tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post4804733482152887343..comments2024-03-28T02:26:58.304-07:00Comments on Red legs in Soho.: I hate this photograph...RedlegsinSohohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180863811636762469noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-69980643589977546972023-06-07T05:00:49.183-07:002023-06-07T05:00:49.183-07:00nice post thanks for updatenice post thanks for updateuk company dissolutionhttps://blossomaccountants.co.uk/ds01-form-uk-company-dissolution/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-23063430043284530862011-06-12T15:15:02.171-07:002011-06-12T15:15:02.171-07:00Just wanted to make a quick point, in all seriousn...Just wanted to make a quick point, in all seriousness, black American women have not fought to escape the (somewhat privileged) position of domestic living. In the US, we have never been associated with that, unless in the role of maid or servant. I agree with your post in that the sexism in that photo sets my teeth on edge. But a small part of me is intrigued by the recent press of Michelle as this domestic goddess because until Barack was elected, she was vilified in an extraordinarily nasty way using the old racist tirades of 'angry, dark, militant black' woman. So it's darkly humorous for me to see her shoehorned into this sort of sexist narrative considering the intersection of racism and sexism I've witnessed in the States. I think I'm just coming at it in a different way because a few generations ago, the idea of being a housewife didn't exist for the majority of black women, it was considered the realm of the white and middle class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-63108062291855082292011-05-27T03:42:51.248-07:002011-05-27T03:42:51.248-07:00Thank you for your comments ladies.
Cassie I see y...Thank you for your comments ladies.<br />Cassie I see your point, but the vintage inspiration is largely stylistic. My heroines from the period are women like Amelia Earhart,Coco Chanel and Lee Miller all of whom looked good and were their own women. <br />The styles of those eras were defined by the growth in consumer/political and social power of women, the adoption of trousers, suits for the office, sports wear and short hair. For me the style of the 1920's, 30's and 40's largely reflects advances in womens social position.<br />Vintage enthusiasm is largely for the style, creativity and pzazz of the past. I have no interest in the sexism, classism of the past or indeed being bombed and rationed.<br />Interestingly post feminists claim we have got equality, yet currently we dress in a highly objectified way when young and chase after youth as we age. All of which reflects an idea of women as young fit procreators rather than thinkers or indeed just people (I blame the 60's!). <br />Funnily enough a modern young woman going out on the town spends a lot more time getting ready than some of us vintage types. Self tanning, body waxing, false eyelash applying, hair-straightening, low lights and highlights and the application of a modern natural make up look is far more time consuming. My night out in Soho this evening will involve tidying my pony tail, red lips a lick of eyeliner and I'm off! Thanks again for commenting and I'd love to hear from you again. Redlegs xRedlegsinSohohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180863811636762469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-37031434536569374822011-05-26T11:48:21.698-07:002011-05-26T11:48:21.698-07:00Madness, utter madness! A sofa and books in the ki...Madness, utter madness! A sofa and books in the kitchen. The world's going to Hell in a handcart.Actuariusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-70919680389385617182011-05-26T10:04:03.650-07:002011-05-26T10:04:03.650-07:00What an interesting post. This photo gave me paus...What an interesting post. This photo gave me pause for different reasons, mainly as you said the 'hiding of the silver spoons' - the resolutely unintellectual more-DVDs-than-books, the modern furniture 'no priceless antiques from great grandma's estate for us' - seems so contrived and designed for a photo op. The pic looks fake, whether you're analysing gender roles or interiors! :)Mrs. Exeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228765866473642505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-26411010366015007772011-05-26T09:53:40.441-07:002011-05-26T09:53:40.441-07:00The first time I saw Katy Perry's video (Calif...The first time I saw Katy Perry's video (California Gurls) I got really pissed. Though annoying, it wasn't the adolescent candy porn fantasy and the similar lyrics, nor the horrid music and tasteless decor that infuriated me. But it was this utter utter utter dumbness that really made me scream.<br />Is Mrs. Obama sitting in front of a stove worse than shaking your but in zipped down hot pants and cupcake boobs. I wonder what girls pick up from such an image? Go girl power? yeah right... <br />But hey, I may be the old feminist tart here.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57P9C4SAW4superheidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912074343442864029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-5176190869544469162011-05-26T08:22:04.584-07:002011-05-26T08:22:04.584-07:00Hiya
Good blog post - have to agree that this pho...Hiya<br /><br />Good blog post - have to agree that this photo is horrendously outdated in its composition, and I just hope that it was chance rather than design to have them sat looking like a couple of housewives. Not that there's anything wrong with being a housewife of course, when that's your choice ... but I have to say though I was surprised to read this attack on domesticity. Please take this as I intend it to be - a genuinely curious inquiry - but how do these sentiments fit in with your own self-styling as a 'vintage chappette'? Styling youself on an era of female subserviance to 'chaps', wearing uncomfortable clothes that reinforce the female stereotype, hair that must take an age to do ... don't get me wrong, I think you look fab, I just am genuinely interested in how this all squares with a feminist attitude. (And forgive me, I've not read a lot of your blog before, so perhaps all this would be clearer if I had have done!)Cassienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-66717133123079716832011-05-26T08:08:43.844-07:002011-05-26T08:08:43.844-07:00... Also, note Sam Cam's cheeky flash of thigh...... Also, note Sam Cam's cheeky flash of thigh. It was the first thing I noticed in the photo. The skirt of her dress looks intentionally placed to flash some flesh... objectification of Sam Cam per chance?Gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810138152483666653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-56316157302604215272011-05-26T08:07:57.971-07:002011-05-26T08:07:57.971-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810138152483666653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596821965737554861.post-30699971618888288272011-05-26T08:07:13.504-07:002011-05-26T08:07:13.504-07:00Fabulous fabulous post! I agree entirely! I could ...Fabulous fabulous post! I agree entirely! I could rant and rant about this but I won't, you have said everything beautifully, ok I started to rant but I deleted it ;o)Straight Talking Mama!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13010105224878943505noreply@blogger.com