Retouch Regulations?

A photo of Kim Kardashian from the online version of Complex magazine in March 2009. The photo on the left was accidentally featured in the magazine, showing the cellulite on her thighs. Kim was ok with the picture, even though hours after posting it the magazine replaced the photo with the one on the right.


Here's another article that stuck out to me this week. In France, a member of parliament is trying to have a law passed that would require retouched photos to be labeled.

The article takes a look at the positive impact it would have on young women to know that the woman in the picture is not perfect. It also looks at the possibility that labeling a photo as retouched would infringe on the artistic components of the photo.

Read more here about the French propostion and here for the Kim Kardashian photo mix-up.




What do you think about the law?

Should something similiar be explored in the U.S.?

Does labeling a photo ruin the art?

Should Kim's photo have been replaced on the website?

Comment below!!!

Alligators Keep Their Skins

photo from www.nytimes.com

Here is an article from The New York Times about alligator farms. Now you might be wondering why I would put this on a shopping blog and I do have a good reason, I promise! It discusses how farmers are being affected by the recession because people cannot afford to buy alligator skin products.

Click here if you are interested in reading. I thought that it was sort of a weird piece of news, but an interesting look on the material that makes some of the world's most expensive clothing and accessories. You see these pieces in the high end department stores, but when do you stop to consider how that product came about??

Comment below about the article!

Today was THE day!

I hope that everyone was able to get what they wanted this morning and that the crowds were not too bad! I went out with my sister and mom and we stuck to the mall circuit considering that there was not anything in particular that we needed. We stayed away from the chaos of Target and WalMart at all costs!!

I though I would share with you all some of the things I picked up this morning! Leave a comment below with what you bought or share a funny story from the day!!

J.C. Penney

American Living Moccasin Slippers

$10

Radio Shack

SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Card w/Adapter
$10

American Eagle

AE Love Hoodie

$16 w/20% discount

Forever 21 Boutique

Forever 21 has debuted a new line of clothing called "Boutique" that I am really excited to check

out in stores.

Described on the website as "vintage inspired, feminine and romantic," these styles are more laid-back than what is usually shown in the store.

Take a look below!

Sequin Embellished Rose Dress

$24.80

Shimmer Heart Cardigan

$22.80

Specialty Beaded Top

$24.80

View the complete line here!

What would you wear from this collection? Comment below!!

In-Vest This Winter

Vests are a great way to keep keep warm during the transition from fall to winter. Take a look at what is available!!

Glimmer by JJ Basics Sweater Puffer Vest

3 button front closure

ON SALE $30

H81 Faux Fur Quilted Vest

Removable fur trim hood

Also available in navy

$32.90

Roxy Pep Rally Vest



Sherpa hood
Also available in pearl
$34.74 (includes shipping)

Fierce Fashionista

Tavi Gevinson (above) has mingled with Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang at New York Fashion Week, appeared in both Teen Vogue and the New York Times, all while managing her blog, Style Rookie.

Did I mention that she is 13 years old?

This teenage fashion guru started with her blog at the age of 11 and has since caught the fashion world by storm with her startling insightfulness and taste.

Reading about her adventures in a world that few people, much less a teenager, get to experiance is entertaining and colorful coming from her perspective.

Check out her blog here and here for an article from Teen Vogue about her work with Target designer Rodarte.

Win A Pair of Custom Boots!

Teen Vogue has a contest going on to win a pair of custom Loeffler Randall boots!

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