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What is behind Photoshop? I was shocked after reading this article ‘We Are As Beautiful As Them‘ on 28/4/13. This article was a great idea about photoshop. I had been wondering the same thing. Magazines shouldn’t be doing to much photoshop to models but keeping their imperfections because no one is perfect. Men and women need to know that the photos has been retouched. People should realize that even these ‘perfect’ actresses and models are far from perfect. Editors just redefine their looks and create the image with their own version of perfection. Editors should keep the model’s both imperfections and perfections. San, Melbourne, Via Email MIranda Kerr Stops Modeling I was like a thunderbolt when I red this article ‘Could There Be A Next Miranda Kerr?’ on 1st April. I can’t believe that Miranda got kicked out of DJ company and VS. She was a really fantastic model. Miranda Kerr should continue to model for David Jones and Victoria’s Secret. Maybe both companies still need her because she has a sexy and attractive look and body. Australian international supermodel Miranda Kerr has been dropped out from David Jones company and Victoria’s Secret because of and ended contract that she signed to model for both companies for five years. Kendall Jenner, Suki Waterhouse, Laura James and Jessica Gomes was selected to be ‘The Next Miranda Kerr’. Jessica Gomes had already replaced Miranda in DJ company and could she also replace Miranda in Victoria’s Secret too? If Miranda wants to move on and keep being a model then thats her choice, but if she doesn't that is her own decision. San, Melbourne, Via Email

Animals Being Killed For Clothes?! I got a FRIGHT from reading this article ‘Murder For Fashion?’ Animals being killed for fur and clothes!? People shouldn’t be taking and killing to much animals for their fur because it’s risking their lives. Animals are killed or skinned alive for their fur or skins. Fashion in China pretty much kill baby seals
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