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5 Thing Mia Thermopolis Taught Us

After Princess Diaries came out, Genovia was at the top of my dream list of travel destinations. (and I don't even like pears.)

It was a classic. Every tween/teen/twenty-something girl could relate to Mia, and the struggle she faced just trying to fit in and find out who she wanted to be (even if that was a Princess). I've made a list of 5 Things I remember learning, thanks to the perfectly clumsy Princess Mia.

1. There's Nothing Wrong with Less-than-Perfect

Frizzy haired, clumsy Mia knows that somedays, things are just not going to get any better. But that's okay. She's got two best friends who don't care what her hair looks like. You go, Mia.

2. "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." (feat. Joe)

This was a super important lesson for Mia (who was often walked all over) to learn in the movie. She was sort of a push-over, and thanks to Joe and his infinite wisdom she realized that you are essentially in control of how people treat you, and how you choose to let that affect you.

3. First Kisses aren't Overrated

We all know that Mia dreamt of her perfect foot-popping kiss her whole life. Whether it's your first kiss ever, your first kiss with a true love, there's nothing wrong with wanting that perfect foot-popping moment. Unless he happens to be using you just to be photographed by the paparazzi.

4. Your Perfect Guy Does Exist

And like Mia, you may realize it when you least expect it. Don't worry. Plus, if you ever screw up, you can fix it with an 'I'm Sorry' M&M pizza.

5. Finally, how to perfect the princess wave.

It's all in the wrist.

Anyone up for a trip to Genovia?

Chelsea Totten

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Fun Fact: That fall wasn't supposed to happen.

Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Long Lost Twins

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But not really. Just two perfect strangers who look very, very, very much alike.

Three friends in Dublin decided to host an internet search via Facebook to see who could find their doppelgänger first. The winner was Niamh Geany, who found a girl who looked just like her and lived, you ready? Only an hour away. Her name is Karen. Here they are.

They met up and spent the day dressing and doing their make-up alike, and then just generally being in awe of how scary alike they look.

I can't find a link, but the Facebook is still up and running and you can apparently put up your own photos in search of your very own doppelgänger.

Chelsea Totten

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Monday, April 20, 2015
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This one's for you, ladies.

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If you haven't read my post from earlier this week (read it here), here's a fact that's pretty hard to swallow.

In the United States, women make, on average, 76 cents to every male dollar earned.

The only state where women make more is New York, where women make approximately 1.02$ to every male dollar earned.

In light of this, graphic designer Elana Schlenker has opened a pop-up-shop in Pennsylnavia called 76<100. The catch? Female shoppers are charged 76% of retail price and men are charged 100%. It's a direct reflection of the state's gender wage gap.

Apparently people have been saying that this whole concept is sexist itself, by Elana says that it's more of a 'pay what you earn' concept. She wanted it to be a very powerful, positive and fun way to approach the issue. She just wants people to talk about the issue, and be aware.

In an interview, Schlenker said “I hope the shop’s pricing helps to underscore this inherent unfairness and to create space for people to consider why the wage gap still exists.”

Equality is always important. This seems like a great idea to me. It's such a creative way to make the severity of an issue really sink in.

Chelsea Totten

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Monday, April 20, 2015
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LC Does It Again

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Kohls and Lauren Conrad have a new collection, and it's Minnie Mouse themed. Yeah, that's right. Dresses, tops, and even shoes inspired by the adorable polka-dotty mouse.

Here's a look at the new collection.

I'll take one of everything, please.

Chelsea Totten

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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Choose Beautiful

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Dove's new 'Choose Beautiful' campaign video made me cry. It's a pretty simple concept:

In 5 cities around the world, Dove labelled two doors next to each other. One 'Beautiful' and one 'Average'.

Watch The Video Here

I think this is interesting for a few reasons.

1. It shows how much we really do care what others think of us. Even though some days I may feel beautiful, I would never have walked through the Beautiful door in fear that nobody around thought the same way about me. This also seemed to be the case for several women in the video.

2. It shows how afraid a lot of women everywhere are to admit that they feel beautiful. I for one, would never use that word if asked to describe how i see myself. It's not that I particularly hate anything about myself, I just tend to be very self-critical about my appearance.

3. On the flip side, it also shows how empowering something as simple as a word above a door can be. Women who spent days going through the 'Average' door started to feel more average. One woman said after a few days she chose to go through the 'Beautiful' door and she felt a change. She felt confident, and proud.

Is releasing the fear of being 'beautiful' and embracing it all it takes to really feel beautiful?
What do you think?

Chelsea Totten
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Thursday, April 09, 2015
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#ImNoAngel

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Last year almost 10 million people watched the Victoria's Secret Fashion show. Let that sink in for a second.

Lane Bryant (an American plus-size clothing line) is not-so-subtly throwing some shade at Victoria's Secret, and has launched a new ad that features the hashtag '#ImNoAngel'. The message is simply that beauty is not defined by any specific type/size of woman, but by every woman.

I'm pretty cool with this whole thing myself. Before anyone gets angry, they aren't by any means 'skinny shaming', but more trying to point out the negative in companies who only focus on one extreme in their advertising/target market. At least that's how I see it.

Here's the commercial.

So far, the #ImNoAngel campaign is all over instagram, with women proudly showing off their curves and of course the corresponding hashtag. Let's support each other no matter what size we are. Way to spread the love, Lane Bryant. (and the shade.) You rule.

Chelsea Totten

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