Lipstick entrepreneurs

[geti-titanium]

New research this week claims the recession has led to a growth in female-owned businesses and the expression 'Lipstick entrepreneurs' has been coined. Does using words like 'lipstick' give the wrong image of businesswomen and promote inequality and discrimination ? Does it paint a picture of boardrooms full of Bet Lynches everywhere or do you think it is an apt expression?

I'm not sure why, but I suddenly had a mental image of Jason tottering around in high heels, bright red lipstick, mini skirt and a blonde wig and I'm fairly certain he might comment on this :)

[Jayne]

Soooo........you're saying that woman + lipstick = Bet Lynch??

(be very careful here);)
J x

[geti-titanium]

Me ? no - I wouldn't dare, I want to keep hold of all my bits :dance:

[Kalorlo]

It's just irritating - if it'd been a growth in man-owned businesses the headlines would just be "Small business growth!"

Ooh, look at them wimmens out there making their own pin money. *ahem*

[Jayne]

Very wise young padawan :)
One false move and you could end up being interviewed about this on Woman's Hour (and they are well hard ;))
J x

[The Dragon]

I'm not sure why, but I suddenly had a mental image of Jason tottering around in high heels, bright red lipstick, mini skirt and a blonde wig and I'm fairly certain he might comment on this :)

A la Lilly Savage but without the acid tounge you mean? :-"

[geti-titanium]

One false move and you could end up being interviewed about this on Woman's Hour (and they are well hard )

Would they be interviewing me on my acceptance onto the Eunach High Council? :'(

[Boo]

I don't even know why any distinction by gender even needs to be made. I don't think it's creating an image I want to be labelled with.

[Jayne]

Would they be interviewing me on my acceptance onto the Eunach High Council? :'(

No, don't worry, that bit comes after the interview ;)
J x

[Boo]

Or your new career as a castrato maybe Geti?

[Emerald]

If i was a lipstick entrepreneur i really wouldent give to hoots what they called me :dance:x

[Jayne]

If i was a lipstick entrepreneur i really wouldent give to hoots what they called me :dance:x

rather be a 'lipgloss entrepreneur' ;)
J x

[Emerald]

rather be a 'lipgloss entrepreneur' ;)
J x

Or a stilletto entrepreneur :Y:

[Jayne]

Or a stilletto entrepreneur :Y:

a** kicking stilletto entrepreneur?

[Emerald]

'a** kicking stilleto & lipgloss wearing entrepreneur'

[Boo]

That counts me out then, I couldn't possibly get away with stilettos with my legs.

[Solunar Silver Studio]

On this forum it should be the nightie entrepreneur...or the baggy bum trackie pants entrepreneur!!!:)

[Boo]

Then I'd fit just right in - on either count.

[Rustic Charm]

me too! at the moment i've got baggy bummed pyjamas on!!!!! x

[Di Sandland]

LOL - I'm just wearing a baggy bum :'(

[Petal]

Now if it was the multi-holed jeans entrepreneur I'd be aiming for that accolade too :Y: I'm not sure if holey jeans are in or out anymore and don't really care, 'cos I just lurve wearing em. Comfort over style, every time.

Oh Rustic Charm, jim jams at this time of night I just couldn't do. Its too cold up here to be wearing those around the house. We haven't gone into full central heating yet, so clothes around the house are definitely a must. We have a wind tunnel effect home here and it whips up the stairs on windy nights with a delightful 'humming' sound. (I'm painting a lovely picture of my home here, arn't I!). If we need to warm up, I pop my wheatbags in the microwave for 2 minutes and they are molton lava bliss! then I can carry on typing!

xx

[Jayne]

So, sisters......are we decided?

A**-kicking-baggy-bummed-lipglossed-multi-holed-jeaned-stilletoed-nightied-jim-jam-wearing-entrepreneurs

does that cover it? ;)

J x

[Sheltie]

So, sisters......are we decided?

A**-kicking-baggy-bummed-lipglossed-multi-holed-jeaned-stilletoed-nightied-jim-jam-wearing-entrepreneurs

J x

Phoarrrr:Y::help:

[Petal]

So, sisters......are we decided?

A**-kicking-baggy-bummed-lipglossed-multi-holed-jeaned-stilletoed-nightied-jim-jam-wearing-entrepreneurs

does that cover it? ;)

J x

Sounds pretty good to me J :Y:

xx

[The Dragon]

Absolutely :Y:

[Emerald]

you mean AKBBLMHJSNJJWE :D

[Jayne]

you mean AKBBLMHJSNJJWE :D

Shall we ask Cookson for a 'AKBBLMHJSNJJWE chatroom'? :Y:
J x

[geti-titanium]

Crikey! I thought the Spice Girls had split up, but no - they're all on the cookies forum giving it large with the girl power :)

[Jayne]

Crikey! I thought the Spice Girls had split up, but no - they're all on the cookies forum giving it large with the girl power :)

oh, pleeeaaassse :rolleyes:
that's it! Mon morning woman's hour - don't say we didn't warn u.....
J x

[geti-titanium]

Give me a 3 second warning so I have time to cross me legs won'tcha :X

[Boo]

Where's the fun in that?!

[Emerald]

Give me a 3 second warning so I have time to cross me legs won'tcha :X

are they worth crossing ?

[geti-titanium]

are they worth crossing ?

Aha! now you're interested I see, you little 'she devil' you :)

[Jayne]

Aha! now you're interested I see

maybe it's the sort of interest you get when ur watching 'Casualty' or 'Life on Earth'........ ;)
J x

[MuranoSilver]

Thanks for that image Jayne, Anthropologists studying Geti & I haven't eaten breakfast yet :'(
:rofl:
Nic x

[bustagasket]

Thanks for that image Jayne, Anthropologists studying Geti & I haven't eaten breakfast yet :'(
:rofl:
Nic x

I've just had my shake, just hope i dont now taste it twice!!!![-o<

[geti-titanium]

I've just had my shake, just hope i dont now taste it twice!!!!

I just had a mental image of you hanging on to your bench while the room thunders and books fall off shelves - is this a daily occurrance for you, do you live on top of an earthquake zone? It's a different shake isn't it? Somebody runs in every day and grabs you by the shoulders don't they? That must be a terrible experience for you - it can't be right! Who is it? We'll put a stop to this outrage for you! I've lost it again haven't I? +o(

[Emerald]

I've lost it again haven't I? +o(

Have you ever had it ?:)

[Boo]

Shake, not shake. You fool.

[geti-titanium]

Have you ever had it ?

Well I did used to be married, but it's nice of you to ask :X