Disclaimer: I only make myself responsable for opinions I've stated, I only represent myself's thoughts and ideas.
All pictures, quotes, videos, music are credited to the owner. I don't posses any nor I'm declaring them my own. This is not an article to discredit anyone's thoughts on beauty, fashion, or anything else stated below.
Funny thing, I don't actually read fashion/beauty magazines (feel the irony in the air?), reasons:
- They're way too expensive for a magazine where I live. The articles suck, why should I waste money on it?
- I only enjoy the pictures. Usually, the articles are way too boring and pointless, I don't care if 'I can lose 10 pounds in 5 days' or 'How To Get The Guy!!! 10 Tips Who Actually Work' or some crappy-bad-boringly written article. I used to force myself to read the entire magazine so I would feel accomplished and say "oh look at me, I'm a girl who reads fashion magazines"
- They make me feel unworthy and give me anxiety.
- I only buy them when there's someone in the magazine I like, e.g., Beyoncé and such.
- I can view trends, runway shoes, etc. online so...
- It's more ads than anything else. They're just shoving products down your throat. It's tough to find worthy/quality material to read.
But Vogue's September Issue is fun as hell. Most likely to have a celebrity in the cover (and it's even more fun if I like the celebrity. Sadly a reason why I'd take the time to buy a magazine) and the spreads, the new trends, the colors, the runways and so on. It's exciting, I admit.
I guess I'm more drawn to Vogue by the idea of the power and say they have in the Fashion Industry–I admire that. In real honesty, I only think people buy Vogue for the spreads, trends or celebrities.
In my opinion, the articles are so boring, uninteresting and only relatable to rich people...
In my opinion, the articles are so boring, uninteresting and only relatable to rich people...
I get the feeling Vogue is more the name and what it represents than what it really is. Don't get me wrong, I find Anna Wintour a genius, her voice and her influence in fashion are amazing. She sets trends.
I like Vogue, but to an extent...
I like Vogue, but to an extent...
Fashion/Beauty magazines can be so boxing sometimes. They "preach" going all the way with risqué outfits, hair, makeup, everything, but they flop in reality–specially when all the pictures are altered to a point where it's unrealistic what they're showing. They're so far from truth is boring.
And the amount of power fashion/beauty magazines hold it's ridiculous, they literally can change how women feel about themselves and encourage them to be free as birds, to explore, to express themselves and celebrate each others' uniqueness; instead, they put us in this box full of do's and don'ts.
Fashion (to me anyways) is a way for self-expression and a way to explore with colors, textures and make it your armor for every-day life. You're your own canvas and it's liberating to dress accordingly to your inner muse–that's what makes fashion fun.
And the amount of power fashion/beauty magazines hold it's ridiculous, they literally can change how women feel about themselves and encourage them to be free as birds, to explore, to express themselves and celebrate each others' uniqueness; instead, they put us in this box full of do's and don'ts.
Fashion (to me anyways) is a way for self-expression and a way to explore with colors, textures and make it your armor for every-day life. You're your own canvas and it's liberating to dress accordingly to your inner muse–that's what makes fashion fun.
Let's imagine something for a moment to make you understand where I'm going with this...
Is it really what they want or is the screen dictating what they want? are only the luxurious-perfect hair-perfectskin-perkyboobs-flat stomach it women get whatever they want because they look a certain way?
Bottom line, the only way they can be achievers in life and be confident is if they fit into these standards. The crowd is innocently accepting one way of living life as women and they're unconscious of it. The crowd hasn't realized that the led screen is shut off by simply looking to their sides and lift up the women, the human next to you to break the box–to build they're own mold, to have custom-made lives.
The only way of changing the industry is for us to realize, we are the higher power here: the consumer. It's all they worry about: the consumer's behavior.
If we stand together to demand more self-accepting, interesting, valuable articles for us to read, to enjoy, to be inspired instead of being bombarded and controlled like puppets, eventually the Industry will unfold and will become a more accepting, welcoming place. Realizing our self-worth comes from within and as a favorite song from mine says: "you've gotta go inwards to experience the outer space that was built for you".
If we stand together to demand more self-accepting, interesting, valuable articles for us to read, to enjoy, to be inspired instead of being bombarded and controlled like puppets, eventually the Industry will unfold and will become a more accepting, welcoming place. Realizing our self-worth comes from within and as a favorite song from mine says: "you've gotta go inwards to experience the outer space that was built for you".
