SHE SAYS
WHEN MANY PEOPLE SEEM ALIKE, IT’S OFTEN A SIGN OF SHARED SELF-DOUBT/ INSECURITY
-Faith Theokalosmagoa
RELENTLESS TRENDS…..
One thing that we all must notice around us, in our family, relatives, friends, peers, co-workers, gym mates, school mates, on the social media, EVERYONE is hella same.
from goes hairstyle to eye brows to lips to eyes to makeup to nose to dress to nails to shoes to even freakin toe’s nailpaint.
everyone is having that same kinda face, the same kinda figure, the same kinda way to talk to the way they walk.
And it’s called the phenomenon of conformity and homogenization in modern society.
But Modern society isn’t the right time to denote the happening of this phenomenon.
In Fact we can thank technology to Brighten up the Phase and Part of Beauty trends to make it very accessible for us to look up on it which people from 80’s or before weren’t.
WHAT DIDN’T CHANGE?
THERE HAVE BEEN Billions OF CHANGES SINCE THE TIME HUMAN GET TO USED THEIR MIND TO NOW...
Recalling them all to make you understand that YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN BEING VICTIM TO MOST STUPID THINGS.
Once upon a time, in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, people actually cared about looking good. I mean, who wouldn't want to rock a togas and laurel wreaths? But, of course, they had to go and ruin it with all that excessive eyeliner and blue eye shadow. I mean, who thought that was a good idea?
Fast forward to the Middle Ages, where fashion was all about looking like a walking tent. Yep, those lovely bell-shaped dresses and cone-shaped hats were all the rage. And don't even get me started on the hairstyles – it was like they stuck their finger in a socket!
Then, the Renaissance came along and said, "Hey, let's add some flair to this fashion thing!" And, boy, did they ever! Ruffles, lace, and enough fabric to make a small country's worth of curtains. It was like they raided a fabric store and said, "I'll take one of everything, please!"
But, of course, the 18th and 19th centuries had to go and make things even more... interesting. Enter the era of corsets, bustles, and enough petticoats to make a person look like a human-sized cupcake. And don't even get me started on the hairstyles – it was like they used an entire can of hairspray and said, "I'm good!"
The 20th century was a real treat, folks! We got to enjoy the likes of mullets, acid-washed jeans, and enough neon to blind a person. It was like the fashion world said, "You know what? We're just going to throw all the rules out the window and see what sticks!" And, boy, did some weird things stick...
Now, in the 21st century, we've got a real mixed bag. On one hand, we've got the likes of athleisure wear, which is just code for "I'm wearing yoga pants and calling it fashion." On the other hand, we've got the rise of body positivity and inclusivity, which is actually pretty awesome ,Just kidding it's still an eye of an alien which is assuming to be there but who know if they really have it or not.
OKAY SO WHAT DIDN’T REALLY CHANGE?
"In the land of beauty, where trends are a disease,
People are dying to fit in, what a fabulous tease!
They'll squeeze into corsets, until their lungs protest,
And inject fillers, until their faces look like a mess.
They'll tout inclusivity, while excluding all the rest,
And preach self-love, while Photoshopping their chest.
They'll say 'love yourself', while trying to change their face,
What a beautiful contradiction, in this ridiculous beauty race.
Oh, the irony, the hypocrisy, the absurdity of it all,
People are dying to be beautiful, while taking a selfie to enthrall.
They'll risk their health, their sanity, and their lives,
To fit an ideal that's unrealistic, and downright thrive.
So here's to the beauty trend zombies, who'll stop at nothing to conform,
May their eyelashes be long, and their waistlines be firm.
May they find peace, in their beauty-induced demise,
And may we learn, to love ourselves, without the need for all this compromise."
PEOPLE PEOPLE POEPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
What hadn’t really change is the people.
There cannot be any TREND/BEAUTY STANDARD/FASHION TREND be successful until majority of the people follows it.
