Tuesday, February 15
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Thursday, February 10
Clothing!!!
I will be the first to admit that I am a slave to shopping... especially clothing. I will also be the first to admit that sometimes it's hard to feel good about yourself when fashion is not on your side that season. But you know how you always have that piece of clothing you love.... and even when you feel down in the dumps (especially after shopping and finding nothing), wearing it makes things seem not quite so bad? You know what I am talking about... it always seems to be that sweatshirt with like 90 holes in it - cause it's comfy... Well what if the next time you were making yourself feel better, you were also sending a message - both to yourself and the world- about how you want to feel? Sending a message that: you won't be defined by a size; that you wont be limited by what others think; that you want people to not just accept things for what they are, but to really think about them. Here are 4 sites you might want to check out, if for no other reason then to get you thinking
So: Buy it, Wear it, Love it!
XOXO - S
Luved - A Canadian company who boast to only have one size clothing. Frumpy? Nope! Super cute! (I own a lot of it!)
"No matter what your size or what insecurities you may have, Luved clothing is about the similarities that let us unite as one. Unlike most labels, Luved clothing has been created by women for women. It does not discriminate against shape or size and is designed to wrap around your unique form. Luved gives you the choice, you can wear these pieces in the way that best suits you. So open up your mind, be creative, and let your personality shine through."
Self Approved
"There's no stopping an idea whose time has come. Your time has come.
A Self Approved Tee is your shield revealing you as a soldier of Love and Light. Self Approved is an expanding tribe of people realizing authentic self-expression, not depending on what the media or other people tell them, but listening to themselves and spreading Love and Light, no matter what."
Blend Apparel
"Blend Apparel is a culture of connective communication. Our colorful, quirky, and self-aware t-shirts invite internal and external conversation. They are wearable question marks openly aimed at the hows and whys the world works. Our shirts encourage people to smile wider, look closer, and think broader.
Blend Apparel offers a visual means with which people can be heard. Using the privilege of business, we provide messages our customers can literally try on. We are creating, and simultaneously communicating, through a questioned-based language of iconography."
We Are Proud -At its heart,WeAreProud® is a movement.
"In 2010, WAP introduced a high end label dubbed “Body Politic" which embodies the idea of clothing with a higher purpose. Each product is meticulously chosen for it's fabric quality and keeps the company's policy of being hand printed but adds to this authenticity by also being CUSTOM TAILORED. All done by people in the local community. These authentic products represent the craftmanship & compassion of local artisans in the fashion industry. The term "Body Politic" is used to describe the group of individuals that have come together to make a positive impact on our future."
So: Buy it, Wear it, Love it!
XOXO - S
Luved - A Canadian company who boast to only have one size clothing. Frumpy? Nope! Super cute! (I own a lot of it!)
"No matter what your size or what insecurities you may have, Luved clothing is about the similarities that let us unite as one. Unlike most labels, Luved clothing has been created by women for women. It does not discriminate against shape or size and is designed to wrap around your unique form. Luved gives you the choice, you can wear these pieces in the way that best suits you. So open up your mind, be creative, and let your personality shine through."
Self Approved
"There's no stopping an idea whose time has come. Your time has come.
A Self Approved Tee is your shield revealing you as a soldier of Love and Light. Self Approved is an expanding tribe of people realizing authentic self-expression, not depending on what the media or other people tell them, but listening to themselves and spreading Love and Light, no matter what."
Blend Apparel
"Blend Apparel is a culture of connective communication. Our colorful, quirky, and self-aware t-shirts invite internal and external conversation. They are wearable question marks openly aimed at the hows and whys the world works. Our shirts encourage people to smile wider, look closer, and think broader.
Blend Apparel offers a visual means with which people can be heard. Using the privilege of business, we provide messages our customers can literally try on. We are creating, and simultaneously communicating, through a questioned-based language of iconography."
We Are Proud -At its heart,WeAreProud® is a movement.
"In 2010, WAP introduced a high end label dubbed “Body Politic" which embodies the idea of clothing with a higher purpose. Each product is meticulously chosen for it's fabric quality and keeps the company's policy of being hand printed but adds to this authenticity by also being CUSTOM TAILORED. All done by people in the local community. These authentic products represent the craftmanship & compassion of local artisans in the fashion industry. The term "Body Politic" is used to describe the group of individuals that have come together to make a positive impact on our future."
Wednesday, February 9
Yet Another Reason...
Just in case you needed a reason today to change how you see yourself and how the world sees you...
Women subject to objectifying gazes show decreased math ability
ScienceDaily (Feb. 4, 2011) — Women who are looked at as sexual objects not only react as sexual objects, they also exhibit less proficiency with math, according to a new study published in the March 2011 issue of the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly.
