Tees For A Cause: Project Repat

Shopping for vintage tees is one of my favorite things.  Along with one of my dearest friends, Annie Rose, I have spent countless hours scouring vintage shops from LA to Seattle to Boston in the hopes of discovering the perfect tee.  You know the kind of tee I mean--broken in to the point of ideal softness, exactly the right fit, sporting some fantastic graphic or slogan that either means nothing to you (my favorite, a "Compton Cheerleading" tee I discovered back in high school) or everything to you (I'm obsessed with my "Wilson Lacrosse" find).  Stumbling upon these pre-owned gems is like the fashion version of buried treasure--and now you can treasure hunt for a good cause!

Project Repat
http://www.projectrepat.org/


Just last week, my lovely friend, Sarah, forwarded an article from Good, "Repatriating Retro T-Shirts from Africa (for a Good Cause)."  The article profiles the work of the Boston-based non-profit organization, Project Repat.  After noticing a rickshaw operator in Nairobi wearing a tee proclaiming, "I danced my a** off at Josh’s bar mitzvah. Santa Barbara, California. January, 2006," co-founders Sean Hewens and Ross Lohr realized that many African people ended up wearing vintage tees that found their way to the secondary market after being donated to Goodwill or the Salvation Army in the US.  Project Repat was born from this inspiration; tees are returned to the US, where they are rebranded and resold at vintage store prices in an effort to support non-profits in the developing world by creating a truly unique t-shirt experience for American consumers and providing a second chance at fame for the t-shirts that got away.  Obviously, it is a win-win.
 

Gymnastics Coach Tee (front view), $25
Repatriated from Tanzania
& now available from Project Repat

Never being one to pass up the opportunity to shop for a good cause, I had to check out the Project Repat Online Store myself.  There, you can shop tees by size or repatriation location.  I am happy to report that I am now the proud owner of a fabulous "Gymnastics Coach" tee, after it was repatriated from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  For $25, I scored a vintage tee with a story--and played a small part in supporting the non-profit organizations improving lives in Tanzania (profits from each tee support initiatives in the specific country where the tee was repatriated from).



Gymnastics Coach Tee (back view)

Next on Project Repat's agenda is a May 22 trip to Nairobi, where they plan to document the repatriation experience in a film entitled, "I Didn't Dance My A** Off at Josh's Bar Mitzvah."  And of course, they will be repatriating tees along the way so be sure to stay tuned for their latest haul and to play your own part in Project Repat's mission.  Happy shopping!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Today is Earth Day, and while I'm tempted to tout all the eco-friendly beauty products I've been reading about this week (it seems all the fashion blogs have gone green this week), my Earth Day fashion message is a simple one: reduce, reuse, recycle. If you grew up in a public school system like mine, then you probably learned about the "three Rs" in second grade, but who knew there was a fashion lesson therein? Indeed, one of the most eco-friendly moves you can make is to enjoy AND share fashion that's already right there.

Truly, there is nothing greener that reducing your carbon footprint by indulging in pre-existing clothing and accessories (think: vintage, consignment shops, Ebay!). Not only is it the "green" thing to do, but the pre-owned route can save you a pretty penny. In fact, in celebration of Earth Day, my favorite consignment chain, Second Time Around, is having a special sale this weekend. Between now and Sunday, you can save 20% on all new arrivals--and if you're not familiar with Second Time Around's process, anything that isn't a "new arrival" is marked down even more, depending on how long it's been in the store. Yay savings!

Yet, even more important than indulging ourselves is the fact that we can reduce waste by recycling our cast-offs. Now, I'm entirely sure that I'm preaching to the choir on this one, but that sweater that looked so great in the catalogue but is still hanging in the back of your closet a year later (ring a bell?) could go a long ways towards helping someone. If you're not yet familiar with Dress For Success, it's an amazing organization whose mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. We all know what a tough economy it is out there and just how important it is to make a powerful first impression. Now you can help a woman land that job and start a new career by donating a suit or other business-appropriate clothing.

These are just a few ideas on how to make your Earth Day--and all your days--happier and perhaps more meaningful. But as an added bonus, now they can be more stylish too! Happy Earth Day, dearest fashionista friends.

