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1. Versailles was covered in gold. Why was silver chosen?

2. Absinthe didn’t make it to France until almost 10 years after the French Revolution. (Hint: Marie Antoinette was already dead.)

3. Macaroons and macarons are not the same thing.

4. I find it interesting that Xenia went with a lavender when, in the numerous paintings that exist of Marie Antoinette, there are hardly any purples. She is, however, wearing pale blues in a majority of them.

Surprise, Xenia failed to do any research. Again.

maimaimaiii:

Doe Deere Lies.: Lime Crime’s China Doll Palette (launching 2/15) - BOYCOTT! TAKE ACTION!

doedeerelies:

Lime Crime’s China Doll Palette (launching 2/15) - BOYCOTT! TAKE ACTION!

I compiled a list of individuals, groups, and media outlets that advocate postive and progressive Asian portrayals in advertising and media. PLEASE CONTACT AS MANY OF THESE AS YOU CAN TO BOYCOTT LIME CRIME’S “CHINA DOLL” CAMPAIGN (LAUNCHING 2/15)!  The loudest voice these days are heard through social media, so I suggest writing on their Facebooks or Tweet them to make them aware of the negative Asian female stereotypes promoted by Lime Crime for the purpose of selling eyeshadow. If you prefer to remain more anonymous, feel free to voice your concerns through the emails and contact forms listed below.

A Few Notes:
- If you need a refresher on what exactly is offensive about Lime Crime’s China Doll campaign, this entry on Doe Deere Lies is great:http://doedeerelies.tumblr.com/post/16392304924/i-guess-im-just-a-little-confused-why-is-china-doll as well as Mai’s post:http://portraitofmai.blogspot.com/2012/01/lime-crime-youre-doing-it-wrong.html
- USE TAGS ON TWITTER AND TUMBLR! examples: @limecrime #limecrime #lime crime #lime crime scam #chinadoll #doe deere  #doe deere scam
- If you contact any of the groups, individuals, orgs — provide them with Lime Crime’s contact info and link them to the actual Lime Crime China Doll Page:
http://www.limecrimemakeup.com/categories/ChinaDoll/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/limecrime
- Twitter: @limecrime
- Tumblr: http://limecrime.tumblr.com/
- Email: doedeere@gmail.com

DISGRASIAN - Jen and Diana are AMAZING!!
Please contact them and suggest they make Lime Crime’s China Doll campaign their “Disgrasian of the Weak”!!
— Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/DISGRASIAN/7194121583
— Twitter: @disgrasian
— Email (use contact form here):  http://disgrasian.com/contact/
— Site: http://disgrasian.com

Hyphen Magazine - Hyphen is a nonprofit news and culture magazine that tells the stories of Asian America with substance, style and sass.
— Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hyphenmagazine
— Twitter: @hyphenmagazine
— Email (use contact form here): http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/contact

Media Action Network for Asian Americans 
— Email: manaaletters@yahoo.com or letters@manaa.org
— Site: http://www.manaa.org

Colorlines [Colorlines.com is a daily news site offering award-winning reporting, analysis, and solutions to today’s racial justice issues]
— Facebook: http://facebook.com/colorlines
— Twitter: @colorlines
— Email: colorlines@colorlines.com

Racialicious [Racialicious is a blog about the intersection of race and pop culture. Check out our daily updates on the latest celebrity gaffes, our no-holds-barred critique of questionable media representations, and of course, the inevitable Keanu Reeves John Cho newsflash]
— Twitter: @racialicious
— Tumblr: http://racialicious.tumblr.com/
— Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Racialicious-race-identity-and-pop-culture-in-a-colorstruck-world/65524839604?sk=wall

Race Blending - Grassroots organizations like Racebending.com can draw awareness to potential areas of cultural discrepancy and help content producers create enjoyable and profitable entertainment while representing underrepresented groups.
— Facebook: www.facebook.com/racebending
— Twitter: @racebending
— Email: mlee@racebending.com, info@racebending.com
— Site: http://www.racebending.com/v4/

Angry Asian Man
— Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/angryasianmandotcom
— Twitter: @angryasianman
— Email: angryasianman@angryasianman.com
— Site: http://blog.angryasianman.com/

Lisa Ling [Asian American Journalist and Activist]
— Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ling
— Twitter: @lisaling

And if you are feeling REALLY motivated, feel free to contact these magazines that have featured Lime Crime/Doe Deere:
Bust Magazine
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BUST-Magazine/116818247929
- Twitter: @bust_magazine

xoJane
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/xoJane
- Twitter: @ xojanedotcom

Rookie Magazine
- Twitter: @RookieMag
- Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROOKIE/240625002639799

Nylon Magazine
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nylonmagazine
- Twitter: @ NylonMag