This is going to seem strange. A guy, writing a blog in regards to fashion?!? Well, this married man has good reason to write about this topic: I have learned NOT to be afraid of fashion, thanks to my beautiful and oh-so-patient wife. What triggered my urge to speak out about this? Well, it all began in one of my classes last semester. A friend of mine exclaims out loud, "What is it with women and their shoes?!?! I JUST DON'T GET IT!!" I whipped around in my seat, a man being married less than half a month, and said, "Bro, you are NOT going to win that argument! Don't even try." Suffice to say, my response to his outburst got a round of applause from the girls in the class.
What I have learned about women's shoes is this: typically, their shoes say something about them. The shoes are as much a part of their identity as men and football. The shoes can tell you how they feel that day, whether comfort or 'take a second look, boys' is their goal.
Getting off of shoes to explore fashion on a little bit of a deeper lever...If we take a moment to observe history, women's fashion has not always just been about revealing more skin than necessary and causing lustful thoughts to engulf the male mind. There have also been some classy and exquisite women of history that were true women of fashion and finesse. One in particular comes to mind was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, better known as Jackie Kennedy or "Jackie O". The October 10th edition covers Jackie's life quite thoroughly, from her seductress poses to her iconic outfits. My favorite story of Jackie is, without a doubt, how she conducted herself on November 22, 1963. When she saw a new dress laid out for her in her hotel room, she refused to change out of her blood-stained dress. She told America, "I want them to see what they have done." Now, I don't care who you are or what your opinion was of JFK, but THAT is a First Lady!!
When I think more about what items in fashion have taken any culture "by storm", one that continuously comes to mind is silk. What is so great about it? A Wikipedia quotation may be useful."Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China,[6] with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC.[7] Legend gives credit for developing silk to a Chinese empress, Leizu (Hsi-Ling-Shih, Lei-Tzu). Silks were originally reserved for the Kings of China for their own use and gifts to others, but spread gradually through Chinese culture and trade both geographically and socially,..." Getting the picture, guys?
My point, ultimately, is to encourage you to pay a little more attention to our princesses, and learn to care about how they dress. Make them feel like a queen! I do believe we men tend to do a lousy job of really acknowledging their fashion and finesse, myself included.
Bethany Dillon sings a beautiful song, rightly titled "Beautiful" that heed these words,"I was so unique...Now, I feel skin-deep..." I don't just encourage you to make an honest effort to pay a little extra attention to our women's fashion, but give female artists a try. You may be surprised how much their music can bless your life and gently enter your heart.
Our women WILL be grateful to us if we just be sincere in our approach. They are our shooting stars, our guiding lights and the delicate answer to our sweetest dreams. Let's take the time to wrap our stars in the sky in silk, stand back and marvel in their radiance! What do you say, men?...
What I have learned about women's shoes is this: typically, their shoes say something about them. The shoes are as much a part of their identity as men and football. The shoes can tell you how they feel that day, whether comfort or 'take a second look, boys' is their goal.
Getting off of shoes to explore fashion on a little bit of a deeper lever...If we take a moment to observe history, women's fashion has not always just been about revealing more skin than necessary and causing lustful thoughts to engulf the male mind. There have also been some classy and exquisite women of history that were true women of fashion and finesse. One in particular comes to mind was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, better known as Jackie Kennedy or "Jackie O". The October 10th edition covers Jackie's life quite thoroughly, from her seductress poses to her iconic outfits. My favorite story of Jackie is, without a doubt, how she conducted herself on November 22, 1963. When she saw a new dress laid out for her in her hotel room, she refused to change out of her blood-stained dress. She told America, "I want them to see what they have done." Now, I don't care who you are or what your opinion was of JFK, but THAT is a First Lady!!
When I think more about what items in fashion have taken any culture "by storm", one that continuously comes to mind is silk. What is so great about it? A Wikipedia quotation may be useful."Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China,[6] with some of the earliest examples found as early as 3500 BC.[7] Legend gives credit for developing silk to a Chinese empress, Leizu (Hsi-Ling-Shih, Lei-Tzu). Silks were originally reserved for the Kings of China for their own use and gifts to others, but spread gradually through Chinese culture and trade both geographically and socially,..." Getting the picture, guys?
My point, ultimately, is to encourage you to pay a little more attention to our princesses, and learn to care about how they dress. Make them feel like a queen! I do believe we men tend to do a lousy job of really acknowledging their fashion and finesse, myself included.
Bethany Dillon sings a beautiful song, rightly titled "Beautiful" that heed these words,"I was so unique...Now, I feel skin-deep..." I don't just encourage you to make an honest effort to pay a little extra attention to our women's fashion, but give female artists a try. You may be surprised how much their music can bless your life and gently enter your heart.
Our women WILL be grateful to us if we just be sincere in our approach. They are our shooting stars, our guiding lights and the delicate answer to our sweetest dreams. Let's take the time to wrap our stars in the sky in silk, stand back and marvel in their radiance! What do you say, men?...
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