October 2011
6 posts
Blagoblag on the Webosphere
Hello folks.
So, Shannon is working on building me a spiffy website where this blog and all my other internet stuff can live. I’m trying to generate content and ideas for it as well, so I haven’t been blogging too much over here. As soon as it has taken enough shape to move the blog over, we’ll do that and archive this tumblr for posterity. Posterior posterity. Ha.
Did I say...
Pinup TV! →
These ladies are AWESOME!
DFW Style Daily →
Had so much fun. They even let me stand next to a boy!
The Seamstress of Avalon →
Ginger Breo reached out to me during the American Apparel debacle, and she, Shannon and I decided to collaborate on a shoot while we were in LA! I highly recommend you check out Shannon’s beautiful photos and Ginger’s INCREDIBLE headpieces. Her Etsy store is “The Seamstress of Avalon,” and her work is beautiful, durable and timeless. So happy to have met her through this...
Shannon's Blog →
Check out Shannon’s blog post on the American Apparel trip!
If A Tree Falls in the Forest...
I’ve owed everyone THE blog post about my trip to American Apparel for quite awhile now. Honestly, I haven’t been entirely sure what to say. The trip was incredible, with or without the tour. I got to see a ton of interesting people- models, designers, old friends- and do a lot of fun things. There was dancing and drinking and eating (oh, the food) and shopping and driving around in...
September 2011
41 posts
Tour Today
I’m coming to you now via my phone, as the hotel Internet situation was never resolved. It’s not extremely fun to text a blogpost, so I’ll be brief.
Today, Shannon and I are going to tour three of the American Apparel factories here in LA. I was approached by a few websites/publications to write about what we saw on our trip for them, but I think I’m going to keep it...
LA Update
So- the slow as hell hotel internet has put a cramp in my original plan, which was to post videos on the blog while visiting LA. I thought it would be fun, and also, I’m very bad about forcing myself to write when I’m out of town (I’m looking at you, Middle East Politics homework).
I haven’t been able get any of the tumblr posts to upload while I’ve been here, and a...
"Nothing Tastes as Good as Watching a Skinny Girl... →
“Thin lady on TV? Don’t make your issues with your own weight into a cause you need to defend on my behalf. I don’t need you to stick up for me, honey. I’m not a silent, disempowered minority, and I don’t need your advocacy. I don’t look at you and feel bad about myself.”
Word.
Monday, AMIRITE?
It’s technically Monday already. Jeez.
So, I’m officially done doing “Round-Up” posts for the time being. There’s just a little too much coverage going on to be able to handle it. Plus, everybody here is in the loop, right?
You guys are the coolest.
I will link to Feast of Fun, if not just for the incredible banner they made of my photos, then because these guys...
The Contextualization Fairy: Ruining Discourse... →
Seemed appropriate per our discussions.
L.A. Trip
So.
I spoke with Iris Alonzo on the phone yesterday. She has graciously offered to fly Shannon and me out to LA to visit American Apparel and get a look at what it’s really like being inside the company.
I agreed, as long as I could write about what I saw. She said that would be fine.
In between phone/radio interviews, class and rehearsals, I’m trying to reflect on what this...
Women's Views on News and The Situation Room →
Hello all! Here’s an article from today that I really enjoy, but also really enjoyed collaborating on.
I will be (via the magic of Skype) in the two-minute blurb at the end of The Situation Room on CNN tonight, 6:55 PM Eastern time. I wore my Axecop t-shirt to phone in, but I’m not sure if you’ll be able to catch it. Should be a very interesting piece- I got asked some very...
News Coverage on the AA Response →
American Apparel Responds
This evening (September 13) at around 7:30 PM, I received an email from Iris Alonzo. I had not intended to share any quotes or specific content from this email with anyone, other than to explain that American Apparel had declined to offer me a prize for receiving the most votes in their competition. As the email was addressed to ME specifically, I assumed it was not meant to be shared.
Actually,...
"ed. note: Charney didn't want to comment on this... →
…I think the snake is eating its own tail at this point?
"Posing A THREAT" →
1. I love Yolanda’s project.
2. Yes, it’s a Flight of the Conchords quote.
Perspective
Tonight, I planned on coming home and doing a write-up round-up, as per usual. There were a lot of interesting posts today (and overnight, in the international crowd) that brought some really interesting viewpoints to the discussion we’ve been having.
And I will post those links tomorrow.
But tonight (or today, whenever you read this) I want to share a quick anecdote.
I was at a local...
"How much does the creator’s intent matter in... →
Excellent, EXCELLENT story over at The Beheld about beauty, satire and whether or not our photos hit the mark. Really fantastic reading. Had to hop up from my history studies and post it immediately.
Maholo.com Video →
Is it me, or does this Mahalo.com guy have a sexy voice? Rowr.
Round-up!
Hi, how was your weekend?
Oh, that sounds pretty fun. Mine? It was pretty good.
How’s the dog? He’s good.
Oh, and before you ask- no, I haven’t heard anything. :)
A few people responded that they were very disappointed with my link to the Barstool Sports page. Let me clarify- by saying, “that’s totally cool,” I meant that they are allowed to have their own...
Dangerous Minds Interview →
Really enjoyed the questions from this one. Also, interesting thread in the comments- is it right to place a moral boycott an American company when it provides jobs and safe working conditions for people but frequent other places that might sell products from sweatshops in other countries, just because they have better advertising principles?
(That sentence is pretty poorly structured, but you...
Races Like A Girl: "Why I Love Social Media" →
Excellent blog. Great insight on the power of social media. A really nice way to wash the Barstool Sports taste out of your mouth. :)
Barstool Sports Has Some Pretty Strong Feelings On... →
For me, it’s all about the difference of opinion. Here’s a strong one I haven’t had a direct link to post to, only inklings in various comments.
Remember- it’s all objective, and we all deserve our say. Agree or disagree, the lines of discussion are open, and that’s always important (at least in my book).
0:47 in this is priceless. →
BBC Brazil Tried to Contact American Apparel,... →
I fell asleep in Chemistry class because I stayed up late to answer this interview. When the BBC calls, you answer.
I’m proud of the (each and every) BBC!
Styleite.com →
Very nice! Glad to see the unhinged-jaw chicken photo is gaining momentum. That’s one of my favorites.
The Daily Mail Did Their Homework! →
Major thank you to The Daily Mail. Very well researched article.
"intent and context are relevant."
nicolechatThu 08 Sep 2011 4:03 PM “Ok, this might be a little unpopular. But I find myself feeling kind of concerned for the other women who have entered the contest, if Nancy wins. If the person who’s making a mockery of the contest wins the contest, what does that say about the women - some of whom are aspiring career models - who actually cared about the contest? I get it,...
Bloginity →
Exactly. Exactly, exactly, exactly.
Leah Winkler →
Very well spoken and thought provoking blog entry about the relationship to weight, fashion, food and advertising. Always was and always will be a Leah Winkler fan.
"In short, Nancy is the dirty porn-sauce American... →
For the record, I cannot speak French, so I can’t read the article itself. However, the Google translation makes me really, really happy. Merci beaucoup, Madmoizelle!
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“Nancy Upton denounces American Apparel Contest
Laid in joy and...
HuffPo Totally Gets It! →
I’m very happy (and grateful) to see an article that so well articulates the fact that my entrance into this “contest” is me voicing my disapproval of American Apparel policy and NOT in any way a statement about the life of the plus-sized woman or the women who have submitted photos.
I very much appreciate the votes I’ve received- I thank everyone who took time out of...
There's a discussion on Reddit about whether or... →
Vote for me here! →