Psst... To learn more about Dress For Success and how you can help, visit their website by clicking here.

Image: Yes, that's me, sitting in an absolutely enormous Burberry bag. And yes, I'm trying to be metaphorical or something. ;)

I'm A Barbie Girl--and so are they...

It wasn't too long ago that I was raving about Christian Louboutin's fabulous Barbie partnership--and I confess I didn't think it could get much better than that! But it seems wonders never cease, for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a not-for-profit trade association of America’s foremost designers, hosted a Barbie Collector Charity Auction on Ebay earlier this year to benefit their educational initiatives and scholarship program. The benefit featured Barbie (obvi!), à la Kate Spade, Alexis Bittar, and Betsey Johnson--just to name a few. Clearly, life in plastic just got so much more fantastic.

These special Barbies' apparel centered around everyone's favorite fashion MUST, the little black dress (LBD), in accordance with the style and personality of each of these fabulous designers. Don't ask me how it happened, but the fact that I MISSED this exclusive event (which ran from January 28-February 7) is something that I may never forgive myself for. My only hope is that one lucky bidder will get tired of their Barbie girl and put her back up for auction?... Pretty please?...

Psst: For more information on the CFDA, visit their website: www.cfda.com. To become a fan of the CFDA on Facebook, click here.

Image: CFDA Barbie Collector Charity Auction, online at http://stores.ebay.com/auctioncausecharityauctions/pages/barbie-basics.

Belle of the Ball

If you can believe it, spring is just around the corner (March 20 to be exact), and there is no time like the present to begin your spring cleaning. For some, that means hauling out the broom, mop, and Windex for your own version of extreme makeover home edition, but for fashionistas it means something much, much different: time to clean out the closet! And the timing couldn't be more perfect, with the Belle of the Ball fundraiser extending from now until April 1. Now you can make room for some new spring looks and lend a helping hand at the same time by sharing your super chic dresses with those in need.

Celebrating it's 6th year, the Belle of the Ball fundraiser is a prom dress collection drive that aims to collect, clean, trendy, gently worn gowns and outfit 300-400 junior and senior high school students who otherwise would not be able to attend their prom night. Here's how it works:

• Dresses can be any size, but they must be in good condition (ie. no rips, holes, broken zippers, or stains).


• Remember that the dresses will be given to high school juniors and seniors so they should be both trendy and age-appropriate.


• The dress collection takes place between now and April 1. For your convenience, you can drop off dresses at any Anton's Cleaners of Jordan's Furniture location during this time period.
  

I know we all remember how important prom was during our high school reign, and now you have a chance to help a new generation of young ladies (hello, fashionistas-in-training!) look and feel fabulous on their special night. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: doing good is always in style.

Special thanks to the lovely Lizzie for the heads-up on this amazing cause!

Image thanks to Belle of the Ball, sponsored by Anton's Cleaners. For more information, visit the official Belle of the Ball website by clicking here.

A Tee For A Cause

It's no secret that I love shopping, but I love shopping for a cause even more--especially when that cause involves the fight against cancer. Some of you fabulous fashionistas may already be familiar with Stand Up to Cancer, a charitable program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) with the goal of accelerating cancer research to bring new, life-saving therapy options to patients. Clearly, this is a good thing, and now you can show your support for their cause by...shopping!

Now available online from Delia's collection of "Change the World Tees" is this special Cancer Benefit Tee. Made as a vintage-style concert tee in super-soft cotton, 20% of proceeds from this tee will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer. I've been wearing mine like it's going out of style, which it never will. After all, standing up to cancer is always in style. So, dearest fashionista friends, I implore you: won't you please stand up?

Daddy

1954-2009

Images, in order of appearance: (1) Cancer Benefit Tee $26.50, available at Delia's (http://store.delias.com); (2) Stand Up To Cancer logo, image thanks to www.cbs.com; Lolly and Daddy.

Betsey Is For LUNGevity--and You Should Be Too!