The study examined the effect of the objectifying gaze (the visual inspection of one's body by another person) on undergraduates' math performance. Motivation to interact with the objectifying person in the future was also measured as well as body image outcomes, including body surveillance, body shame, and body dissatisfaction.
One hundred and fifty undergraduates (67 women and 83 men) from a large U.S. Midwestern university participated in the study.
Researchers found that the objectifying gaze lowered women's math performance, but not men's. The objectifying gaze also increased women's, but not men's, motivation to have further interactions with their partner. Finally, the research found that an objectifying gaze did not influence body surveillance, body shame, or body dissatisfaction for women or men.
"The objectifying gaze is particularly problematic for women," write authors Sarah J. Gervais, Theresa K. Vescio, and Jill Allen. "And it may lead to a vicious cycle in which women are first objectified and, as a result, underperform, confirming the notion that women's looks are more important than what they can do."
My favorite part is the ...research found that an objectifying gaze did not influence ... body shame, or body dissatisfaction for women or men. I see... I would love to know if they were planning on looking at the long term effects of these "gazes". I am thinking thiat if Gervais, Vescio and Allen are correct, then these gazes are most certainly going to have long term body image impact.
So what d we do about it? There is no easy answer... The good part is, this was a small sample of university students so maybe it a/ isn't valid and b/does not apply to the general population (let's be honest, undergrads ALL think about sex!).
Best advice, prove them wrong and show them that a woman CAN have it all - looks and brains- and give whatever you do 100%.
xoxo - S
Women subject to objectifying gazes show decreased math ability
ScienceDaily (Feb. 4, 2011) — Women who are looked at as sexual objects not only react as sexual objects, they also exhibit less proficiency with math, according to a new study published in the March 2011 issue of the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly.
The study examined the effect of the objectifying gaze (the visual inspection of one's body by another person) on undergraduates' math performance. Motivation to interact with the objectifying person in the future was also measured as well as body image outcomes, including body surveillance, body shame, and body dissatisfaction.
One hundred and fifty undergraduates (67 women and 83 men) from a large U.S. Midwestern university participated in the study.
Researchers found that the objectifying gaze lowered women's math performance, but not men's. The objectifying gaze also increased women's, but not men's, motivation to have further interactions with their partner. Finally, the research found that an objectifying gaze did not influence body surveillance, body shame, or body dissatisfaction for women or men.
"The objectifying gaze is particularly problematic for women," write authors Sarah J. Gervais, Theresa K. Vescio, and Jill Allen. "And it may lead to a vicious cycle in which women are first objectified and, as a result, underperform, confirming the notion that women's looks are more important than what they can do."
My favorite part is the ...research found that an objectifying gaze did not influence ... body shame, or body dissatisfaction for women or men. I see... I would love to know if they were planning on looking at the long term effects of these "gazes". I am thinking thiat if Gervais, Vescio and Allen are correct, then these gazes are most certainly going to have long term body image impact.
So what d we do about it? There is no easy answer... The good part is, this was a small sample of university students so maybe it a/ isn't valid and b/does not apply to the general population (let's be honest, undergrads ALL think about sex!).
Best advice, prove them wrong and show them that a woman CAN have it all - looks and brains- and give whatever you do 100%.
xoxo - S
Tuesday, February 8
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Friday, February 4
Thursday, February 3
Encouragement...
I have decided I want to add something a little different to my posts. I am going to try to post a new image everyday promoting positive body image and healthy self-esteem to hopefully motivate and inspire you. This little experiment is called Purpose:Encouragement. I hope you will send me pictures, quotes or stories that you have found to be encouraging. I will try to make sure they are as cheese-less as possible, but if they make me cry, oh you BET they are getting added.
So check back for a little batch of encouragement each day!
xoxo - S
PS- I am in no way taking credit for the works I post... I am simply the vessel by which they are getting shared with the world!
So check back for a little batch of encouragement each day!
xoxo - S
PS- I am in no way taking credit for the works I post... I am simply the vessel by which they are getting shared with the world!
Yes you are!!!
Just as a reminder, you are amazing! Also, keep this in mind for the operation beautiful chanllenge
XOXO - S
Wednesday, February 2
Spread Some Smiles(it's ok, it's free!)
I have a way that you right now can make a difference in a woman's life... and it won't cost you a thing. How many times do we as women actually tell each other how beautiful we are? I mean really... think about it for a second and really ask yourself when the last time you complimented a female in your life. Not for something she had, or was wearing but for who she is?
I'll give you a few minutes... It took me a while too...
