I hope today’s women who are dissatisfied with their appearances will spare a thought for those less fortunate than themselves – and I am talking about Caprice, Britney Spears and Kate Moss.
There can be few men who haven’t lusted after the charms of Caprice, now said to be on suicide watch following a suspected drugs overdose. Her friend says: “The fame and family she so desperately craves have eluded her.”
And Britney is pitifully reduced to shaving her head to attract headlines, there are fears that she is rapidly heading for a nervous breakdown.
The once elegant Kate has a far from flawless complexion, who knows when her luck will run out.
So to those who fret constantly about their appearances, just remember you probably have the peace of mind and a loving family that eludes so many famous cover girls. The chances are they envy what you have. While glamorous looks may have been the passport to their fame, it is a person’s inner spirit and beauty at the end of the day that is eternal, however corny that sounds.
The rise in stick thin models is said to be the cause for women’s increasing dissatisfaction with their bodies, we need to see curvier models on our catwalks and in our glossy mags to reflect the real women out on the street. It’s hard to understand why women think being size 12 is overweight, I’m delighted to hear that John Lewis is leading the way with a size 12 model to promote its swimwear.
Why do you think Caprice and Britney have fallen on such hard times when they seemed to have it all? Why can’t some stars cope once their career begins to slide? Do you feel sorry for them?
[J]ust remember you probably have the peace of mind and a loving family that eludes so many famous cover girls.
That’s so, Ellee and it’s their tragedy. Everything was for career, fame, power, looks and then they discover that these things are as nothing compared to family and love. By then it’s often too late. Let’s hope in Kylie’s case, it’s not too late.
None of these people come across as very nice nor have treated those around them with repsect and caring; Now they reap what they sowed.
All is fine with the world.
Firstly, I am constantly irritated by being told that as a heterosexual male how I “must fancy” Caprice (weird looks, no natural beauty), Britney Spears ( a victory of make-up over a spotty teenage face), Kate Moss (plain Jane), Jordan(comical breasts), Jodie Marsh (what went wrong?) and as for Victoria Beckham – that woman should wear a paper bag over her head!
I am bemused how these so called celebrities actually think that they have “problems”. My idea of a problem is being told you need a heart transplant or losing your right leg in an accident. Some of these celebs should go to one of the London hospitals and meet people who have real problems. They would get a reality check and wake up to the fact that their miniscule problem can, with time, be overcome.
Ho ho CU a slice of lemon there. What confuses me about all this is that these models are very much thinner than those appearing in men`s magazines. You would think atracting men was the point but it would seem not .Men like T and A with their R and R and always will do
I hope you aren`t thinking of over dieting Ellee,from your TV appearance I would say you were just about right .
So no running of and becoming a super model. Promise ?I know it must be a temptation
Newmania, No worries about that, it’s nice to have a love handle or two!
I hear that!!On related issue there is a lot in the papers about young girls being brain washed into seeing themsleves as sexual and defined by their appearence.God knows why , what on earth use are they until they ripen?
It being a bit of a slow news day Ellee ,I wonder what you make of this article about virtual bullying in the DT
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/portal/main.jhtml?xml=/portal/2007/02/20/nosplit/ftlesley20.xml
You are , after all , spokewomen on blogging to the mass media.It all links into the general subject of bullying in one way or another.So many people feel so bad about themsleves for so many reasons and this body obsession is just part of it .
Newmania, Obviously bloggers should not make personal attacks simply because they disagree with another person’s opinion, it’s unnecessary to become aggressive, and things got out of hand here. Despite being so unpleasant, it was just one negative experience, so I would focus on the happier moments, keep away from the person who caused so much misery if possible. It sounds like she has a lot of insecurities too.
Newmania: Why not ask a real expert, the Psychiatrists Blog:
http://drmichelletempest.blogspot.com/
Thanks
Newmania, You are welcome, I did not know if it was a trick question. I must now work like mad to prepare my Toastmaster speech for tonight.
> There can be few men who haven’t lusted after the charms of Caprice
Who? I must be one of the precious few, then…
I have encountered on-line bullying (by, and directed at, third parties). I refuse to get involved. I regard the internet as a source of recreation, if it starts to get nasty, you can always use your ‘delete’ option.
These ultra-thin women get that way to fit into the clothes that certain designers decide look good on them. Why don’t they design for curvier women? With regard to Britney and the like, I feel sorry for them to an extent: you’d have to be feeling pretty rotten to do what Britney has done. If you rely on your looks alone it must be hard when they fade; it’s hard anyway! Men admire beauty but they are also afraid of it so often these beauties don’t find their Mr Right. I’m with Dorothy Parker:
“Three be the things I shall have till I die
Laughter and hope and a sock in the eye”
By the way, Ellee, the first part of your text is obscured by the photos again.
Good luck with the speech!
I just can’t see why they are so dissatisfied; Caprice, Cocaine Kate, and Britney Shears had so much for them at one stage. Why do they self-destruct?
I prefer my women to be less than perfect (well I don’t have much choice, actually). But a club foot or wonkey eye is always an asset as far as I’m concerned, and I don’t mind cellulite in the slightest – otherwise I’d think I was dreaming.
But seriously, gals – the size zero is the creation of catwalk bitches and effette men, we real men like you as you are so, as the song goes…
…Don’t go changin’
I can honestly say I enjoy eating too much, I have a very healthy diet and no wish to ever be a size 0, I couldn’t think of a worst existence. Good job there are a few “real men” around like electro-kevin.
“The rise in stick thin models is said to be the cause for women’s increasing dissatisfaction with their bodies, we need to see curvier models on our catwalks and in our glossy mags to reflect the real women out on the street.”
I seem to recall that a woman’s magazine tried putting more normal size models on the cover, and sales slumped.
Unfortunately Ellee, you remind me that in ten years time when my looks and charms are gone, I’ll simply be a lonely middle aged rake.
You’re right looks are transient- but it can’t be wrong to cherish them while you still have them?
especially if it’s one of your few assets and you don’t have ‘peace of mind and a loving family’.
I’m incredibly vain- I spend up to half in the mirror if I’m going out properly.
Losing my hair is without a shadow of a doubt my greatest fear.
So yes, I do feel sorry for Britney and Caprice. It must be the greatest horror there is to be sexually desirable and then lose it.
I have no sympathy for them. I thought Britney shaved her head because she has head lice….thats the word down under.
I think Welchcakes has hit upon something relevant…..the fashion houses demand they have the *standard* size at 0….a very well known fact. Until they come to the party and raise the standard size, you’ll always have anorexic models.
I dont know about Caprice at all so I cannot comment. I also dont think Kate Moss is much to look at. Maybe she was a nice girl before she became a glorified junkie = there’s a great message for kids!
Britney however, I believe is a true southern girl with genuine woes that her marriage failed, thinks she’s ‘in control’ and is losing the plot on her life. Self mutiliation (inc her hair) is a sign she feels ugly, unloved and unworthy.
Purely my opinion..but Britney needs a serious best friend who will not sell her out, ring the paparazzi to show her some TLC and a makeover, like any good girlfriend would.
Miss Smack, Brtiney certainly does need a good friend whose shoulder she can lean on, maybe she has been mixing with the “wrong crowd” instead, I imagine she attracts quie a few hangers-on.