Sophia Bush Declares War on Urban Outfitter

One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush is making news with her campaign against Urban Outfitters

Sophia Bush loved fashion as Brooke in “One Tree Hill,” but now she is speaking out against it. Urban Outfitter’s newest graphic tee states “Eat Less” across the front and strategically placed on a tiny model. Talk about revolting, who would buy this?

Bush decided to continue to promote healthy body images for women and boycott the entire fashion outlet. She also took some sexy pictures of her in a shirt that says “0 is not a size.”

She turned to her blog to discuss her issues with the “anorexia-promoting t-shirts.”

“You should issue a public apology, and make a hefty donation to a women’s organization that supports those stricken with eating disorders. I am sickened that anyone, on any board, in your gigantic company would have voted ‘yes’ on such a thing, let alone enough of you to manufacture an item with such a hurtful message. It’s like handing a suicidal person a loaded gun. You should know better.”

Whoa, go Sophia!

Although I love the store so much, something like this makes me want to think before I step foot into another store ever again. What is your opinion on this? Will you boycott Urban Outfitters?

Written by Kate Kelly from Rebecca Adele PR & Events

Disney Princess Merida’s Makeover Receives Public Criticism

We all know that the media has heavy influence on our perception of beauty, but to what extent? Well, if you’ve seen the Disney movie “Brave,” then you’ll be surprised to hear about Princess Merida’s makeover.

The Merida we all know and love from the movie underwent several alterations on Disney’s website. First, they switched her outfit from a functional dress that was appropriate for her outdoor adventures to a much brighter and frillier low-cut dress. Apparently her bow and arrows were not feminine enough, so those were removed. 

Then comes the changes to the Princess’ previously young, girl-like figure. Her waist had been cinched and her bust area was clearly increased. As if that wasn’t enough, they gave her longer eyelashes, rosier cheeks, and her young, excited smile was replaced by a sultry smirk. For a movie targeted at the younger age crowd, no wonder the public lashed out!

The Princess Merida that should be a character to which young girls could relate and look up to was transformed into an over-sexualized woman. I completely understand why Disney got so much backlash over the makeover because it just proves how the media tries to promote unhealthy and often times unrealistic versions of what women should strive to look like. It’s no wonder why so many women struggle with body image issues!

Although Disney quietly replaced the image with the Pixar original after all of the negative criticism it received, I think this incident is just a part of an even bigger problem of body image in the media that needs to be addressed. Disney should take this backlash into consideration from now on when deciding how to create the characters in their movies and other companies in the media should take note. 

Written by Rachel Ausperk from Rebecca Adele PR & Events