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The Barbie Effect: Longing To Be Perfect

Posted by Simone on March 5, 2013 · 10 Comments

The iconic Barbie doll will turn 54 on March 9th. Before Disney became the merchandising machine that it is today, there was Barbie. And she was perfect. She had an amazing body, sun-kissed blonde hair, a dream house, a pink Corvette, an amazing career, and an outfit for every occasion. And if that wasn’t enough, … Continue reading →

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Challenging Unrealistic Images of Beauty

Posted by Simone on February 8, 2013 · 8 Comments

My daughter has the most gorgeous dark, curly hair. It’s one of the first things that people notice about her. It’s also the thing that she likes the least about herself. Since she turned 4, she has a fit every time I want her to wear it out. “It’s too puffy, it looks crazy, I … Continue reading →

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