Body Image | The Demoiselles

We’re Getting Healthy

Posted on September 4, 2009 by The Crane and has 34 comments.

It’s a well-known fact that The Demoiselles is focused, above all, on maintaining and promoting a positive body image. But in the wake of fad diets and fat fashion, how do you define “positive body image”? It’s a source of constant discussion, and during our many (and we mean many) conversations about the best [...]

Article Outrage: Eliza Dushku Doesn’t Need Photoshop

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Jennifer Nicole and has 10 comments.

We all know that promotional photos are meant to entice us, but this latest one for Dollhouse has the opposite effect on me. It even inspired the latest edition of Article Outrage. Sorry about the video – Jen doesn’t really look like that when she talks. Swear. -Elle PROMOTIONAL PHOTO Promotional photo found on Whedonesque.com. [...]

ABCs: Challenge #1

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Lindsay and has 9 comments.

Welcome to a new facet of The Demoiselles: Your ABCs. Every couple weeks, we’ll post a video, asking you to participate in ABC, aka A Body Challenge. These are the basics of introspection, designed to direct you to the source of your current body image, and shape it into a positive – whatever state it’s [...]

Out of the Nest: Jaime, the Denim Debutante, on Weight.

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Guest Blogger and has 9 comments.

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Jaime, our favorite jeans fiend over at the Denim Debutante, is a huge supporter of body positivity and self-love…but every path has its struggles. This guest post is truly touching, and reminds all of us that every woman – no matter how enviable her body seems – has demons within her. Keep Jaime’s story in [...]

Out of the Nest: Decline Designs’ Michelle on Hair

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Guest Blogger and has 7 comments.

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Michelle, of Decline Designs fame, has been a longtime supporter of The Demoiselles – since the beginning! We’ve loved her numerous contributions to our Flickr pool, her fresh perspective, and her massive indie design talent. She is a truly unique individual and we value her opinion and authority hugely. If you’d like to contact Michelle [...]

Out of the Nest: Sheena from Clandestine Chic

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Guest Blogger and has 6 comments.

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Today’s guest blogger is Sheena from the wonderful style blog, Clandestine Chic. Her story is one that is particularly close to The Demoiselles, as Jennifer Nicole and Elle are both well-endowed – and have been since their youth. Sheena’s confidence and loyalty to herself are extremely inspiring. If you’d like to tell Sheena how her [...]

Out of the Nest: Attack of the Asian Aunts

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Guest Blogger and has 14 comments.

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This week’s guest blogger is Hanna, the author of the too-cute (and witty as hell) fashion blog, appropriate titled Oh, Honey. No. She offers the point of view of a girl who grew up with the influences of Asian culture surrounding her, and this is her story of overcoming family pressures and expectations. She is [...]

Out of the Nest: Jai from The Fat And Skinny

Posted on July 29, 2009 by The Crane and has 4 comments.

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This week’s guest blogger is Jai, who pens the blog The Fat & Skinny. We were moved by her honesty and strength after reading her story about growing up looking just a little different. As you’ll be able to tell by the photos accompanying this post, Jai is a vibrant, beautiful woman. Her perseverance in [...]

Out of the Nest: My Long Nose

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Lindsay and has 12 comments.

Our guest blogger this week is an extremely talented writer named Freya, who blogs over at Foxie. She’s also a wonderful designer, and a fascinating woman. Her life has been rich with experience, and we’re extremely excited that she’s offered to share some of them with us. If you’d like to contact Freya regarding her [...]