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Nancy Pelosi’s Plastic Surgery Debacle

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 27, 2009 //

Sandra McElwaine at The Daily Beast wants to know, “Who Did Nancy Pelosi’s New Face?” The Speaker of the House (who just turned 69) has been sporting a, uh, much tighter looking mug, causing many to strongly suspect she’s had a heavy dose of plastic surgery. The slideshow of images does make for a compelling argument. But should we care? Should this even be a topic of conversation when there’s, you know, an economic crisis and other more serious issues to discuss? Well, maybe not, but then again, should we be wasting precious economic crisis discussion time talking about men in Hello Kitty boxers, “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” or the war between Julia Allison and Mary Rambin? Those things are just dying for attention and it’s our duty to give it to them! Unfortunately, when you’re the Speaker of the House and your face suddenly looks like it got trapped in a wind tunnel, you kind of can’t blame people for wanting to gossip about it. Keep reading »

Mary Rambin Responds: We’ve Failed (As Women) Too!

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 28, 2009 //

I tried to hold back posting about this again today, but then I realized most of you don’t follow Mary Rambin’s blog as avidly as I do — I also like to watch “Intervention” while eating and have been known to wear open-toed shoes in the snow, so it’s not like I’m against torturing myself. Anyway, I thought you all might like to read her apology. Or sort of apology. And we (the royal “we” that encompasses women appalled by her abortion/Botox comparison) get a shout out! Ahem… Keep reading »

Fail: Mary Rambin Compares Cosmetic Surgery To Abortion

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 27, 2009 //

Mary Rambin, part of the “three-headed blogging Hydra” that is Non Society (which, cheekily, made our list of the best female bloggers of 2008), is arguably the most absurd and vapid of the bunch. While her fellow “lifecasters” have moments of ingenuity, intelligence and creativity, Mary bugs me because her sole contribution to the Non Society platform are blog posts about what she’s wearing, occasional commentary about celebrity style, and thinly veiled endorsements of weight loss juice cleanses like Blueprint. But she just hit a new low. In a blog post entitled, “My Body, My Botox,” Rambin actually compares a women’s “right” to have cosmetic enhancements to the right to have an abortion. Rambin writes:

“I site Roe v. Wade because it serves as a marker of people accepting (maybe not respecting) a woman’s right to choose. Although abortion is still an issue at the forefront, it’s notable the Supreme Court recognized women should be able to do what they feel is right for themselves. Cosmetic procedures should be viewed in the same light. Not to mention the procedures are in no way effecting another human being, so the severity of the issue is considerably less. But as with breast implants, time will have to pass before others view cosmetic procedures as acceptable. I won’t say ‘the norm’ because I do think artificial enhancement should carry with it serious consideration before you undergo any sort of procedure. Other things like manicures and pedicures, dental work, highlighting your hair, are all ‘procedures’ that are completely unnatural but we consider normal.”

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Quickies!: Oprah Smoked Crack?, Steven Tyler’s Sex Life, & Botox For Boys

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 16, 2009 //
  • An ex-boyfriend is claiming Oprah smoked crack. Haha, I just laughed outloud thinking of Oprah saying, “Crack cooooocaaaaaaainnnnnnne!” [National Enquirer]
  • The “Gossip Girl” spin-off is a go, and will feature Lily and Rufus back in the good ol’ coke-filled rock star days in the ’80s. [Buzzfeed]
  • Almost-not-our-President-anymore-Bush declared January 18th “National Sanctity of Human Life Day.” Is President Obama allowed to UNdeclare days? [Feministing]

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    Will Recessionistas Budget For Botox?

    Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 18, 2008 //

    The New York Times has an interesting story in today’s Style section about how the recession and tanking economy will affect the cosmetic surgery and beauty industries. Will people, specifically women, start scrimping on beauty products and cut spending on Botox, boob jobs, pricey gym memberships, and fad diets?

    Indeed, a few indicators suggest that financial constraints are beginning to interrupt the narrative of better living through surgery — at least temporarily. Sixty-two percent of plastic surgeons who responded to a recent questionnaire from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said they had performed fewer procedures in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, according to the latest anecdotal information from the group.

    Personally, I don’t think this will last. The pursuit of perfection is a vice and an addiction, and like sex and booze, which thrive during tough economic times, the desire to look better and younger will never die. Keep reading »

    Quickies!: Zack And Miri Made A Porno, Now You Can Too

    Annika HarrisNovember 6, 2008 //
  • Porn star Belladonna explains how to make an adult film. [Asylum]
  • Think your relationship is odd? Don’t worry, opposites attract. Check out these odd celebrity marriages. [Your Tango]
  • Lubricant is necessary when you’re excited, but your bod isn’t revved up yet, so test your knowledge on this often-forgotten step to good sex. [Dear Sugar]
  • Dreaming that you cheat with your boss, for instance, could mean that you work too much. Dreaming of infidelity doesn’t mean you have an inner-harlot. [Daily Bedpost]
  • Botox may be the second most popular prescription drug, but it’s still a dangerous toxin. [College Candy]

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    The Daily Squeeze: Vacuums, the Spitzer’s Anniversary, Foot Botox, And Scouts’ Lessons

    Catherine StrawnOctober 20, 2008 //
  • Police in Michigan arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly “receiving sexual favors from a vacuum” at a car wash. Guess it wasn’t a “full service” operation. [AHN]
  • Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer and his wife, Silda Wall-Spitzer, celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on Friday. It seems the two are still together despite his sexual exploits. [Gothamist] Keep reading »

    • Biden Injects Some Tranquility Into The Campaign

    Annika HarrisOctober 13, 2008 //

    Although the presidential election is less than a month away, Senator Joe Biden has been looking more tranquil lately. He and Senator Barack Obama are ahead in the polls, but I seriously doubt that they are resting easy until November 4. So what could have Biden looking a little more calm and less wrinkled? Keep reading »

    Girl Talk: Botox Is Worth It (When It’s Free)

    Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 10, 2008 //

    A couple of years ago, when I was a freelance writer, I got Botox. I was working on a story for a women’s magazine in the U.K. about “ageorexia” — women in their 20′s and early 30′s who were getting anti-aging treatments and surgeries as a preventative measure rather than as maintenance. While I interviewed a number of women about the subject, I also thought it was a good opportunity to do a little Gonzo-style journalism and get a cosmetic procedure myself. Keep reading »

    Brides Are Demanding Botox For Bridesmaids

    Annika HarrisJuly 24, 2008 //

    Hiring a hairstylist and a makeup artist used to be sufficient for the big day, but not anymore. Brides are increasingly demanding or strongly suggesting their bridesmaids, mothers and mothers-in-law get all types of cosmetic enhancements, like Botox, Restylane, and even breast implants. In most cases, the brides are replacing the customary mani/pedi bonding session with trips to an aesthetician, where she foots the bill, but some bridesmaids are actually willing to pay for these treatments themselves. I can understand a bride wanting everything to be perfect on her wedding day, but perfect to me means showing loved ones as themselves. The bride has the right to choose the bridesmaids’ dress, but she has no right to demand cosmetic enhancements. Why risk a friendship over a wrinkle, an acne scar or sun damage? The only way I’d get Botox for a demanding bride is if she paid for it and I could get it in my armpits, which I imagine is extremely painful, but I hate sweat stains. [New York Times] Keep reading »

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