’70s fashion is enjoying a resurgence
In the '70s I wore eyeglasses with enormous frames that covered half my face. Are they back in style? I've inherited some vintage ones that I was considering getting new prescription lenses for, but I'm not sure I love the look. went for a mani-pedi at my local salon. I usually don't have a preference about who does my nails there since all the employees have done a good job. But, the last time I went a new nail tech did my nails and it was a really bad job. So, on this visit, when she was “assigned” to do my manicure, I politely told her about the problems of the last time and asked her to take greater care on these issues. It was all quite friendly and professional — and, I might add, she did a much more careful job this time and I was quite happy with the whole outcome. But afterward, my daughter told me she thought it was rude of me to mention my dissatisfaction. What do you think?
You're the mom so of course you're right! (Just kidding.) I AM on your side on this one, though. How is the nail tech going to get better — and how are you going to get satisfactory service — if you're keeping your unhappiness to yourself? Sure, you could switch salons. Lord knows there seems to be nail places in every block and strip mall. You could complain to the salon owner. You could make it a point to book an appointment with anyone except the person who did a lousy job the last time. Or you could do what you did — constructive gentle criticism. Since your approach had the desired effect, I think you did the right thing.
Do you think men over a certain age are too old to wear clothing plastered with the logos of their favorite sports team(s) or players?
If I answered “yes” to your question, I'd be labeled unAmerican! Male or female, you're never too old to support your team.
“I have a slight allergy/intolerance to the metal in the hooks and eyes on bra bands. Do other women find their back itchy in that area? What can I do about it? I can almost reach it with my hand to put lotion there. I thought of putting lotion on the inside of the band in that area even. But with some clothes, one wouldn't want any lotion staining the material. I wonder if I am odd or are other women annoyed like this?”
I am annoyed too! It's astonishing to me that some bra manufacturers pay no attention whatsoever to the little things that make their products a torture. I'm talking about the hooks and eyes that rub, irritate and poke into your back. Or the lumpy stitching with itchy plastic “thread” that grinds into the flesh. Does anybody do wear testing of these things before they are foisted on us? For the reasons you point out, lotion is a poor solution. I've tried wedging a folded Kleenex underneath the hooks and eyes to protect my back, but it doesn't stay in place. Readers, tell me your bad bra stories — and your solutions.
“I recently sought out a new lipstick. I had to go through about 10 tubes before finding one that hadn't been used as a ‘sample.' Come on, ladies, take a risk, buy it and try it at home. The rest of us don't want previously sampled lipstick.”
I'm with you, Joan. Department stores and cosmetic superstores Ulta and Sephora have designated samples and disposable plastic tools to let you try before you buy. And many drugstores will let you try a lipstick (or other cosmetic) at home and return it for a full refund if you don't like it (but ask first about the store policy).