Perfect Imperfection The March issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, subtitled "Authenticity," features a book that strips away the barriers of identity. Bodies and Souls: The Century Project, is published by Heureka Productions, a naturist publisher, and leads off O's Reading Room section, presenting four photographs from the book and portions of the statements that accompany them. The article, titled "The Naked Truth," describes photographer Frank Cordelle's 25-year project to photograph a diverse cross-section of nude women ranging in age from 0 to 100 years of age who "celebrate their perfectly imperfect bodies." As the article instructs: Don't cover your eyes. The women who appear . . . want you to see them--really see them--in all their naked humanity." Bodies and Souls: The Century Project can be ordered on the Shopping Page right here at aanr.com or through the AANR office at 800/879-6833. 
Nude Actresses Win More Oscars Just in time for this year's Academy Awards, to be presented February 25, is a tip for picking the winner in the Best Actress category. Market Wire reports that Mr.Skin, "the world's foremost authority when it comes to celebrating nudity in film," has decided that the actresses who appear nude onscreen are scientifically more likely to bring home the Oscar. With information such as the fact that every Best Actress winner since 1988 has appeared nude in film, it makes perfect sense. Read more at Best Actress. Those entering the office Oscar pool might want to keep their eyes on Helen Mirren, up for Best Actress in The Queen. Mirren has appeared nude in more films, such as the popular "Calendar Girls," than any of the other four nominees. Dove Campaign Targets Boomer Women Dove, a longtime favorite in skin care, has launched a new line targeting Baby Boomer women. Dove Pro-Age puts a positive spin on the aging process by nixing the word "anti-" and substituting it with "pro-" for its new marketing campaign. With the tag line "Beauty has no age limit," advertising for the line features women in the Boomer age bracket as models--with an interesting twist. The models bared all for the Dove Pro-Age campaign, embracing their flaws, and even appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to discuss the experience. Fifteen products are currently on the market and include hand and body lotions, soap, hair care products and more. Read more at Dove. Singer Enjoys Naked Sundays How do pop singer Christina Aguilera and her husband unwind at the end of a busy week? With Naked Sundays. The singer described this family tradition with Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show, saying that on Sundays, she and her husband spend a laid-back day at home and "We do everything naked. We cook naked."  |
