You have a right to wear your hair the way you want it.
Unless you’re at work. Or at school.
In 2010, Chastity Jones aced her interview and was offered a job. [Read more…] about Dreadlocks at Work: Natural Hair Gets Political
How to Look Gorgeous
Beauty Tips
Is ‘Fat’ an Ugly Word? Devina Kaur Calls Out the Body Shamers
It’s easy to take a cheap shot at women by criticizing how they look.
People you don’t even know feel comfortable commenting about your weight.
Devina Kaur has had enough. [Read more…] about Is ‘Fat’ an Ugly Word? Devina Kaur Calls Out the Body Shamers
Changing Your Look Changes Your Life
I held up a beautiful blue dress. I’d been so happy when I bought this. It felt like springtime and promise.
I folded it up carefully and laid it on top of a small pile of clothes earmarked for donation.
I was going through my closet and getting rid of stuff. [Read more…] about Changing Your Look Changes Your Life
What’s So Bad about Parabens, Phthalates, and Sulfates?
Got a moment?
I dare you to do something.
Go onto the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database, and check out the safety scores of your favorite shampoo, toothpaste, bath soap, and moisturizer. [Read more…] about What’s So Bad about Parabens, Phthalates, and Sulfates?
Would You Go Out on a Date without Makeup?
Alicia Keys would do it. Would you?
Going makeup-free is an act of protest in a Kardashian world.
It all started with #nomakeup selfies.
Maybe you haven’t taken one yourself, but you’ve seen them. [Read more…] about Would You Go Out on a Date without Makeup?
How Can I Be Sexier? The Short Answer
How can I be sexier?
The short answer is your pleasure.
We tend to think of sexy as something we see. A pop star shaking her booty. Luscious red lips. A glimpse of skin.
That’s not sexy. [Read more…] about How Can I Be Sexier? The Short Answer
I Brushed My Teeth with Activated Charcoal & Here’s What I Learned
I look at myself in the mirror.
It’s like a horror movie. My teeth are pitch black. Black spittle runs down the corners of my mouth.
I’m a zombie, or a pirate with rotten teeth.
This would be a great Halloween costume, I think, except I couldn’t keep this stuff in my mouth for long. [Read more…] about I Brushed My Teeth with Activated Charcoal & Here’s What I Learned
How to Feel at Home in Your Body
How do you feel about your body?
Do you constantly feel the need to fix something about it?
Do you worry about how you look to others?
It’s a sign of insecurity when your focus stays fixed on how your body LOOKS to others… [Read more…] about How to Feel at Home in Your Body
#BrilliantBabe: Curvy Supermodel Ashley Graham
[Photo Credit: Behind The Velvet Rope TV CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons]
Ashley Graham walked into a department store.
She wanted to treat herself. As she perused the Valentino and Roland Mouret [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Curvy Supermodel Ashley Graham
Get the Scoop on Which Beauty Products REALLY Work
When you read the claims on beauty products…
“Restores youthful complexion…”
“Reduces fine lines and wrinkles…”
“Visible results in just one week…”
“Award-winning formula…”
You assume they must be true. [Read more…] about Get the Scoop on Which Beauty Products REALLY Work
The Oil That Can Fix Your Dry Skin/Oily Skin/Eczema/Acne/Wrinkles & More
Still using moisturizer?
You’re so old school. 😉
Kidding!
I remember back when the height of sophistication was to have a DAY and a NIGHT moisturizer. Talk about cutting edge skincare. [Read more…] about The Oil That Can Fix Your Dry Skin/Oily Skin/Eczema/Acne/Wrinkles & More
Have You Lost Yourself in Your Longing to Be Sexy?
All women long to be admired and seen as sexy, at some point and to some degree in their life.
It starts very early in life. You see it in young girls who want to be “daddy’s girl” and the center of attention.
[Read more…] about Have You Lost Yourself in Your Longing to Be Sexy?
Are You a Victim of Pretty Privilege?
It’s the dark secret every woman knows:
If you’re pretty, life is easier.
Pretty privilege explains why the pretty girls get to be homecoming queen, class president, and girlfriends of athletes.
Stay Ageless with the Essential Oil of Kings
Three wise men from the East brought the new baby king priceless gifts.
Gold…
Myrrh…
And a small dark bottle of a fragrant oil you can find today in any health food store: [Read more…] about Stay Ageless with the Essential Oil of Kings
#BrilliantBabe: Makeup Guru Bobbi Brown
I wake up every morning and put on makeup.
I didn’t used to. The most I used during my teens and 20s was some tinted lip balm.
But there came a point in my 30s when I didn’t look like me anymore. [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Makeup Guru Bobbi Brown
