Might it not also be worth noting that the Kelly Clarkson cover is really dull? Besides not looking like Kelly, it's just not as pretty and cheerful.
Plus, right next to it on the newsstand I can pick up Shape, which always features the same bikini-clad body thigh-high in water with a different celebrity's head pasted on, and what's not fun about that? #kellyclarksonself
I think that violence has kind of a weird, tenuous relationship with sex, and it's fashion's favorite transgression.
I find some imagery more shocking than others, but I tend to have a more loose relationship with this sort of thing, that I don't try to justify or explain.
Images #8-10 I remember seeing recently, and I didn't really gather than she was dead. The more straight forward shots like #1-3 are, quite simply, dumb. I always hated that Jimmy Choo advert. It's obvious to the point of caricature, which makes it even more offensive. #7 is pretty bothersome. #11 is just fucking sexy. #deadmodels
@Penny: Have you seen Spike Jonze's music video for Kanye West's Flashing Lights? I'm linking to it here (not embedding) because it's extremely NSFW but I think it is one of the best examples of pop culture and fashion's combination of sex and fashion. The video has disturbed me ever since I have seen it.
@kellybones: Had to watch that! I actually really don't like West, I think he's pretty talentless. I need to sit on that video for a bit. Lots to soak in, especially how she stripped down before killing him, further solidifying the death-violence-sex thing. #deadmodels
Kinda off-topic, but to add insult to injury.. the model in #11 would probably be considered a "plus-sized" model nowadays.. and that pic is relatively recent (early 90s) *sighs* #deadmodels
The music in the beginning of clip #11 made me laugh so god damn hard. I can't sit through those entertainment shows, but whoever does their music deserves to win a fucking prize. #balloonboyfart
#9: did she have a breast reduction? I applaud owning your scars but that just seems weird #11: Queen of hearts' daughter does ironic 80's? #37: Needs more tule around the skirt and a highlighted dude in an open black silk shirt in leotards for their ice skating routine.
@Kali Mama: I had a friend who had breast implants about 5 years ago and her scarring looked exactly like this. A straight line down from the nipple. It certainly could have been a reduction too, I guess. I also wonder why they decided to not use a pastry on her, but did on the rest of the models.
#11 is gorgeous. I might not wear it every week. But, I'd wear at least once a month for years to come.
And I love the models.
Is this the first time that actual plus sized women (not that they are exceptionally plus sized) have been on the runway? As opposed to the usual Size 4 and 6' tall "plus size" models?
@fluxus flucker: I don't think so, since Plus Size lines put on shows, they just are not usually "high fashion" lines; L. Bryant does shows, as I am sure other lines do, but you don't see LB in fashion mags next to D+G, Gucci, Burberry, Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, etc.etc.etc. This seems to be trying to break out of the mall-market as a more "boutique" line.
I think some of these are nice (1,2,8,11) but most still look a little Chico's to me style-wise, though I bet they have nice fabrics and construction.
@fluxus flucker: Your comment about the models being 'not exceptionally plus sized' irks me. I can't really put my finger on the exact reason why, but it really does.
Sui had recreated her 60's Detroit childhood, and mine! Look #11 is straight outta the 4th of July BBQ in 1969. Most of the headscarves, though, had pink foam rollers under them. And the ladies all smelled like Dippity Do and Aquanet!
I'm confused. Was this a dressy occasion or not? Because the mix of Abbie's beautiful gown and the.....things that #10 and #11 are wearing do not go together. At all.
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GET FUCKING TINY!
How to Photoshop yourself
into someone that
even your guy
won't recognize!
You're not skinny enough. #kellyclarksonself
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Plus, right next to it on the newsstand I can pick up Shape, which always features the same bikini-clad body thigh-high in water with a different celebrity's head pasted on, and what's not fun about that? #kellyclarksonself
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I find some imagery more shocking than others, but I tend to have a more loose relationship with this sort of thing, that I don't try to justify or explain.
Images #8-10 I remember seeing recently, and I didn't really gather than she was dead. The more straight forward shots like #1-3 are, quite simply, dumb. I always hated that Jimmy Choo advert. It's obvious to the point of caricature, which makes it even more offensive. #7 is pretty bothersome. #11 is just fucking sexy. #deadmodels
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But the shoes? My ankles hurt just looking at them. Especially the ones in #11.
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#11: Queen of hearts' daughter does ironic 80's?
#37: Needs more tule around the skirt and a highlighted dude in an open black silk shirt in leotards for their ice skating routine.
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And I love the models.
Is this the first time that actual plus sized women (not that they are exceptionally plus sized) have been on the runway? As opposed to the usual Size 4 and 6' tall "plus size" models?
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I think some of these are nice (1,2,8,11) but most still look a little Chico's to me style-wise, though I bet they have nice fabrics and construction.
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