In addition to my friend Annie Rose's birthday and the Thanksgiving holiday, another reason that I love the month of November is because it's the National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This national campaign is dedicated to increasing attention to lung cancer issues, including the awareness, research, support, and prevention of lung cancer. As a fashionista personally affected by this catastrophic disease, I can testify of the critical nature of these efforts--but I'm happy to say that I'm not the only fashionista who thinks so. Rather, Betsey Johnson is all about LUNGevity--and you should be too!

This month, Betsey has partnered with the LUNGevity Foundation, whose mission is dedicated to funding lung cancer research and providing support to those affected by lung cancer. She has created a limited edition tee to be sold exclusively at Everything But Water, both in stores and online. Every last penny of the proceeds (truly, 100%) will be donated to LUNGevity and their fight against lung cancer.

As I've mentioned before, the facts will take your breath away. Truth be told, lung cancer is responsible for more than 28% of all cancer-related deaths, accounting for more than 150,000 deaths in America every year. And timing is everything; according to the National Lung Cancer Partnership, only 16% of lung cancer patients are diagnosed before their disease has spread to other parts of their bodies. Such staggering statistics make the work of LUNGevity and similar organizations crucial. Since 2002, LUNGevity has funded over 50 research projects, making a immense contribution towards the clinical care knowledge of lung cancer.

Now, with the help of Betsey Johnson, the fight can be fashionable. So, dearest fashionista friends, in the name of LUNGevity: Join the fight--go shopping!

In memory of Daddy

Nicholas F. Warner

January 23, 1954-September 10, 2009

Thanks to Annie Rose for sharing the word about Betsey's partnership with LUNGevity! Images, in order of appearance: (1) Limited Edition Betsey Johnson tee for LUNGevity $48, available exclusively at Everything But Water (online at www.everythingbutwater.com); (2) Daddy and me.

Every Girl is a Princess

Every girl everywhere is a princess, as Sara Crewe and Frances Hodgson Burnett would have us believe. But what defines a princess, and how she looks, or what she wears? After reading "Sick of Pink," an October article in the Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, I was reminded of another I read several years ago in the New York Times magazine about so-called "Princess Culture" and its effects on girls and color presentation.

"What's wrong with being a princess, mommy?" is the question raised by Peggy Orenstein's young daughter--to which she responds, most everything. Everything that surrounds her daughter is about being a princess, about being clad in pink, and Orenstein's complaint is that Cinderella, pretty as she may be, "doesn't really do anything." Is Peggy right? Who are these princesses, as far as role models?

As a former Disney princess girl myself, I'd say I turned out all right, but I did hit a phase where I began rejecting pink. To that point, I also find it interesting that Ariel dolls are marketed wearing a pink dress that she wears in the movie for probably fewer than five minutes. I guess it's kind of tricky to market a standing figurine with a green tail and sea shells--perhaps not the most conservative option. Details, details. But as Orenstein points out, even Mulan is marketed in her pink dress attire, which she actually rejected in order to fight for her family's honor.

In a search for some non-pink princess friends, I found this altered image of Cinderella. After the pink dress the mice sew for her is destroyed, her ball gown is white, maybe even pale blue, and at no point after that do we see our heroine in pink. So what gives? Where did this picture come from, Internet? Can a princess only be a princess if she wears pink?

It wasn't always this way with pink. As Orenstein notes, When colors were first introduced to the nursery in the early part of the 20th century, pink was considered the more masculine hue, a pastel version of red. Blue, with its intimations of the Virgin Mary, constancy and faithfulness, was thought to be dainty. Why or when that switched is not clear, but as late as the 1930s a significant percentage of adults in one national survey held to that split. Perhaps that’s why so many early Disney heroines — Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Wendy, Alice-in-Wonderland — are swathed in varying shades of azure. (Purple, incidentally, may be the next color to swap teams: once the realm of kings and N.F.L. players, it is fast becoming the bolder girl’s version of pink.)

Which brings us to what struck me this past week: the Globe Magazine article discussing the implementation of pink during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some survivors have reached a point of exhaustion and are tired of seeing it everywhere and having it remind them of their disease, remind them that they are waiting for their CT results (an excruciating process which I experience alongside one of my closest friends, a two-year Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor). But a color, triggering? Especially one as cheerful and well-intentioned as pink? Distressing!

