“There’s a real envy and anger” toward thin women, acknowledges Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., a Cincinnati psychologist who specializes in weight and body image. “They’re [seen as] the ones who are going to get all the goodies in life. It sets up a dynamic that often turns really mean, and that can affect someone’s self-esteem and […]
But while the demand for size inclusivity has disrupted both industries for the better, the effect feels much greater with beauty—mainly because, in fashion, a curve model is still that, a model, with her above-average height and ideal proportions. (And we all know, bodies come in all shapes and sizes—not just hourglass figures.) The difference […]
On Wednesday, Ashley Graham was announced as the new face of Revlon, making her one of just a small number of curvy women to front a beauty campaign. Here she reflects on why we need women of all sizes represented in the beauty landscape—and how far the industry still has to go. If you ask […]
If you have sleeves in your dress, put pantyliners underneath your armpits because it’ll soak up your sweat. (jazzy Wedding March) Must-have supplies for being a bridesmaid, alcohol, camera at all times. Deodorant, like a small go-to. Bobby pins are a big one. Chapstick. And tissues. You cry a lot. Makeup and hair spray and […]
Life is short, wear the leggings. (rock music) It drives me nuts when people say that leggings are not pants, because leggings are pants. Some people say you should not wear them as pants. Why are people looking at them in like a creepy sexual way? It’s like wearing, you know, sweatpants or something. They’re […]
