We often think of cell phones as tools for connection, but there’s growing evidence that they are, in many ways, distancing us from the people …
Paducah
Time-Bending
Is Your Phone Stealing Your Moment?
Editing Authenticity
Authenticity has evolved from a natural expression of self to something akin to a manufactured artifact in the beauty world. With authenticity now a selling …
Freedom in Bare Skin
Pamela Anderson’s decision to go makeup-free has sparked conversations in the beauty industry, challenging societal norms and inspiring women to embrace their natural selves. In …
It’s Your Call
Alicia Keys’ decision to go makeup-free was bold and resonated deeply in a world where beauty often feels synonymous with cosmetics. She declared, “I don’t want …
Wabi-Sabi
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, …
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 …