Yesterday I took a trip to the centre for a few odds and bits of shopping and one of my destinations was Boots. I like to look around in there from time to time and prefer it when there aren't hoards of wretched schoolgirls trying out all the make-up and putting it back. This is what you usually find on a Saturday and although it's the school holidays, I happen to know that teenagers don't get up that early!
So there I was, armed with my shopping list in hand pulling my shopping trolley and a basket in the other hand. I found the eyeshadow I wanted and gave it a shake to make sure that no-one had pinched the applicator (taking the one behind the front one usually works)!
Then I headed for the display where they have the false things like fingernails and eyelashes. I wasn't looking for those but I had been pointed in that direction by a helpful assistant when I explained what I was looking for. As I stood there marvelling at the lengths of the false eyelashes I was wondering if anyone actually wore them, apart from the occasional drag artist! I was particularly taken with the ones with the diamante but I don't think they're my style because I'm sure I wouldn't be able to see anything as the weight of them alone would pull my eyelids into the 'shut' position.
I spotted what I was looking for and it was on offer so it was my lucky day. As I stood up after picking up the item and putting it in my basket, my eyes fell on some very strange false nails. I looked at the display and there were all sorts in various colours and styles but these looked quite different. Then I noticed the description and I couldn't believe it. They were FALSE TOENAILS! Yuk! The assistant, who was filling up a display a bit further along asked me if I needed any help and I said that I was fine. Then I asked her if people actually bought these things. She laughed and said they sold quite a few, especially in the summer. I'm sure she must have thought I'd arrived from another planet but I have never seen them before. I know I won't be trying them anytime soon!
I had no idea you could buy such things but actually it's not a bad idea! I have a very dodgy toenail on my right big toe because of an argument it had with more than half a tonne of horse a few years ago. Perhaps a fale toe nail is what I need to make it less unsightly - as it is I'm inclined to avoid wearing sandals because of it ....
ReplyDeleteLiz
Hi Grandma!
ReplyDeleteThat does sound creepy but, in this shallow age we live in, vanity rules. The sad thing is, men don't really want a plastic woman. Once they peel off all the fake stuff, they might discover she isn't what they thought she was at all.
These cosmetic companies prey upon a woman's insecurities as well as their vanity.
I'm glad I'm not a young girl anymore.
Note to Liz: Don't try them! If they are anything like the false fingernails I tried some years ago when I was going to a special 'do' they will destroy the surface of the nail and it will take at least 3 months to recover.
ReplyDeleteNote to Robin: Like you, I'm glad I'm not a young girl but I never could be bothered with all those fiddly false bits. I never even used foundation, just soap, water, cheap moisturiser and translucent podwer. Then I added a little eye shadow and a coat of mascara. Same routine now too and it's suited me for the last forty or so years!