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Bravo to Cindy Crawford for showing her still attractive lingerie-clad body in a posed photo, complete with un-doctored stretch marks, cellulite and other age-related imperfections, rather than the perfect timeless pictures often displayed of celebrities.In the apparently leaked photo that appeared on the Internet, Crawford, who will turn 49 next week, demonstrated that women of all ages can look real (i.e. imperfect) and still be beautiful.
Photo retouching is normally so prevalent in fashion publications and advertising that most models appear to be completely free of any skin blemishes or imperfections. The results have long been criticized for creating unrealistic and unattainable images. But the photo that hit the social media this weekend of Crawford and her sun-kissed, now imperfect torso is remarkable and noteworthy for showing the former top-echelon model in a realistic light.
To Crawford’s credit, she has long pushed to be seen realistically. Initially, believe it or not, her trademark facial mole was airbrushed out of photos when she started modeling in the 1980s. But the model refused to get it removed and the mole became part of her signature look. Twenty years ago, Crawford was the highest paid model around. She stopped modeling full time in 2000 at age 34, around the time she had her first child.
The un-retouched photo that came out now shows the model in lacy black underwear. She is confidently showing off a body that bears the normal marks of a mother of two her age, albeit one in great shape and far more slender than most. The picture, and the social media reaction to it, underscores how unrealistic celebrity pictures in the media often are. Celebrities of all ages, but particularly those over-40, are almost always shown with perfect, pucker-free skin. At worst, the shots may give a hint of crow’s feet or aging around the neck, but otherwise time seems to stand still on the otherwise miraculously lineless faces.
The new photo of Crawford that came out – and went viral – was apparently from a photo shoot she did for Marie Claire magazine in 2013. According to the magazine, the picture originated from a December 2013 cover story that appeared in Marie Claire’s Mexico and Latin America edition. It may not have been intended to be released, much less released untouched. The magazine made a statement online that “It appears that this unretouched version is a leak,” which implies that they would not have run it unaltered.
Whether intended to be shared, the chatter on the Internet has been largely supportive and implied that people believe Crawford approved the release of the leaked photo. “Women come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes,” on reported commented. “I think it’s important to see all sorts of body shapes … so that people have a true reflection of what people look like.” Others concurred, including actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who shared an image of herself clad in underwear on Twitter.
Of course, there were negatives comments too, particularly for people who did not approve of an older woman showing off skin. One commented, “There comes a time when it’s no longer appropriate to show your body.” But most clearly applauded how great Cindy Crawford looked in the un-doctored lingerie photo that clearly shows both her age and her timeless beauty.
By Dyanne Weiss
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Cindy Crawford is one of the world’s most beloved supermodels. Her beauty seems untouched by time. Recently, an un-retouched image of Crawford in black lingerie taken during a Marie Claire photo shoot surfaced on Twitter. The result is an honest look at a 48-year-old body. The photo is truthful, expressive, and stunning.
Crawford was the biggest supermodel in the business in the 1990s. She is the mother of two children, Presley Walker and Kaoa Gerber, reports Metro.
“I was never one of the skinny skinny girls who could eat whatever they wanted, so I certainly exercise and try to eat right. at the same time, I try to be a good role model for my daughter in terms of just accepting myself … I just trying to lead by example … I don’t want her to think that taking care of yourself means depriving yourself and not having fun,” Crawford said during a recent interview with Marie Claire.
The un-retouched photo went viral on Twitter and has received much praise. Most people who have seen the photo praise Crawford for both her bravery and timeless beauty.
Crawford recently shared diet secrets with her fans as she launched a meal delivery service that enables customers to follow a clean and healthy eating plan. The plan does not have the restrictions of traditional cleanses.
She teamed up with Neka Pasquale, the founder of organic food company Urban Remedy, to create Cindy’s Essentials. The line includes shakes, cold-pressed juices caffeinated beverages, snacks, and meals.
The un-retouched photo of Crawford reveals her stomach, thighs, and chest, which are the areas of a woman’s body that are most criticized. Crawford’s photo is a true example of beauty, reports the Independent.
Though Marie Claire states that the un-retouched photo is part of a campaign designed to show what models and celebrities look like without airbrushing and will be featured in their upcoming edition, it is rumored the photo was leaked.
“Huh. It’s refreshing to see someone who is known for perfection and beauty to also be comfortable with showing their flaws. I wish the industry was more honest in general. As people age their physical appearance will change. No reason to pretend the aging process is just for us not famous people,” Reddit user Lesseeshallwe posted.
The un-retouched photo of Crawford’s will appear in the April issue of Marie Claire.
“I really think—at any age—it’s about learning to be comfortable in your own skin,” Crawford told Marie Claire, “which is a lot easier said than done. ”
[Photo Courtesy of The Daily Hiit]
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