On Sunday afternoon, more than one hundred million viewers are expected to tune into the Super Bowl at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This year, the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots will be facing off for the chance to take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. But even if you're not … [Read more...]
Blind Women Describe Their Ideas Of Beauty In Powerful Video
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's subjective and usually based off of societal standards, created and perpetuated by the media. These are what that help define our personal ideas of beauty and in turn, become the standards we inflict on ourselves almost every time we look into the … [Read more...]
Why Women All Over The World Are Choosing Beautiful
It’s no surprise to hear that Dove’s latest ad campaign is pulling on heartstrings, celebrating women and empowering us to celebrate ourselves. They’ve done it before with their “Real Beauty” campaigns and the latest installment is no different. Dove is asking women across the globe to … [Read more...]
Why Are We So Hung Up On Age?
This is a question we often hesitate to answer when asked. According to Dove Canada, only 1 in 10 women are proud to reveal their age and nearly three quarters of women around the world admit to being concerned about their aging looks. This year, Dove is turning 50 in Canada and in recognition, … [Read more...]
The Selfie Deconstructed
This short 7-minute film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and encourages us to consider how social media has shaped our perception of beauty. It follows mothers and daughters who are asked to take selfies. And then discuss how they view themselves. What hit home for me? When a teenage … [Read more...]
How would you describe yourself?
This is an interesting thought. Let's see....I how would describe myself... I am short. My nose is flat and wide, kinda like Winston Churchill. My lips are big. I have no eye lashes. Well not much anyway. My eyes are dark, almond shape and small. If I'm not smiling I look mad. Actually I … [Read more...]
How You Can Get Jennifer’s Oscar Look
In the hierarchy of celeb style, no night is bigger than the Oscars. Stylists painstakingly work for weeks to research and secure just the right dress and accessories for their clients. All that work would go to waste if the actress didn't get the right hairstyle to complete the glamorous effect. … [Read more...]
Just putting it out there….
As I sat down to indulge in a couple hours of television last weekend to take in the Golden Globes, I also reached for my iPhone. It's a common thing for me to do during a major televised event...it's just part of what I do "working" in social media (ok, it's fun too). I often participate, and … [Read more...]
Go Fresh from Dove
Scent is such a personal taste. I was reminded of this yesterday while my daughter and I spent a pleasant half hour at Bath and Body Work sniffing candles and choosing some new Spring-ier scented wallflowers. We both decided that we weren't ready for our to kitchen smell like a giant mojito, … [Read more...]
My most loved.
There are some brands that I love. I admire them. I am comforted by them. I aspire to them. But for each one there is an emotional response. A connection. You know what I mean? So here are mine. I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves them. What about you? Tell me what brands you love in the … [Read more...]