.

Oh that's a shame Syl. You know you're hair though, so do what suits you best.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
We were talking about hair somewhere.
Why do women have such a deep connection with their hair? I remember watching Oprah Winfrey, back in the day, when she wasn't such a PITA.
She said she could never understand why white women fretted about a bad haircut, it would always grow back within a few weeks, whereas black women's hair grew out not down. But a bad haircut (and I am still searching for someone who can cut my hair better than I can) can totally ruin your day, week, and often make you feel quite unattractive, it's a major part of how we see ourselves as women.

I am seriously considering going short again, and it's a huge decision.
Oh that's a shame Syl. You know you're hair though, so do what suits you best.

Yep...I will go in determined to have it cut short, sit in the chair, and probably mutter 'Just a trim please'. It's really getting on my nerves though, it's too thick, too curly, and too bloody white.

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

Syl wrote:

Yep...I will go in determined to have it cut short, sit in the chair, and probably mutter 'Just a trim please'. It's really getting on my nerves though, it's too thick, too curly, and too bloody white.

Personally, I like the platinum blonde shade 🤷🏻‍♀️ But I get that you don’t want to drastically change the colour, because of then becoming a slave to root touch-ups every month.

But does it have to be an all or nothing thing, Syl? Have you ever thought of going Two Tone. Having some contrasting highlights /lowlights strategically scattered around to blend in with what nature gave you, might work really well (and you wouldn’t need to fret about roots as often).

I‘m thinking along the lines of the centre image here 👇🏻 (maybe not as short though)

-- Edited by Vam on Monday 8th of September 2025 09:12:06 PM

Magica · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
We were talking about hair somewhere.
Why do women have such a deep connection with their hair? I remember watching Oprah Winfrey, back in the day, when she wasn't such a PITA.
She said she could never understand why white women fretted about a bad haircut, it would always grow back within a few weeks, whereas black women's hair grew out not down. But a bad haircut (and I am still searching for someone who can cut my hair better than I can) can totally ruin your day, week, and often make you feel quite unattractive, it's a major part of how we see ourselves as women.

I am seriously considering going short again, and it's a huge decision.
Oh that's a shame Syl. You know you're hair though, so do what suits you best.
Yep...I will go in determined to have it cut short, sit in the chair, and probably mutter 'Just a trim please'. It's really getting on my nerves though, it's too thick, too curly, and too bloody white.

Awww. I know it's rotten when hair don't behave. It's the bane of many women's lives sadly. I think your hair looks great, but it's different when its your own hair eh?

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

…. also, “it‘s too thick, too curly…”

Lucky you to still have a great head of abundant hair! That’s why, judging by what I see in your avi, I think these are the kind of cuts that would suit you 👇🏻

Maddog · Go Outside

Magica · Go Outside

Maddog wrote:

Date: Sep 9 11:53 AM, 2025

Wot appened to me bleeding rubber lips comment ? no offence was meant

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Anonymous wrote:
Wot appened to me bleeding rubber lips comment ? no offence was meant

I didn't see it, but if it's been disallowed, it was probably one of those cowardly offensive comments window lickers make when they feel brave.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
…. also, “it‘s too thick, too curly…”
Lucky you to still have a great head of abundant hair! That’s why, judging by what I see in your avi, I think these are the kind of cuts that would suit you 👇🏻

I love the look on the second pic, and my hair has been like this when I have it cut in the past. The first pic, my hair is too curly to get that smooth look without constant straightening....and tbh, my ghd's are gathering dust I use them so seldomly.

Maybe Maddogs suggestion is the easy option.

Vam · 1000 Posts!?

Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
…. also, “it‘s too thick, too curly…”
Lucky you to still have a great head of abundant hair! That’s why, judging by what I see in your avi, I think these are the kind of cuts that would suit you 👇🏻

I love the look on the second pic, and my hair has been like this when I have it cut in the past. The first pic, my hair is too curly to get that smooth look without constant straightening....and tbh, my ghd's are gathering dust I use them so seldomly.
Maybe Maddogs suggestion is the easy option.

😂 Okay. But only if I can then call you ‘Chrome Dome’ 😜

Magica · Go Outside

Anonymous wrote:
Wot appene⁸pd to me bleeding rubber lips comment ? no offence was meant

Gone ! Just like that

Magica · Go Outside

Vam wrote:
…. also, “it‘s too thick, too curly…”
Lucky you to still have a great head of abundant hair! That’s why, judging by what I see in your avi, I think these are the kind of cuts that would suit you 👇🏻

I think the 2nd pic might work Syl