In the magazine publishing world, it’s been said “airbrushing images is an industry standard.” But it doesn’t have to be. Seventeen Magazine has agreed not to digitally alter images of young female models and celebs. And its all thanks to the #KeepItReal Challenge and one passionate teen activist. SPARK Summit, LoveSocial, I Am That Girl, [...]
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I Turned 30 And My Face Didn’t Melt Off
Remember the old Glamour piece: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have or Know by the Time She’s 30? You may have seen it crop back up recently. The timely was impeccable for me, floating into my inbox just days before my 30th birthday. I read through the list remembering when I first read it in [...]
The Plan to Eventually Love My Body
I don’t know how they do it. Women who shout from the rooftops how much they love themselves and their bodies – celebrating their awesome “shero” female power! I think they are either the most enlightened and strong and amazing women EVER, or else they are practicing positive affirmation – telling themselves something in the [...]
The Antidote for Summer Fat Panic
As summer approaches, women’s magazines start the relentless "get ready for bikini season" drum beat, and millions of women succumb to fat panic. The usual response – a new diet – is actually the worst possible response. Diets don’t work, and leave you more miserable than ever. But there’s another way that does work. Beauty: [...]