Beauty is abstract; beauty comes when you feel good about yourself. It only comes when you fully accept and learn to love yourself unconditionally. When you enjoy being who you are and realized all this time you had the wrong pair of glasses and you couldn't see very well from all the blurriness that was your sight.
When we realize that we are beyond our bodies, that we are constant changing minds that can create and evolve constantly to be the greatest version of ourselves. That freedom, love, self-worth and acceptance comes from within–we're going to be infinite as our universe, unstoppable.
IMAGERY, QUOTES, AND VIDEOS
"Life is more fun when you’re not trying to fit into a mold, but trying to embrace your own unique individuality.” – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
"The Best Lingerie Comes in All Sizes"
Vogue's spread "The Best Lingerie Comes in All Sizes", shows a wider variety of women rather than the typical slim model. These beautiful ladies are categorized/labeled as "Curvy" Models which seems unfair, no one calls thinner models "Thin" Models. I hope this is not a phase from Vogue and they will continue to show all types of women further in the future.
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| Candice Huffine |
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| Marquita Pring |
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| Tara Lynn |
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| Inga Eiriksdottir |
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| Ashley Graham |
"That which makes you different is what makes you special" – Pharrell Williams
If you aren't very familiar with Pharrell, he is an out-of-this-place person. He preaches individuality and has an expanding love for women that made him dedicate his last album "G I R L " to his women demographic. Here's his visual letter, called Dear Girl. Transcript here.
And his song Marilyn Monroe, saying why is it wrong with wanting a girl different than the stereotypes portrayed by society.
"Not even Marilyn Monroe, Cleopatra please, not even Joan of Arc... I Just want a different girl"
WE'RE THE KIDS IN AMERICA & CHANTELLE WINNIE
i-D Magazine had a beauty week, and these two articles I enjoyed the most.
We're The Kids In America–First, they gathered several creative young woman to define what beauty is.
Lua Beaulieu
Age: 18
Occupation: Art Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is undefinable, it's everyone's exquisite and unique qualities
Occupation: Art Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is undefinable, it's everyone's exquisite and unique qualities
Ally MarzellaAge: 24
Occupation: Artist
Define Beauty: Beauty is accepting, embracing, and loving yourself, the world around you and all of it's perfect imperfections.
Occupation: Artist
Define Beauty: Beauty is accepting, embracing, and loving yourself, the world around you and all of it's perfect imperfections.
Zoe Shitemi
Age: 19
Occupation: Fashion Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is everything pleasantly enticing.
Age: 19
Occupation: Fashion Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is everything pleasantly enticing.
Shantel Finley-Holmes
Age: 23
Define Beauty: Beauty to me is a confidence. Its shown in the ways that you choose to treat others as well as the way you treat and carry yourself.
Age: 23
Define Beauty: Beauty to me is a confidence. Its shown in the ways that you choose to treat others as well as the way you treat and carry yourself.
Lily McInerney
Age: 15
Occupation: Drama Student
Define Beauty: Beauty transcends any physical and behavioral rule. It is found where you least expect it.
Age: 15
Occupation: Drama Student
Define Beauty: Beauty transcends any physical and behavioral rule. It is found where you least expect it.
Chantelle Winnie, a model who
Her thoughts on beauty:
"[on social media] On one hand it opens the stage for anyone to speak their mind and show what they feel is beautiful. On the other, I think sometimes people look to it to be told what beauty is. I feel the idea of beauty should come from your own head and heart. "
"[on changing the face of beauty] This makes me so proud. I'm just being myself, and I'm happy with myself. It's like passing on a smile. It's amazing."
PRETTY HURTS
Song written by Sia and performed by Beyoncé. A song with a powerful message portraying the ugly truth.
"Perfection is the disease of a nation"
This is #WHATISPRETTY Part 1. More on Beyoncé's youtube channel.
TRY
Song by Colbie Caillat. Written with a beautiful message to women, to not pretend something you are not or struggle to be. Just be your unique, beautiful self.
Wait a second,
Why, should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
Do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
VIDEO
An awesome old school song by R&B/Soul artist India.Arie.
I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie
"La belleza y la fealdad son un espejismo porque los demás terminan viendo nuestro interior"
FRIDA KAHLO
"Beauty and ugliness are a mirage [illusion] because others end up seeing our inner self"
Disclaimer: I only make myself responsable for opinions I've stated, I only represent myself's thoughts and ideas.
