Tuesday, February 9, 2010

It's A Tea Party: We're Indulging Our Feminine Side - Paint n Powder n Rouge n Hairstyles

           Please see this post for the continuation of the tea party: Click here  
         Please see this post for the continuation of the tea party: Click here




Tea party talk is girl talk - almost always  it revolves around what we girls understand are  the really important details in life -- like -- What's your favorite hairstyle?  How do you wear your hair? Do you think power women pretty much stick to the same hair-do?  Do moms need simpler easier hair-dos?  There are  so many women in the news now, from political divas to celebrities-- and they look terrific -- wonder if they spend much time  playing  around with "girly stuff". 

Make-overs are always fascinating  and certainly a hairstyle can transform us instantly. Some are subtle changes but sometimes the difference is dramatic. I've inlcluded some photos of styling make-overs for us. Do you recognize my model? A style that is just right for someone else can look terrible on you. But it's fun to think about and sometimes we girls just have to have a change. For instance,
  

                 Have you ever thought about how you might look in a Hillary do?
      
                                
                                Does a Huffington look sophisticated
                                             or wash-and-wear?

                                

     
                                   
Would a Feinstein add maturity
                                        or make us look dated?


                                
                               
    How do you feel about a Nancy?


                              Some hair-dos are almost trademarks.
                         Do you think Bab's is flattering and timeless?

                                 We usually associate a Katie with perkiness,
                                  but could it look sophisticated on you?

                            
                             And finally, there's the up-do? Is it especially easy
                                    for moms who are on the run?


We've got the teapot warm and our chairs are piled with comfy pillows. Today's discussion is feminine and if paint n powder n rouge  is your thing, you're invited  to pull up a chair and join us. Could someone pass the cream?

 Renewed interest in social graces and longing for a gentler time is spurring a huge demand for social tea drinking and all its accouterments. As tea sales increase in the U.S., the social aspect of tea drinking is flourishing in the form of tea parties and luncheons with endless themes.


                    Personally, I think there is a lot to be said about the sort
                                                 of tea party shown below



                    

                   And if the dainties look like these, who could resist?

                            Some tea parties have historical significance.


                Some tea parties make politicians wish there was no recess




NOTE: A Cyber Tea Party is much like a real tea party - the conversations are spirited among friends and pro
gress quickly. I will always add updates to the posts but promise to save the parts you might have missed if you arrived late.. Earlier we were talking about CHANGE and how we can graciously adapt:

There I Was Stuck in A Carpet Store: In the early seventies, my husband opened a retail floor covering store and stationed me on the front desk. I was miserable.

Bored to tears, I started   ...Catch up with the rest!

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  • Devonia's Avatar
    Posted by Devonia Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:07pm PST

    Changes in my personal life have happened, some gradually some thrust upon me and I've learned to work with them.

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    Posted by Devonia Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:09pm PST

    Have any of you had CHANGES happening in your life? Does any kind of CHANGE frighten you?

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    Posted by ♥sunshinelady♥ Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:12pm PST

    LOVE you !!!!!

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  • Devonia's Avatar
    Posted by Devonia Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:14pm PST

    Now our president -- there's a man who BELIEVES in CHANGING our government --- gasp! ____ fundamentally.

    Doesn't he know how hard that is for folks to accept -- especially the other half of the American population that doesn't agree with him.

    And that man wants to do it faaaaaaaaast.

    Why soooooooo fast, I wonder?

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  • Devonia's Avatar
    Posted by Devonia Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:14pm PST

    Hi sweetie....me smiling!!!

    I LOVE you 2!!!

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  • Emma Mae's Avatar
    Posted by Emma Mae Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:15pm PST

    Dear Dev, thank you so much for bringing back Hearthside Economics. I truly love all your ideas and how creative you are. Better how you make being creative easy for those of us that are not.......lol And yes honey, I got my hands in the air and testify, "I am one of those you have SAVED sister."

    I hope everything in your personal life is going fantastic because that is exactly what you do deserve.

    Hugs to you and yours

    Emma Mae

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  • Devonia's Avatar
    Posted by Devonia Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:16pm PST

    NOW we can just talk about most anything, and get right back to post topic in a flash. A true Koffee Klatch, eh? Surely I won't run out of "creative posts"?

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    Posted by ♥sunshinelady♥ Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:16pm PST

    How long did it take you to learn to paint roses ? I have wanted to for years but never took the plunge. I remember looking at your other website a couple years ago and you recommended a book but it's so hard to find it.

    Funny that we met here on Shine. I just love having someone to talk to who understands what I do for a living and for fun. :)

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    Posted by AimeeM Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:16pm PST

    Love you Dev! sent you email to the shabby address.

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  • ♥sunshinelady♥'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥sunshinelady♥ Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:17pm PST

    I'm afraid of change but my life must change. Change is good but it's hard to step out sometimes.

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