Hello friends,
First of all, I want to fully and sincerely apologize for posting a halloween costume photo that is clearly cultural appropriation. My actions were ignorant and disrespectful. I am so sorry. In addition, I want to apologize for not listening when many of you tried to explain to me (repeatedly) how this was wrong. I wish I would have listened and learned the first time I was told, instead my reactions were defensive and selfish. I was wrong. I’m sorry for taking so long to write this apology.
In my early days of blogging I wasn’t mature enough to tell the difference between a bullying comment and a legitimate call out. I made a lot of mistakes I am ashamed of and this is definitely one of them. I promise to listen moving forward.
I have removed the photo because it’s inappropriate and harmful. Please don’t interpret this as me trying to delete my past mistakes, but instead I hope it’s clear that I am trying to take responsibility and correct myself. I want to do the right thing.
I am so sorry. And thank you to everyone who called me out as you helped me learn something I needed to learn.
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You are crazy and cute!! 🙂 Hugs –
Happy Halloween!! :] looove it lol got my pumpkins in window and they look rad!
hope u are having a great day
xhugsx
Happy Halloween! 😀
kisses!
You’re the most beautiful Indian I’ve ever seen! Love the eye make up!
🙂 You too! 🙂
I’m going to have Katie’s costume up on my blog in a few minutes, come see! 🙂
Happy Halloween to you, too! I hope you have a wonderful day!! You make a beautiful Indian!!
cool costume!!!!!!
HaPpY HaLlOwEeN! Enjoy! You look great!
Happy Halloween 🙂
beautiful darling!
trick or treat! any halloween goodies for us today!?;)
Have a Happy!
Gorgeous! Happy Halloween!
you are so gorgeous!
Happy Halloween!! Your costume is so cute! =)
happy halloween. YOur costume is gorgeous.
Truly A cute costume!
Happy Halloween to you too!!!
Happy Halloween girly 😀 I treated myself,with a RDV kit LOL
I like the eye make-up too. Can I get a description of what you used?
Love it!!! YES! Reminds me of being a kid in the 70’s.
Happy Halloween! Great costume! I’ve been feeling very Elsie inspired lately and I made Halloween cupcakes and a Halloween cake 🙂
Happy Halloween Elsie from Indiana!
what a gorgeous girl and picture!
Love the costume! I am going to be Minnie Mouse tonight.
i love your eye makeup!
and Happy Halloween to you! The pic is great ~
you are for sure, the hottest and most beautiful indian, I have ever seen!
Loves you <3
Have fun!!!
hugs, Silje
Happy Halloween!! you are cute!!
Really nice picture! And HAppy HAllOwEEn. Then I also want to tell you that you received a small award from me. I have not been active writing on your huge blog, but I wanted to give you this award anyway. And it comes all the way from Sweden. 🙂
I swear, I don’t know how, but you get more beautiful everyday!!!!
Happy Halloween to you too sweetie!!
Love this indian look!!
what a hot photo!!! Love it!
Happy Halloween! I love that pic of you…I dressed up as you for my store party if you go to my blog you will see a pic!
You look SOOOOO good! Happy Halloween to you!
Shoot that poisin arrow!
hugs~
Sue
Ummm…
You look HOT in that pic chickie!
Way to ROCK the costume!
Happy Halloween! Bet you’ll have a nice and wild night..
Super cute costume!! Excellent pic!
You are so PRETTY! 🙂
Very Cute!
… Elsie, you are so photogenic … this is a gorgeous photo of you … loving your hair colour at the moment … you should dress up as an Indian more often!!!
Elsie, these self portraits are exquisite! You absolutely should be the Ritz Camera store spokesperson instead of Carmen Electra…she’s just icky!! You’d put her to shame!!
Hello, I am a reader of your blog (and a LOVER of the Love, Elsie line)… I have a new scrapbook challenge blog with a contest going on to win a prize pack and I would love for you to check it out. If you like it spread the word. Thanks for your time!
You are so beautiful, creative and inspiring. You are definitely one of my heroes. I love how unique you are in a world where so many strive to “fit in.”
love your photo! so cool!
very chic indian there! lovin’ your blog…inspirational for sure! i wanted to get the november kit, but alas it was sold out…o’well, i’ll have to be better prepared for december, when will you guys have it out? ciao, d.
Girl, you look *fierce*. Now, did you take this photo? or someone else? Either way, you are just such a glamazon 🙂
You should be a model!
Okay, now that baby iphone is just the cutest thing eva!!!
Nice piece. Keep Going, Thank you.
I am new to this blog, I must admit it ranks up there among one of the most unique blog ideas I have ever seen.
I was searching the site in hopes of finding some retro Halloween ideas (and there are lots–thanks!). I know you didn’t mean any harm with this costume, but would you agree this is not in the best taste nowadays? I really appreciate the moves you’ve made to be more diverse and inclusive lately!