Aug 18
Sally Bjornsen

Eat, Pray, Spend

Priv-lit and the new, enlightened American dream

Eat, Pray, Spend

Article by Joshunda Sanders and Diana Barnes-Brown, Illustrated by Ana Mouyis, published in 2010;
 
For decades, self-help literature and an obsession with wellness have captivated the imaginations of countless liberal Americans. Even now, as some of the hardest economic times in decades pinch our budgets, our spirits, we’re told, can still be rich. Books, blogs, and articles saturated with fantastical wellness schemes for women seem to have multiplied, in fact, featuring journeys (existential or geographical) that offer the sacred for a hefty investment of time, money, or both. There’s no end to the luxurious options a woman has these days—if she’s willing to risk everything for enlightenment. And from Oprah Winfrey and Elizabeth Gilbert to everyday women siphoning their savings to downward dog in Bali, the enlightenment industry has taken on a decidedly feminine sheen.  click here to read the rest of this article.

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Nov 05

Did any of you catch Oprah on Monday? I don’t usually watch afternoon TV, but when I caught the promo for her shoe, accessory and handbag intervention, I had to tune in. Since these are the only items we’re allowed to purchase while on The Great American Apparel Diet, I decided I needed to be fully informed. What to/not wear? I learned a few interesting and helpful facts:

1. Always match your tights to your boots. Brown boots go with brown tights, for example. This elongates the leg. Red tights with black boots is a no-no. As is purple tights with beige boots, should any of you dream of doing such a thing. “Cross-coloring” chops your legs in half, leaving you with little sausage stumps (my words, not Oprah’s).

2. If you’re round, don’t carry a big, round bag. In other words, don’t match your Louis with your love handles. Square bag goes with round body. And novelty purses (i.e. sports team logos or kitty patterns) must be thrown out, or passed down to your eleven-year-old niece.

3. Every woman should have an all-weather, rubber boot for puddles and snowbanks. Who knew?

If you haven’t seen the show, check it out online.

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