So what's the problem with pink? Certain fashionistas, like our gracious blog host, swear by it. I have nothing but love for the pink garments I own. Late last night, over pizza bagel bites and relationship moans, my Beloved Housemate and I ended up realizing that we both had pink bedrooms as young children and eventually rejected the color and went for others (my bedroom at home is now blue, but at school, it's a combination of purple and green). We also discussed the fact that, though we had Barbies, they served as a device to act out our own stories (camping Barbies, in my Beloved Housemate's case). We are now distressed that pink and Barbies are no longer simply a vehicle for imagination, but rather a part of a greater pink lifestyle.

For me, the verdict is this: I love pink. But not everyone does; the way some feel about pink is how I feel about chartreuse. And perhaps we should take into consideration how we suggest things (like an appreciation for pink) to the younger members of society. They may love it, they may not, but let's give everyone a fair chance for love towards all colors. Some men pull off pink better than anyone I've ever seen, and some women rock burgundy and navy like it's a profession. Love what you love.

In the end though, every girl everywhere is a princess--pink, blue, purple, or otherwise.

Images, in order of appearance: (1) Sara Crewe from A Little Princess (http://www.stars-now.net/images/movies/alittleprincess/lieselmatthewsthen.jpg); (2) Ariel from The Little Mermaid (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/drsd2kill/LITTLE%20MERMAID/MERMAID15A.jpg); (3) Ariel dolls as marketed by Disney (http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/12/19/magazine/24cinderella.2.190.jpg); (4) Alternate Universe Cinderella (http://thetorchonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cinderella.jpg); (5) Breast Cancer Awareness Pink (http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Third_Party_Photo/2009/10/01/pink_big__1254425291_3471.jpg); (6) Belle from Beauty and the Beast (http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6600000/Belle-beauty-and-the-beast-6615760-300-336.jpg); (7) Still from A Little Princess (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3007972433_9ceaeb2883_o.jpg).

Fashionable Philanthropy

Fact: 33 million people now live with HIV/AIDS. Clearly, this isn't what I like to call a "fun fact." Fortunately, we are not helpless in the fight against AIDS--and now we can fight fashionably, thanks to Bloomingdale's. Beginning next week, from August 27 until August 30, Bloomingdale's is holding its Fashionable Fundraiser In Black and White, benefitting amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.

As the staggering statistics about AIDS are black and white, so too is the theme of the Black and White fundraiser: an homage to classic films. A special movie lounge will be set up in stores, where attendees can watch black and white films and play fashion-themed games for equally fashionable prizes. Of course, fundraising is the real name of the game, as Bloomies has pledged $75,000 to support amfAR.

Don't worry, you can get your philanthropy on during the event too. Test your knowledge by completing a movie trivia card; for each card completed, $1 will be donated to amfAR--up to $10,000. Plus, knowing how much we fashionistas love the word "exclusive," amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole has designed a tee-shirt exclusively for this event. You can find yours at the "Good Deeds" wall (bet you've never seen one of those before!), and for every tee purchased, another $25 will go to amfAR.

It's all in the name of a good cause. Since 1985, amfAR has been committed to the fight against AIDS and has invested upwards of $290 million towards its mission. Through their research efforts, amfAR has contributed to major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

As if you needed another excuse to shop at Bloomingdale's, now you have one--and a very noble one at that. You can score 15% off a great selection in stores and make a difference while you're at it. Looking good and feeling good about it? I, for one, am sooo there. After all, philanthropy is always in fashion.

• Psst: For a VIP ticket entitling you to 15% in store and online, click here. For more information on amfAR, visit them online at www.amfar.org.

Credits: AIDS statistic and Bloomingdales fundraiser image from amfAR, online at www.amfar.org.

Breathless to Breathe Life

Let's be honest, sometimes life can throw us a curve ball (or two, or three...), yet I am always reminded of the words of Hunter S. Thompson, "Life goes on. Hopes rise, and dreams flicker and die. Love plans for tomorrow, and loneliness thinks of yesterday. Life is beautiful, and living is pain."

