Thanks to everyone who submitted entries for our Fab DVD giveaway, a copy of disFIGURED, a movie about real issues women face every day.
With over 100 comments, the contest was definitely exciting!  I know I enjoyed reading everyone’s feelings on where they stood body image wise from 1-10.  (We’re pretty hard on ourselves; maybe we can figure out a way to work on that together?)
Now, without further ado, I’d like to announce the individual who will be receiving a copy of disFIGURED in the mail straight from Breaking the Mirror headquarters (aka, my house):
 ~ LINDA! ~
who wrote that she was
“About …read more

Our latest giveaway (for a copy of the DVD of disFIGURED) has already generated tons of interested, though I could never have guessed how touching it would be to hear how some people see themselves.
Allow me to explain…
For the contest, I’ve asked people to tell the Breaking the Mirror community how their body image falls on a scale from 1-10 and why.  It’s truly amazing how many people really dislike their appearances; I can’t help but feel a little saddened.
A few of the most thought-provoking comments I’ve seen thus far are:
“I would say… about a 6. I need to work on …read more

As I mentioned in my last post (a fascinating interview with Glenn Gers, the writer/director of the new movie disFIGURED) Glenn was amazing enough to send me two DVDs. 
One is for me to review…
THE OTHER disFIGURED DVD COULD BE YOURS!
This is a movie that you might not have the chance to see in your local theatres.  It deals with the topics of women and weight in a unique, candid and compelling way. 
I’d be happy to enter you in the giveaway if you answer this question in the comments section by Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 11:59 p.m. EDT.:
“On a scale from one …read more

“Ask and ye shall receive.”
That’s my motto.  So I asked and I received… in a wonderful way!
What did I ask?  Specifically for an interview with Glenn Gers, writer/director of the new movie disFIGURED.  It’s a movie about women and weight… and so much more. 
Glenn has agreed to give us some insight into why he felt this movie needed to be made.  Enjoy and make sure you pop into the disFIGURED blog to say hello!
(P.S.  I have two copies of the movie.  I’ll keep and watch one, then review it on this site.  The other is going to be given away to one lucky …read more

August is already looking to be an exciting month here at Breaking the Mirror! 
Not only will we have ONE contest, but we’ll have at least TWO!
The first contest will be another jewelry giveaway from Lambchop Bijoux!  Remember the last one?  Whew!  I’m still overwhelmed by how many commenters stopped by!
The second will be a DVD giveaway for the new movie disFIGURED.  The subject of this indie film is eating disorders, and I’m getting two advance copies — one for me, and one for a lucky someone!  (Could it be YOU?)
Of course, let us not forget that August is also when …read more