Glossed Over tearing up Anna Wintour's editorial in the latest issue of Vogue! Click on the title to read the entire article.
When we considered which face belonged on this month’s cover—this is our annual Power Issue—the name on the lips of my editors was Jennifer Hudson. There is no more inspiring example of the power of talent and tenacity than her rise from America Idol reject to Golden Globe winner.
Right. There is no victory more vindicating than Hudson’s, no tale of adversity more incredible. American Idol contestants are apparently among the most down-trodden citizens of this planet.
I’ve always believed that the great models develop the power to exert an individual influence—moral, aesthetic, commercial—on the culture.
Can someone please give us an example of a model having a “moral” influence? Perhaps because it’s late at night, but we’re having trouble coming up with a single instance to justify Anna’s statement. Unless Naomi Campbell hurling things at the help is somehow morally compelling.
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I love this post. Sarcastic, witty and instantly, compellingly intelligent.
I watched the beginnings of a documentary on child slavery on the Oprah show. The reporter astounded everyone by talking about how she found that the issue was actually far more "complex than parents just selling their children for money."
yes. thank you captain obvious of the good ship obvious.
but sometimes the haves don't really understand the motivations of the have-nots. just as i have no idea why paris hilton doesn't suffocate under the weight of her own inanity.
I'm enjoying your Daily Candy. And sending forth the link for Glossed Over to the good people of Planet Jargon. And furthermore, I started up my own blog again.
Welcome to the Island of Proactiva, says the sweet breeze of life. Thank you, Misie. Hope you're having a brilliant weekend!
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