Let's Compare (week4)

Blog post #1

Hi reader!

For this post, I wanted to delve further into the subject of my magazine cover and how this cover will differ from the classic magazines/models.

So let's take a look at some magazine covers that are clearly edited and can possibly give a false illusion of true "body image."

http://www.sassisamblog.com/2011/10/20/miranda-kerr-is-cleo-magazines-november-2011-cover-girl/

In this cover, I think the biggest point that stands out to me is the fact that her legs are extremely thin, she has no cellulite, and seemingly no fat when she sits down, which is not usually the case for most girls. Her perfect skin tone and hair and make up are edited. Of course, the girl on the cover is beautiful, but the way they have posed her and edited her body are indicators of high body standards.

http://dailycaller.com/2014/08/12/the-ugliest-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-models-slideshow/attachment/2011/

The same could be said about this woman's belly (no fat) and seemingly golden tan, although this tan was edited or sprayed on. Also, this image gives girl's the illusion that women should have larger breats because it is a feature that appeals to men. Her position is enticing and meant to capture a ma's attention. Girl's who see this could think that their body and breasts should look this way in order to appeal to a man.

MLA:

Sam, Sassi. "Miranda Kerr is Cleo Magazine's November 2011 Girl." SassiSamBlog, 20 October 2011. Web.

Collins, Kaitlan."The Ugliest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models." The Daily Center. 08 August 2014. Web.