Dove Missed the Mark with Recent Facebook Ad

A recent Facebook ad ran by the Unilever brand, Dove, completely missed the mark. The ad displays a black woman transforming into a white woman after using their product. Dove issued an apology after makeup artist Naomi Blake reached out to the company to voice her concerns. The question is, would Dove have issued an apology or even pulled the ad if Blake didn't question their messaging?

Well this isn't the first time the brand has been accused of releasing racist ads. Back in 2011, Dove ran an ad that displayed 3 women from lightest to darkest with the words "before" and "after." Indicating that the black woman had dry, undesirable skin and once you used the lotion, then your skin would be like the white woman. Again I ask, what is their message? Are they still using the same advertising agency? I guess they will be amongst the other companies hiring a new VP of Multicultural Marketing!

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Met Gala Moments...The Glamour, the Gawdy, and the Grotesque

Photo Courtesy of Buzzle While most of the country was enjoying a tasty margarita or two for Cinco de Mayo, the who's who in entertainment and fashion graced the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last night for the "Oscars of Fashion." The Met Gala marks the opening of the Costume Institute's fashion exhibition...this year's theme was a tribute to designer Charles James. The color(s) of the evening seemed to be my favorite...Black and White, but th ere were definitely some AWE and AWFUL moments! Check out some of the fabulous photos and my thoughts below: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images Larry Busacca / Getty Images Photo Courtesy of Fashion Bomb Photo Courtesy of Fashion Bomb THE GLAMOUR - Of course Beyonce looked fabulous in this Givenchy gown...serving a little goth couture! - Rihanna looked gorgeous in this white Stella McCartney look. She's the only one that can make a crop top = couture. -

CURVES Fashion Week: August 30th to September 2nd

I hope Atlanta is ready for CURVES Fashion Week this Labor Day weekend! Atlanta is definitely taking its place in the fashion world and these full figured beauties are ready to make history! See below for a full list of the festivities: Thursday, August 30 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • CURVES Happy Hour Fashion Event Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road Northeast An evening of fashion, beauty and fun featuring a fall 2012 preview fashion show, a happy hour with DJ Mello , and glam stations by MAC and NARS makeup. Hosted by Atlanta's undercover socialite, Nikka Shae of Oh! Nikka Friday, August 31• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.• CURVES Indie Fashion Show Studio Chambers at historic Inman Park, 741 Edgewood Avenue Northeast Independent fashion industry showcase, and networking mixer. Featuring designers: Youtheary Khmer , Evie Foster , Unique Sisters , Lipstick Killers , PLUHM Couture , and Bien Roule' . Saturday, September 1• 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • CURVES Day of Beauty S

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