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Chouette22 made me think about my legs...

catgirl

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Scrawny chicken leg issues aside, I have another problem. My legs are all banged up from various scrapes - mountain biking, rock climbing, general clumsiness - and I have quite a few scars and often bruises. I have never been particularly self-conscious about them, but if you saw someone baring their bashed-up legs. would you think anything of it?

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chewyspaghetti

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No, I do it all summer long!

Isabel

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Oh gosh no ! I do see someone all summer long like that - me !!! I bruise VERY easily so getting hit by son's ball or riding my bike and hitting the pedal and so on, causes bruising. I don't trust people who look perfect : ) Except for Taylor, maybe.

Scarlet

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Not if she looked like fun!

Stephanie

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If we're supposed to cover up all the marks of mishaps and klutziness, someone better order me a full-body suit with only eyes cut out.

Mo

(website)

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Not at all. I'd think she likes to get outside and play, just like me! Now, black eyes would make me think otherwise! @@

Marley

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I would think - "Now that is my kind of girlfriend!"

Janet

(website)

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Ha! I would think, "Thank god I'm not the only one!"

With my pale, pale skin and tendency to bruise easily, it's a banner week if it's one without some kind of battlescar on my legs!

Jonesy

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I would think you're sporty and adventuresome!

annagybe

(website)

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I have scars from surgeries and various mishaps. My left knee is larger (more swollen, very prominent after a day of skiing) than my right knee, also from an old injury & surgery. I still think my legs are one of my best assets.

Janet

(website)

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Anna, scars and all, I would kill to have legs like yours!

Isabel

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You know Una, I was just thinking that if someone has an issue with a bruise on your leg you should kick them and see if they bruise ..... : )

( I once went to work with a black eye !!! I was taking karate and missed a punch and came around and hit myself , hard. One of my customers called the company because they thought someone was hurting me. The CEO's secretary called me at home.....and she believed me when I told her I had hit myself !! And more recently, I went in for an endoscopy and I had a bruise covering almost my entire foot. The nurse noticed and asked what happened and said they needed to take a picture and document it !!! Now it is permanently in my medical records that I dropped a shampoo bottle on my foot while taking a shower ! At least you are doing something fun !! )

ENJOY yourself girl !!!!!!!

Stephanie, I got such a chuckle from your full body suit comment. If you find a two for one deal I am sooooo in !!!

Beth

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I run around all summer covered in bruises, scratches and the occasional patch of poison ivy:)

Isabel, your story reminded me of the doctor who asked me about a few oddly shaped bruises on my legs. When I told her they were from my goats jumping my lap for a snuggle, she only blinked once:)

Count me in for a body suit, too!

Inge

(website)

Scarlet: LOL;-)
Isabel: oh I did that too, last week, the bottle was nearly empty, but yet... huge bruise on my foot, sigh.

And I also say: show off those amazing legs of yours! I bruise very easily, just point a finger at me, and yep there's another one, so I'm always running around with a few bruises on my (very pale) legs...

Kate

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I usually have lots of weird tan lines going on, several bruises, plus a "dirt tattoo" on my knee from wiping out on my bike. So no, I wouldn't think anything less of your legs.

Patty

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As far as woman with bumps, bruises, scars--you go girl--dress to your heart's desire!

I have a10 inch long birthmark on the back of my right thigh--my Mom will still tell me I have a 'bathroom malfunction' on the back of my leg---haven't had the general population mention it yet. It's not unusual for me to find bloody cuts, abrasions and bruises hours after they happend I often can't get to them at the time of impact for what ever reason and will forget about them--mostly from kidlet chasing. So my leg condition is pretty fluid as the day goes--as long as they are shaved I'm not bothered by their condition.
Oh and also I still get this weird tan line like I've been wearing sport sox just above my ankle when I haven't--that bugs me more than anything.

MNsara

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I agree that if my legs had to be bruise free, they would never see the light of day.

I just wish I could remember the incidents that caused the bruises. I guess they didn't make a big enough impression on me (aside from on my legs, that is).

elpgal

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I spent most of this afternoon reading back issues of fashion magazines in my dentist's office and apparently lotion-tanner is the way to go.

chouette22

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I'll take bruises from mountain biking and climbing any day over an inactive life style.

chewyspaghetti

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I am another pale skinned easy bruiser, and I have a piece of asphalt from the parking lot at the Griffith Observatory permanently lodged in one kneecap (Ah, youth!). I don't care- I'm not hiding my legs.

rae

(website)

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My legs are banged up, too! Bruises, scars from cat scratches, scars from insect bites... and there's just no way to hide them come Summer. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it one bit -- and if you still feel self-conscious, my answer is to make the rest of your outfit extra fab to draw the attention away!

Isabel

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Beth, I will believe your goat story if you believe my karate story !!!!! ( I can't wait to tell my mom about the goats, HYSTERICAL )

Inge isn't it crazy that a non-full shampoo bottle can leave such a large bruise ?

lyn*

(website)

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My legs are definitely all banged up too! That's what I like being able to wear leggings in the winter

jen321

I have scars and bruises too that I sport in the summer! If ever you are going someone fancy or special you could always use that leg spray makeup. Heard good things, but haven't tried it.

catgirl

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Hmmm, sounds like we'll just have to treat all my injuries as YLF badges of honor - or accessories! Love you all for your great stories and spirit!

Barbara

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My legs have a nice shape, but I am very fair-skinned. I've got LOTS of freckles and during summer, the occasional bruise or mosquito bite. Thank goodness for self tanning lotion and cropped cargo pants!

Angie

(website)

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Your banged up legs (mine included) are very welcome in my style world.

Maya

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I would think "that's the kind of person I need to hang out with more."

Lisa

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Nope, banged up legs don't bother me. Show them off and be proud.

MsMary

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I did martial arts for years, so bumps, bruises and scrapes (on me on anyone else) don't bother me in the least! Also, I love my Jergens Natural Glow self-tanner!