Posted only because I ran across it and found myself delighted by the illustration.
Vogue
Fashion, Pictures
Hating High Heels
Fashion
Germain Greer on high-heeled shoes:
Heels have gone about as far as they can go. Nine-inch heels with four-inch platforms is usually the cut-off point. Weve witnessed this moment before, in the Seventies, in the Eighties, and in the Nineties. Now is the towering shoe moment of the Noughties, which will be followed by the inevitable fall. Women in Westfield may be gazing hungrily at fabulous displays of kick-arse shoes, but nine out of ten of them will be wearing Ugg boots. Few of them will have the spare cash to invest in shoes that can be safely worn only in bed. You can shop online for high-heeled shoes for baby girls aged nought to six months, which seems rather early to be introducing someone to a fetish, unless its meant to work as aversion therapy.
Olympian Sex Gods & Goddesses
Sports
Male Olympians as sex gods:
There is something about sporting success that makes a certain type of woman go crazy - smiling, flirting and sometimes even grabbing at the chaps who have done the business in the pool or on the track. An Olympic gold medal is not merely a route to fame and fortune; it is also a surefire ticket to writhe.
Not to mention gay men.
They all have nice bodies and wear very little clothing. The same thing happens with the ‘athletes’ of professional wrestling.
But - and this is the thing - success does not work both ways. Gold-medal winning female athletes are not looked upon by male athletes with any more desire than those who flunked out in the first round. It is sometimes even considered a defect, as if there is something downright unfeminine about all that striving, fist pumping and incontinent sweating. Sport, in this respect, is a reflection of wider society, where male success is a universal desirable whereas female success is sexually ambiguous.
I find this hard to accept. Searches for attractive female athletes are frequently at the top of the list of topics searched for on Google.
There are surely men who want soft women. And men who like weak men.
For the Dominatrix Look
Fashion
Fashion tip from India:
Pants are not the only way you can give expression to the dominatrix in you. Sleeves that make your shoulders look broad can do just that. Exaggerated cap sleeves, dolman sleeves that are wide near the armhole before narrowing down near the wrists and of course puffed sleeves is a way to achieve the look. The best think about the broad shoulders look is that the waist looks slimmer and accentuates the hourglass figure.
Playgirl Magazine Goes Out of Business
LGBT, Marketing
You can’t help but smile at the mere mention of Playgirl. How many gay men are so closeted that they would take the magazine off the shelf stead of an honestly gay-marketed skin magazine. Really Playgirl had become just a version of Freshmen with inferior nude male models.
While Playgirl probably was a fun novelty throughout the 70’s, who was reading it these last 20 years? Do you know any women who subscribed to Playgirl or stopped you on the street to say, “Hold on a second, I’ve got to pick up the new issue of Playgirl!”
Anybody ever know a woman who bought the magazine?
Anatomy of Incivility
Television
Given Hollywood’s addiction to preemptive brown-nosing feelings would be hurt regardless of the justice of the remarks.
Its an ungrateful slap in the face to the very writers responsible for her Emmy win in the first place.
Correct Bra Sizing
Fashion
The back rides up. This may mean that the cups are too small, or the band is too tight. The front of the band is too tight to get a finger under it. This means you need a larger band.
The bra cups should be entirely filled, or you may need a smaller cup. If, on the other hand, the cups are overflowing, you may need a larger cup or a different style of bra.
If the underwire digs in, you may need a larger cup size. (Or your bra could just be very old. In either case, it’s time to replace it.) This could also be an indication that the side wings of the bra are not large enough.
Proper Measurements
First, you will need three measurements: under bust, upper bust, and full bust. For under the bust, measure directly under your bust. With all measurements, hold the tape secure but not too tight. For the upper bust, measure above the bust and below the arms.
If the difference between the under and upper bust is less than two inches, the under bust is your band size (round up to nearest even number). If the difference is more than two inches, add 2-3” to the under bust measurement to get an even number and use this as your band size. For the full bust, measure around a fullest part of your breast. Make sure the tape is secure around the back.
