Late links as usual…I get so frustrated at not being able to stick to even the most basic of schedules. But as I'm demanding more of the Museum these days it's hard to keep up. 😉
– The Curator's favorite publication turned 30 this month, and I was so pleased to add a copy of their very first issue to the Museum's collection a while back. For some reason though they started celebrating back in February, but I'm including a link to their 30th anniversary content anyway.
– The beauty industry has a renewed focus on fighting racism against the AAPI community, which is long overdue.
-Beauty enthusiasts have been making this argument for ages, but it's always worth repeating.
– The U.S.'s ever-shrinking middle class is still buying beauty products, but their habits are different now. One word: masstige.
– On the one hand, it's good that this website is available for domestic violence victims; on the other hand, as with roofie-detecting nail polish, I feel like it shouldn't exist.
– I'm baffled as to why Hourglass's new vegan red lipstick getting so much buzz, considering that there's no shortage of vegan red lipsticks on the market. Obviously, not killing insects to make lipstick is a good thing, but I'm not sure what the breakthrough is here.
– Also not wowed by the removal of the word "normal" from Unilever's products. I understand shifting language is necessary for social change, but "normal" when referring to skin type isn't really offensive or exclusionary despite the company's market research. ("Normal" hair type and body weight…now those are different stories.) Thank goodness for r/skincareaddiction telling it like it is.
– Astrology-themed beauty is still going strong, perhaps even more so due to the pandemic.
– Sad that I missed this oh so spicy collab before it sold out for the second year in a row.
The random:
In 90s nostalgia, HBO will feature a documentary on actress Brittany Murphy (Clueless, Girl Interrupted) and Netflix has released a documentary on the last Blockbuster video store (the irony). Also, while it doesn't take place in the '90s, Moxie is apparently brimming with Riot Grrrl vibes. I need to see it, obviously!
– How adorable is this mini art gallery?
– I enjoyed this article on the work of fashion illustrator Marcel Vertes, who also created ads for a number of perfumes and cosmetics.
– If you ask me, mermaidcore is always trending.
How did March treat you? Generally speaking I hate it so I was glad to see it go. Here's to longer days and warm weather!