body image
Endometriosis
March is Endometriosis Month. You may have heard this somewhere before but not quite sure what it is really. You may hear it being described as ”bad cramps”. Sometimes, it is the simplest way we can find to describe it, […]
Cuban-American Fashion Dream Team: Isabel & Ruben Toledo
Park Grove held an exclusive sartorial event at their penthouse sales gallery. Isabel Toledo, the Cuban-American fashion designer who has designed for the likes of Michelle Obama and MAC Cosmetics, hosted a private show of curated spring looks from her […]
The Body and Visual Obsession
“If the whole world were blind, how many people would you impress?” -Boonaa Mohammed I had a crazy week, and I nailed it. I finished all of my mid-term papers, made the most sales at work, and still managed […]
Location, location, location: Where you live can affect body image
The world can be a harsh place, and sometimes it seems like you need to have the perfect body in order to achieve success and happiness. We are always worried what others are thinking of us, but in reality, they […]
Overcoming Anorexia; the Beauty of Letting Go
I will go ahead and start by telling you that the following story is not one that I particularly enjoy telling. This is a part of my life that I am not proud of, but I am learning not to […]
Women’s Beauty Should Be Defined By Women
Recently, unrealistic beauty standards in countries around the world, have sparked a global discussion. Development of technologies and creation of photo-editing software have given the media an ability to edit an image any way they desire. The media has taken […]
Isabel Toledo 2014 Fall Collection at Lane Bryant
If you don’t know Cuban-born fashion designer Isabel Toledo, that’s OK… this modest designer has been styling women in couture for years. Chances are that you’ve seen her work without even knowing it. She’s most notably known for that moment […]
What Clothing Means To Different Cultures
Clothing means something different to people from contrasting backgrounds as a person’s culture can shape his or her relationship with clothing. In Hawaii, wearing midriff-bearing tank tops and bikini bottoms smaller than some underwear is considered the norm. Among […]