Look: I also wanted to write about Dorian Gray in this context ;-))
However, I wouldn't have called him a "bad guy", but a "sad guy", because I usually feel pity for people who are so fixated on superficialities rather than contempt or rejection. Such poor wretches...
Incidentally, I find myself much more attractive these days than, say, 30 years ago. In this respect, I don't think that beauty is fading. It changes ;-))
Haha ha i know he is the first thing that comes to mind with the word vanity. Please do write would love to read your thoughts on it.
Yes its kind of sad that it is the only thing that matters for some and agreeing with you on the beauty changes with time but just to keep one grounded that looks are not everything. Love the way you summed it up.
Thanks for the appreciation :)