Fake Children Thanks to Media

Nintendo is an extremely famous gaming consul that children use all the time. And commercials are seen by children everyday so when you have a commercial about a game it catches the attention of kids. Well the above commercial is an OUTRAGE! The young girl is wearing too much make for her age as to look like a fake "barbie". She goes on to tell the viewers how she never has trouble figuring out what to wear because of her game. Negative effects have already been found on children with media, so it is no surprise to think of this game as actually harming the young. Children have no need to age so quickly, yet looking at this young girl it is apparent thanks to the media that is exactly what has been done. Commercials are always targiting children yet it may not actually be for the best, so watch out during these holidays and be aware of what the media is trying to tell your children.
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Do you Dare? Hot hair trends!

 

Let's be honest a big part of feeling like a feminine and beautiful woman comes down to the hair on our heads. Whether you have long flowing waves like Blake Lively, or a asymmetrical doo like Rihanna your hair shapes your personal image.  The ombre look was on style over the summer blending dark roots with light tips. Another hairstyle that all the celebs have been sporting as of late is bangs. Jessica Biel is the most note worthy wearing bangs for her wedding and recently at the premiere of her movie "Hitchcock." Of course when you see these ladies with their trend setting tresses we imagine ourselves with the chic cuts and curls. However, your style is only one component the key is color!  On Marie Clarie's hair and beauty site they give a bunch of ideas for a hair color that fits you. Give it a glimpse and decide what color will help your confidence shine through. Although I am only twenty-three years old I know that gray hair is in my future, most women try to avoid this color for as long as possible but I would like to think that I’d embrace it much like Meryl Streep’s character in “The Devil Wears Prada,” If you share my enthusiastic sentiment then you should definitely look into Vogue’s article about shampoos and conditioners that make your luscious gray locks stand out. Truthfully though it is all about the way you rock your hairstyle instead of letting it rock your confidence. 

Pinning to the Thin

Pinterest is a new website that everyone, especially women are going crazy over. What their model for business seems to be is a bunch of people "pinning" what they find on other websites to show their friends or followers. I have become addicted to this as there seems to be everything from clothes, to do it yourself, home design, cars, even tattoos. Yet the one thing I have noticed as I am now an avid "pinner" is when it comes to women's clothes there seems to only be the skinny option available  Now as this is completely consumer driven I cant help but think that the media must play some part in it. As the websites it sends you too generally is for a more petite or normal crowd, there are no plus size models. Although I have ran across maybe 3 or 4 in the hundreds that I find on a daily bases petite seems to be what is expected for the users. As I am actually a petite woman it would seem as though it would not bother me, yet not finding clothes or even the options for everyone seems to be an actual problem, something should change. Only being able to see these types of clothing options,  as they are cute, do not seem as though they are fully practical for everyone. As can be seen off to the right.

Another problem that comes to light is how there are the skinny women trying to prove that being skinny is the only way to be. As this is not the truth Pinterest seems to have an anorexia problem on their hands. Moral of it all... be self aware and realize that what you pin is seen by everyone and could potentially harm another or make someone feel left out as they do not fit into the skinny. We are all beautiful so why not be proud of that.


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Disney Plays into the Skinny Model

Disney is one of the most iconic symbols around the world. Anytime someone
sees the oh so famous Mickey ears they immediately think of Disney, Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, or famous Disney shows. Whats some people how yet to realize is that Disney also plays into the skinny model that has become so famous in the media. Models all around are a size 0 and seemingly unhealthy even though the media portraits them as what everyone should strive to be. Disney has now done this also with a short cartoon were Minnie Mouse really wants a beautiful red dress and as soon as she is able to wear it she becomes a super model. But she no longer looks like her well know short body she has grown to look like barbie and represents a size 0. Along with her are other famous Disney characters such as Daffy Duck, Snow White, and even Goofy; all looking tall and thin as to seem as though real person, when in all actuality really people are a larger size than a zero.

