Pretty in Pink

Reese Witherspoon is probably one of my favorite style icons, right behind Carrie Underwood of course.
Reese always looks polished, classic and radiant.  Her latest public appearance was at the Governors Awards, a ceremony hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (the people who host the Academy Awards!).  This small ceremony honors three individuals with special achievement awards.
For her Governors Awards look, Reese opted for a classic sheath in a beautiful shade of magenta.

Reese let the hue of her dress do the talking and kept accessories to a minimum.  I absolutely adore the shade of pink used on her lips.  It complements her skin tone without overpowering her look.
Well done, Elle Woods!

No More, It's On Us

Look at these facts:
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience violence from their partners in their lifetimes.
1 in 3 teens experience sexual or physical abuse or threats from a boyfriend or girlfriend in one year.
1 in 5 women are survivors of rape.
1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lives.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were sexually abused before the age of 18.

This information came from NoMore.org, an organization dedicated to bring public awareness to an issue that has remained hidden and "on the margins of public concern".

Today's blog post is a little different than my normal topics.  I wanted to share with you two videos that deliver a powerful message in the fight against domestic violence.

Lately, we've seen the NFL under serious fire for several of its players being brought up on domestic abuse charges.  And unfortunately, Greeks always seem to be scrutinized for parties and out of control behavior.  In this age of accountability, it's important for organizations to have a voice and to be active in portraying their true values. These two organizations have spoken through PSAs.

If you are an avid football fan, you may have already seen this PSA put out by the NoMore.org.  It stars current and former NFL players, like Eli Manning, all pledging to say "no more" excuses for violent behavior. (NoMore.org)  

Another powerful video came from George Washington University's Greek community.

Their message, "It's On Us", to stop our peers from engaging in such behavior. (TSM)

I wanted to discuss this issue because domestic violence is commonly overlooked until a tragic incident is publicized by the media.  

Victims of domestic violence need support.  Abusers need to be stopped. We need to come together, raise awareness and say no more because moving forward is on us.