Post 19 – My thoughts on denims
I asked Seth a second time if he recorded our discussion. He saw that I was anxious about the whole thing so he assured me that no recording took place. I was relieved but still shaken.
“Let’s get painting.” I suggested, trying to get back on track. Enough time wasted!
We made our way to the basement.
“So, what do you think?” Seth asked gleaming. “I relocated my studio out here! There’s more space to move around.”
Seth cleared half of the main basement where his home gym used to be. He wasn’t using the weights anymore so he sold them and got a membership at a gym nearby.
Even with the extra space, Seth’s preferred painting position remained on the floor. His painting lay on the ground with painting tubes scattered everywhere.
“Much better!” I said, half lying.
It was better than his “hole in the wall” studio, but it was still barren. There was no natural light, and a shortage of lamps to brighten things up. Thankfully I brought my easel this time! At least I could sit comfortably and move around, instead of being stuck staring at a wall like last time.
After spending some time painting together I found myself fidgeting. I couldn’t concentrate! Last time I painted with Seth at his house, I couldn’t get motivated. This time, I was too excited!
“Did I tell you?” I exclaimed. “One more chapter to write, then my book is finished!”
“That’s fantastic Zoe!” Seth expressed. “So, are you going to publish it?”
“Yes! Well, I’m going to try anyway! I wrote a synopsis to send to publishing companies. Want to hear it? I printed a copy and have it in my purse.”
Before he could answer, I jumped up to fetch my purse, which was upstairs by the entrance.
“Yeah, okay!” I heard Seth shout as I climbed the stairs.
Upon my return, Seth was sitting on the floor, hunched over and fully engaged with his painting. He was wearing his signature painting attire: an old T-shirt, and worn jeans in his bare feet.
There’s something sexy about a man wearing jeans with his feet exposed.
Jeans, on their own, express something casual, laid back and comfortable, to the point of sensual.
Any other pair of pants would not have the same effect! Imagine a pair of dress pants or plain cotton pants on a man in his bare feet! It’s just not the same! If a man is walking around in his bare feet, the sexiest attire to wear, is without question, a pair of jeans.
Denims have been around forever!
They never seem to lose their sex appeal!
Originally, jeans were created to be worn my miners and other male workers in the early 1900’s, who needed sturdy clothing that could withstand heavy wear and tear. 1 Since then, jeans have held the fashionable symbol of rebellion, and creative expression. Throughout the decades we’ve been exposed to do’s and don’ts of fashion etiquettes, and let’s face it, some of the don’ts were completely absurd. In the end, everybody wants to look sexy in a pair of jeans, but there’s a fine line between looking great and following the masses in ridiculous fashion trends.
I don’t care what style of jean a man wears! Then again, I am fond of the worn look. Ultimately, any pair of jeans will do, as long as the feet are exposed. Removing the shoes and socks adds an element of genuine, primitive masculinity. It’s raw, relaxed and sensual looking. To me, it gives off a feel of manual labourer, like the men at the turn of the century – reminiscent of men who were good at working with their hands, which every woman loves!
Well, Seth definitely has that look going for him!
I shook my head from side to side, trying to dislodge my gaze from Seth’s sexy look.
“Focus!” I thought. “Look away, and focus!”
“It’s about a page long.” I said, referring to my synopsis. “You sure you want to hear it?”
“Absolutely!” Seth replied excited.