Comments on: Victoria’s Secret says they’re “too sexy” http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/ Wed, 22 May 2013 19:22:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Shaping Youth http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-291 Shaping Youth Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:27:57 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-291 I know I'm reiterating, but I can't help it, as everyday we deal with 'pink' tweens who are getting toxified in VS expectation/wannabe mode... I'll be speaking about this at the Preteen Alliance on 5/1 with the two hospitals sponsoring the nutrition/body image event...Come join me? I know I’m reiterating, but I can’t help it, as everyday we deal with ‘pink’ tweens who are getting toxified in VS expectation/wannabe mode…

I’ll be speaking about this at the Preteen Alliance on 5/1 with the two hospitals sponsoring the nutrition/body image event…Come join me?

]]> By: Shaping Youth http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-290 Shaping Youth Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:25:54 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-290 p.s. I'll also add that they MUST be getting desperate (or further age compressing to capture cross-marketing ventures) since they've added their 'PINK' promos to the previously healthy 'Bath & Bodyworks' store. Bleh, they're infiltrating everywhere!! I've tried to AVOID the VS exposure w/my tween and shop anywhere but...yet it's positioning collegiate style preppy pink puppy cuties to suck in every tween who will then be drawn into the very objectifying drek in the VS main store. sheesh...they deserve every ounce of parental backlash...for that cross-promo maneuver alone! p.s. I’ll also add that they MUST be getting desperate (or further age compressing to capture cross-marketing ventures) since they’ve added their ‘PINK’ promos to the previously healthy ‘Bath & Bodyworks’ store. Bleh, they’re infiltrating everywhere!!

I’ve tried to AVOID the VS exposure w/my tween and shop anywhere but…yet it’s positioning collegiate style preppy pink puppy cuties to suck in every tween who will then be drawn into the very objectifying drek in the VS main store.

sheesh…they deserve every ounce of parental backlash…for that cross-promo maneuver alone!

]]> By: W http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-289 W Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:58:11 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-289 The most pathetic part about Hollywood Walk of Famers is that those idiots, and the companies who parent them, pay for their own stars to be placed there. Yet more self promotion and ideas of grandure at thousands of wasted dollars. All to have your name engraved in what looks to be trashy bathroom tile. Come to think of it...now at all seems so fitting. You're not just a star. You're a SUPERSTAR! No go smell your arm pits Victoria Secret and shut about it already. The most pathetic part about Hollywood Walk of Famers is that those idiots, and the companies who parent them, pay for their own stars to be placed there. Yet more self promotion and ideas of grandure at thousands of wasted dollars. All to have your name engraved in what looks to be trashy bathroom tile. Come to think of it…now at all seems so fitting.

You’re not just a star. You’re a SUPERSTAR!

No go smell your arm pits Victoria Secret and shut about it already.

]]> By: Shaping Youth http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-288 Shaping Youth Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:13:19 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-288 The ambient advertising (displays with models straddling chairs and such) has gotten SO over the top that it's as raunchy as the old Fredrick's of Hollywood stores. I agree that VS used to be much more subtle, feminine, and romantic, before its pornification of flash-n-trash, and your point is well taken on the sales slipping. (though the Pink age compression has simply dialed down the demographic to an even younger market, and it's doing well indeed, even cross-marketing at Bath & Body Works now. sigh... As Jennifer knows, Shaping Youth is filming a documentary on K-5 playgrounds called Body Blitz: Media, Shaping Youth to SHOW the trickle down impact and behavioral cues being exported onto wee ones (from body shame to vampy/campy stuff) -But when our society is giving VS models a 'star' on the walk of fame (for what? romping in their underwear?) then...well...you can see the message it's sending to girls about ideals, fame, and what we 'value' in women as a societal statement overall. I've written a ton about 'packaging girlhood' and we have a whole category on body image at Shaping Youth, from Pussycat Dolls to Bratz, but here's the VS one called, "Hollywood walk of lame" ...Enjoy! http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?p=786 The ambient advertising (displays with models straddling chairs and such) has gotten SO over the top that it’s as raunchy as the old Fredrick’s of Hollywood stores.

I agree that VS used to be much more subtle, feminine, and romantic, before its pornification of flash-n-trash, and your point is well taken on the sales slipping. (though the Pink age compression has simply dialed down the demographic to an even younger market, and it’s doing well indeed, even cross-marketing at Bath & Body Works now. sigh…

As Jennifer knows, Shaping Youth is filming a documentary on K-5 playgrounds called Body Blitz: Media, Shaping Youth to SHOW the trickle down impact and behavioral cues being exported onto wee ones (from body shame to vampy/campy stuff)

-But when our society is giving VS models a ‘star’ on the walk of fame (for what? romping in their underwear?) then…well…you can see the message it’s sending to girls about ideals, fame, and what we ‘value’ in women as a societal statement overall.

I’ve written a ton about ‘packaging girlhood’ and we have a whole category on body image at Shaping Youth, from Pussycat Dolls to Bratz, but here’s the VS one called, “Hollywood walk of lame” …Enjoy!
http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/?p=786

]]> By: amanda http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-287 amanda Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:03:46 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-287 Since their ads began running on tv I have found it so hard to manage the discomfort. I feel embarrassed for the models and awkward with whoever is in the room. My daughters have asked, "Why's she walking in her underwear? We 'posed to wear clothes." I am looking forward to spring and playing outside and letting the tv get dusty! I'll make the call. Great site. Since their ads began running on tv I have found it so hard to manage the discomfort. I feel embarrassed for the models and awkward with whoever is in the room. My daughters have asked, “Why’s she walking in her underwear? We ‘posed to wear clothes.”

I am looking forward to spring and playing outside and letting the tv get dusty!

I’ll make the call. Great site.

]]> By: Rehana http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-286 Rehana Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:53:04 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-286 Haha! You're absolutely right! Victoria's Secret has become a bit too revealing. In fact, if you'd like to share this opinion with more people, why not join us at www.womenetcetera.com? We're a group of smart, eclectic women who exchange tips, news, and blogs. We'd love to have you check out, and possible join our blog. Thanks! Haha!
You’re absolutely right! Victoria’s Secret has become a bit too revealing. In fact, if you’d like to share this opinion with more people, why not join us at http://www.womenetcetera.com? We’re a group of smart, eclectic women who exchange tips, news, and blogs. We’d love to have you check out, and possible join our blog.
Thanks!

]]> By: jeneflower http://www.about-face.org/victorias-secret-says-theyre-too-sexy/#comment-285 jeneflower Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:16:10 +0000 http://about-face.org/blog/archives/172#comment-285 Yeah! I hope they are losing money. I hate Victoria Secret. Yeah! I hope they are losing money. I hate Victoria Secret.

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