Comments | ennia: On Beauty

ennia

On Beauty

Jan 21, 2010 12:27

I've sort of had these ideas rolling about for a few days. Mainly, our standards of beauty are screwed up beyond belief. We continually criticize ourselves(See Heidi Montag, who recently got 10 surgeries at once to look nothing like herself) and the culture encourages it (see Christina Hendricks' recent press coverage). We are sold things that ( Read more... )

beauty, politics, body issues

Comments 6

juvenile_philos January 21 2010, 18:29:52 UTC

I like the fact that my smile is crooked no matter how hard I try to "smile naturally". It makes me look smug. Which is something I like, ironically enough.

prosewitch January 21 2010, 18:54:57 UTC

I think this is an awesome idea - may I borrow it for my journal? (in part for penitence for that less-confidence-inspiring post, and in part because now my curiosity is piqued)

Your eyes sound gorgeous!

I like my back and shoulders. I think my muscles and skin curve beautifully over my bones; the combination of usefulness and aesthetics, for activities like dancing and climbing, really pleases me. Honestly, I like my torso in general; from my waist to my tummy to my chest, I'm happy with how I look, and I'll wear damn close to nothing (sometimes just nothing) because I'm so comfortable with this part of me.

I like my eyes too. Their colors changes and I think they're very expressive.

I also think I have nice legs in general. One of the many bonuses of running. :D

ennia January 21 2010, 19:16:13 UTC

Sure thing!

vampyrusgirl January 21 2010, 21:51:45 UTC

I love how God schedule's her plastic surgery! Didn't realize he'd become a medical assistant. Must be the economy - everyone needs a second job these days.

ambtiondata January 21 2010, 23:26:37 UTC

My hair. It's long and THICK and wavy, something between blond and brunette. No one can quite find the right word for the color of it, nor for my eyes (sometimes brown, sometimes gold, sometimes slightly hazel), though neither feature is immediately remarked upon as an uncommon color.

I also like my height, oddly enough. I'm only 5'3" - I like to be short but not too short. Most guys are taller than me, and I can see over the steering wheel.

mahmoth January 22 2010, 01:53:45 UTC

My hands, mostly. Unlike most of the rest of me, they're free of unneeded flab, as well as being of a good shape and size. Not perfectly dextrous, but good at what they do, and the nails themselves are of a good, classic shape, with perfect half moons around the bases.

Also, I like to think I have a pretty sweet pair of lips.