Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.
So, this video by Jesse Rosten is kind of perfect. Thought I’d share. I’ve always been interested in how american media portrays women—Ad agency 72 and Sunny constantly takes the easy way out with sexy or sexist ad campaigns (like Kim Kardashian for Hardees or Carls Junior or whatever, Men vs. Women for nike running, and ‘Dress Irresponsibly’ for PacSun)*. Dr Pepper 10 “It’s not for women” campaign is lame and bogus. And even Dennis Rodman is backing a topless basketball team for fuck’s sake—but I somehow haven’t always been sold on the ‘photoshopping affects a woman’s body image’ debate. Anyone who thinks the eyelashes in any CoverGirl mascara commercial are actually real CAN NOT be taken seriously. If only these ladies knew how easy it would be to photoshop their Facebook profile pictures. Maybe I should teach a class.
Also if you’re interested in media and society’s affects on american women’s self image, I suggest you watch the documentary Miss Representation. It made me cry.
* You should know that anything on this blog is my own personal opinion and doesn’t reflect the opinion of my employer,
HUGE. Though in HUGE’s history I’m pretty sure there’s never been a sexy/sexist/stupid project that’s ever been launched—and that’s part of the reason why I love working there.
Spending the holidays following Josh’s band cross-country meant I found myself in beautiful & sunny Los Angeles, CA to ring in the new year. I had only been once before and only for a few days, so it was nice to spend more time and get a feel for the place. Here’s a few snaps I took while I was visiting.
1. Palm Trees on Sunset Blvd
2/3. These French Bulldogs (FBDs) Knuckles & Bella gave me so much loving.
4. Josh at breakfast
5. Los Angeles has the best mid-century sans-serif type EVERYWHERE.
6. Josh doing cool stuff.
7. Some kind stranger left a $5 winning lottery ticket on the ground for Jazzi and I!
8. When this photo was taken it was 18 degrees on the east coast. I’m wearing shorts in January.
9. Jazzi and her homeboy making magic.
10. I was surprised there is a HUGE celebrity church of Scientology. Freaky!
11. How the amateurs in LA package bagels was absurd to me.
12. Taking it easy… in a tree.
Wanna see em bigger? Tough noogies! You can follow me on instagram: @proulxsie.
Thanks again to Jazzi for putting me up for the 2nd half of my trip, showing me a great time, and driving me all over the place.
When we started dating, I knew Josh had been in this hardcore band but I never thought I’d see the day that they’d play again. But they did, and that was how I spent my holiday… and it was awesome.
Photos by Alvin Carrillo and Rebecca Reed
For those of you who aren’t yet sick of listening to Christmas music here’s a playlist I made to get into the spirit. I’m hoping it will make the ride home on Metro-North tomorrow a little more bearable. You’ll need Spotify to listen!
Tracklist:
1. The Ronettes – I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
2. Darlene Love – Marshmallow World
3. The Ronettes – Sleigh Ride
4. The Crystals – Santa Claus is Coming To Town
5. The Go! Team – The Ice Storm
6. The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping
7. Billie Holiday – I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
8. She & Him – Baby, It’s Cold Outside
9. The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick
10. Frank Sinatra – Let it Snow!
11. The Supremes – My Favorite Things
12. Spectres – Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
13. The Bird and the Bee – Carol of the Bells
Listen now!
