women
Down in Old Soho: S Magazine Challenges Androgeny
Until its latest issue, I’d never heard of S Magazine. A few days ago, however, Lindsay alerted me to a photoshoot by Rafael Stahelin, featured in S Magazine’s latest issue, that presses the bounds of androgynous male models to the next level, garbing them in gothic makeup and a combination of men’s and women’s fashions. [...]
Back to Basics: Advertising’s Image of Women
Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics. The Demoiselles is founded upon the idea that every body – our real bodies, without cosmetic enhancements and Photoshop – is beautiful, and that we must fight against a greedy, marketing-based media to remind ourselves and others of our natural beauty to avoid losing ourselves and [...]
Debacle: Bodysnarking = No; Fashion-Snarking = Different?
I love that the term “bodysnarking” was created by women who are finally starting to stand up for themselves, and others. I love the camaraderie and union that I witness in forums and on the street when someone pipes up (especially in public) about how there is injustice towards women’s (& men’s) bodies. “Actually, all [...]
What To Do When Your Friends Are Brainwashed
Everyone is “guilty “of telling at least one off-color joke in their lives. Everyone has poked fun at a friend or relative (hopefully in good nature). We’ve all participated in gentle jesting at the expense of others – whether we know them or not. The line is blurry when it comes to “good-natured” when we [...]
Noteworthy #002: Christina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks, of Firefly notoriety (our favorite) and current Mad Men fame, is a constant topic of discussion here, as you may have noticed. She was recently interviewed as a “Healthy Celebrity” (noteworthy on its own, good job, media!) in the latest issue of Health magazine. It took only three questions about random things before [...]
A Glossy View: Ad Campaign Curiousity
I noticed something this morning while flipping dutifully through the first 9,000 pages of this month’s Elle. Typically, I turn page after page, glancing at the advertisements for high-end luxury lines quickly, as I don’t care for much more than the photography – it’s unrealistic for me to dream up reasons to covet a $5,000 [...]
Check Yourself: Accidentally Contributing to Media Standards
Naturally, if you’re a regular follower of The Demoiselles, you know that we preach self-love as gospel. Accepting yourself, accepting your “flaws” and accepting your insecurities… They’re all part of our master plan to ensure that you enjoy your life, as you, as thoroughly as possible. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the bond [...]
Calling All Lovers: Body Image From the Other Side
Here at the Demoiselles, we talk a lot about body image, and more specifically, about self-image. The biggest goal of this website (and its owners) is to promote your own acceptance of YOU, all the way from your wide hips to your tiniest bits, no matter what the media thinks, or what the guy you really, really want [...]
Reader Question: The In-Between-y Blues
I have them. Do you? The blues that come when you realize that you’re not big enough to fit into plus size, but not small enough to fit/enjoy regular sizes. I received a question from a reader over at Broke & Beautiful that I thought I’d answer over here. Hello, I have been reading your [...]
365 Perfectly Fitted Hangers
We’re all aware of Gilt.com’s existence, and it’s only the digital version of a pile of designer clothes on the floor (don’t get us wrong, we love piles of clothes on any floor). So, imagine if instead of a pile on the floor, they were neatly hung on hangers, and organized by what fits your [...]
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