“Gain Weight Fast!” and Other Horrifying Ads of the Past

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Good golly what a backwards world this place used to be! From the 1930s to the 60s, calling someone skinny was rude. Seriously. Skinny was so undesirable that they started selling weight gain accelerators. Ads that read like, “New easy way adds 5 to 15 lbs.– Quick!” were splayed all across the pages of magazines and newspapers. They touted rumors that men wouldn’t look at your if you were skinny. What we’ve learned here today kids, is that that the mindset from the 1930s-60s is completely opposite of that which we subscribe to today. And considering that the diet industry in the US moves more than $60 billion today, we’ve taken a cultural leap since those days. Take a look at this nonsense. 

Wild and Skinny Things for Elle Ukraine January 2011

Edited by Nicole Vardo

The January issue of Elle Ukraine brings an air of mystery to its pages with photographer Alexei KolpakoThe January issue of Elle Ukraine brings an air of mystery to its pages with photographer Alexei Kolpakov’s nighttime shoot filled with masks and all the glam one would expect.

Joan Collins is Concerned for the Skinny Ladies

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

Joan Collins has recently revealed that she’s a bit terrified about the amount of emphasis placed on skinny models and actresses. It scares her that people don’t mind showcasing these people in the spotlight. Collins, who is no stranger to extreme dieting herself, has said that at one point she was eating a mere 850 calories a day in order to snag a movie role. “I know a producer who, when there were two actresses up for the same role, and one was a little heavier about the hips, said, ‘No, she’s too fat’ even though she was much better for the part,”  she says. When asked about her old dieting habits Joan said “Anyone can do it but why should they? Life is too short and food is too good.” Can’t say I disagree.

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Life is Cheaper When You’re Anorexic

Edited by Nicole Vardo

Don’t you ever wonder how celebrities stay MKO status skinny? Surprisingly, it’s not lines and lines of coke.

J Brand’s Famous Houlihan Cargo Pants Are Now Available In Four More Colors

Edited by The Fashion Web

J Brand’s skinny cargo pants have been a huge trend this season–with celebs like Khloe Kardashian and Rihanna, plus a slew of others, wearing the pants all over Hollywood, it’s gotten even bigger–now J Brand’s created four additional colors to complement the original olive pair. Now you can wear them everywhere, with everything. Check them out:

• J Brand Houlihan Skinny Cargo Pants in Olive

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  $231, Nordstrom.com

  

• J Brand Skinny Cargo Pants in Navy

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  $231, Nordstrom.com

  

• J Brand Skinny Cargo Pants in Taupe

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  $231, Nordstrom.com

  

• J Brand Houlihan Skinny Cargo Pants

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  $231, Nordstrom.com

  

• J Brand Skinny Cargo Pants In Westpoint

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  $231, Nordstrom.com

  

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9 Skinny Jeans That You Can Wear 365 Days Of The Year

Edited by The Fashion Web

While you may swap your flip-flops for boots, you can wear the same skinny jeans all fall. This classic trend is flattering and with hundreds of styles now available, you can pair skinny jeans with every outfit. Whether you wear a blazer, a tunic, or an oversized sweater, make sure you have a pair of versatile skinny jeans, like these Paige Premium Denim Skyline Ankle Skinny Jeans ($198). So go ahead and wear your summer jeans through the winter – we won’t tell anyone.

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STYLE: Only Models Seem to Know How to Make Hoodies Look Good

Edited by The Fashion Web

Just me. My Hoodie. And my Fendi. Love this look, totally my morning inspiration.

Kristen Johnston Gets Super-Skinny

Edited by Lauren Garroni

The last time I saw Kristen Johnston was on Sex and the City as a Courtney Love-like-Socialite who falls out of a high-rise window. I’m sure you all remember. Then about a week ago I was at the nail salon flipping through a People magazine (where I do all my heavy reading) when I saw a bony-version-of-Kristen Johnston. I couldn’t believe my eyes, the article said she lost 60 pounds because of an ulcer(?) Is ‘I’m super-thin because of an ulcer’ the new ‘I’m thin because I work-out-and-eat-healthy?’

Finally I have a photo via The Skinny from late April. And she frankly she looks healthy here, compared to the photos in People Magazine.

Here’s her infamous appearance on Sex and the City for a comparison