BUT look at the irony of all of it that people wanna be UNIQUE and EXCLUSIVE while trying to defame the person who started it all and secretly dying to be like one.
there’s no UNIQUENESS/INDIVIDUALITY / DISTINCTIVENESS / ORIGINALITY / SINGULARITY / EXCEPTIONALITY / RARITY / EXCLUSIVITY / SPECIALNESS / DIFFERENTIATION / IDIOSYNCRASY / PERSONALITY / CHARACTER / INDEPENDENCE left.
| TYPE OF TREND | NO. OF PEOPLE AFFECTED | NO. OF PEOPLE DYING | POTENTIAL DIAGNOSING |
| Body Modification | 1% – 5% of young adults | 50-100/ year | Infection, blood-borne diseases, psychological trauma |
| Dietary Supplements | 2% – 10% of supplement users | 100-500/year | Liver damage, kidney failure, cardiovascular disease |
| Social Media-Related Mental Health | 10% – 30% of social media users | 500-1,000/year | Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation |
| Extreme Dieting | 1% – 5% of teenage girls | 200-500/year | Malnutrition, organ damage, osteoporosis |
THIS TABLE MAY HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM ARISING.
INCIDENTS SHOWS HOW SEVERLY PEOPLE ARE ADDICTED TO BEAUTY GAMBLE.
In the land of Victorian-era England, where socialites sipped tea and swooned over dashing gentlemen, there lived a woman named Emma. Emma was a fashionista extraordinaire, with a penchant for the tightest, most suffocating corsets in all the land.
One fateful evening, Emma attended a high-society ball, her corset cinched so tightly she could barely breathe. As she twirled across the dance floor, her corset began to exert its revenge. Emma’s vision blurred, her knees buckled, and she face-planted into a nearby candelabra.
The flames engulfed her elaborate hairstyle, and Emma’s screams echoed through the ballroom. But, in a bizarre twist, she refused to remove her corset, even as the fire raged on!
“I’d rather die than loosen my corset!” Emma declared, as the firefighters arrived to put out the blaze.
And, well, almost die she did. Emma suffered severe burns, broken ribs, and a permanently damaged internal organ or two. But, hey, at least her waist remained enviably tiny!
Fast-forward to 18th-century France, where the aristocracy was all about excess – excessive hairstyles, excessive wigs, and excessive… well, everything.
Meet Madame du Barry, a courtesan with a coiffure so tall, it defied gravity. Her hairstylist, a man named Monsieur LeCoeur, had created a masterpiece adorned with feathers, flowers, and a live bird perched atop.
One fateful evening, as Madame du Barry attended a royal ball, her hairdo caught fire from a nearby candelabra (sensing a theme here?). The flames engulfed her hair, face, and clothing, leaving her severely burned and disfigured.
But, in a bizarre twist, Madame du Barry refused to abandon her beloved hairstyle. She continued to sport towering coiffures, even after her doctors warned her that another incident could be fatal.
“I’d rather die than wear a simple hairstyle!” Madame du Barry declared, as she applied yet another layer of hairspray.
And, well, almost die she did. Madame du Barry suffered multiple burns, lost her eyebrows, and had to endure a lifetime of painful skin grafts. But, hey, at least her hair remained a work of art!
In the present day, social media influencer Kylie was determined to have the plumpest, most Instagrammable lips in the game. She underwent multiple lip filler procedures, despite her doctor’s warnings that she was pushing the limits of safety.
One fateful day, Kylie’s lips became so swollen that she could barely speak or eat. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors had to perform an emergency procedure to drain the excess filler.
As Kylie recovered from her ordeal, she took to Instagram to share her story. “I’d rather die than have small lips!” she declared, as she posted a selfie with her still-swollen lips.
And, well, almost die she did. Kylie suffered severe swelling, infection, and permanent scarring. But, hey, at least her lips remained… interesting.
There you have it, folks! Three tales of fashion and beauty disasters that will leave you gasping in horror and giggling with glee. Remember, beauty is pain… and sometimes, it’s also a corset-induced lung collapse.
HOW THE NEVER ENDING SAGA BEGINS…
Welcome to the delightful world of beauty trends, where self-acceptance goes to die. Meet Emma, a bright and ambitious 25-year-old who’s about to embark on a journey of self-destruction, all in the name of looking good.
