It’s a well known fact that beauty and fashion ads as well as magazine photo spreads are retouched. Photoshop turns already beautiful people into unbelievably perfect human beings. The problem is that we do believe it. This has resulted in a society with an unrealistic standard of beauty. The idea that models and celebrities are flawless is absurd, yet we buy it.
Author Archives: Kathleen Novak
Get Threaded
Threading unwanted body hair is an ancient practice that has gained popularity in the United States in recent years. The procedure originated in India and was used to clean the entire face of unwanted hair when a woman was getting married.
Ecuadors Olga Alava Crowned Miss Earth 2011
On December 3, 2011, Ecuador’s Olga Alava was crowned Miss Earth 2011. The pageant was held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City.
Beautiful Teeth Are Crooked in Japan
Women in Japan are shelling out their hard earned dough to make their teeth crooked. Shocking to Americans, who think that straight, gleaming white teeth are the epitome of perfection.
Nicki Minaj For OPI
Nicki Minaj is currently reining Queen of Hip Hop and known for her eclectic, innovative style. Nicki has teamed up with OPI to create a collection of nail polish that is inspired by her music and style, and of course, it is just as bright and colorful as her clothing is.
Nars Modern Kabuki Holiday 2011
Inspired by his travels in Japan, Francois Nars has created gorgeous little luxuries for his Holiday 2011 Collections. Dubbed Modern Kabuki, the four piece collection is very wearable and presented in incredibly elegant packaging.