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The Beauty of You
The Beauty of Just Being You I don’t know how it happened but for some reason all of us have bought into the lie that there is an expiration date on who is able to utilize certain fashion trends and techniques. Like the amusement park ride where we assess our height to see if we are tall enough to ride, in fashion we evaluate our age, to see if we can still participate in the latest fads and styles. Somewhere, someone set a standard that certain clothing styles, hair color and make up applications aren’t for the “older woman.” Cute trendy outfits, vibrant colored hair and smokey eyes need not be worn by those past their forties, unless that is you are a celebrity. I was told once that I dressed too much like a teenager and not a woman of my age. Ouch. I contemplated that statement for a moment and realized that most clothing boutiques did not have an age limit before entering. The tags hanging on the clothing, only gave the maker, price, and size. No matter how long I searched I never saw anything stating, this piece of clothing may only be worn by those ages 14 to 30. I went by the adage, “If the shoe fits' ' and if the cute little crop top fit, and jeans fit, I wanted to purchase it. However, I feigned a lie at the cashier counter mumbling something about how happy my daughter would be since I bought her some new clothes. I figured if the cashier thought they were for me, she would jerk them out of my hands, void the purchase and point me to the door.
By Denise Parton4 years ago in Blush
Social Media; Its effects on young women.
They say that once something is out in the world- It's out there forever, That some things in life you just can’t erase and you can’t take back. My big sister used to often tell me that ‘Sorry doesn’t cut it, That you can’t take back the things you say- Or do.’
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾5 years ago in Blush
How Byredo gets me
Byredo has asserted itself as a very successful perfumery brand, adored by the slightly edgy but luxury-loving fragrance aficionado. Their strong social media presence especially translates into the amount of influencers, as well as beauty writers and reviewers, who have at least one of their scents always conveniently posed on their bedside table or vanity. The epitome of the niche turned famous.
By Alexia Oerter5 years ago in Blush
The Best Impulse Purchase I've Ever Made
Temptation and impulse. The perfect combination to fulfill every marketer's dream. Have you ever wondered why the checkout lines at stores are lined with candy bars, magazines, and other random grab-and-go items? Hawkins Stern described this phenomenon as Suggestion Impulse Buying in his paper titled The Significance of Impulse Buying Today (1962).
By Monique Will5 years ago in Blush
Skin Is In: The World’s Top 5 TikTok Skinfluencers
Those of us with an interest in beauty will have noticed the seismic shift from makeup to skincare this year. Things have changed drastically even beyond the rules of lockdown and social isolation, with trends around beauty being one major industry that has evolved a great deal in a short period of time. Skincare has skyrocketed in popularity, with record-breaking sales meaning it has overtaken makeup as the highest-earning beauty category.
By Caitlin Purvis5 years ago in Blush
Out of the Gloss: Standing in Solidarity with Former Glossier Employees
There's something almost too perfect about Glossier. The baby pink Instagram account, the dreamy aesthetics surrounding their pop-up and flagship stores, the sleek and often minimalist packaging...it's all so perfect for a brand who thrives on simply enhancing the natural beauty of their millennial clients.
By Lillie Superstar5 years ago in Blush