Your cup size is determined by your full bust measurement - your upper bust measurement. If the difference is less than 1”, you are a AA, 1” is an A, 2” is a B, 3” is a C, 4” is a D, 5” is a DD (or an E), etc.
Beyond Measurements
Of course, your measurements are just the beginning. There are other things to keep in mind when looking for a comfortable, yet sexy bra.
When trying on different bras, make sure that the area in between the two cups actually comes into contact with your chest. Do not make the straps support your breast alone! This will be very uncomfortable over long periods of time, the bra will wear out quickly, and the pressure on the straps can cause back problems.
If you are finding the band sizes to differ for a different brand, you may also need to change your cup size. Generally, as you decrease the band size, you will need to increase your cup size, while a larger band will call for a smaller cup.
Bra Styles
Different styles of bras have different fits. Beware the convertible bras: while they may sometimes work, it is rare that every possible style will work for your body.
Full Cup / Full Coverage - Designed for support, these bras cover the entire breast.
Half Cup / Demi Cup - These bras cover 75 percent of the breast. This is a sexy cut that increases cleavage, but make sure your breasts are not “cut-off” in the center. Your profile should still be smooth, and if it isn’t, you need a larger cup size.
Underwire Bras - These bras give the most support.
Racerback Bras - These bras have a crossover pattern in the back. They can have a front or back clasp, or can simply pull over the head. This is a common style for a sports bra.
Halter-Top Bras - As the name imply, these bras have a strap that loops around the neck, rather than the usual shoulder straps. These bras can increase cleavage, and can be worn with both halter tops and tops with low center coverage.
Backless Bras - While some backless bras literally have only front coverage, generally this refers to bras with extremely low backs, so that many dresses with low backs can be worn without the bra showing.
Strapless Bras - These bras have no straps at all, only the band. Some of these can cover the stomach area as well, and some even cover the body like a leotard. These longer strapless bras tend to stay in place better.
Padded Bras / Push-Up Bras - These bras have extra padding in the cups in order to give the illusion of a larger breast and/or to increase the cleavage. The padding can be made of the same material as the bra, foam, or gel. Gel is becoming more popular because of its more natural look. In some bras, the padding is removable.
Dιcolletι - These bras are lower cut than a demi bra, allowing you to wear something even lower cut without revealing your bra.
Light-Support Bras - These bras have no underwire. While you may be tempted to wear one to an all-day event, if you are larger than an A cup, you may not be getting the support you need. A properly fitted bra will be comfortable whether or not it has underwire.
Sports Bra - These bras are designed to minimize bouncing during athletic activity. While some inexpensive varieties do this by squishing your breasts, it is better to find on that is sized by cup sizes (as opposed to small, medium, and large) and get fitted as you would with a regular bra. Over the long term, this will increase your comfort.
Nursing Bras - For the convenience of nursing mothers, these bras have a snap on each of the shoulder straps, so she can easily remove them to feed the baby without taking off the entire bra. Generally, nursing bras are full-coverage for the added support a new mother needs.
E Cups
Celebrities
The anatomical effects of her pregnancy have left Christina Aguilera anticipating sentimental nostalgia:
“I look at my husband and go: ‘Guess what size this bra is? “And when I tell him, he’s just amazed. We have kept the tags that prove it, to look back for memory’s sake,” she added.
Men Who Fear & Hate Sex & the City
Movies
I liked Sex and the City. My best friend - male - liked Sex and the City. Evidently most men hate the TV show and dread the prospect of having to watch the movie.
“I just don’t understand why you men don’t like Sex and the City,” said a woman on Tuesday. “I had a nice man over to my house. We were watching TV and Sex and the City came on, the show. And I said, ‘Oh, let’s watch ‘Sex and the City’ and he said, ‘You like that romantic [stuff]?’ And I said yes.
“And then I never saw him again. My friends said, ‘Girl, you don’t need a man like that. He’s nothing but a loser.’ I don’t know if he was a loser. But he sure disappeared.”
Naked Office
Television
Naked Office is a BBC television program that will feature Naked Fridays. On Naked Fridays employees will go to work in the nude.