All pictures, quotes, videos, music are credited to the owner. I don't posses any nor I'm declaring them my own. This is not an article to discredit anyone's thoughts on beauty, fashion, or anything else stated below.
Funny thing, I don't actually read fashion/beauty magazines (feel the irony in the air?), reasons:
- They're way too expensive for a magazine where I live. The articles suck, why should I waste money on it?
- I only enjoy the pictures. Usually, the articles are way too boring and pointless, I don't care if 'I can lose 10 pounds in 5 days' or 'How To Get The Guy!!! 10 Tips Who Actually Work' or some crappy-bad-boringly written article. I used to force myself to read the entire magazine so I would feel accomplished and say "oh look at me, I'm a girl who reads fashion magazines"
- They make me feel unworthy and give me anxiety.
- I only buy them when there's someone in the magazine I like, e.g., Beyoncé and such.
- I can view trends, runway shoes, etc. online so...
- It's more ads than anything else. They're just shoving products down your throat. It's tough to find worthy/quality material to read.
But Vogue's September Issue is fun as hell. Most likely to have a celebrity in the cover (and it's even more fun if I like the celebrity. Sadly a reason why I'd take the time to buy a magazine) and the spreads, the new trends, the colors, the runways and so on. It's exciting, I admit.
I guess I'm more drawn to Vogue by the idea of the power and say they have in the Fashion Industry–I admire that. In real honesty, I only think people buy Vogue for the spreads, trends or celebrities.
In my opinion, the articles are so boring, uninteresting and only relatable to rich people...
In my opinion, the articles are so boring, uninteresting and only relatable to rich people...
I get the feeling Vogue is more the name and what it represents than what it really is. Don't get me wrong, I find Anna Wintour a genius, her voice and her influence in fashion are amazing. She sets trends.
I like Vogue, but to an extent...
I like Vogue, but to an extent...
Fashion/Beauty magazines can be so boxing sometimes. They "preach" going all the way with risqué outfits, hair, makeup, everything, but they flop in reality–specially when all the pictures are altered to a point where it's unrealistic what they're showing. They're so far from truth is boring.
And the amount of power fashion/beauty magazines hold it's ridiculous, they literally can change how women feel about themselves and encourage them to be free as birds, to explore, to express themselves and celebrate each others' uniqueness; instead, they put us in this box full of do's and don'ts.
Fashion (to me anyways) is a way for self-expression and a way to explore with colors, textures and make it your armor for every-day life. You're your own canvas and it's liberating to dress accordingly to your inner muse–that's what makes fashion fun.
And the amount of power fashion/beauty magazines hold it's ridiculous, they literally can change how women feel about themselves and encourage them to be free as birds, to explore, to express themselves and celebrate each others' uniqueness; instead, they put us in this box full of do's and don'ts.
Fashion (to me anyways) is a way for self-expression and a way to explore with colors, textures and make it your armor for every-day life. You're your own canvas and it's liberating to dress accordingly to your inner muse–that's what makes fashion fun.
Let's imagine something for a moment to make you understand where I'm going with this...
Is it really what they want or is the screen dictating what they want? are only the luxurious-perfect hair-perfectskin-perkyboobs-flat stomach it women get whatever they want because they look a certain way?
Bottom line, the only way they can be achievers in life and be confident is if they fit into these standards. The crowd is innocently accepting one way of living life as women and they're unconscious of it. The crowd hasn't realized that the led screen is shut off by simply looking to their sides and lift up the women, the human next to you to break the box–to build they're own mold, to have custom-made lives.
The only way of changing the industry is for us to realize, we are the higher power here: the consumer. It's all they worry about: the consumer's behavior.
If we stand together to demand more self-accepting, interesting, valuable articles for us to read, to enjoy, to be inspired instead of being bombarded and controlled like puppets, eventually the Industry will unfold and will become a more accepting, welcoming place. Realizing our self-worth comes from within and as a favorite song from mine says: "you've gotta go inwards to experience the outer space that was built for you".
If we stand together to demand more self-accepting, interesting, valuable articles for us to read, to enjoy, to be inspired instead of being bombarded and controlled like puppets, eventually the Industry will unfold and will become a more accepting, welcoming place. Realizing our self-worth comes from within and as a favorite song from mine says: "you've gotta go inwards to experience the outer space that was built for you".