It starts innocently enough. Emma sees an influencer promoting a new skincare product and thinks, “Hey, I want to look like that too!” Because, clearly, the key to happiness is having perfect skin. And so, Emma begins her descent into the beauty trap.
As she delves deeper into the world of beauty, Emma becomes increasingly obsessed with achieving the perfect complexion. She spends hours scrolling through social media, comparing her skin to others and feeling inadequate. Because, you know, there’s nothing more empowering than feeling like you’re not good enough.
But wait, it gets better! Emma starts to try new skincare products, procedures, and trends, always chasing the next big thing. She’s like a hamster on a wheel, running furiously but getting nowhere. And all the while, she’s spending more and more money, sacrificing relationships and self-esteem for the sake of beauty.
Now, you might be thinking, “But what’s the harm in wanting to look good?” Well, let me tell you, it’s not just about looking good. It’s about the toxic culture of beauty that tells us we’re not enough unless we conform to certain standards. It’s about the billions of dollars spent on beauty products and procedures each year, often at the expense of our mental and physical health.
So, what’s the solution? Well, it’s not as simple as just “loving yourself” or “accepting your flaws.” It’s about recognizing the systemic issues that perpetuate the beauty trap and working to dismantle them. It’s about promoting diversity, inclusivity, and body positivity. And it’s about recognizing that true beauty comes from within, not from a jar of cream or a surgical procedure.
NOTABLE HISTORICAL FIGURES
GOOD NEWS——
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
BAD NEWS———
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Helen of Troy, Queen Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, Wu Zetian, Empress Theodora, Lucrezia Borgia, Catherine de’ Medici, Queen Victoria, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Josephine Baker, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Twiggy, Farrah Fawcett, Cher, Princess Diana, Madonna, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Pamela Anderson, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Arsinoe, Poppaea Sabina, Empress Dowager Cixi, Queen Njinga, Madame du Barry, Madame de Pompadour, Empress Eugénie, Lillie Langtry, Sarah Bernhardt, Evelyn Nesbit, Irene Castle, Louise Brooks, Jean Harlow, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor, Wallis Simpson, Eva Braun, Jacqueline Susann, Barbara Hutton, Gloria Vanderbilt, Babe Paley, Slim Keith, Marella Agnelli, Jacqueline de Ribes, Gloria Guinness, Lee Radziwill, C.Z. Guest, Diana Vreeland, Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristobal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges, Mary Quant, Emilio Pucci, Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, James Galanos, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigère, Anne Fogarty, Tina Chow, Pat Cleveland, Alva Chinn, China Machado, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Lisa Fonssagrives, Dovima, Veruschka, Jean Shrimpton, Penelope Tree, Marisa Berenson, Bianca Jagger.
ONE OF OUT OF THESE BRILLIANT LADIES MUST BE IN YOU HEAD TO BE IN SOME KIND OF MANNER……….
BUT
The weight of a queen’s crown is measured not by its gold, but by the depth of her scars.
-FAITH THEOKALOSMAGOAEVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU==================
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Mindless Drone:
I. Nothing is Unique When They All Are the Same
- Congratulations! You're a snowflake... just like every other snowflake.
- Discover the thrill of blending in with the crowd and suppressing any hint of individuality.
- Learn how to parrot the same opinions and ideas as everyone else, because who needs original thought anyway?
II. People Pleasing: The Art of Losing Yourself
- Master the skill of saying "yes" to everyone, even when it means sacrificing your own sanity and happiness.
- Find out how to prioritize others' opinions over your own, because who needs self-respect anyway?
- Learn how to be a human doormat and let others walk all over you.
III. Self-Sabotaging Behavior: Because Who Needs Success Anyway?
- Discover the joy of procrastination and how to turn it into an art form.
- Learn how to set yourself up for failure by making unrealistic goals and then beating yourself up over not achieving them.
- Master the skill of self-doubt and how to let it hold you back from achieving your dreams.
IV. Lack of Creativity: Because Originality is Overrated
- Find out how to regurgitate the same old ideas and pass them off as your own.
- Learn how to stifle your imagination and creativity, because who needs innovation anyway?
- Discover the thrill of being a copycat and never having to come up with anything new or original.eleutheriazo
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