by | Feb 5, 2011 | Fashion, Michelle Obama |
Huffington Post
There’s been a lot of controversy over the Alexander McQueen dress that First Lady Michelle Obama wore at a White House formal dinner hosting Chinese President Hu Jintao. Yes, it was a European designer and the United States is trying to make ways to get the clothing industry back with so many jobs have been outsourced to foreign countries. In the past, Mrs. Obama has spotlighted up-and-coming American fashion designers. However, the remarks made by Sally Singer of T Magazine for the New York Times was completely unnecessary and out of line. Point blank.
On February 3rd Sally Singer said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe show that the dress did not fit or flatter Mrs. Obama well and that she was to old for the dress and it should of been worn by a younger diminutive woman. Younger and diminutive! OMG! Did I say OMG? Yes, OMG!
The video below spotlights Sally Singer’s opinion about the Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress for the first part of the video. It then delves off into men’s leggings.
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The First Lady looks awesome in the dress and for Ms. Singer to say that Mrs. Obama is too old to wear the dress is not only a harsh remark to all women over the age of 40. You mean to tell me that an over 40 diva cannot wear an off-the-shoulder, full-length dress? That is simply preposterous.
The President and First Lady - Getty Images
Diminutive
The First Lady is statuesque and holds her own in this dress. Why would she need to be diminutive? Why are we putting women in a box to be regurgitated out to be this specific size, height and shape?
Ms. Singer needs to think before she speaks because I noticed that no one in the video spot agreed with her. She was all by herself with that comment. When will we, as a society, feel freedom in being happy with what ever shape or size a woman is? To put a woman in a box to say she needs to look like this and be this height or weight continues the stereotyping and size bashing.
Enough is Enough…..
by | Feb 4, 2011 | FBFF |
1. With all the blogging events out there how do you determine which ones to participate in and which ones to avoid?
I have not joined a lot of blogging events. My first event was 30 for 30. I joined because it intrigued me and felt like a challenge. I see quite a few events out there; but I can’t join them all and I won’t because I don’t want to spread myself thin. Also, if I can’t do my 100% best, it is not a good fit for me at that point in time.
2. Be honest, have you ever jumped on the bandwagon of some blogging movement/event for the wrong reasons? How did that turn out?
No, truthfully I have only been blogging since August of 2009. I didn’t know what a blogging event was until last year. When I started blogging I was trying to find my voice. I didn’t post regularly and didn’t know that there was a big fashion blogging community out there in cyberworld. 30 for 30 what is that?
3. How do you give your own flair to a blog event while still maintaining the general mission and purpose?
I keep it real, what you see is what you get, like it or not. I’m not going to put on something or say something that I don’t believe in. It’s great to have readers and I have to be true to them because my reputation is out there.
4. When determining the best content for your blog what criterion do you keep in mind?
Determining Best Content
-I’m I discussing this because I want to try to get more readers or because I really love this particular subject?
-Can I do this topic justice?
-Do I even like this fashion designer’s line? What angle will I take on this topic?
-Her blog looks awesome should I try to get mine to look like that for inspiration? Inspiration not try to look just like someone else’s blog.
– This blog is to build people up and give good information that they can use for life.
-Integrity- sticking to what I believe in.
5. While everything will not suit your blog, how do you try and support your fellow bloggers who are participating in something worthwhile but not your style?
I will comment, comment, and comment. Or if they are running for some contest I will vote for them. I don’t have to be a part of a particular event or contest to offer my support.
I go through the cool long list now of bloggers on FBFF and try to give as many relevant comments on at least seven or more. If I happen to see a blogger link that I’m not familiar with that does not have any comments on her post, I will offer my support that way by commenting on her blog.
Sometimes I wish I could get to all one hundred and whatever on Friend Friday to leave a comment. I know that’s not possible, but I make sure that each Friend Friday I make it a goal to give support to my FBFF readers whom frequently comment on my blog, but I also make it a point to find a blog or two that doesn’t have any comments because I can show my support that way.
Please check out Katy Rose at ModlyChic to check out other lovely links on this Friend Friday topic.
by | Feb 4, 2011 | Fashion |
GO RED!
GO RED!
Ornamental Belt
Natural stone ring & coin bracelet
I wearing Red for Heart Health Awareness today. Gotta love it! I will post more pictures of the detail and the jewelry later tonight because I didn’t get the chance to do it last night. It’s been so cold here that I have been taking pics in my living room. Oh well, I will share some snow pictures soon.
I must say I am loving all these fruit and vegetables that I have been eating; and working out has been such an energy booster. We must take care of ourselves inside and out. If the inside doesn’t feel good, the outside will follow the same feeling.
by | Feb 3, 2011 | Fashion |
Vinny, Gio and Me
Day Three
Just because it’s winter, cold and snowy doesn’t mean you can’t have color. I love color all year long because it brings a smile to my face especially when I am wearing it. Pink and Light blue look good on every complexion so add some color to your wardrobe if you’ve been stuck in black and gray this season. You will be amazed at how good color makes you feel.
Thirty for Thirty: Day Three
Sweater – Macy’s
Flower – disected from a tweed jacket
Pants – Terry Lewis
shoes – Wild Diva
Accessories
Earrings – Museum Shop
Watch – Eclissi
Bracelet – Cameo by M&M Scaglimileo
Bracelet – Pearl necklace wrapped around and made into a bracelet.
Handbag – Miss Tina
Kingman Turquoise ring – Studio Barse
by | Feb 2, 2011 | Fashion |
Thirty for Thirty: Day 2
Stainless Steel cuff
Thirty for Thirty: Day two
The weather brought a lot of sleet, ice and snow. Very slippery in our neighborhood so it was a good thing to stay in.
The word for today is effortless. It didn’t take a lot for me to put this outfit together. I love the preppy chicness of it all.
I am really sleepy tonight so here is a list of the items I am wearing.
Day Two
Pink Turtleneck- Macy’s
Argyle Sweater – Believe it or not I got this at Sam’s – Love it!
Pants – Macy’s
Black Trouser socks
Shoes- Etienne Aigner
Accessories
Purse – Coach
Stainless Steel cuff
Earrings – Museum Shop
Stainless Steel watch
Charm Bracelet
Necklaces- Stainless Steel and Coin Pendant
One of pictures has my doggie in it and if you notice he has his new argyle sweater on that hubby and I recently saw on sale at PetSmart. We had to get his little big brother a matching sweater.
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