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Who ARE these women???!
From THE CUT
Nonplussed: Study Says Even Full-figured Models Damage Self-esteem
Big girls not a big help.Photo: Glamour Magazine
Damned if you do … According to a new study conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S., Germany, and the Netherlands and published in the Journal of Consumer Research, magazine photos of models, be they magically emaciated or plus-size, make overweight women feel worse about their bodies and, conversely, “underweight” women feel better about themselves. So unfair, right? A serious blow to the growing interest in “plus-size” or “full-figure” spreads, the study suggests that redefining standards of shape across the editorial and commercial side of print fashion won’t be some sort of panacea for the already fragmented self-esteem of women who fall outside of our modern understanding of beauty. “Overweight women’s self-esteem always decreases, regardless of the model they look at,” says the study, implying that it’s not the particular image someone looks at that’s damaging, but rather the presentation of beauty, in any form, that troubles many readers. Anna North over at Jezebel breaks it down for us: “The fact is, images whose purpose is to sell women shit — whether those images look more or less like them — are probably never going to be on the forefront of social change. Including plus-size women in ads and fashion spreads is an important step not just for social good, but for aesthetic value — magazines would be more interesting if they contained a greater diversity of models.” The takeaway? Crystal Renn and all the size 12 sweethearts in the world aren’t going to make you feel any better if you don’t already maintain a healthy distance between the fun and fantasy of fashion imagery and the real, live girl you see in the mirror.
Women’s Self-Esteem Affected By Magazines [UPI]
So as I was trolling the internet today I happened up this….
Tocarra's Fabulous Workout
Interesting little piece there don’t you think? I’m actually gonna go ahead and get a copy… wouldn’t hurt. I might even check out Kim Kardashian’s too.
*wonders… which one of these workouts helps you snag a black man…. * my vote is kim’s 
Also, if I really knew how to work photoshop, I would let Tocarra finish —– but Kanye had one of the best workout videos of all time!!! All TIME!!!!
jokes people! have a fabulous weekend! lol!
To blog... or to blog more - that is the question
I would love to blog more…. but unfortunately work, personal liveliness and self-diagnosed ADD keeps me from being on top of the doubledees as much as I’d like. That said, I’m offering up to my readers — all 10 of you —- what would you like to see? Send in your ideas, and I’m going to make every effort to come back strong. I have some new pals on deck that are keeping me hella inspired and creative — would love for that energy to spill out on these [digital] pages.
backstory: apparently ne-yo was approached by a young lady who had a desire to be in the music industry as a singer, and a part of his ’sage’ advice to her, was that she should lose weight.
*deep sigh*
i know this beard having closeted psuedo-sex symbol (??) who does not even live next door to cute, with or WITHOUT a hat on, is not talking about ANYBODY’s looks in *any* way… while giving an interview and chewing on gum like a f* cow chews cud. Boy stop… and while I’m at it- How you doing?
YouTube – Alison Hinds – Roll It Gal.
I don’t usually get down with most of the reggae and soca music, but this song i just learned about, and I like it a lot.
It’s my empowerment song of the day, and also about to serve as my birthday tune (which is today)… The lyrics are actually empowering, and I’d post them – but they are in carribean patois, so i’ll just link them.
Is Olivier Theyskens Coming Stateside to Helm Halston? — The Cut: New York Magazine’s Fashion Blog.
but i really love theyskens… i especially liked when he worked for rochas. he inspired me, so i shared.
Sharon Quinn: The Original Runway Diva: The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.
Jill Scott’s new show on HBO. I didn’t get a chance to watch tonight since I was working, but I’ll check it out on demand. I actually met Jill a week before she left for Kenya to begin taping this series. She was very sweet, and I was trying to get her to take on a new skin care regimen for a client that I was working on before she left. She has radiant skin in person!
If you saw the show, let me know your thoughts… or at least let me know you’re reading the blog
expects updates soon on:
- Midtown Shopping; Target bodegas
- Village Shopping: Reiss of london
- Magazines: Essence “plus size” issue edited by Mo’Nique
yes. we go there.
… dnyree
Remember Target pop-up stores start today in NYC
There will be one in Midtown, Soho, Union Square and the East Village.
Don’t know the exact location yet, but I presume the midtown shop won’t be too far from Bryant Park (41st & 5th)
… edit / addresses
The Original Plus Size Diva, Sharon Quinn, attended the opening for the new Abby Z boutique which was held today.
I would lift some pics from her blog for you to see, but I’d rather you click on over to her blog instead.
as she would say, we’re all family
I like this sweater here… this will look nice covering up the dee’s.
(and Sharon, I’m working hard on the line & when I’m ready, you will be one of the first to know)
