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We're excited to present this article from Allure! I'm totally against airbrushing—in theory. Since I'm also one of the many women who loathe how they look in photos (a peek at my Facebook page reveals this with way too many embarrassing images of me making the fishy face in attempts to look "hot"), I couldn't help but be intrigued when I heard that Panasonic has a new camera that offers Read more
Retouching is everywhere, but not in these ads. Make Up For Ever's new campaign is its first to ditch Photoshop. Instead, it's showing off its line of HD makeup in ads made without the touch-ups ubiquitous in the beauty industry. Sure, the women featured are stunning in the first place. And yes, great lighting, top stylists, and professional makeup artists help a lot. Still, how refreshing is it Read more
How many times have you heard that models and celebrities really aren't as perfect as they look on the covers of magazines? It's a message that's been drilled into my head over and over, and yet I still look at magazines and wonder how on earth anyone looks that flawless. Even with excellent makeup and flattering lighting, most photos are retouched in Photoshop to create an unattainable level of Read more
And software that allows you to "resculpt your face" is even creepier. PortraitProfessional doesn't just take away zits, wrinkles, or unflattering shadows. It gives you a freakin' new face. According to their website, it's "the world's first touchup software that actually knows about human beauty." And guess what, your face ain't one example of that! (Thanks, guys!) What's the point of even Read more
Do you ever look at a picture of a model and wonder if it's the real model or if it is just really airbrushed? The media world is increasingly fixated on appearances, making us (the readers and viewers) increasing fixated on appearances as well. The number of tricks used to achieve the perfect appearance are totally countless -- From plastic surgery to retouching, models can appear to have Read more
If you're using only the native camera app in your iPhone or iPad, you haven't unlocked the gadgets' full photographic potential. From photography tutorials to magic retouching tools, we've gathered 30 photo apps you need on your iOS device. Many of these apps can be downloaded for less than the cost of a morning coffee and will have you operating at a nearly professional level, even if you're Read more
If the movie trailer for The Five-Year Engagement is any indication, then we're in for a treat! The romantic comedy is set to hit theaters tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how its star Emily Blunt stays so healthy and fit. She lets herself indulge: Emily has been vocal about avoiding strict diets (with the exception of shaping up for a few movie roles), instead choosing to Read more
Top models get photographed with no retouching for Viva London — Vogue UK Chloë Moretz would love a fashion line, ‘maybe when I’m 16’ — The Cut Manolo Blahnik and shoeboxes at the SCAD — Racked An exclusive peek at Aiko's Resort 2011 collection — Vogue Daily Elle Fanning's style icons are Alexa Chung and Marilyn Monroe — People StyleWatch The best SoCal bathing suit boutiques Read more
Airbrushing and advertising have become synonymous. While Photoshop renders perfect, slender, and flawless-faced images that may sell products or magazine covers, some worry that heavily altered depictions can negatively impact women. The good news is celebrities, companies, and several countries are taking a stand against excessive and unrealistic airbrushing. This week, Israel passed Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Super Tuesday has come and gone with no apparent progress in the GOP presidential sweepstakes and barely a hint of drama — at least in comparison to the political excitement of a place like, say, Egypt. If you haven't heard, that nation was rocked by a plastic surgery scandal earlier this week when a male member of parliament was Read more
