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Entry: Explain: The Fake Tan
posted by sugarshock
Mar 31, 2009 3:47PM
The perception, sadly, is that tan still equals money for many people. It started way back with Coco Chanel, who made it seem chic (perhaps by accident) and continues among celebrities who are perpetually fake-tanned/baked.
As a pale girl myself, I do think that pale is beautiful, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I feel like I look better with a tan.
That said I haven't acted on it. Yet.
Entry: Stila Goes Bankrupt?
posted by sugarshock
Apr 03, 2009 3:26PM
this is very sad news, if true...perhaps one of the biggie brands like Estee or L'Oreal will try and scoop them up?
Entry: Vogue's Mind Blowing Models
posted by sugarshock
Apr 13, 2009 2:10PM
ARLENIS SOSA! She's definitely the most buzz-worthy model of the moment.
Plus, she's landed Lancome, and other than Liya for Estee Lauder, not one of these faces has a big cosmetic contract in their midst...
Entry: Love Is Blind, We Are Not... And Neither Are You
posted by sugarshock
Apr 28, 2009 11:09AM
An inspired choice, since Grace Jones sings in the H&M spring ads with Eva Herzigova and Vincent Gallo....
Jones was also a major muse on the spring '09 runways.
Entry: Oh, Elle!
posted by sugarshock
May 06, 2009 2:07PM
she's not the most obvious choice, but, damn, the girl looks hot, so it's fine by me. although I have to agree with guest #5 - please bring back the models!
And, I too love Elle - it's one of my favorite mags (and I read MANY), and I'm not ashamed to admit it. though mostly, I read Elle for its beauty and health coverage, which is by far some of the best in the realm of US magazines.
Entry: May 15, 2009 @ 1:55pm
posted by sugarshock
May 15, 2009 2:56PM
do teens actually read Teen Vogue? I don't know many teens (nor many adults, for that matter) who know what the word "obfuscate" means.
talk about being out of touch with your audience and "obfuscating" the issue...
Entry: Let’s Get Functional
posted by sugarshock
May 28, 2009 1:42PM
I've got to hand it to Functionalab for its slick design aesthetic and cool branding, which is getting a ton of press. However, there has been no substantiated proof that nutraceuticals can turn back the clock on skin. But people will continue to believe in the quick-fix approach: just look at the biggest beauty myth of all – that drinking water can improve your skin.
Entry: Let’s Get Functional
posted by sugarshock
May 28, 2009 2:56PM
darcyskins - no, zombie-dom isn't pretty, but if you're dehydrated, then yes, your skin won't look great. But most of us get adequate water from the foods we eat and there's no evidence to suggest that guzzling water will give you model-esque skin (although they all claim it as their beauty secret).
See: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/health/28real.html?ref=health
Entry: Are You A Product Snob?
posted by sugarshock
Jun 08, 2009 2:29PM
Like Guest #5, I used to be a product snob and favor only cult brands (that tend to have a hefty pricetag attached). I've since realized, since working as a beauty editor, that many drugstore brands are on par with, and in some cases, better than their higher-priced counterparts.
That said, a new Dior mascara or the latest YSL makeup (which is often packaged like art pieces) can still set my heart aflutter.
Entry: Jun 12, 2009 @ 1:35pm
posted by sugarshock
Jun 12, 2009 2:32PM
wow, does someone have a chip on their shoulders?
I don't see the fashion world's love for Beth Ditto as any stranger than their love for Lady Gaga (although Gaga has more style, in my opinion). Both Ditto and Gaga, with their flamboyant personalities, could be characters in John Waters movies.
The love of Ditto isn't any kind of calculated statement on the fat/thin issue – the fashion world loves nothing more than eccentric personalities.
Entry: Lashes, Plus One or Two
posted by sugarshock
Jul 24, 2009 1:32PM
Another potential side effect of this drug is permanent eye-color change - so if you have blue eyes, for example, there's a slight chance they could turn brown, permanently.
If that's not scary enough, I don't know what is....
Entry: Jan 21, 2008 @ 10:00am
posted by sugarshock
Jan 23, 2008 2:29PM
happy b-day fashionista! I heart you!