Thursday, March 12, 2009

How Rihanna Made My Article the Topic of Controversy


As a contributor for Chic Galleria, I do my best to support my articles with photos that best illustrate the focus. Well, in my recent "10 Ways to Add Color Color to Your Wardrobe," I posted this picture of Rihanna wearing a rad pink and black polka dot headband. It is a prime example of how to add color to your style, right?

Well, one reader ("Shauna") decided to comment and insinuate that my story and the picture of Rihanna was supporting domestic violence. Saaay whaaaaat!?!? I understand that frustration can come from seeing a photo that reminds you of a situation, but I was simply showing the fashion statement that this singer was making. I, in no way, condone or support domestic abuse. It is a horrible for any victim involved, and quite honestly, Chris Brown and Rihanna are just ridiculous right now. Seriously.

But I was just writing about fashion, and featuring one of our pop star stylistas!!!

What are your thoughts? Please go on and check out my article, and check out all of the comments. Fortunately, tons of supportive readers understood just why I asked Beth Anderson (the editor-in-chief of Chic Galleria) to post this picture with my article.

And yes, please add your two cents. Comment like crazy after reading that article. I'm sure other Chic Galleria readers would appreciate it! (...and let me know what you think of my responses to it all.)

4 comments:

Unknown said...

I would have never thought you condone domestic violence just by putting a pic of Rhianna up! That's kinda crazy! A lot of fashion icons are a lot worse off than her!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

People are stupid...she probably didn't even read the post...

Angela Tolsma said...

I doubt she actually read your post.

Good Girl Gone Shopping said...

I think you're right. I am VERY conscious of what is sensitive and controversial.