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Tate McRae Champions Body Positivity in Rhode Beauty “Lip Contour” Campaign

At the end of January, Haley Bieber’s makeup/ skincare brand, Rhode Beauty, released its one-of-a-kind “Peptide Lip Shape” collections. It featured 11 new shades of liners with names such as “press” and “lift,” aligning with the idea of shape and movement. The liners also contain a revolutionary rubber smudging tool on the end of the […]

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“does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 1

Winter guard is called a “sport of the arts” because of the mix of artistry and physical demands, but it also rings true when it comes to gender stereotypes found in both performing arts and sports. Even though the guard may spend hours on hair, makeup, and are clad in sequin studded, vibrant uniforms, the […]

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Skinny Jeans and Self-Confidence

We all know social media influencer Alix Earle who’s famous for her “Get Ready With Me” videos and beauty advice. Her fans admire her for keeping it real and sharing her personal life. In mid-January, Earle collaborated with the brand Frame to launch her pair of skinny jeans called “The Alix”. The Gen Z influencer […]

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Image:Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Trigger warning: this post discusses eating disorders. I’d like to preface this post by saying I am not body shaming either Ariana Grande or Cynthia Erivio, nor accusing them of having eating disorders. My goal is to bring light to recent concerns and discussions about method acting, competitive eating disorders, and the push […]

A Dancer’s Relationship With A Mirror

I put on my leotard and tights, grab my ballet shoes, and head out the door. This was my routine every weeknight for years upon years. Upon my arrival at the dance studio, I was greeted by friends and additionally, I was prompted to place my items in my designated cubby. Walking into the studio […]

Mirror Mirror…

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? In a ballet class, mirrors are a useful tool to show or fix how your technique looks. It is also a weapon for ballerinas to pick apart their bodies, their weight, and their beauty daily. The standards within the ballet culture are detrimental […]

body image can be a real b!tch

Can you see my cellulite in these shorts? Does my stomach look too bloated in these leggings? Are my stomach rolls accentuated in this tank top? I’m tired of asking myself these questions when I look in the mirror. Just last week I had a breakdown over how I looked in my favorite workout set. […]

Let’s Talk About The “Summer Body”

Summer is just about a month away, and everyone is starting to prepare for the warm weather. Planning vacations, buying new outfits, and working hard to get their summer body. The phrase “summer body” stems from the phrase “bikini body“, which become popularized in a 1961 ad campaign from a chain of weight loss salons […]

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