Tag Archives: fashion

Question of Atheist Scruples – money money money

Posted on May 25, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

The question: You and your spouse have trouble making ends meet. You have a nine-year-old daughter who is a natural model. Do you try to make money by promoting her as a model? Probably not at the age of nine … Continue reading →

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Holy Allah on a dress, Batman! Book ’em, Danno!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

That’s how seriously I take this case. I can make bad jokes about it. Sadly, it’s no joke. Salman Khan of Bollywood fame runs a non-profit organization in India called Being Human. The website isn’t well designed but it advertises … Continue reading →

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Buffy fashion in fashion?

Posted on October 25, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Clothes were the least favourite part of the show for me, but I couldn’t get over how well Buffy could kick ass in those pointy toed heels she’d wear. Some of the outfit choices were a little odd, but I … Continue reading →

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Irony bought and sold

Posted on October 11, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

So, I got a haircut on Friday. This is only to set the stage – a $30 to cut hair stage. Not my usual expense for hair, I’ll tell you. I was only there because I didn’t get a cheaper … Continue reading →

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Maybe a picture does capture a soul…

Posted on October 4, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

If this small study can be believed, photos tell far more about the people in them than just what they look like. 113 people, plus a few close friends of each, filled out forms outlining personality traits. Then the 113 … Continue reading →

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Canadian dares to display curves on catwalk

Posted on September 22, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

I don’t follow fashion, but I’m pleased to see an article from the Daily Mail about Mark Fast and his passion for showcasing how beautiful larger women can be. His choice to feature models from 12+ UK caused some controversy … Continue reading →

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The One Minion Search Party, volume 21

Posted on July 1, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

I’m selecting this odd numbered entry to highlight a few of the one-offs, the strange searches that inexplicably led to me; a nod to those daring people who hunt for the most elusive answers of all. I can’t guarantee they’ll … Continue reading →

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For the record, I have no idea who Kanye West is, but…

Posted on March 6, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

I’ve just gotten a supreme kick out of reports of his ego. Apparently he’s a rapper of some renown (if renown can be redefined as celebrity gossip about retarded things people do) who’s said that his greatest pain in life … Continue reading →

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Busty Virgin Mary models cause “outrage”

Posted on January 19, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Virgin she might have been, but Mary still had breasts and Ricardo Oyarzun decided to take advantage of that for a new fashion display in Chile. The resulting fervor is unsurprising. The Roman Catholic Church condemned Ricardo Oyarzun’s plans for … Continue reading →

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A rethinking of “clothes make the man”

Posted on January 3, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

While poking around the interwebs for an idea, I came across this guest opinion piece by a pastor, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones. He’s writing about the challenge of dressing one’s kids appropriately in an age of low slung jeans and … Continue reading →

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