The daily routine of almost every young person in the developed world revolves, in one way or another, around social media. Social media has a gigantic influence over billions of lives, making the profession of the “influencer” a much-coveted role. In recent weeks, social media has become a vehicle for the advocacy for racial equality,…
The issue with ‘blackfishing’
The term “blackfishing” stems from the term “catfishing”, which describes people who are pretending to be something they are not online. With “blackfishing”, people alter their racial appearance to appear Black to gain followers and capitalise off of the “coolness” of appearing Black. This is often done by fake-tanning several shades darker than their natural…
Plus size style influencers for isolation scrolling
If my friends were to characterise my fashion style, they may use the word adventurous. I have been complimented for taking fashion risks, especially relating to being plus size. As a curvier woman, there has been an expectation that I will dress modestly and cover up any ‘imperfections’. In recent years, I have grown to…
Addicted to the glow
Over the past couple of years jelly makeup products have slowly but surely been making their way onto the makeup scene, and 2019 is set to be the year they really come into their own. The only issue is that the majority of these jellified products seem to be coming from the high-end makeup brands,…
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