I am completely amazed at how the world wide famous company Disney is okay with their name out there on an ad such as this. As this seems to actually be a commercial for Barneys Newyork which is an extremely expansive high society store. So the fact that there is a commercial like this out there I am not surprised. But the fact that it is Disney is surprising. Once upon a time Disney was known for giving children of all ages an amazing outlook on life. But that has seemed to change over the years. As the media has crucified them for the young stars they make famous to the types of movies being produced. It seems as though they are not able to do much right. All the while the media is playing the but to be both the bad and good guy. It is becoming harder to know what to believe but there are some things that seem to be true... with ads like this children will believe it is okay to grow up and be stick thin, and if they are normal they only have to put on a magic red dress and they will become supermodels. I don't know about every one else but I am cautious about Disney now and the way the media is portraying everything to children now. 

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The Bigger Star

  Amber Riley is an amazing singer and a popular character from the TV show Glee. She is most famously known for this character but her road to Glee and new roles have not been easy. In the video Amber describes how difficult it was and still is for her land roles due to her weight. She also mentions how she is usually casted as the girl that sits in the corner. Ms Riley broke down in her interview with MTV on This Is How I Made It she stated "Hollywood is a very hard place to be in. It really is." Amber is a great role model to many girls for standing up for herself and believing she is fine the way she is. She is a healthy young women and shouldn't feel the need to conform to the Hollywood image. Not everyone needs to be a size 2 and not everyone is so seeing women like Amber and Jennifer Hudson, who is a healthy full figured women, it is even more empowering for the young ladies in today's society. It makes such a positive impact more than others would know. Living in this society is very difficult with so many images that are blasted on media sites throughout the internet and TV only us, women, know what a difference it makes.

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Express Yourself: Unique Nail Designs

Nail art is taking over and this time the trend is all about self-expression. Whether you are super girly and love the color pink or you want to celebrate the holidays in an artistic way, your nails are a perfect place to show off. Everywhere you look in the media you see nail designs getting more and more exciting. Fuzion Magazine has a great spotlight on a nail artist that is taking nail art to the next level. If you are tuned into social media then you've probably gotten stuck staring at tons of pictures of nail designs on Pintrest or shared a picture of your own nail creation on Twitter. In the past chic nails meant sleek nails. French tip was all the rage when I was in high school, but I never liked the boring white stripe look. I always loved bright and vibrant colors that popped. Another favorite thing that I loved to do was paint my toes a different color than my hands, however my mother always frowned upon that. So for many years I stifled my impulse to mix and match, but now the more mixed up your colors are the more on trend you are. Now that multicolored nails are in style I don't have to feel like I'm committing a fashion faux pas. The more eccentric your nails are the more fabulous they are. The days of French tips are now coming to an end. One of my favorite new nail designs is the Caviar look. This look is pretty yet daring at the same time. I think the little beads add depth and dimension to your nails. If you don’t have the budget to buy the Caviar nail kit, try cupcake sprinkles. The goal is self-expression to the max.  Your nail art is a reflection of your personal style so make them stand out.

 

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Thanksgiving is finally here! Break out the horn of cornucopia and a few gravy boats. Halloween is far enough in your rear view that it is now time to turn in your sexy little Bo peep costume for a sexy Pilgrim one. Thank goodness that costumes are not a must have for Thanksgiving, unfortunately the hot trend for this holiday is over eating! Over eating is a trend that is not so hot for your body. According to the Huffington Post a Thanksgiving feast can average 3,000 calories. With that many calories for just one day's worth of food you won't be able to eat for an entire week. Maybe that is a bit too long of a food break but the point is healthy eating habits shouldn't go out of the door with the holidays. A blog on Huffpost Healthy Living looks into Thanksgiving food myths instead of just how to avoid eating more bread rolls. Thanksgiving is only the first of many days of eating disasters. After you've stuffed your face with turkey and sweet potatoes, sugar cookies and an array of chocolate fudge will tempt your taste buds at the multiple Christmas parties you'll be attending. Not to mention you'll most likely be drinking a bunch of calories all the way until that last champagne toast on New Year's Eve. So I think it is very important to take heed to the healthy holiday tips that were discussed on the “Live with Kelly and Michael” show the other morning.  I found these tips easy to follow and definitely worth trying to adhere to throughout the year not just the holidays. Check out the video from the show below. Happy Holidays!!!
 P.S. Remember to satisfy not stuff your stomach!