Comments for amyopoly http://www.amyopoly.com UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:52:23 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on The Makeup Show NYC Part I by Dermitage Reviews http://www.amyopoly.com/2008/05/27/the-makeup-show-nyc-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 Dermitage Reviews Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:52:23 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=99#comment-1070 I needed to say thanks to you for this wonderful article. I genuinely appeciate it. I needed to say thanks to you for this wonderful article. I genuinely appeciate it.

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]]> Comment on About by Lisa Altieri http://www.amyopoly.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1045 Lisa Altieri Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:26:52 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/index.html/test/#comment-1045 LOVE THIS AMY!! nice to meet you yesterday! Maybe I will see you all when you return. Great stuff here! LOVE THIS AMY!! nice to meet you yesterday! Maybe I will see you all when you return. Great stuff here!

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Bridget http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 Bridget Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:18:35 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1042 Thank you for this article. They are my thoughts almost exactly before reading this article, but after reading up about the controversy regarding this collection and Rodarte. I will say this as a realist, not an idealist. I think genocide is horrible and should not be treated with insensitivity. Unfortunately, it's something that STILL happens all around the world. Donating might bring these people some temporary relief if the charity is dependable, but it will not solve the problem. Only social conscience in the area and years of work on the local government and area can do anything to stop this from happening in the future in Juarez. I understand if anyone doesn't wish to purchase from the collection because they don't like the names or they just don't like the colors. I myself, after seeing the images, want many items from this collection (right up my alley!)...and the fact that it stands for such a powerful meaning makes it that much better. I've even decided to minimize my budget for Venomous Villains and Fabulous Felines for this one. I will always be 100% honest. I think that many people, even self-proclaimed art lovers, are unkind to new and provocative ways of self-expression. That's exactly what this collection is, provocative and risky. An artist sees beauty not only in beautiful things, but ugly things as well. This Rodarte collection is not "safe" and cute/pretty. Does that mean it's inferior to Fabulous Felines? A collection about "all the pretty little kitties?" I won't know until I've tested everything from both colour collections. That's how I feel about it. Thank you for this article. They are my thoughts almost exactly before reading this article, but after reading up about the controversy regarding this collection and Rodarte.

I will say this as a realist, not an idealist. I think genocide is horrible and should not be treated with insensitivity. Unfortunately, it’s something that STILL happens all around the world. Donating might bring these people some temporary relief if the charity is dependable, but it will not solve the problem. Only social conscience in the area and years of work on the local government and area can do anything to stop this from happening in the future in Juarez.

I understand if anyone doesn’t wish to purchase from the collection because they don’t like the names or they just don’t like the colors. I myself, after seeing the images, want many items from this collection (right up my alley!)…and the fact that it stands for such a powerful meaning makes it that much better. I’ve even decided to minimize my budget for Venomous Villains and Fabulous Felines for this one.

I will always be 100% honest. I think that many people, even self-proclaimed art lovers, are unkind to new and provocative ways of self-expression. That’s exactly what this collection is, provocative and risky. An artist sees beauty not only in beautiful things, but ugly things as well. This Rodarte collection is not “safe” and cute/pretty. Does that mean it’s inferior to Fabulous Felines? A collection about “all the pretty little kitties?” I won’t know until I’ve tested everything from both colour collections. That’s how I feel about it.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Amy http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Amy Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:13:28 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1036 <a href="#comment-1027" rel="nofollow">@Amber</a>, I agree that communication maybe could have been a bit clearer, but I really feel as though Rodarte did their part in explaining their inspiration for the line. They explained themselves before the presentation of their collection. It was the reporters who chose not to delve into the issue any deeper, who even chose in some cases to completely ignore Juarez's supposed role in the inspiration. I think for this reason, both Rodarte and MAC did not foresee the backlash of customers in creating the collection. I think they've both learned that they are 2 different beasts. The media is only reporting about this story now because the CONSUMER caused an uproar. So in many ways, to answer your probably rhetorical questions, I think they truly didn't see it coming. The media ignored it initially, the consumers weren't as informed as they could have been, and everything was peachy. Now... not so much. @Amber, I agree that communication maybe could have been a bit clearer, but I really feel as though Rodarte did their part in explaining their inspiration for the line. They explained themselves before the presentation of their collection. It was the reporters who chose not to delve into the issue any deeper, who even chose in some cases to completely ignore Juarez’s supposed role in the inspiration.

