Asymmetrical 'do's--I know what's UP

Trilby · 08-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Shawnee was saying how there are two grown women in her workplace who have succumbed to the siren song of the retro asymmetrical hairstyle. Now, like all things retro, if you were young enough to wear it the first time it came around, fashion demands that you desist from wearing it the second time. You're too damn old!
So. WHY would these women do this to themselves?

It's Posh Beckham. It's all her fault.

glatt · 08-30-2007, 03:47 PM

Picture please.

Trilby · 08-30-2007, 03:48 PM

*I don't know how to do that*

*shamed*

Flint · 08-30-2007, 03:51 PM

My director made a crack about a consultant we had given a tour of our facility to: "I used to wear my hair like that, when I was nineteen..." reeeowr!

glatt · 08-30-2007, 03:52 PM

Is this what you are talking about? Sort of a reverse mullett where it's long in front and short in back?

Flint · 08-30-2007, 03:53 PM

Long in front/short in back is a "swing bob" ... "asymmetrical" implies a difference from side-to-side ...

But, yes, the swing bob is often (usually) the platform for asymmetry, as the photos illustrate. This post was mostly useless.

glatt · 08-30-2007, 03:55 PM

What do they call it when you can only see out of one eye?

Trilby · 08-30-2007, 03:55 PM

check out pics two, three and four--one side is definitely longer than the other (thanks, glatt!) She's doing an homage to Flock of Seagulls. Anyway, that's why otherwise normal chicks would do that to themselves.

I expect leg warmers will be next.

Trilby · 08-30-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

What do they call it when you can only see out of one eye?

That you have 20 vision.

glatt · 08-30-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I expect leg warmers will be next.

Well, the big glasses are back, and the John Lennon glasses are out of style now. That's practical, at least.

I wouldn't be surprised too much by leg warmers.

Flint · 08-30-2007, 03:59 PM

She could also have "chemical bangs" ... (the hair just snaps off, so you build a style around that)

Griff · 08-30-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I expect leg warmers will be next.

Take that back.

Shawnee123 · 08-30-2007, 04:18 PM

Well, that settles it. Bri's right, they are trying to emulate Posh. Now may I ask WHY DA FUCK YOU WANNA DO DAT? Actually, the style rather suits the Posh...these ladies need to go home. I was in HS and college in the 80s, and I gotta tell you: the fashion, the hair, the music...it's all pretty lame (some great exceptions, of course) When this (and for god sakes no this isn't anyone I know) comes back, I will get into my rocketship and leave the planet:

Happy Monkey · 08-30-2007, 04:29 PM

Am I the only nerd here who keeps thinking of Louis Wu when seeing this thread?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-30-2007, 05:02 PM

What is this "style" thing?

08-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Asymmetrical 'do's--I know what's UP Shawnee was saying how there are two grown women in her workplace who have succumbed to the siren song of the retro asymmetrical hairstyle. Now, like all things retro, if you were young enough to wear it the first time it came around, fashion demands that you desist from wearing it the second time. You're too damn old! So. WHY would these women do this to themselves? It's Posh Beckham. It's all her fault. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-30-2007, 03:48 PM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I don't know how to do that shamed __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-30-2007, 03:51 PM	#4
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	My director made a crack about a consultant we had given a tour of our facility to: "I used to wear my hair like that, when I was nineteen..." reeeowr! __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-30-2007, 03:52 PM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Is this what you are talking about? Sort of a reverse mullett where it's long in front and short in back? Attached Images

08-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#6
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Long in front/short in back is a "swing bob" ... "asymmetrical" implies a difference from side-to-side ... But, yes, the swing bob is often (usually) the platform for asymmetry, as the photos illustrate. This post was mostly useless. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-30-2007, 03:47 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Picture please.

08-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What do they call it when you can only see out of one eye?

08-30-2007, 03:59 PM	#11
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	She could also have "chemical bangs" ... (the hair just snaps off, so you build a style around that) __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-30-2007, 04:18 PM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Well, that settles it. Bri's right, they are trying to emulate Posh. Now may I ask WHY DA FUCK YOU WANNA DO DAT? Actually, the style rather suits the Posh...these ladies need to go home. I was in HS and college in the 80s, and I gotta tell you: the fashion, the hair, the music...it's all pretty lame (some great exceptions, of course) When this (and for god sakes no this isn't anyone I know) comes back, I will get into my rocketship and leave the planet: __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 09-25-2007 at 11:48 AM.

08-30-2007, 04:29 PM	#14
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Am I the only nerd here who keeps thinking of Louis Wu when seeing this thread? __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-30-2007, 05:02 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	What is this "style" thing? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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