The idea is to look at people’s attitudes to nudity, body image and the role clothes play in office hierarchy.
Hierarchal studies indeed.
Boyfriendness
Television
From a review of We Need Girlfriends:
So, they need girlfriends, though the pursuit of any particular love interest is less important than attaining the state of Boyfriendnessit often seems that any honey in a snug T-shirt will do.
Fashion Guides for Females
Fashion
From a look at the sordid world of fashion guides for women:
Quick: How do you tell if a woman in a movie is supposed to be intelligent? First off, shed probably be brunette, but past that. Glasses, yes. Little to no makeup. Her hair is probably in a ponytail. Clothes she probably bought at the Gap in a size too big. You know shes the smart one because she thinks about more important things than her appearance.
Official List of World's Sexiest People
Celebrities
Something to makeup for the cancellation of the 2008 Lingerie Bowl
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ — On the eve of the Super Bowl, Victoria’s Secret will celebrate its third annual What is Sexy? list with a VIP and Celebrity party in Scottsdale, AZ. As America’s sexiest brand, Victoria’s Secret has been the authority on who and what is the sexiest, naming categories including actor and actress, male and female musician, athlete, eyes, lips and even mom and dad. The What Is Sexy? 2008 Valentine’s Day party hosted by Victoria’s Secret Angels including Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova and Selita Ebanks, will be Super Bowl weekend’s most exclusive engagement. The Valentine’s Day themed event will take place at Scottsdale’s Taste Ultra Lounge and will feature celebrity pink carpet arrivals and special performance by Josh Kelly.
In addition, E! Studios Productions and Ryan Seacrest Productions have joined forces with Victoria’s Secret for a one-hour special entitled “Victoria’s Secret: What is Sexy? 2008” airing Saturday, February 9th on E! Entertainment Television at 5/4c. The one-hour program, hosted by angel Adriana Lima, is Victoria Secret’s first-ever television special on their What is Sexy? list and features the winners on this year’s list complete with exclusive interviews from some of today’s hottest names and a full recap of some of the winners from previous years. E!’s special also takes viewers inside the Victoria’s Secret What is Sexy? 2008 Valentine’s Day party.
Victoria’s Secret 2008 What Is Sexy? List
- Sexiest Male Athlete: Tony Romo
- Sexiest Couple: Fergie and Josh Duhamel
- Sexiest Style: Scarlett Johansson
- Sexiest Smile: Ryan Seacres
t- Sexiest Eyes: Kate Bosworth
- Sexiest Legs: Ali Larter
- Sexiest Mom: Victoria Beckham
- Sexiest Dad: Justin Chambers
- Sexiest Funnyman: Dane Cook
- Sexiest Beach Body: Josh Holloway
- Sexiest Lips: Jessica Biel
- Sexiest Actress: Eva Mendes
- Sexiest Actor: Eric Bana
- Sexiest Female Musician: Rihanna
- Sexiest Male Musician: Chris Brown
- Sexiest Cast: Dirty Sexy Money
- Sexiest Newcomer: Blake Lively
- Sexiest Newlyweds: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelly
Beautful Russian Women
Fashion
Where Do They Come From?
A question you probably never asked yourself. But it prompts a surprisingly entertaining essay on the socioeconomics and geopolitics of female beauty.
Though this is a fairly frivolous question (OK, extremely frivolous), I am convinced it has an interesting answer. To put it bluntly, in the Soviet Union there was no market for female beauty. No fashion magazines featured beautiful women, since there weren’t any fashion magazines. No TV series depended upon beautiful women for high ratings, since there weren’t any ratings. There weren’t many men rich enough to seek out beautiful women and marry them, and foreign men couldn’t get the right sort of visa. …
What do Victoria's Secrets and Cialis have in common?
Marketing
MSNBC’s list of the most tasteless Super Bowl television ads seems a mite odd.
Advertising for a web-only lingerie fashion show, scores of scantily-clad models traipse in front of the camera.
How does this really differ from cheerleaders? Is it really worse than the average beer commercial?
For Cialis:
Erections lasting longer than four hours may require medical help.