I think for this reason, both Rodarte and MAC did not foresee the backlash of customers in creating the collection. I think they’ve both learned that they are 2 different beasts. The media is only reporting about this story now because the CONSUMER caused an uproar. So in many ways, to answer your probably rhetorical questions, I think they truly didn’t see it coming. The media ignored it initially, the consumers weren’t as informed as they could have been, and everything was peachy. Now… not so much.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Amy http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Amy Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:08:12 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1034 <a href="#comment-1028" rel="nofollow">@wilely</a>, with respect to the rest of your comment, I think it may be reading too far in to the situation to say that MAC created an eyeshadow that looked "blood splattered." I'm not sure if you're familiar with MAC's line of cosmetics, but their mineralize eyeshadows of this design (there was a whole collection of them back in 2006 I believe) are slurried and swirled like that. I've also been reading a lot online that people think this collection was created for pale women. Why is that? Because of the promo picture? Sure, there's Pale Lip Erase, which is used to erase pigmentation from the lips and achieve the very-nude-lip trend, but this product is both permanent in MAC PRO and has been promoted with another collection at least once in the past year... it's not as if they formulated this because they knew it was targeting Mexican women. I would argue that the rest of the colors (with the exception of the Beauty Powder, which is the most pointless product of all time--I am as pale as they come and they don't even show up on ME) are suitable for all of MAC's clientele--all ages, all races, all sexes. @wilely, with respect to the rest of your comment, I think it may be reading too far in to the situation to say that MAC created an eyeshadow that looked “blood splattered.” I’m not sure if you’re familiar with MAC’s line of cosmetics, but their mineralize eyeshadows of this design (there was a whole collection of them back in 2006 I believe) are slurried and swirled like that.

I’ve also been reading a lot online that people think this collection was created for pale women. Why is that? Because of the promo picture? Sure, there’s Pale Lip Erase, which is used to erase pigmentation from the lips and achieve the very-nude-lip trend, but this product is both permanent in MAC PRO and has been promoted with another collection at least once in the past year… it’s not as if they formulated this because they knew it was targeting Mexican women. I would argue that the rest of the colors (with the exception of the Beauty Powder, which is the most pointless product of all time–I am as pale as they come and they don’t even show up on ME) are suitable for all of MAC’s clientele–all ages, all races, all sexes.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by wilely http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 wilely Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:35:57 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1028 I think it's great that fashion is looking outside of the traditional inspirations, but everyone dropped the ball on the end product. If you take on a controversial topic you have to take responsibility with how you address the issue. I don't have a problem with a tribute to Juarez. Great to shed light and remember the victims and people struggling there. But I have a problem with the names and look of the collection. It's just MAC trying to be cutting edge and irresponsible advertising. Do you really need a blood splattered looking mineralized eyeshadow called Bordertown? Really? Is that sensitive or just sensational? And the pair of nailpolishes called Juarez and Factory? Really again..why didn't they just come out and call it Sweatshop City ..I don't know it just trivializes some big issues that they just wash over. Also to be fair to Rodarte..the pale gothic look is their style, but I see complete lack of sensitivity when this is applied to Mexico. Why aren't there darker shades and colors that can work on latin skin tones? The sisters grew up in the USA, but surely they can reach out to women of color and they are so successful now ..why not take real risks and be more inclusive to different cultures that are not represented in the traditional east coast fashion world? Rodarte is really another mainstream hipster fashion line, and that is a big disappointment. I think it’s great that fashion is looking outside of the traditional inspirations, but everyone dropped the ball on the end product. If you take on a controversial topic you have to take responsibility with how you address the issue.

I don’t have a problem with a tribute to Juarez. Great to shed light and remember the victims and people struggling there. But I have a problem with the names and look of the collection. It’s just MAC trying to be cutting edge and irresponsible advertising.

Do you really need a blood splattered looking mineralized eyeshadow called Bordertown? Really? Is that sensitive or just sensational? And the pair of nailpolishes called Juarez and Factory? Really again..why didn’t they just come out and call it Sweatshop City ..I don’t know it just trivializes some big issues that they just wash over.

