David & Goliath are disgusting

Being in the fashion industry, especially the junior / college age group industry, is tough work. I have been doing it for a long time (since I was 15). There's always pressure to come up with something funny, something trendy, and something that will appeal to a wide range of consumers. That being said, I have always felt that there was a line that was never to be crossed concerning women, sexuality, and self-esteem. When you sell to this age group, you are helping this group of people discover who they are in life, what they want to say and present, through fashion, to the rest of the world.


I am outraged and disgusted by this new line of t-shirts from David & Goliath. Jokes about rape, STDs, eating disorders and jabs at self-esteem related issues are not funny and they aren't fashion.


There's been a lot said about these shirts this week, and I hope that this puts David & Goliath to shame- even better, I hope it puts them out of business.

Feel Your Boobies!

There are SO many breast cancer awareness related products out there- pink vacuums, pink socks, pink toilet paper- it's hard to keep up with what companies are doing it for the right reasons. I have always been a fan of 'Feel Your Boobies', and their new Boobie Couture line was just released today. I am especially fond of the new tote bag, designed by Nic Norman, and is only $18!
Don't forget, National Feel Your Boobies Week begins Ocotber 12th, so girls- feel those boobies!

Dove 'Onslaught'

I got this video from the Bust website. It was apparently created by Dove, who has been on a "real woman" advertising kick the last year or so. Seems cool, but I guess the company who owns Dove also owns Slim Fast and Axe. It always really pisses me off when something seemingly meaningful turns out to be just another marketing ploy targeted at an unknowing consumer. It is so sad that the "positive" marketing aimed at our young girls only has money on the mind. I see first hand the effects that modern marketing and the media-ideal woman has on young girls. My sister is only 11, and her group of friends talk constantly about dieting, their breasts, impressing boys, etc. I wish we were a nation more attune to the impact we are having on these girls, and the long term effects on their emotional, and physical well-being.

Miss Teen South Carolina...

This isn't about art, or cool toys, or Blythe, or anything in the usual realm of my posts. It is, however, Monday, and Mondays kind of suck, so I wanted to post something funny for all my lovely readers. I had to watch this several times, but I just ended up feeling sad for America once I gave it a lot of thought. Just watch it once though, and it's really funny.