It Will Always be More than Just a Hairstyle
I think it’s safe to say that all my pieces are written from very personal places. They’re inspired by conversations or experiences that I...
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The negative effects of social media
Social media has improved our lives for the better in many ways by allowing us to connect with people all over the world, speeding up...
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Crocs and Chacs, An Ode to Comfort
When is the last time you put on a pair of *shudders* heels? Or got a pedicure? Or wore shoes that made your feet blister? For me, it’s...
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Khloé Missed an Opportunity to Change the Beauty Standard
An unedited picture of Khloé Kardashian was recently circulating on several social media platforms, which caused the 36-year-old model and...
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The Evolution of Women's Beauty Standards
Milly Fitzgerald unpacks the evolution of women's beauty standards, and the 'trends' our bodies are subject to.
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Learning to Love My Asian Eyes
Growing up, I hated my eyes. They represented everything that made me different from my white classmates and immediately told everyone that...
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Your Skin is Way Nicer Than You Think it is. Trust Me.
Growing up in a world of airbrush, photoshop, and filters, most young girls have faced unreasonable beauty standards beginning at early...
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My Love-Hate Relationship with Makeup
Despite the societal pressures that force women to wear makeup, I have found a way to love and embrace the joy of makeup!
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When the Social Dilemma Became a Moral One
Trigger Warning: Self-harm, Suicide Many months ago, I, like many, curled into bed under the pixelated sheen of my computer screen to watch...
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Transcending Society's Beauty Standards
When I woke up yesterday, it was just like any ordinary day. I started the day by brushing my teeth, taking a shower, applying my usual...
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Naturally Overcoming Makeup Expectations
In today’s society, it is almost expected for women to wear makeup. You need to know how to do a perfect winged eyeliner, cut crease, and...
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Disposable Cameras are Transforming Social Media. Here’s Why.
Disposable cameras are cool now, teens said so.
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Why I Started Wearing Makeup
A short timeline of my relationship with makeup.
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Why Beauty Doesn't Exist
Is there such a thing as real beauty?
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How and Why Female Athletes Changed Their Aesthetic Standards- And Why You Should Too
One of the greatest changes that followed my attitude shift towards exercise and nutrition is my relationship with my own body. I noticed...
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Why I Stopped Going Bare Down There
There are a million reasons why women have decided to ditch the razor. I asked my friends what their rationale surrounding shaving was, and...
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Here's My Self-Love List
A lot of the time, it’s easy to see the good in other people. Sure, maybe not if you’re mad at them. But ask anyone and they could tell you...
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Defying Beauty Standards: The Perspective Of A Pageant Girl With 7 Surgery Scars
No matter what your body looks like, you deserve to wear your (real or invisible) crown.
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Let’s Talk About the Hourglass Figure
A few months ago, a trend called “No Nuance November” was popular on TikTok in which creators would give their controversial opinions on a...
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What Elastigirl’s Booty Reveals About Female Body Standards
Yes, I went there. Helen Parr is dummy thicc, and we all know it. Guys, gals, and non-binary pals alike have been dreaming about Pixar’s...