Beauty is abstract; beauty comes when you feel good about yourself. It only comes when you fully accept and learn to love yourself unconditionally. When you enjoy being who you are and realized all this time you had the wrong pair of glasses and you couldn't see very well from all the blurriness that was your sight.
When we realize that we are beyond our bodies, that we are constant changing minds that can create and evolve constantly to be the greatest version of ourselves. That freedom, love, self-worth and acceptance comes from within–we're going to be infinite as our universe, unstoppable.
IMAGERY, QUOTES, AND VIDEOS
"Life is more fun when you’re not trying to fit into a mold, but trying to embrace your own unique individuality.” – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
"The Best Lingerie Comes in All Sizes"
Vogue's spread "The Best Lingerie Comes in All Sizes", shows a wider variety of women rather than the typical slim model. These beautiful ladies are categorized/labeled as "Curvy" Models which seems unfair, no one calls thinner models "Thin" Models. I hope this is not a phase from Vogue and they will continue to show all types of women further in the future. |
| Candice Huffine |
|
| Marquita Pring |
|
| Tara Lynn |
|
| Inga Eiriksdottir |
|
| Ashley Graham |
"That which makes you different is what makes you special" – Pharrell Williams
If you aren't very familiar with Pharrell, he is an out-of-this-place person. He preaches individuality and has an expanding love for women that made him dedicate his last album "G I R L " to his women demographic. Here's his visual letter, called Dear Girl. Transcript here.
And his song Marilyn Monroe, saying why is it wrong with wanting a girl different than the stereotypes portrayed by society.
"Not even Marilyn Monroe, Cleopatra please, not even Joan of Arc... I Just want a different girl"
WE'RE THE KIDS IN AMERICA & CHANTELLE WINNIE
i-D Magazine had a beauty week, and these two articles I enjoyed the most.
We're The Kids In America–First, they gathered several creative young woman to define what beauty is.
Lua Beaulieu
Age: 18
Occupation: Art Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is undefinable, it's everyone's exquisite and unique qualities
Occupation: Art Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is undefinable, it's everyone's exquisite and unique qualities
Ally MarzellaAge: 24
Occupation: Artist
Define Beauty: Beauty is accepting, embracing, and loving yourself, the world around you and all of it's perfect imperfections.
Occupation: Artist
Define Beauty: Beauty is accepting, embracing, and loving yourself, the world around you and all of it's perfect imperfections.
Zoe Shitemi
Age: 19
Occupation: Fashion Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is everything pleasantly enticing.
Age: 19
Occupation: Fashion Student
Define Beauty: To me beauty is everything pleasantly enticing.
Shantel Finley-Holmes
Age: 23
Define Beauty: Beauty to me is a confidence. Its shown in the ways that you choose to treat others as well as the way you treat and carry yourself.
Age: 23
Define Beauty: Beauty to me is a confidence. Its shown in the ways that you choose to treat others as well as the way you treat and carry yourself.
Lily McInerney
Age: 15
Occupation: Drama Student
Define Beauty: Beauty transcends any physical and behavioral rule. It is found where you least expect it.
Age: 15
Occupation: Drama Student
Define Beauty: Beauty transcends any physical and behavioral rule. It is found where you least expect it.
Chantelle Winnie, a model who
Her thoughts on beauty:
"[on social media] On one hand it opens the stage for anyone to speak their mind and show what they feel is beautiful. On the other, I think sometimes people look to it to be told what beauty is. I feel the idea of beauty should come from your own head and heart. "
"[on changing the face of beauty] This makes me so proud. I'm just being myself, and I'm happy with myself. It's like passing on a smile. It's amazing."
PRETTY HURTS
Song written by Sia and performed by Beyoncé. A song with a powerful message portraying the ugly truth.
"Perfection is the disease of a nation"
This is #WHATISPRETTY Part 1. More on Beyoncé's youtube channel.
TRY
Song by Colbie Caillat. Written with a beautiful message to women, to not pretend something you are not or struggle to be. Just be your unique, beautiful self.
Wait a second,
Why, should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
Do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
VIDEO
An awesome old school song by R&B/Soul artist India.Arie.
I'm not the average girl from your video
And I ain't built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally
Because I am a queen
I'm not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what I'm wearing I will always be
India Arie
"La belleza y la fealdad son un espejismo porque los demás terminan viendo nuestro interior"
FRIDA KAHLO
"Beauty and ugliness are a mirage [illusion] because others end up seeing our inner self"
