Photoshop Fail

Don't get me wrong, I like make up, I like to do my hair, and i like to look my best. (except I hate curling irons now. Yesterday there was an accidental drop of a hot curling iron on my face. = big maroon slash across my cheek) But when I look at any magazine I absolutely hate what I see. Photoshop is everywhere and creates an unrealistic ideal of what women should look like. It makes me worried for my nieces and possibly my future daughters. The beauty and fashion industry are ruining what real women look like and are creating negative body image.

Confession: I have freckles. When I go out in the sun, even with sunscreen my face and body become freckled. I hated these little brown skin 'blemishes' when I was little, and I just have barely come to grips that I will always have them and that I love them. I'm 22 and have barely come to this conclusion. For the most part this is from my own insecurities, but I bet the the fashion industry did not help with photoshopping plastic looking skin onto the models.

Maybe this whole thing is on my mind because I just finished a research paper about eating disorders and negative body image, specifically in adolescent dancers. But for real!!! Stop photoshopping! http://www.beautyredefined.net/physically-photoshopping-ourselves-out-of-reality/

Summer Favorites

Summer semester ends today, fall semester begins in two weeks. Summer is rapidly coming to a close. Live it up.

Untrained

Thanks to Facebook's newsfeed, I was reminded of this awesome video I watched in one of my dance classes last year.

Doll Posin'

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is my all time favorite late night talk show. I think he's hilarious and he plays funny games. One of these games is called "Doll Posin'". and I love it. Here's a clip. Enjoy.

Bubbles is getting hitched

That's right, the "sweet" one is getting married and I'm so happy for her!! She's been one of my best friends for years and I'm excited that she's found her soul mate.

Even though her wedding isn't until August, we had her bachelorette party because Alexis is going on study abroad. (How dare she!! :)) So we had a little shin dig and made her wear granny lingerie while we took her picture. It was a fun night to spend with the girls because we are all so busy!! Congrats Jess! I'm excited to be there with you on your big day!

Lake Powell

About a month ago the Bowen clan was nice enough to take me on their annual lake powell trip. Although I am not part fish, like everyone else in their family I was way excited to go. I am proud to say that I did not drown and we had a great time. Thanks to the Bowen's for an awesome trip!!