17. 01. 2012
Man getting botox

Bro-tox: 300,000+ men got botox in 2011

Not to make light of the situation by making a cutesy name (Bro-tox, as ABC News is referring to botox for men), the amount of men that received cosmetic procedures has doubled in...

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03. 01. 2012
Patricia Colli eye

LET’S GET OLD! Introducing The Aging Project: documentation of the human body

First, let me say to you all: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Alright, back to biz. For the first post of 2012, I’d like to introduce you to the launch of a project that I’ve...

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22. 12. 2011
Photoshop detection tool

New Photoshop detector shows image alterations

Pretttty sweet, right?! Yup, image forensics researchers at Dartmouth College have created a photo analyzing tool that highlights any Photoshop-style modifications, testing it out on magazine covers and advertisements. Because, we’re bombarded by...

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11. 12. 2011
Big sexy

FASHION: Tips from the ladies of “Big Sexy”

Unfortunately, TLC’s “Big Sexy” (a show about a few plus-size women out to redefine what sexy really is while living large in NYC) was cancelled. However, the ladies Leslie, Tiffany, Audrey, Nikki and...

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03. 12. 2011
Sui Cynosure

What loving yourself really means

After posting a lot of bad news today, I decided to give my last post for the night a positive note. A while ago, I found this blog called “Cynosure“, run by a...

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03. 12. 2011
jours_apres_lunes

French company sells lingerie to girls 4-12 years old

I’m hoping we’re all sharing the same collective thought: What the f…… When my friend Lauren Johnson sent me this link, I had to check out the website for myself because I didn’t...

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03. 12. 2011
Fullbeauty.com

FullBeauty.com offers sexy plus-size undergarments and bras up to size 50N!

I’ve had this discussion with tons of women: there’s a serious shortage of sexy, well-made bras for women with breasts larger than DD. And, if you are fortunate enough to find a bra...

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03. 12. 2011
Maggie goes on a diet

“Maggie Goes On A Diet” book for young girls creates outrage

I mean, I get mad just reading the title – and you should, too. This is the title of a new book by author Paul Kramer. And the book is being sold to...

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03. 12. 2011
keara-oneil gasp clothing

GASP clothing sales associate insults the customer’s weight and it goes viral

Every now and then you’ll hear about a clothing retailer having a prejudice against a certain clientele. For example, a while ago Director/Designer Tom Ford was quoted saying to a high-profile male customer,...

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01. 12. 2011
Children body image

Influenced by media, 25% of children consider plastic surgery

Oh, man – news that makes me sad but not surprised (which makes me more sad). According to a new study conducted by Central YMCA, 25% of kids have considered getting plastic surgery...

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