dverse
Paris has fallen
for the asian invasion
riche et elegante
sophisticated
with style and striking allure
mysterious girl
zany and chic hip
cool and out there anywhere
bling bling and ylang ylang
the city of lights
loves the asian model
couturier's dream
vuitton lagerfeld
prancing dancing and frolic
models of moment
kimonos are in
and of course one can never
have enough bling bling
cherry bloom springtime
no longer asian image
vogue and armani
Jiang Qinqin
chinese movie star
talented and a knockout
breathtaking beauty
oui ou non
non ou oui
peut -etre
cheri
c'est la verite
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Having an Asian Grandfather, would that make me one of the invaders if I went to Paris? Probably not since I have ancestors from so many other places too. My mom was always described as exotic looking because people could not tell exactly what nationalities she had. It is funny that most people have not got a clue about any of my brothers and sisters except the three with a white father. But we all range from dark skin to light skin and so people usually do not believe we are related. I think we will soon become the norm as more and more interracial marriages occur. But I am not sure what race we will be because we have an ancestor from almost every race.
ReplyDeleteI think it is nice that people are becoming more accepting of people for their character on the inside instead of what they look like. I hope someday that everyone just sees a person when they look at someone. But sadly I think that religion is turning into a type of racism and with some people trying to force their religion on the rest of the world that this will be a war that no one comes out a winner.
And you are right, one can never have too much bling. Oh how we love our shiny things.
Thanks for sharing such gorgeous pictures with us for this weeks Theme Thursday. I hope you have a great week filled with beautiful clothes and lots of bling.
God bless.
nice...i would believe it...i def think there is beauty in asian women...ha i like that last bit as well...it is the truth...smiles.
ReplyDeleteI suppose fashion is a kind of religion to some
ReplyDeleteParisians about style no matter what the state of origin
" Le style sans frontieres"
Just out of curiosity which fantasy land accepts people for their character rather than their influence and clout?
" Les bons comptes font les bons amis"
Healthy banks accounts make good friends
The French are big on truth as well as style!
I think that it is sad that people are so influenced by money, fame, and power for which people they choose as their idols. Most of those people would not even be given the time of day without it.
DeleteBut I do think that there are more and more people of the world who accept other people as their friends more by the character they display towards them and others then by their skin color, eye color, or hair color. And maybe there is not just one country in particular who accepts everyone who is different then they are but there are more and more people in most of the countries who are making this change that maybe someday will make the world a better place for the children of the world. Maybe when we look at a person we will not say, "Oh she was an Asian, Black, White, Hispanic, or other race.". But we will say that she was a woman dressed in pants and a top, then give the colors of her clothes and not her skin. Hopefully someday that fantasy land will be called "Earth". All I can say is that as more and more of us mixed race people are born then maybe people will realize we are of one race, the human race.
God bless.
You could be right about mixed marriages.. it could break down barriers..I do not know about the stastistics but it would be interesting to know them and if indeed it is changing attitudes.
DeleteI think colour is a small part of the problems...culture religious belief secularism etc play important roles. To reduce the human race to a homogenised one size fits all entity is hopefully impossible. Diversity makes life rich...the differences make the world vibrant and interesting and with this comes a downside, conflict. I don't have the answers but thank you for an interesting discussion.
So true what you show here, but isn't it a little sad that beautiful Asian women all perform plastic surgery ... Great observations, and from a global perspective it's the blond hair that's exetic ;-)
ReplyDeleteBjoooooooorn!..few beautiful Asian women perform plastic surgery...they do not need to.You should travel to S E Asia...some of the most beautiful women in the world.A lot of the blond Nordic types that I see drooling over them seem to think so as well.As for blonde hair being exotic - well -a blonde heart throb like yourself would say that wouldn't he?:) LOL
DeleteI don't have a kimono, but I do love wearing my yukata: )
ReplyDeleteWow you must cause a stir shopping at Woolworths Auckland in your yukata:)
Delete...you share so many truths in your words and i believe... thank you!
ReplyDeletesmiles...i need to get myself a kimono then...
ReplyDeletea beautiful response - glad you shared it over at Poet United too.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this! I do think that the Asian influence is felt strongly in many places. I do have a kimono or two....I love the flow and the feel!
ReplyDeletefantastic journey... I think this infusion of culture into culture (and couture into couture) is ultimately a good thing... bringing this big world closer.
ReplyDeleteWell done expression of your observations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I must admit a love for kimonos, if only I had a closet full of them or even just one lol
ReplyDeleteI adore this post. Sheer beauty. You have totally blown that horrible racist comment out of the water, with these beautiful photos and words..........thanks, too, for posting at Poets United.
ReplyDeleteNow, what I am about to say may be controversial.
ReplyDeleteThe Asian women depicted here seem to me to be 'trans-gender' and 'trans-age' in appeal. Big, bright, child like eyes; slim, boyish bodies; and yet very attractive too. They appeal to men and women of all persuasions and inclinations.
Jiang Qinqin is the epitome of femininity ...gorgeous!
DeleteSilly bird!
That is not the fault of the women. It is commercialism's attempt to create a race of Asian waifs, Eastern Twiggys. They are far from transgender, if you know anyone who has transitioned. They would best be referred to as androgynous, and there is a HUGE androgynous culture in Japan... my daughter is the same way about her look. They are beautiful to me! Amy
DeleteMy dear Cherie, Jiang Qinqin is indeed beautiful. Not only feminine but all woman. I was referring to the waif like models above who lack such features.
DeleteSilly Bird, indeed! I do not come here to be abused! I visit another site for that.
SLP - I meant trancended sexual gender, Yes, androgynous is a far better term, thank you. However, when you say they are beautiful this really has no meaning. The term refers to various blendings of masculine and feminine characteristics and different degrees of sexual ambiguity.
I would discourage any child of mine from following such a fashion.
Silly Birdy...getting all your lovely feathers ruffled over nothing.You know you are my very favourite ultra conservative dinosaur . A serious case of the mind numbing deadlies has broken out on that farm..no humour or sign of life over there. Too much time spent at said place and you will end up just like them!
DeleteAsian women are slight of build by nature. Admitted ly women are not impressed by Belsen horror looks or heroin chic but that has gone now. I must admit body image is a problem with women mainly reinforced by the media,other women ...The fifties pin up figures of big bums and tits are making a comeback I hear.
Asian women are more slight of build ny nature - this is neither better nor worse than others as all forms of womanhood will someone's boat.
DeleteAnd what are these "bums and tits" of which you speak? Dodo's do not have them, you see. I thought poets were supposed to be more ... well ... poetic!
Sigh...Bums and tits are poetic..time to pay more attention before it is too late:)
DeleteI'm thinking this must have been a response to the post on dverse. It's true; Japanese culture is being co-opted by mainstream press and advertisers. Hey, they latch onto, and exploit, anything and anyone for money. Having said that, there is so much beauty in all folks... wish they didn't have to be stick figures to model.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was a really gorgeous baby. My first husband wanted to enter her in "beautiful baby" contests. I told him the day a child with a cleft palette was chosen, or a Down's Syndrome baby, I'd consider it.
Beauty is in all of us. No one corners the market. This was a thought-provoking post, Cressida, and I thank you. Amy
I can appreciate this post, Cressida. It is certainly a good thing when East loves West and West loves East.
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