Van Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I have the feeling that we are a rather middle-age forum. Speaking for myself, I'm 49. We may be out of touch ... there are a lot of "trends" (sorry Firefox), and fashions that may pass us by just because we're out of touch. I don' see myself dressing up as a Goth or a japanese "visual rocker" (that i just discovered, while it has been around for several years... typical). I think if young people want to dress in a freestyle fashion, they do have much more options and it is socially more acceptable than for old geezers like me (us ?). Whaddayathink ? Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolldeg Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I'm glad I'm 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 how many of us would like to be 'diamond geezers'? I'm 32 and not past it yet , but age does play a part in acceptance. Some people simply think that if we're wearing platforms then we must be stuck in the 70's or something, but most just don't care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Who give a toss anyway? Do what you like, when you want, regardless of age. Following "trends" or blind copying of what other people do is for lamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I think age is a little important. I'm not past it. I'd say I'm old enough to be confident about who I am, and still young enough to enjoy it. That said, as long as you're not actually dead, you're young enough to enjoy things. Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfly Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Lets just say when you are at a mid life crises, don't try to look to young. From what I seen it does not work. I am having a little problem dealing with the fact that I am going to be 30 in September. _________________ Hello, my name is Hoverfly. I am a high heel addict…. Weeeeeeeeeee!!! <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: hoverfly on 2002-06-18 01:16 ]</font> Hello,  my name is Hoverfly. I’m a high heel addict…. Weeeeeeeeeee!  👠1998 to 2022! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 My diaries have mentioned my age enough, I'll just have to say I can act anywhere from 3 to 19 on most days, even if I am older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 Sorry, the message left without me having entered my registration. Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Be confident in yourself Vanessa. You seem to have all sorts of doubts about how others will see you. Be happy in your appearence, and if you really find it is a problem with regard to fitting in, then tone it down a little here and there. It's true, younger people have more choices, but that's life regardless of gender or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azraelle Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 To Vanessa, same age as myself: Since you seem to be more confident wearing makeup in public than myself, I have a serious suggestion: Take a (college-level) Stage Makeup class. I took one about a year and a half ago. It allowed me to experiment with what makeup can actually do for a person, male or female, with expert advice on what to use, how to apply it, how to make it look like you don't have any on, how to make your face look like it is thinner, more masculine, 10-20 years younger (or older, for that matter), etc. Most of the techniques are applicable for everyday wear as well. I won't go so far as to say that makeup can make you look as young as Laurie, but 35 IS reasonably doable, if you really apply yourself to learning the art and skill. Luck. "All that you can decide, is what to do with the time that is given you."--Gandalf, "Life is not tried, it is merely survived -If you're standing outside the fire."--Garth Brooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 Hi Firefox, you're an early riser ! I'm not overcome with doubts, I'm just lucid. Morning does that to me. Cheers Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 I'm going to be a bit smug now, and observe that despite the fact that I'm only slightly over 30, I've been mistaken recently for 24 And I often have my child around to keep me young. I can still remember being young enough to know it all , and feeling old enough to need putting to bed with a shovel I've long since given up acting my age, and I'm now working on living my personality. Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 You're are as young as you feel. That is a very true saying. I know a chap who is training to be an accountant. He's a friend of a friend actually. He's only 23 but I've never met such a boring person. All he talks about is his pension and his investments and his study. I literally can't get any other conversation out of him, and he's got the sense of humour of a brick! Another guy I know is 72, he's full of life and conversation, and he wears young clothes, so age has nothing to do with very much. Personality is much more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurieheels Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Azraelle, you flatter me. Thanks! Personally I see the signs of age creeping across my face every day. Thanks to make up and the lack of close up pictures, I can still seem younger on the internet. That's always wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terayon Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 im 16...but i wish i was 18-21....those are the prime years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted June 21, 2002 Author Share Posted June 21, 2002 Terayon, congratulations for being around. When I was your age (sorry for sounding like an ancestor), I didn't have any idea that there were other guys sharing the same interest in shoes and clothing. It's only when David Bowie arrived in the early seventies that i realised that i wasn't alone. BUt for the second part of my question :grin:o you consider, from your own experience, that there is a certain acceptance for a young guy dressing "differently" or wearing heels ? Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieman3141 Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 heck yeah! I'm 18! Can't believe I'm hanging around with a bunch of old geezers like you guys! ugh! (for those that lack a sense of humour, the above was a joke.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter23 Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 Only 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamyam Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 Sorry guys If my last post seemed offensive, It's just that as I am just coming out, the fear of someone I know seeing me when i am out in public, in heels scares me to no end!, as well as having to deal with stupid questions, lol. Ah, well one of the things that comes with advancing years is a measure of confidence. Plus, of course, when you die of embarrassment, you've less to lose when you're as old as I feel right now And I'd wondered about what would happen if someone saw me out in heels... until I found out that their reaction on seeing me in my fave 4" wedges was "It's your bloomin' round!" Go for it! Obsessed is such a strong word. I prefer to think of myself as "differently enthusiastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonpaul Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 33 years young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 I'm 46 Boots, fascinating footwear http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i103/Boots_1956/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 Also 46 (for another month). Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicjasno Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 24 here.... guess i'm a youngster www.nicjasno.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted December 30, 2002 Share Posted December 30, 2002 39 Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calv Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 44 Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highluc Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 51 but still avant garde as a freestyler!!! Be youself, enjoy any footwear you like and don't care about what others think about it, it's your life, not theirs. Greetings from Laurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 28 What's all the fuss about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 I am in my 12th year of being 39. click .... click .... click .... The sensual sound of stiletto heels on a hard surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 30 soon 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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