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Just a quick note: I'm playing around with Google AdSense and some Amazon ads here. Please let me know if they are irritating. I'm very open to receiving feedback.

Ultimately, I'd like to earn enough to get a better camera, because I think one of the main limitations of my blog is the photo quality. But that will probably take a very, very long time.

Not convinced

I know I said I was going to post something more substantial, and I'm working on it, but in the meantime how about something ridiculous? Look at this Aveeno ad featuring some kind of photoshopped Frankenstein monster with Jennifer Aniston's face. It's on the back cover of an Allure magazine I have, not even hidden subtly somewhere in the middle of the magazine like an abomination of this sort should have been. I'd hazard a bet that that is not Aniston's actual body. HER HEAD IS THE SAME HEIGHT AS HER ENTIRE TORSO. And the hair doesn't appear to belong to the same person, either, which is not ideal when you're dealing with a celebrity who is known for her hair. The fingers are freaky, and whoever this is was clearly not actually sitting on that cushion - either that or she is made of colorful air - because there is no indentation in it. Are the digital photo people not even trying anymore? Are they severely underpaid and overworked? I don't get it.

So if this is what happens to you when you rub that lotion on yourself, I think I'll pass.

Look, it's Jennifer Lawrence wearing no makeup again! Not. (From The Gloss)

'Some media outlets are calling this is a “no makeup campaign,” and we’re here to tell you that is “obviously stupid.” While, yes, she certainly appears to be wearing less than last time around, no one sits in front of a camera for a fashion campaign without a face full of product.' 

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(But The Gloss isn't silly, unlike some beauty publications.)