With that spirit of hope in mind, I happily surprised to see OPI's full-page advertisement in the recent issue of In Style, announcing OPI's BreatheLife campaign. As the first corporate sponsor of the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA), OPI released its "Breathe Life" nail polish, which is appropriately the color of fresh air, a light silvery blue. The polish was created exclusively to benefit the LCFA and hit stores back on April 1. In addition, OPI also made a generous donation to the foundation for the purposes of early detection, diagnosis, and--most importantly--finding a cure for lung cancer.

The reason for OPI's interest in the cause? As it turns out, Suzi Fischmann, the co-founder of OPI, attended an LCFA fundraiser last year and was moved by the stories of lung cancer survivors, families, and researchers. The BreatheLife Campaign was thus born, reminding us that "lung cancer has stopped our breathing long enough" and that now is the time to fight.

The facts will indeed take your breath away:

• Every 2 1/2 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with lung cancer and every 3 minutes someone in the United States will die from lung cancer.


• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States accounting for 15% of all cancer incidence and 29% of all cancer deaths.


• In 2008 Lung Cancer will claim more lives than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers - COMBINED.


• There is currently no approved screening for early detection of lung cancer.


• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Defense earmarked no money for lung cancer research in 2007.
  

Don't worry, you can help too! The LCFA website suggests creative ways to raise awareness of lung cancer and to support their efforts to find a cure. My absolute favorite is the concept of a "lemonade" stand, serving Breathe Life mani/pedis instead of lemonade (or in addition to!), and the price would serve as a donation to the LCFA. Pardon the pun, but this really puts the FUN in FUNdraiser! The cherry on top is that the LCFA will provide you with everything you need--except the stand (but isn't that's what you have those crafty boyfriend/husbands for?).

Like many of you, I feel personally connected to this cause, and I encourage you to join the fight for the cure--and to never, never give up hope. Also, please stay tuned for word on my lemonade 'n nail-painting party! It will be an event to remember and will leave you breathless to breathe life too.





Psst: For more information on lung cancer--including research, diagnosis, treatment, donations, advocacy, and the fight for the cure--please visit the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA), online at http://www.lcfamerica.org/.





Breath Life nailpolish by OPI, from the BreathLife campaign, online at http://www.opi.com/.

Mother Knows Best--and Deserves Nothing Less

Like every diligent daughter/daughter-in-law out there, this week called for some careful Mother's Day shopping. Naturally, a visit to the Nordstrom beauty department was in order, and this is how I found myself at the Kiehl's counter.

Having already heard about the new Kiehl's mascara, I was intrigued. While I'm more than thrilled with Dior and Givenchy (who make a permanent home in my make-up bag), Kiehl's can do no wrong in my book. So it was really only a matter of time before I took the plunge into the world of Marvelous Mineral Mascara. Write that down.

If curiosity hasn't won you over yet, allow me to boast. According to Kiehl's, "Marvelous Mineral Mascara contains minerals that are pulverized into a very fine powder to impart a smooth and even application. When combined with thickening Acacia Senegal and conditioning Jojoba Oil, this paraben-free formula will leave your lashes beautifully soft."

I took the Marvelous Mineral Mascara for a test drive this morning and was not disappointed. It was completely free of clumps, enabling an even application that both lengthened and enhanced my lashes. In fact, this mascara was SO GOOD that I didn't even need my Givenchy to add that extra boost!

In addition to my fabulous cosmetic purchase, I was also able to find some equally amazing products for the mothers in my life. Nothing but the best for these lovely ladies! Plus, there is reassurance in knowing that everyone enjoys the Kiehl's product line--a person would have to be absolutely insane not to!

As if you needed another reason to love Kiehl's, they are now partnered with the Waterkeeper Alliance, one of the world's fastest growing environmental movements. The Waterkeeper Alliance supports the fight for clean water and strong communities at the local, national, and international level. 100% of Kiehl's net profits (up to $100,000) from the sale of select products will support the Waterkeeper Alliance's environmental initiatives.