These kinds of warnings are to protect the advertiser from lawsuits. Probably sparked all sorts of dreams of needing that kind of help.
Jessica and Ashlee : Manufactured Pop Stars
Celebrities
That Jessica Simpson’s Blonde Ambition was shown at a total of eight Texas movie houses pretty much sums up her cinema career. Her sistere Ashlee tried to make a career out of being the ‘nicer’ sister.
My honest opinion is neither of them really have a great deal of talent, [Ian] Drew remarked. Theyre manufactured pop artists. So it comes down to: Could they buy the right song or not?
The factory that made them never stops running and they are easily replaceable.
Chris Matthews' Sexist Gaffes
Statesmanship
Opinion journalist Chris Matthews has a sad habit of saying embarrassing things to the women he interviews. He comes across like some nerdy adolescent. A sample:
During an August 2, 1999, interview with Gennifer Flowers, Matthews stated to Flowers: “I gotta pay a little tribute here. You’re a very beautiful woman, and I — and I have to tell you, he knows that, you know that, and everybody watching knows that; Hillary Clinton knows that. How can a woman put up with a relationship between her husband and somebody, anybody, but especially somebody like you that’s a knockout? I don’t quite get this relationship.”
A bit creepy, no?
Media Matters: With women, Matthews administers the “Chris Matthews test”
Miss America's Reality Check Bounces
Television
Regardless of its stated purpose the Miss America pageant seemed to be designed to be the most bourgeois cheesecake fest and present young women as candidates to become the most banal and boring sort of trophy wife. By contemporary standards the contest is so tepid and inane it is a sort of zombie cultural artifact.
Miss America Reality Check is feeble attempt to make the pageant more appealing to contemporary tastes.
So, along with receiving makeover advice, the contestants in “Reality Check” were quizzed about history and science in a segment called “Are you smarter than a Miss USA Girl?” Those who weren’t were made to take a dive in a pool.
It failed to produce a YouTube moment, although Friday’s episode in which some hopefuls struggle to remember the words to the “Star-Spangled Banner” has potential.
Miss America pageant mocks contestants
Sounds pretty hot, eh?Come on pageant promoters, we’re in the 21st century: embrace the sleaze.
Battle of the Bimbos
Television
Decades ago Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth made up what they imagined to be silly television programming in the future. Nothing they dreamt up could match Battle of the Bods, which attemps to combine women’s insecurities about their looks with adolescent male lust.
KushTV.com gives Fox Reality Channel the ability to niche-target a young male audience who would be attracted to our late-night programming lineup and we are looking forward to a successful partnership, stated Lorey Zlotnick, SVP of Marketing & On-Air Promotions. Fox Reality Channel is testing ways to create a buzz virally, and linking to areas of social networking seems like a natural place to gain some traction.
Fox Reality Channel Taps KushTV Network for Young Adult Male Audience
Battle of the Bods hostess offers this insight:
Guys that tell you that your bum isnt big are lying to you. They seem to like girls with large boobs and small bums. Every show had different drama so it made for an interesting game show.
Interview with Olivia Lee host of Fox Realitys Battle of the Bods
Slate sums it up:
It should be clear that Battle of the Bods is innovatively vile. Further, it is virally vile. To watch it is to play along and to start sizing up the women like a frat boy during orientation week. Worse, it is boringly vile.
Plastic Surgery TV
Cosmetic Surgery
All too many people get their notion of reality from TV even without reality programming. Research publishing in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says that most people seeking cosmetic surgery are stimulated by television programs like Extreme Makeover.
But who is more likely to watch such a show that those already interested in surgical prettification?
Are people deciding to get plastic surgery based on TV reality shows?… Whether you call it an obsession with the superficial or a commendable drive to be your best, theres no doubt that many Americans feel more pressure to look perfect. Theres certainly an emphasis on youth [in our culture], says Singer. And certainly the public is more self-indulgent than in the past. Theres an emphasis on self-improvement. For some people thats a new suit or makeup. Plastic surgery is just an extension of that. Its one more option.”
Fetish Pop Culture
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