One random concept that can be tied into makeup and the beauty industry is the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which focuses on the beauty of imperfection, …
Makeup
Accentuate, Don’t Recreate
Makeup, like wallpaper, is a fascinating layer of decoration that comes only after the foundation has been laid. Both serve to accentuate and add dimension …
Makeup’s Political Mirror
Beauty is a Beast
Taylor Swift’s lyrics in Clara Bow speak directly to the pressure of maintaining beauty in a world that constantly demands “more.” The line, “Beauty is a beast that …
Preference Allowance
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More Than a Snapshot
Monster Influencer
In the early days of beauty YouTube, influencers like Jaclyn Hill, Jeffree Star, James Charles, and Nikita Dragun were at the forefront of a new …
The Eyes Have It
In 2017, I had the unforgettable experience of visiting the Monster Exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, featuring Kirk Hammett’s private collection—yes, the legendary …
Fashion vs. Forever
Big Magic
In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the magic of creativity and the courage it takes to pursue it. She speaks of creativity as a force that …