This morning, I was listening to Jack FM, a local Los Angeles radio station. As it turns out, they are hosting a cougar competition and have narrowed their selection pool to about sixteen over-the-top, busty, partial-Playboy wannabe women. Round four takes place this Sunday, and final votes will be cast … [Read more...]
Size and Beauty: What Should It All Mean?
I have to admit, that sometimes, I get a little too obsessed about my physique. I'm about medium build, and in a world where I'm surrounded by images of super-thin women, I wonder whether I should be trying harder to slim down. In school, as an English major, and as a female, I've heard so many perspectives … [Read more...]
Side Bangs: Gone for Good?
I remember when I first started seeing side bangs maybe six or seven years ago. Over the years, the style remained strong, and bangs varied in terms of length, thickness, and angles of cut. I'm thinking of getting my hair done soon, and I'll be staying clear of bangs for now. I think that bangs … [Read more...]
Beauty in the Workplace: Brains, Beauty, or Both?
The other evening, I signed on to my AOL Instant Messenger account to talk to a friend. My AOL News popped up, and I felt captivated by this article about women in the workplace. I just entered the working world, so I'm always thinking about what to wear to work. At my last job where I worked for five … [Read more...]
Have You DYED Your Eyelashes? – I am thinking about it.
My friends and I are going to Vegas in a few weeks and we are all going to a spa together. Part bonding, part we don't gamble and don't have anything else to do while the guys gamble... :) So we were perusing the features available at the hotel we are staying at and we all decided that we want to … [Read more...]
Makeup Trends – Colored Masacara
So one of the gifts I received this Christmas was a package of assorted "colored" mascaras! I hesitate to name the brand I received because I have yet to try them and don't feel like endorsing them just yet. I want to see if they are any good first before I give them a thumbs up. Anyhow, the mascara … [Read more...]
For The Goth Girl In You, Wait… The Emo Girl In You.
I love shiny black things: shiny black heels, shiny black bangs, shiny black nail polish, shiny black tights. Hmm...Could it be the goth girl in me? Now that black is the new black, and biker chic, is well, so chic, I say hurrah for black lip gloss! I know I may not be of popular opinion and really, … [Read more...]
The Many Faces of Christina Aguilera – Did she get work done on her face?
Let's face it Mrs. X-tina LOVES the make-up! She has never shied away from laying the stuff on thick and cakey... but in her defense I do recall thinking that: She would be so much prettier without all the crap on her face Minus the drag queen cosmetic application the lady can wail!! The lass can … [Read more...]
Hollywood Men Hair Trend – The Goatee, Hit or Miss?
Hmmm, don't ask me why but I am apparently going through some weird hair fetish lately, namely hairstyle trends! Today's lesson is MALE GOATEES! Beauty HIT or simply a baaaah-ad idea?! HITS Ummm, HELLO! Can someone please come over to my desk and help me pick my jaw up off the floor! I don't know … [Read more...]
The Week in Beauty Review
Kiyah Wright is an Emmy award winning celebrity hair stylist who created the signature looks for stars like: Tyra Banks, Mary J. Blidge, IMAN, Brandy, Jennifer Hudson, Faith Evans, Gabrielle Union and more. Kiyah Wrigtht discusses her experiences in celebrity hairstyling especially being Tyra Banks … [Read more...]













