Have you thought much about how much media we consume on a daily basis? (Now, for example!) As a teacher and a mother and a woman, I feel bombarded sometimes...images on what to be, how to look, how to act. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE some of this media... the fashion, the art, the socializing.
I do worry though...How is this effecting my teenage students? My little boys that will grow to be men? My husband?
I heard about a movie called "Miss Representation" from my wonderful friend, Jill, who is raising two wonderful young women. (One of which is my smart, funny, athletic, beautiful god-daughter.) This movie is a documentary that rocked Sundance last year. I know, I know, when I say "documentary" you might have thought immediately about boring old school movies from 1991 that you were forced to watch when you had a substitute. But, hear me out - this will change your view of all of this media you see. "Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, 'Miss Representation' uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day and fail to see."
Check out their trailer...
Newest Miss Representation Trailer (2011 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection) from Miss Representation on Vimeo.
And of course, the website... http://www.missrepesentation.org/ and see and learn for yourself. And here is my latest contribution to Beauty Equation, which is about healthy relationships and relates as well...http://www.beautyequation.com/beone/healthy-relationships-for-teens/
LaRissa
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
LBD...love it's simplicity and versatility
Ah...the Little Black Dress. If I don't get a chance to don one of these little frocks at least a half dozen times over the course of a year, I get downright grumpy.
The Little Black Dress was created by the incredible Coco Chanel. (She also helped us throw out our corsets, and gave women jersey knits to wear - yay!) And the LBD was made famous by my personal favorite, Audrey Hepburn.
The LBD is great - it is one of the most flattering pieces of clothing a woman can own. (I think I have collected about 5 - different sizes and cuts - I'm a Gemini...it's a trait. I have multiples of many things.) It is also one of the most versatile. Different events require different styles and this little dress will take you far.
A formal, conservative affair? The classic strands of pearls and a pair of black (or nude) pumps.
Date night? Add color! Bright, chunky jewelry and a sparkley pair of stilettos. (I have a pair of hot pink heels with a gold sequin wedge that might be good with my LBD...hmmmmm...)
Work lunch? Add a blazer. Black, or even a rich bright blue would be nice. And a scarf! (Thank you, Europe, for making the scarf chic for me again.) Or, drop the scarf and add a belt.
Casual event? Add a jean jacket and some brown leather boots.
And do you have a Little Black Dress with a great cut that flatters your body so well you wish you could wear it every week? Find a dress in a different color with the same cut and wear it the way you'd wear your LBD. Jewel tones in the fall and winter and bright, vibrant Caribbean colors for spring and summer.
When you purchase your LBD, make sure you get one that best flatters your body. This little piece can mask a lot of things we see as flaws, but only if it fits. Try it on and wear it proud! A flattering shape for most? Something with a cinched waste and an A-line skirt.
Here are some of my favorite places for the Little Black Dress...
www.landsend.com - you'd be surprised here! Great styles for all sizes and ages.
and I've even seem some cute ones at JC Penney and Target recently.
So, channel your inner Coco or Audrey, stand tall and be proud! You're beautiful!
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