EyeDonate: Prom Dress!

Community Service Month is still kicking just in time for prom season.
Like so many of us who keep that special dress we paid a ton for to party in for the last time in high school, dust soon creeps over it in our closet as we make our way to college.

Well, why keep it if you know someone else who can use it right?

Donatemydress.org is a national network that will locate different organizations in your city to donate your prom dress.

Take a look here!

Happy Helping,
KareemaBee
@yesitskareemab

Spread Love. Live Life. Be Inspired.

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When Love Hurts...

I was sitting on the phone with a friend who was having trouble in her relationship. Like any serious argument, she became flustered, cried, and expressed anger. She also sounded extremely tired.

Not long after she vented to me, her nose began to bleed. Now I’m not saying that her conflicts with her “boo” caused this to happen, but I was reminded of one thing when it comes to love: it may hurt at times, but it should never kill your spirit.

I understand the saying that “nothing worth having isn’t worth fighting for”, but if you find yourself investing emotionally, spiritually, physically, financially, and mentally into another person to the point it takes a toll on your body, you may want to revaluate your situation.

Excuse me while I take it there: the Bible says that “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-7).

Nowhere in there does it say “abuse”. Now you may not be a Christian, but I am pretty sure that most religions do not include settling for anyone that says “I love you” in their doctrine either.

Yes we are human beings who make mistakes so no one is capable of having the “perfect” lover. And yes, sometimes there will be conflict.

However, we must hold each other accountable, and be real with ourselves if we are not truly happy in a relationship.

Do not make excuses for someone’s wrong behavior toward you.

Your well-being is worth more than someone else’s insecurity, unresolved childhood issues, or bad habits.

It’s true: A study from the University of Texas conducted with rabbits found that healthy love can reduce plaque buildup in your arteries, which reduces the overall risk of heart attack.

So just imagine what bad love can do to you….

Transform and renew your mind, and no one else's.

Your heart was created for you as a gift.

Therefore, the person you give it to should always cherish the present.

Ya dig?

UrsTrulee,

KareemaBee

Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.

Source: Yahoo! Health, Pic: tvtropes.org

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Aid a Friend: Spread the Message

Although National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day has passed, your consciousness shouldn’t. According to the CDC, African-Americans are the leading cause of all HIV/AIDs cases in the United States.

As of 2006, African-American men counted six times higher than white men for cases of new HIV infection, and African-American women counted nearly a whopping 15 times higher than white females.

Furthermore, from 2005-2008, the rate of HIV diagnoses rose from 68/100,000 to 74/100,000 making this number the largest increase of infection in a given ethnicity/race.

Seriously, what’s the buzz?

It is my belief that socioeconomic factors affect African-Americans harsher than other races, which contribute to high numbers. In other words: Poverty → poor housing → lack of healthcare → lack of education on prevention → not using protection or sharing of needles during drug use → infection spreads → fear (people will not seek help because they are afraid of others finding out) → death → HIGHER NUMBERS.

So what can we do? It’s simple: spread the message by educating yourself and others. 

Ways HIV is spread

*Sexual Intercourse

*Anal sex

*Oral Sex

*Injected drug use

*Blood transfusion

*Mother-to-child breast milk

Ways to prevent

*Abstinence: 100% proof against catching HIV/AIDs.

*Be in a monogamous relationship: Communicate with your partner and be honest about your sexual history. It can save your life and his/hers.

*Safe sex is unlike the rest: Any condom with spermicide for anal, vaginal or oral penetration. Lesbians may wish to use a dental dam, a thin latex square, for oral sex.

*If you work in healthcare: I’m pretty sure they drill this but you are at risk as well. Wearing medical latex or non-latex gloves when you come into contact with a patient’s urine, blood, or semen, or feces can protect you.

*Do not share needles: Ever!

*Stop with the stereotypes: HIV/AIDs doesn’t discriminate and neither should you.

*GET TESTED! If you are sexually active, you need to check your status, and more than once in a year.

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee

Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.

Source: CDC, Pic: Ithaca.edu

*I am not a physican or health professional. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. By reading this you understand & you release elleELLEeye from any warranty or liability for your use of this information. We are a blog created to spread love, live life and inspire readers to help themselves and others.

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Gabby S., Elle's New Bell

Elle Magazine is celebrating their 25th Anniversary, and with 25 being the theme and magic number of the October issue, they needed the hottest celebrities to join them. On the cover, Oscar nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe! It's great to see her back in action after the Oscars and Precious hype. The issue features Gabourey along with, Janelle Monae, Lauren Conrad, Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Mila Kunis, and a few others who were chosen for Elle's “The Quarterbacks: Our Favorite 25-Somethings”. Check out Gabby’s cover and picture from the magazine along with some other photos and blurbs from the other girls below. Happy reading!



Gabourey on celebrating her twenty-fifth birthday: “Part of me thought it would be weird if people knew I was a grown-up playing a teenager in Precious. So I had a twenty-first-birthday party. We had drinks and went to a strip club called Shotgun Willie’s.” Megan McCain on celebrating her twenty-fifth: “I went to Vegas with friends and did everything one does in Vegas: play blackjack, drink, and eat steak.” Janelle on how she’ll celebrate

her twenty fifth: “On a space shuttle.” What are the best and worst things about turning 25? “The best thing is, I’m happy. The worst is that I’m scared; the scariest thing is that I know it can’t be easy—the years to come.” - Amanda S. Lauren on the best part of being in her twenties: “It’s your time to be selfish; you still have freedom.”

