Get out of here clean girl aesthetic! It is time to make room for the unconventional. I am talking colored mascara, geometric eyeliner, asymmetric haircuts, and thin eyebrows. “Ugly” is starting to become the new pretty. Gen-Z is completely redefining the idea of beauty- we see makeup being used more freely instead of adhering to traditional styles.
Read MoreThe French bob haircut creates a beautiful silhouette and adds an element of elegance to any look. This style is a short bob, typically falling around the jawline. Many people have been shortening their bobs and leaning into the French hairstyle. Vouge UK states that this haircut is particularly easy to style and maintain. They also claim the French bob suits any face shape, hair texture, and age.
Read MoreSuccessful luxury brands and entrepreneurs like Coco Chanel and Tom Ford have concocted ways to create their best-selling perfumes. Fragrances and perfumes are what provoke one’s confidence, memory, and even their lifestyle. Perfume combines complex elements to develop alluring scents, enhancing any lifestyle.
Read MoreIn modern media, fashion, and beauty content, it is rare to see diversity in age. Unless it is an advertisement for makeup that will make you look younger or take away wrinkles, older people show up less in beauty-related media. This diminishes representation for a large portion of the population. There is so much beauty in the aging process, and this photoshoot was designed to show this beauty in a raw, unfiltered way.
Read MoreIn a style reminiscent of the 70’s and 80’s, shags are becoming a haircut staple. Chopping off layers and layers at a time, this effortless hairstyle is easy to maintain and looks gorgeous. We can thank some of the best influencers of this haircut such as David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, and Joan Jett for the start of a world renowned trend.
Read MoreAfter that harrowing dip into clumpy concealer and dark-alley run-in with chalky eyeliner, a seasoned makeup-wearer has earned the right to experiment. Create a dark-eyed look, a pop of color with bold eyeshadow, or heavy blush and fake freckles–the possibilities are endless.
Read MoreIt seems like every other day a new TikTok trend appears, begging users to showcase and scrutinize their natural features. The most recent victim: side profiles. Whether its a filter that automatically generates an outline of your side profile, or one that gives you a cartoonish, large, hooked nose so you can breathe a sigh of relief when the filter comes off, an emphasis on tiny, ski-slope noses and “traditionally attractive” features is festering on certain sides of the internet.
Read MoreEveryone’s heard the silver vs. gold argument—the fight between which is superior or which suits your complexion more. Everyone has different opinions on what they think looks best on them or other people. These opinions on what metal looks best have been strong and many are vocal about which is better. Accessorizing is the perfect way to amplify what you are wearing: so what’s the deal? Is silver or gold better? Is it okay to mix metals? I’m here to give you a guide to styling silver and gold jewelry and the amazing contrast they can add to a look.
Read MoreBack in March, top designers debuted conceptual trends in fashion, hair, and makeup that forecasted fall/winter 2023/2024’s most captivating styles. Emerging from a fall defined by warm, buttery yellows and rich cherry reds, winter ‘24 trends encourage ringing in the new year with eclectic, yet genuine personal flair.
Read MoreJewelry pieces such as evil eye pendants, street-weaved and beaded bracelets, and even rosaries are accessories seen today, but where did these jewelry pieces initially come from? Why are they predominantly attached to the Latinx community? These jewelry pieces are more predominant in the Latinx community because they are a part of the Latinx culture and because, in recent years, they have brought the most awareness to these pieces of jewelry.
Read MoreThe list of unrealistic beauty standards society has put on women is nearly infinite. The models in this shoot were portrayed as dolls in plastic boxes. They look picture perfect, just as society thinks. They wear modest, muted colored clothing with plenty of fabric covering their chests, only wearing light makeup.
Read MoreThe movement of trends from decade to decade sparks the innovation of creativity. Many nostalgic makeup trends we hold near and dear to our hearts originated from past decades of bold, colorful, natural, and powerful. Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong decade? Beauty trends ranging from the ‘50s to the 2000s are quickly coming back into existence, quickly spreading through social media platforms like Instagram and Tiktok.
Read MoreChoosing to get a piercing can often be a controversial topic, along with tattoos and other body modifications. Despite the judgment you might receive, cultural influences in ear piercings and social influences in body piercings – nose, belly-button, tongue, etc. – are more popular and relevant than it seems.
Read MoreHair trends are constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up with the popular styles, so we’ve put together a non-exhaustive list of hair trends to try out this season. These looks are perfect for when you want to stretch one more day before another hair wash or keep your hair out of your eyes without doing the same old ponytail.
Read MoreWearing bold lipstick can be intimidating. It’s stressful, worrying about whether it’s smudged and gotten on your teeth. Or whether that look a stranger just gave you is one of admiration or judgment. I know all of this is true because I’m writing this while sitting in a very public coffee shop wearing the brightest red lipstick ever to exist. Gotta practice what you preach, right?
Read MorePost-pandemic connection is difficult. Closeness has been rendered as a thing of the past, almost nostalgic. The very word “intimacy” now bears the weight of anxiety, fear, and two years of almost total isolation.
Read MoreTattoos are described as a marking, symbolic figure, design, or phase fixed to the skin—applied art decorating the body with permanent ink. Rising tattoo popularity in our society is seen through fashion, self-expression, and culture. A tattoo is not just ink, it’s an extension or expression symbolizing protection, strength, mental health, beauty, indescribable emotion, interest, or a piece of who someone is.
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Celebrating the New Year gives people another excuse to party; Going out to celebrate another year of living. Getting ready for a celebration is almost as fun as going to one, especially on a night as creative as New Year’s Eve. The inspiration for NYE makeup looks has progressed through the years, but one thing remains constant: glitter. Many have experimented with glitter and the art of makeup, and this has led to different trends beginning to arise
Black hair has set trends and broken barriers, yet it is told it’s not good enough. However, black hair is everything from every curl, coil, loc, and braid. So here is my ode, my celebration, in honor of the fro.
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers in more ways than one. With the resurgence of 70s style, there’s no shortage of florals in fashion. If you can’t get enough flower power, consider incorporating the trend into your next makeup look.
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