"Such a princess" - a term we throw around in admiration and abhorrence - but what does it actually mean?
Well, I thought I'd take the liberty to define, in my mind, what equates to "princess-ness". A concept sometimes easily misconstrued to having associations with regal and blue blood qualities. I can understand the confusion and hence, why I've broken the term "Such a princess" in to 3 distinct pillars.
1. Spoiled & over indulged.
I'm talking ponies, cake, fairies, shopping chauffeurs and champaign. This goes well beyond wanting nice things. This is expecting that if I don't get a Tiffany bracelet/Gucci dress/a puppy for my birthday - I will not forgive you. Ever. Basically the provision of excessive material gifts.
Some great examples (thanks to tips from fellow co-workers): Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Mariah Carey.
2. Self-righteous indignation.
Essentially being filled with or showing conviction of being morally superior, or more righteous than others, smugly virtuous. "Everyone listen to me" syndrome.
Perhaps in line with: Bono, Naomi Campbell or Madonna (for the record I have nothing against these talented celebrities, except perhaps that they're talented).
3. Over obsession with beauty & general vanity.
This is where it goes as far as plastic surgery. Or bags of make up, nail varnish, pamper kits. Mirrors everywhere even transported with you in your designer handbag. Fake tan. Air brushed photographs. Looking exceptional - all of the time. Imagine going for runs with make up on.
Of all the elements that create your princess, this is the hardest to maintain, I mean who can look really, really, really good looking all of the time?! Not to mention expense. Its not cheap to look so hot... without aging, putting on weight, bags under the eyes, frizzy hair... etc. Phew!
And so here you have the facets to your oh so typical modern day princess. If you meet someone, who ticks all the boxes, call them "such a princess" before giving them a great big hug.
That concludes my very intellectually stimulating cultural assessment. With that I will leave you with my favourite epitome of your perfect princess.
Next up: being a hipster.
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