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VANITY effFAIR

“Precious” star Gabourey Sidibe is making a big impact on the Hollywood scene. Big enough that it has landed her features in the latest issues of Vanity Fair and Harper’s Bazaar. It's good to see a "plus-sized" girl doing her thing despite of the nearly concrete mold that is set by the media. Hopefully this is one of many steps to break the stereotypes of those who cover magazines. Vanity Fair is dedicating their entire issue to plus size models. Gabourey tells Harper’s Bazaar on her shoot:

"I feel like a model. It justifies everyone in my life who told me I wouldn’t be anything until I lost weight. It justifies that little girl who cried because she didn’t think she could be in front of the camera. And it’s for other girls who feel like they can’t do this or that and feel like they’re not pretty and not worthy of having their photo taken."

Gabourey On her Confidence:

People always ask me, ‘You have so much confidence. Where did that come from?’ It came from me. One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see. Your body is your temple, it’s your home, and you must decorate it.”

Take a glimpse at her video interview:





What do you think of this Vanity Fair/Harper Bazaar issues starring Gabourey Sidibe?

Spread Love. Live Life. Be Inspired.

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ToP THIS: STYLE TIPS FOR HIM

Style tips for you men from elleELLEeye

Have confidence
Its not about what you wear, it's how you wear it. If you have confidence, you can pull just about anything off.

Smell good
A good scent will take you a long way, but don't overdo it. And remember,females like to smell good too, so you dont want your scent and her scent clashing all night. Spraying a little cologne behind your ears and on your wrists are two good places that will ensure a good smell all day.

It's in the shoes
There are two basic types of shoes. Casual and Sporty. It doesn't matter which one you choose, but if you are into the Casual (like shoes, loafers or boots) you get what you pay for. A classic shoe should last you a LONG time, so invest in something well known but and well made. If sporty is your thing, you don't necessarily need to break the bank. Sneakers wont last you half as long as a good shoe, so get what you like, but dont spend as much as you would on shoes.
Hair
Keep it lined up please! Females LOVE to see a man with well groomed hair (trust me). Keep it clean and smelling good too. If waves is your thing, brushing your hair every 10 minutes in public is juvenile annyoing and unacceptable, grow up! If you're wave impared, click here this site will get your waves spinning in no time! If you're into braids, keep them neat. They dont have to be braided into complex loops and styles to get her attention. Sometimes its better to K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Stupid)

Don't be afraid of color
Perhaps your favorite color is blue? I'm sure it looks good on you… but if everything you own is blue it's boring. Try to shake it up. Hey even try a pink or purple. If you pull it off with the right complementing colors, you wont look like a girly-man, and you'll probably catch her eye! Disclaimer: I am not suggesting that you go out and buy this Louis Vuitton polo!



Have a good pair of jeans
Know your body: Know what looks good on you and what just looks dumb. Sorry fellas, you all do not look good in skinny (oops i mean fitted) jeans. It just does not work for everyone, but that is OK. Finding a pair of jeans that fit just right might not be easy, but once you do, don't be afraid to invest. Also, lets leave the under clothes, UNDER your clothes. No thanks I would not like to see your boxers.

Mix and match your wardrobe
A good wardrobe should be full of custom and classic pieces. You can then update with a couple of trendy pieces here and there. This might cost you initially, but think of it like building your dream house, you need to start with a great foundation because once you have that, everything else will work out

♥ Deuces

Elle Elle Eye
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eyeDon't Get It: PETA Campaign, Save the Whales

So the new buzz is PETA's new billboard campaign in Florida. And it's definitely raising eyebrows and ire among women and health groups. A drawing on billboards in Jacksonville depicts an obese woman with the phrase, "Save The Whales, Lose The Blubber: Go Vegetarian."

In a press release, PETA stated: A new PETA billboard campaign that was just launched in Jacksonville reminds people who are struggling to lose weight -- and who want to have enough energy to chase a beach ball -- that going vegetarian can be an effective way to shed those extra pounds that keep them from looking good in a bikini. [....]

Anyone wishing to achieve a hot "beach bod" is reminded that studies show that vegetarians are, on average, about 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters. [...]

"Trying to hide your thunder thighs and balloon belly is no day at the beach," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "PETA has a free 'Vegetarian Starter Kit' for people who want to lose pounds while eating as much as they like.

Well the last time I checked, you did not have to become a vegetarian or vegan in order to lose weight. Although some may be offended by the ad, we have to keep it positive and realize that that's just one opinion. I'm sure if Tyson poultry came out with an ad of an anorexic girl looking in a mirror saying "Save the model" that would also put the world in a frenzy. But, I'm sure they wouldn't do such a thing =)

I found these pictures a few days ago and thought what better time to share them than now. These pictures are from the "Love Your Body" Campaign by the Now Foundation. These were the winning ads for the campaign.

What do you think of the overall view of women of different shapes and sizes and how they are portrayed in the media?

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