#jungle red

[differentcatcat]

Let me spell it out -

Red nail polish is often associated with gay identity and self-expression, particularly among men. It serves as a subtle yet powerful emblem of queer identity, challenging traditional gender norms and embracing individuality. Many gay men wear red nail polish as a form of self-expression, celebrating their creativity and authenticity within the LGBTQ+ community. This trend reflects a broader acceptance of diverse gender expressions and personal style, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive culture. (from Bing - lots of same info out there)

from @askarsjustsoswedish Just one of many reasons we love Alex and his willingness to be radically (?) inclusive in his self-expression.

[toughtalkers]

🎬 "I've had two years to grow claws, mother, Jungle Red!". (Norma Shearer as Mary Haines)

The line refers to the trendy and popular nail polish color, "Jungle Red," in the 1939 film The Women. It served as a symbol of the characters' return to their "claws" and a more competitive, glamorous life after Mary's divorce.  

[makeupbox]

Re-Review: NARS Iconic Lipsticks (Reformulated) Red Tube Series

#NARS launched his brand in the mid-90s with 12 #iconiclipsticks, and to celebrate their 25th anniversary, they've reformulated and re-released the OG cult classic shades in a gorgeous rubber-red matte tube infused now with moringa oil and other conditioning extracts.

Like many people, I know the names #ScarletEmpress, #JungleRed, #RedLizard and #ShanghaiExpress but they were WAY beyond my budget growing up and I didn't get into them when I started seriously collecting makeup.

So now I'm fixing it but going back to the OG 12 so I can see for myself what all the hype is about!

[toughtalkers]

📽 1939: The Women (drama) stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell.

The film focuses on the lives and relationships of a group of Manhattan women and the scores of women who work for them. It centers on Mary Haines, the cheerful, contented wife of Stephen, her daughter Little Mary, and her circle of "friends."

Mary's cousin Sylvia Fowler goes to Sydney's elite salon to get the latest nail color: Jungle Red. Olga, the manicurist, reveals that Mary's husband has been "stepping out" with a predatory perfume counter girl named Crystal Allen. Sylvia eagerly shares the news with Mary's friends and sets Mary up with Olga. (Metro Goldwyn Mayer)

[partw0lf]

[palephx]

Me, patiently sharpening my claws until 12:01PM, Wednesday, 1/20/21.

"I've had [four] years to grow them, mother. JUNGLE RED!" — Mary Haines, 'The Women' (1939)

[employee645-a]

Empowering, alluring, degenerate? The evolution of red lipstick

That modern beauty staple has actually been around for thousands of years. From ancient Egypt and China through to 20th century Hollywood and suffragette protests, red lips have signified everything from sex to defiance.

"There could not be a more perfect symbol of suffragettes than red lipstick, because it's not just powerful, it's female," said Rachel Felder, author of last year's "Red Lipstick: An Ode to a Beauty Icon," in a phone interview. "Suffragettes were about female strength, not just strength."

[chalet3000]