Archive for January, 2010
Is Airbrushing On Its Way Out?
By Sharon Haywood
In March 2009, Kim Kardashian’s cellulite made headlines. The paparazzi didn’t snap an illicit photo of her sunning poolside, but rather, Complex, a men’s lifestyle magazine accidentally published an unaltered photo of the reality star. For those who work in the entertainment industry, it had always been common knowledge that photoshopping is standard [...]
Jennifer Jonassen: A Sizeless Star
By Sharon Haywood
“It’s important for me to portray being fat as beautiful,” said Jennifer Jonassen, a 40-year-old up-and-coming plus-sized actress, dancer, and writer intent on breaking sizeism barriers in Hollywood. Originally from Brooklyn, New York she worked in various off-Broadway shows from the age of 18 to well into her thirties. With the exception of [...]
Gabby Sidibe in Bazaar: Curvy in Couture
By Ophira Edut
As much as we criticize fashion magazines, now and then a small victory for body-love comes along. The February 2010 Harper’s Bazaar has jumped on the Precious-loving bandwagon by adorning breakout star Gabourney “Gabby” Sidibe in a red Tommy Hilfiger dress, with sparkly Harry Winston strands. I, for one, must give kudos [...]
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