The worst part of women's self image issues seems to be that we do it to ourselves. We always want that something "more" (though like the old adage "more is less" what we strive for is to be less - less weight, less like a woman and more like a man, less of who we are...). Maybe the first step to improving self image is to see the beauty in everyone, including ourselves.
So I said that you can make a difference right now for free. Operation Beautiful concept by which we can impact each other as women simply by showing support. How they do it is through random post it notes left in public places - think public bathrooms, transit stations/shelters, coffee shop tables etc.- telling women they are amazing. It can be as simple as "Smile, you're beautiful" to something more esoteric "Choose a strong soul over a strong body". Post many, post often! What does it cost you? A post it! If you want to get in on the operation beautiful movement, include the URL afterwards to people can find out more. Even better, there's a book if you want more (not less!) Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-it Note at a Time
. (BTW, if you want to be really 007 about your notes, go to the grocery store or book store and slip them into women's magazines like cosmo, vanity fair and women's health!)
Maybe you're not ready to commit to the purchase of post its right now, why not go to your social network site of choice (be it facebook, twitter, flickr, bebo or whatever the kids are using today) and post something to the world. Maybe it's to smile and like who you are, maybe it's to remember they are beautiful WHATEVER... it doesn't mater... The point is to get the message out there.
So go get some coloured sharpies and some post its ( word is they even have fun shapes now!!!) and get spreading some smiles.
xoxo - S
I'll give you a few minutes... It took me a while too...
The worst part of women's self image issues seems to be that we do it to ourselves. We always want that something "more" (though like the old adage "more is less" what we strive for is to be less - less weight, less like a woman and more like a man, less of who we are...). Maybe the first step to improving self image is to see the beauty in everyone, including ourselves.
So I said that you can make a difference right now for free. Operation Beautiful concept by which we can impact each other as women simply by showing support. How they do it is through random post it notes left in public places - think public bathrooms, transit stations/shelters, coffee shop tables etc.- telling women they are amazing. It can be as simple as "Smile, you're beautiful" to something more esoteric "Choose a strong soul over a strong body". Post many, post often! What does it cost you? A post it! If you want to get in on the operation beautiful movement, include the URL afterwards to people can find out more. Even better, there's a book if you want more (not less!) Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-it Note at a Time
. (BTW, if you want to be really 007 about your notes, go to the grocery store or book store and slip them into women's magazines like cosmo, vanity fair and women's health!)Maybe you're not ready to commit to the purchase of post its right now, why not go to your social network site of choice (be it facebook, twitter, flickr, bebo or whatever the kids are using today) and post something to the world. Maybe it's to smile and like who you are, maybe it's to remember they are beautiful WHATEVER... it doesn't mater... The point is to get the message out there.
So go get some coloured sharpies and some post its ( word is they even have fun shapes now!!!) and get spreading some smiles.
xoxo - S
Tuesday, February 1
TBTN - Body/Image
Heads up it is an 18+ event, just so no one is shocked by the images they may see.
Check out the event at either Take back The Night or Facebook
xoxo - S
Goal # 2...
So, I turned 30 yesterday and figured I should try and list a new goal each month. They will be things I hope to achieve in the remainder of the year. As I am sure you saw my first goal of the year is to run in at least one race this year. You can follow all of my running hi-jinx at Running With A Dream.
For goal #2, I have my boyfriend to thank. This weekend we were talking about what we want to do this summer and were talking about what I want to achieve with my personal fitness goals. I explained to him that I want to be able to keep up with him better and do more hiking this summer. Knowing that I need a goal to meet, he has challenged me to complete 10 summits this summer. We have not picked which ones yet, but I promise to keep you posted as the summer goes as to how it is going. Any suggestions to summits with great payoffs (read: amazing views), please let me know. I in turn challenged him to start the adventure blog that he keeps talking about starting. We will just have to wait and see who gets their goal met first ;) I have a feeling that we will both be helping each other out with meeting them.
So wish me luck (and send lots of O2 my way!!!)
xoxo - S
For goal #2, I have my boyfriend to thank. This weekend we were talking about what we want to do this summer and were talking about what I want to achieve with my personal fitness goals. I explained to him that I want to be able to keep up with him better and do more hiking this summer. Knowing that I need a goal to meet, he has challenged me to complete 10 summits this summer. We have not picked which ones yet, but I promise to keep you posted as the summer goes as to how it is going. Any suggestions to summits with great payoffs (read: amazing views), please let me know. I in turn challenged him to start the adventure blog that he keeps talking about starting. We will just have to wait and see who gets their goal met first ;) I have a feeling that we will both be helping each other out with meeting them.
So wish me luck (and send lots of O2 my way!!!)
xoxo - S
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