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I was standing in the queue at Marshall's this morning – having just found a great bargain shirt, – when the lady behind me started talking to me. I was somewhat shocked when I turned towards her to reply.
Here was a gorgeous looking lady who, for some reason, had decided her looks could be improved with thick lime green, from lashes to eyebrows, and painted-on bright pink eyebrows! (seriously!).
I then noticed that her eyebrows were actually accessorized to her very bright pink, shiny, Victoria's Secret handbag.
While I would never agree with her on make-up we both agreed that every day we wake with some breath in our bodies is a good day!
The second flower on my orchid has bloomed:
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Nice texture on the orchid photos!
And wow, lime green and pink?? On her face? OMG. Well I've seen some especially cheerful people wear pair those colors with clothing, and hey if they are that happy then more power to them, but our skin should be respected a bit more IMHO. 😉
Bravo to her and to you for not really batting a eyelash in that moment.
So I won't be the only crazy ol lady out there when I get older.Lovely orchid… what a great find!! My purple one is getting ready to bloom again.
You know the Orchid is lovely but for some reason I really wanted a photo of this lady with the interesting choice in makeup maybe it is a spring ritual for her or maybe she was seeing how many people it took before someone was rude enough to point out her make up mistakes in public! That is why I miss the city where you get to meet all kinds of quirky people! Although I might fit into that category from time to time!
I love the flowers…I can't seem to get the image of the pink eyes and lime.
Those odd folks who end up telling me more than I want to know in a "queue" 😉 sometimes turn out to be the most interesting part of my day. I always hope in the back of my mind that I don't end up being one of those people. Love your orchid shots. It reminds me of that movie by Charlie Kaufman or whatever… Adaptation??? Can't remember. It was about the guy who wrote the movie about being in John Malcovich's mind, and in the movie I'm talking about, he was played by Nicolas Cage. And he followed Meryl Streep (and some guy with missing teeth) around a swamp in regards to orchids. Anyway… beautiful shots. 🙂
Finally some things are starting to bloom here, The Magnolia tree is budding out!
Gorgeous photos! Too bad you didn't get one of the lady. 8:-)
While one might not agree wih her makeup, I do have to admit that it shows her individuality – she is not afraid to express herself. Love the orchid shots – beautiful macro.
Good for you for not blinking! (I guess if they are painted on, they can be taken off easily- I'd like to try that!)Love the first picture. Beautifully muted color.
Thank you re the photos. I quite like lime & pink, or lime & purple fabrics but it doesn't really seem to go on the face. I wondered if I might be behind on some fashion as I don't put any makeup near my eyes I tend not to keep up with the trends. 🙂
Jeez how I wish you had a spy camera in the flower broach on your lapel for that lady in line! That's a sight ya don't seen often – or often enough!
whoopsie, hit send too soon – and congrats on the new bloom!
LOL – yes! Whenever I am in a queue I see or hear things that make me think "I hope I don't end up like that" ….. The movie was called The Orchid Thief and I did see it – I remember that I enjoyed it with Nicholas Cage playing two brothers (??) and I remember the toothless man!. About the same time I bought a book for my mother's birthday called "Orchid Fever: a Horticultural tale of love, lust & lunacy?" – it was a good read. People who are really "into" orchids can be a little like the people I find in queues! 🙂
i kind of wish you took a photo of her so we could all see but i suppose that would have been weird. 🙂
I would have been a bit surprised but then thought, "rock on, sister!"
Natural beauty is best 🙂 The flowers are great! 😀
LOL – that's clever 🙂
LOL – I'm sure there are plenty of crazies to keep the other crazy old people company. I look forward to seeing photos of your purple orchid.
LOL – yeah, I wonder if she was counting the number of people who raised their eyebrows at her choice of colours.
Thank you re the orchid. LOL – in my mind I can still see this vivid combination.
Oooh! Magnolias are beautiful. I love the way the flowers arrive before the leaves.
Thank you re the flowers … it didn't seem appropriate to whip out the camera but my fingers were itching to!! 🙂
Thank you Gina re the photos. I do have admiration for someone comfortable enough to wear just what they want though it might not be so "acceptable" – I couldn't do it!
Thank you re the photo – they were taken early morning with the early sun streaming in through the skylight and using the flash on the camera (macro setting). I hope the makeup was easily washed off LOL… I know someone who had eyeliner and lipstick tattoo-ed on so she could get out of bed in the mornings looking good!
LOL – wouldn't a spy camera, hidden in a pin or button, be wonderful for situations just like this.
LOL – wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to hit "retrieve" when that happens. I am so happy with this little rejected plant.
LOL – I think I accepted the makeup quicker than I did the handbag! It just seemed really tacky. But, as they say, each to their own.
Thank you Ellen. I'm a big believer in looking natural – except for lipstick. I can not leave the house without lipstick on!
lol, that'd be great!
Hahahaha…..some VS accessories do look kind of cartoonish!!!
yeah cool huh! These tree is pretty big
Oooooooooooooooooooo…those orchids are luscious!!!Lovely pictures of them. That lady's makeup sounds truly fascinating. Wow. Was she young? Old? In between?And it's neat that you shared a conversation. People really do have a lot in common…Wonderful post!
Thank you Robbie. 🙂 She was probably about 50… old enough to have gone through the rebel teenager stage. Maybe she is starting on the "I'm old enough to not care what you think" stage! LOL.
Hahah!!!!! That's probably the one.