Me, last night.
Well…more like me yesterday afternoon at approximately 5 p.m., provide or take, since that’s when people in young child town have dinner.? as well as while other people in the restaurant were enjoying their sushi dressed like actual adults, I was sporting my (Connor’s) stethoscope as well as pink sprinkle doughnut glasses, however I digress…
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It being Caturday as well as all, I hope you’re relaxing right meow. If you feel so inclined, here’s some light reading for you…
When I was a child, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which was on the air from 1968 to 2001, was one of my preferred shows, as well as there’s a new documentary out about Mr. Rogers’ life called Won’t You Be My Neighbor, with fun factoids like…until her death, his mom knitted all of his zip-up sweaters. Also, Mr. Rogers had a thing for the number 143, as well as he maintained a weight of precisely 143 pounds throughout the last 30 years of his life.
This article was an eye-opener: It discusses the consequences of farming (like deforestation as well as water pollution) as well as sourcing a few of the components that are commonly utilized in beauty products. According to the article, kid labor is frequently utilized to farm as well as process cocoa, mica as well as shea butter.
My preferred checked out this week was this piece about exactly how one young lady utilized to believe her mother’s commitment to outward beauty was oppressive, however the lady altered her mind when she reached adulthood. From the article…
“In South Korea’s ultra-competitive, image-obsessed society, beauty was a physical marker of one’s commitment to success. beauty was a weapon that might be deployed to fight patriarchy, a source of power for getting ahead in spite of patriarchal restrictions that restricted choices for women. As the head nurse of an operating space in South Korea, my mom went from having nothing to living her finest life. She commissioned custom-designed attire for her curvy figure, ensuring she always looked impeccable. For my mother, beauty meant empowerment as well as independence. After immigrating to the U.S. in 1976 as well as losing her career as well as independence, beauty was one thing my mom might maintain. No matter exactly how difficult things became, she got out of bed every morning as well as performed her beauty regimen with precision as well as allegiance.”
I would like to see this display at the V&A museum in London called Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, just to see her makeup. She used Revlon, Coty as well as Talika!
If you go, you’ll be able to see her bright pink Revlon blush, her preferred lipstick (called “Everything’s Rosy”), as well as a nail polish in “Raven Red.”
British makeup brand Jecca is new to me, however I’ll be on the lookout for it, as well as obviously it’s on L’Oreal’s radar, too.
It was started in 2015 by makeup artist Jessica Blacke, who began offering makeover sessions to the transgender women in her hometown of Cardiff, Wales, after hearing a few of her clients talk about exactly how they felt overlooked by the huge beauty brands. In response, she introduced her own on the internet store with products that cater to specific needs, like covering “beard shadow,” which is when facial hair growth is visible under the skin.
Thanks for the ear worm, Jennifer!
How to wear one foundation three different ways
So, who’s gonna bake these with me?!
I’m #sorrynotsorry about publishing that chocolate chip cookie recipe, by the way, since it would be absolutely wrong of me to have to make it alone. Be a buddy as well as bake a batch with me. Please? COME ON!
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In other news, today’s my as well as El Hub’s 12th (!) anniversary, so we’re heading to the east Bay to have lunch as well as catch a movie. Whatever you’re up to, have a spectacular rest of your day as well as a wonderful weekend. talk to you soon.
Your friendly community beauty addict,
Karen