Links from the past 2 weeks. Sigh. I wish I could blog more consistently!
– This eye makeup would come in handy if you're stuck in a boring meeting – you can close your eyes but still look totally awake.
– In a previous Curator's Corner I mentioned Japan is inching closer to using 3D printed human tissue for cosmetics testing. Looks like L'Oreal is following suit.
– Happy 100th, Maybelline! To celebrate the occasion the company is releasing some limited-edition products, which I am very interested in getting my hands on.
– I'm truly amazed at the makeup skills of this blind (!) beauty vlogger.
– It's only the beginning of summer but I'm already salivating at Paul & Joe's fall collection, pictures of which you can see over at Rouge Deluxe.
– Sephora employees dish on the most returned products. I was surprised by most of them.
– Rainbow streaks are old news. Meet the "half and half", the newest way to wear crazy hair color.
– Here's a short but thought-provoking piece on the use of cosmetics as either a "shield" or a "weapon".
– InStyle provides a brief history of one of beauty's most relied upon devices.
– The Hairpin has an excellent compilation of links for further reading and actions you can take regarding nail salon conditions.
– More on the ever-growing men's grooming and cosmetics market.
– XO Vain rounds up the best beauty-related sketches (other than the instant classic "Girl You Don't Need Makeup) from Inside Amy Schumer.
The random:
– This Jezebel staffer cried at a Sleater-Kinney show. I'm glad I'm not alone!
– Speaking of my heroes, Bust has an exclusive interview with Kathleen Hanna and the Julie Ruin.
– This book is up next on my reading list.
– Feast your eyes on some beautiful baked creations, courtesy of Brooklyn's Burrow Bakery.
– Lots of upcoming exhibitions and books on the art and history of tattoos.
– Swimming with a mermaid tail is tougher than you'd think – those things are heavy!
What have you been up to?