Also to be fair to Rodarte..the pale gothic look is their style, but I see complete lack of sensitivity when this is applied to Mexico. Why aren’t there darker shades and colors that can work on latin skin tones? The sisters grew up in the USA, but surely they can reach out to women of color and they are so successful now ..why not take real risks and be more inclusive to different cultures that are not represented in the traditional east coast fashion world? Rodarte is really another mainstream hipster fashion line, and that is a big disappointment.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Amber http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Amber Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:33:04 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1027 I feel like the controversy in many ways is due to a miscommunication of concepts between the designer and MAC. It makes sense to blame the media for neglecting to inform viewers about the depth of Rodarte's inspiration, and the ways in which the designer is aiming to create social awareness of travesties like those in Juarez. The media is good at providing partial information sure, but I feel that the failure truly rests on the designer's part for not publicizing their intent. The media only became a part of the equation after a far more commercialized company like MAC got involved. It should have been a clear objective for Rodarte to express the political nature of the line before MAC's campaign was even conceptualized. I understand that the MAC advertising team puts an extraordinary effort into developing the character of their lines, so i find it difficult to believe that MAC would have made such a large ethical error as they seem to have done if the inspiration behind the designs was as blatant and altruistic as you believe them to be. Furthermore, the company's efforts to raise awareness and financial support for curing AIDS makes me think they would have been willing to volunteer proceeds to Juarez victims before the controversy. I don't want to place total blame on Rodarte, and imply that MAC was misled and demonized. I believe all three parties (Rodarte, MAC, the media) share the blame, but it is hard to understand how the concept was designed with such a lack of sensitivity. Did no one see this coming, or were they hoping to utilize the controversy as a forum for discussion? That surely would be giving credit where credit isn't due, but something has to be said for the outrage over this issue sparking international discussion and interest . I had no idea about the mass killings and femicide taking place in Juarez until I read some articles on the MAC controversy. One can only be optimistic that these discussions will inspire aid for a seemingly hopeless situation, and one that has gone neglected for decades. Great post Amy! I feel like the controversy in many ways is due to a miscommunication of concepts between the designer and MAC. It makes sense to blame the media for neglecting to inform viewers about the depth of Rodarte’s inspiration, and the ways in which the designer is aiming to create social awareness of travesties like those in Juarez. The media is good at providing partial information sure, but I feel that the failure truly rests on the designer’s part for not publicizing their intent. The media only became a part of the equation after a far more commercialized company like MAC got involved. It should have been a clear objective for Rodarte to express the political nature of the line before MAC’s campaign was even conceptualized. I understand that the MAC advertising team puts an extraordinary effort into developing the character of their lines, so i find it difficult to believe that MAC would have made such a large ethical error as they seem to have done if the inspiration behind the designs was as blatant and altruistic as you believe them to be. Furthermore, the company’s efforts to raise awareness and financial support for curing AIDS makes me think they would have been willing to volunteer proceeds to Juarez victims before the controversy. I don’t want to place total blame on Rodarte, and imply that MAC was misled and demonized. I believe all three parties (Rodarte, MAC, the media) share the blame, but it is hard to understand how the concept was designed with such a lack of sensitivity. Did no one see this coming, or were they hoping to utilize the controversy as a forum for discussion? That surely would be giving credit where credit isn’t due, but something has to be said for the outrage over this issue sparking international discussion and interest . I had no idea about the mass killings and femicide taking place in Juarez until I read some articles on the MAC controversy. One can only be optimistic that these discussions will inspire aid for a seemingly hopeless situation, and one that has gone neglected for decades. Great post Amy!

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by madeline http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1024 madeline Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:40:13 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1024 <a href="#comment-1021" rel="nofollow">@Kathryn</a>, really kathryn? you really do need to grow up. amy isn't mad, she just knows that you're a close-minded idiot. @Kathryn,

really kathryn? you really do need to grow up. amy isn’t mad, she just knows that you’re a close-minded idiot.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Kathryn http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 Kathryn Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:39:57 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1021 <a href="#comment-1019" rel="nofollow">@Amy</a>, u mad? Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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]]> Comment on Rodarte for MAC: Thoughts by Amy http://www.amyopoly.com/2010/07/16/rodarte-for-mac-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-1019 Amy Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:31:43 +0000 http://www.amyopoly.com/?p=385#comment-1019 First of all, <a href="#comment-1017" rel="nofollow">@Kathryn</a>, thank you in advance for keeping this discussion respectful. It really shows a lot about your character. Next, allow me to correct your clear misunderstandings of this post: Perhaps I didn't articulate myself well enough in my post, but I actually DID address the issue of art =! beauty in all cases. "Why is being inspired by tragedy, violence, and human suffering unacceptable in fashion? Because <b>it has the potential to make it beautiful</b>? No, because <b>that is possible in all art, and is not necessarily the case in fashion.</b>" Certainly Rodarte is as good an example as any that fashion is not always the most aesthetically pleasing. Afterall, they're known more for their layering of clothes, textures, prints, and colors than for flowing fitted satin gowns. I'm not claiming that their art is always beautiful, and I don't think art always has to be beautiful, only that it has to "say" something. In other words, be expressive. I think that attempting to make a metaphor of this situation is irrelevant and inaccurate. Trying to <i>make</i> me offended by this isn't going to work. I reserve the right to respect artistic expression in whatever capacity I please, and I have clearly articulated that I think the binaries of "definitely right" and "definitely wrong" DON'T exist in this case. If you don't like my stance, that's fine, but don't try to insult my perspective. You're really only making yourself look bad. "those of us with brains," seriously? Grow up. First of all, @Kathryn, thank you in advance for keeping this discussion respectful. It really shows a lot about your character. Next, allow me to correct your clear misunderstandings of this post: Perhaps I didn’t articulate myself well enough in my post, but I actually DID address the issue of art =! beauty in all cases. “Why is being inspired by tragedy, violence, and human suffering unacceptable in fashion? Because it has the potential to make it beautiful? No, because that is possible in all art, and is not necessarily the case in fashion.” Certainly Rodarte is as good an example as any that fashion is not always the most aesthetically pleasing. Afterall, they’re known more for their layering of clothes, textures, prints, and colors than for flowing fitted satin gowns. I’m not claiming that their art is always beautiful, and I don’t think art always has to be beautiful, only that it has to “say” something. In other words, be expressive.

I think that attempting to make a metaphor of this situation is irrelevant and inaccurate. Trying to make me offended by this isn’t going to work. I reserve the right to respect artistic expression in whatever capacity I please, and I have clearly articulated that I think the binaries of “definitely right” and “definitely wrong” DON’T exist in this case. If you don’t like my stance, that’s fine, but don’t try to insult my perspective. You’re really only making yourself look bad.

“those of us with brains,” seriously? Grow up.

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