I don't get where the red lipstick is being promoted as something all women should do either. Where did you see that?

Statistically, I'm unlikely to be wearing lipstick on March 12th, because I usually don't. However, the idea of changing my routine doesn't bother me at all, and I don't understand why it's an unlikely proposition.

I don't get where the red lipstick is being promoted as something all women should do either. Where did you see that?

On your original link, the tagline is "Let's turn every woman's lips into a reminder of who we are."

And is that any more pressure than "Let's everyone wear purple/green/orange to support [Whatever cause]"? It's an exhortation for as many people as possible to participate.

Just saying, I don't see *pressure*.

One of the scientists chided me (playfully) about not wearing purple on spirit day. I just pointed to my head.

I don't see pressure, either, FWIW.

I trust your opinions and perspectives. I don't agree with you, though.

This is not something you see everyday. [link]

It's an exhortation for as many people as possible to participate.

Yes. That's exactly what I said it was.

I saw one person wearing purple at work on Spirit Day. Purple is our company colour, so it's hard to say what their motivation was, but I swear we had a look. We exchanged a look. It was meaningful.

I have no idea...

I'm not sure any of these women are dressed right for a movie premiere (Iron Lady), but free of that context, I like their looks.

That's exactly what I said it was.

Okay, but I see encouragement, which they're totally supposed to do. Otherwise they need to be fired. No Pooh Caps at all. So, what I'm saying is not exactly what I'm interpreting what your words mean.

Another part of my issue with connecting red lipstick to women's power is that in so many cultures, sexual power is the only one ascribed to women, and even then they are not always seen to be in control of it.

I know we've all been ribboned to hades and back, but when someone's wearing a little ribbon you know it's for a cause. Or a paper flower. And if you don't know, and you want to know, you can ask. Which can then start a conversation and provide a chance to educate or debate, if one is so inclined.

Now, if men were to wear red lipstick for a day to show support for women's issues globally, that'd be another thing.

Slut Walk is totally different, IMHO. You don't have to dress slutty at a Slut Walk, and the underlying message is provocative clothing does not cause rapes (or something along those lines).

I'd totes wear "vagina dentata" lipstick.

I have never heard of Spirit Day. No clue what it's about, or when it was.

I got word today that I'll be getting a big bonus along with a sizeable raise come January. This is not going to help my family reputation as Aunt Moneybags.