Fresno Magazine is not a clear representation of Fresno. It should really be called North Fresno Magazine. Or Sprawlville Magazine. It features ads by plastic surgeons, upscale restaurants, and stories about makeovers, apparently.
Fresno Magazine's mission statement is: To celebrate the Fresno area by building community pride & awareness through a shared creative voice.
Sounds good, right? But featured in the last edition was the first of the "Fabulous At Any Age" series. A well-deserving woman was chosen for a makeover.
I'm all for a makeover. I have been known to cut and/or dye my hair, and buy a new wardrobe. At 29, that's really all I need.
It wasn't enough for the first woman in the series of five. Protecting her name, Ms. X, a stay-at-home mom, was given the works-hair, make-up, clothing, even dental work. And plastic surgery.
Fresno Magazine submitted the press release, stating, "[Ms.X] wants to regain her confidence and feel like a woman again." They announced the unveiling to parade Ms. X's new look at a local restaurant.
Did I mention Ms. X is 23?
Fresno Magazine is a world of plastic surgery, botox, and fake tans. I don't want to be hypocritical, so I'm being a little careful. I am not against any of these things, but note the name of the blog.
You can be fabulous at any age (even 23!). With a little "work."
