Thursday, November 26, 2009

Don't Make Me Over...

Check out Demi Moore! The December issue of W Magazine featuring Demi Moore on the cover has sparked another neverending debate concerning the mystery of photoshopping. Media outlets are calling foul over the near perfect image of Demi Moore with some speculating that its not really the 47 year-old's bod on the cover but that of model Anja Rubik who is shown sporting the exact replica of the dress during the spring 2010 Balmain show. There is no denying that the similarities are quite striking, but judging from the nature of the pics its unlikely they used the model's as a replacement for Demi Moore's. It may have served as an inspiration for what a HOT cover should look like but it definitely is a more "refined" version of the real thing. Photoshopping is not an uncommon practice in the print world especially with the obsession of all things youthful dominating our society. If tastefully done, its anything but offensive but I think its time we embraced beauty in all shapes, sizes and ages. It is a little disconcernting that a 47 year-old's body is enhanced to resemble the body of a 23 year old. But I guess if the dress fits...

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