This morning, I saw a poster advertising some sort of treatment for chapped, dry, black lips. The treatment promised pink lips in 7 days. Some will realise that this is targeted to men. It is believed that pink lips are attractive on men, and probably help guys get more kisses, I guess so. I’ve been told by some I have pink lips. I don’t know how true that is, since I’m colour blind, and I’m too busy dealing with pimples to care for lip colour.
I once wrote an article condemning women for using excess makeup to turn themselves into something else, just to be attractive to guys. Now it’s the guys turn. We ought to evaluate the fashion and style choices we make. I firmly believe that it makes no sense to dress for the pleasure of the opposite sex. Some say it’s natural instinct, but not all things natural are good, like catching the flu. When you subject your fashion choices to the whims of others, you not only sacrifice your right to freedom of self-expression on the altar of conformity to unstable standards, you become like a ship with no sail, its course directed by the temper of wind and sea, destined to run aground on a deserted island.
When you decide to look good, don’t do it because you want someone to give you a compliment, or so that pretty girl will notice you. Do it for your confidence, self-esteem, and ego.
By the way, for pink lips, you can brush your lips with a soft toothbrush regularly. What makes lips dark is the old skin left on the surface.
OAU CHRISTIANS 