I absolutely LOVE the Olympics. I cry at the opening ceremonies and bawl when they are over. It reminds me of so many memories watching as a child, and the stories of the athletes are even better than the medal count. I think it's hilarious that the majority of the events I don't have any awareness of for four years and then the Olympics come around and it's like...Half Pipe! Luge! Speed Skating! Even CURLING is riveting. I mean, seriously.
My favorite? Figure Skating of course. As a performer I truly have no idea how they go through the pressure of the world watching them, the interviews right after they skate and only having four minutes to prove years of dedication. They fall so hard and have to get right back up with a smile on their faces. Did you see Jeremy Abbott's performance? The ultimate pick yourself up of the ground situation and the way the Russian crowd supported him was so moving. I was crying again.
So the Olympic gold medal goes to red lips! I was very happy to see red lipstick on so many of the ladies figure skaters. So dramatic and classically beautiful! Here are my favorites.
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| The Queen-Yuna Kim elegantly wearing red lipstick with a beautiful sequined yellow dress. |
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| The many faces of Ashley Wagner accentuated with...red lipstick. |
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| I don't think I ever see Gracie Gold without red lipstick on and this makes me a proud American. ;) |
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| But these two won the figure skating gold for me. Hope you were able to catch their hilarious, wise, and entertaining commentary! |
