Flappers

[riotgrrrlaz]

Okay... I have a love for Flappers, their great fashion, and the over all amazing things they did for women every where - if it were not for Flappers it would not be acceptable for women to wear make-up in public!

 

I was thinking of devoting a section of my next zine to the history of Flappers and all of the amazingness that surrounds them. They were sexy, fashionable, flirty, hip, and definately pushed beyond the limits of their time.

 

Would anyone be interested in reading such a piece?

 

 

[Carlos Palacios Hidalgo]

im very interesting in read something about it ,for sure :)

[Hannah Peat]

definitely be interested in reading.

[kit feral]

I'd definitely be interested.

[Vicky Stevenson]

Party Line Zine said:

It's an interesting subject, however, I don't think that being able to wear make-up in public is all that great, because now it's expected (either by society, employers, or both) of women to waste money on that crap. Nothing like having to slap layers of toxic chemicals on one's face in order to be considered desirable and employable.

I very rarely wear any make up, and it's never been a problem. Nice to have the choice though.

Oh, and I don't know much about Flappers, so I'd be interested too!

[Yvonne G.]

hi! i'd definitely be interest in reading it too :)

[Charlotte Lee (Bitch theme)]

Whilst some dont like to wear make-up its important that there is choice, and if it weren't for flappers then that choice wouldn't exist.. I would definitely be interested in reading this!

[Adrian Fynch]

I'd be interested. :)

[riotgrrrlaz]

Thank you all for your comments.... I appreciate all of your opinions, thoughts, and comments. Looks like the overall vote is to move forward with this piece.... once it is completed I will be sure to let you all know!

[Matthew Mu]

I totally love this style. Possibly one of the reasons I do lindy hop.

And wearing (some) makeup is rad. : )

[Charlotte Lee (Bitch theme)]

Thats fair enough, obviously thats your opinion based on your own experiences so i cant exactly tell you you're wrong. But i will say that my experiences in life have been very different- i have never, never felt pressured to wear make-up, and especially never felt like i should wear it in order to get a job. In fact, i dont have any eyebrows and usually draw them on with liquid eyeliner- several times i have gone out without doing this, and even then i dont get bothered, or judged because of it. obviously there are a few stares...but then i dont have any eyebrows, so what do i expect.

perhaps its a geographical thing?

Party Line Zine said:

It would be nice, if it were truly a choice, is what I'm saying. It's gone from being taboo in public, to being a choice, to being more or less required, unless you're lucky enough to find people and employment who will accept you as you are. And yes, I've actually been turned down by people in real life because of my lack of make-up. It never ceases to amaze me what nasty things people will say to your face....so forgive me if I don't think that this "sexy, flirty, and fashionable" crap is such a wonderful thing. They certainly weren't doing me any favors.

Charlotte Lee said:

Whilst some dont like to wear make-up its important that there is choice, and if it weren't for flappers then that choice wouldn't exist.. I would definitely be interested in reading this!

[Ro- The Apocalypse Girl]

I'd totally read a zine about flappers. And that's a great picture of them that you've got!