Operation Beautiful

Caitlin Boyle launched Operation Beautiful in 2009 in an effort to curb the negative self-images she so often discovered among young women and men. She began leaving messages on the mirrors of public restrooms to encourage others to think positively about their body. She scribbles down whatever comes to mind - You are beautiful! A smile is your best accessory. Love yourself first. Today, Operation Beautiful is at work on school lockers, in office break rooms, at the gym, even in the grocery store. Caitlin Boyle, a healthy-living blogger, offers a multimedia presentation that uses shocking examples of photoshopping as a springboard for discussing America's body image crisis. Her approach compels the audience to ask what advertisers are really "selling" us - not just products, but also values and expectations about appearance, self worth, and gender roles.