So, in honor of Mother's Day, visit Kiehl's and grab a gift for the Queen Mum in your life. It will be a gift that will truly make mama proud, knowing that Kiehl's will honor our mother earth with its support of the Waterkeeper Alliance, protecting and preserving community waterways across the globe. After all, mother knows best--and deserves nothing less.



Psst: For more information on the Waterkeeper Alliance, visit www.kiehlsgivesback.com.


Marvelous Mineral Mascara by Kiehl's, $16.50: available online at www.kiehls.com.

Desperately Wanting to Say "YES!" to A Dress

In preparation for the Museum of Fine Arts Summer Party this June, I spent Saturday afternoon at the Natick Collection with the girls, searching for the perfect gown for this black-tie gala. After 6 hours (fortunately including a tasty dinner at the Met), my legs were stiff and my hands sadly shopping-bag-less. Either I am far more high maintenance than I originally thought (not outside the realm of possibility) or the options are simply lacking.

While I will be the first to admit that I can be difficult to please, it's a sad day when Neiman Marcus lets me down. What is the world of fashion coming to?! My biggest complaint was not the quantity of the options but the QUALITY. Backless, strapless, slits, cut-outs, itty-bitty skirts, and plunging bust lines... I'm horrified to admit that modesty has been taken off the table. In my humble opinion, a black-tie event calls for some semblance of respect--both for oneself and one's surroundings.

While I still pine over the DvF Palma Dress, I am forced to wait for the price to drop for the fashionista on a budget. In the meantime, like the (wannabe) practical girl that I strive to be, I searched for Plan B--having no idea that my dream look was the unicorn of black-tie gowns! All I wanted was a long, flowing boho-chic goddess-y dress with fluttery cap sleeves and a fun but unique print. Is not wanting to look like I stepped out of the Jessica McClintock catalog too much to ask?

My saving grace was the trusty J. Crew website, where I sought refuge in the dress collection. And viola!--the Milla Gown.

The regal print heralds from one of Italy's top couture mills, only enhanced by the fluttering cap sleeves and floor-length silouette. J. Crew has really impressed me with this gown, and I feel like maybe my fairy-gown-mother has found me after all...

I'll have to see it (the computer screen just doesn't do a gown justice) to believe it, so please stay tuned for the next installment of my gown-seeking adventures, as I am desperately wanting to say "yes!" to a dress. T minus one month and seven days to go...

Image of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston from the MFA website: http://www.mfa.org/; Milla Gown from the J. Crew Collection, $495; available online at www.jcrew.com.

Calling All Fairy Godmothers!

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a fierce and fabulous fashionista with a closet full of dresses. While she yearned for more closet space, she couldn't help but think to herself, but what if I decide I want to wear this dress again? Yet, as the days passed, her closet grew more and more cramped until one day she decided: enough is enough!--and proceeded with her spring cleaning.

Ringing any bells? If, like our fairytale fashionista, you are thinking of cleaning out your closet, there couldn't be a better time! Not only can you make room for new spring and summer apparel, but you can also play fairy godmother to a Cinderella in need!--minus the blue hooded cloak and magic wand.

The Fairy Godmother Project of Massachusetts is a charitable organization that collects both new and gently worn dresses and accessories for financially disadvantaged students so that they can attend their school formal occasions, dressed to impress. They accept donations of formal dresses, shoes, handbags, and accessories at a number of drop-off locations located conveniently throughout the state.

If you're anything like me, I bet you can remember watching Cinderella as a little girl, wishing for your own fairy godmother to transform you into a beautiful soon-to-be princess with glass slippers and a horse-drawn carriage. Now you have the opportunity to actually BE that fairy godmother to a lovely young girl in need of a dress for a night almost as magical as the royal ball--PROM.

Don't wait until the clock strikes midnight! Log on to the Fairy Godmother Project's website, www.fairygodmotherprojectofma.org/, to locate the drop-off location nearest to you. After all, fierce and fabulous fashionistas can be fairy godmothers too!


For more information on the organization, donations, and volunteer opportunities, you can visit the Fairy Godmother Project of Massachusetts, Inc. at www.fairygodmotherprojectofma.org/.

Cinderella image by Disney.