The ultimate fashion icon, Barbie, turns 60 today but she doesn’t look a day over 25! Barbie (full name Barbie Millicent Roberts) was created by Ruth Handler and named after Ruth’s daughter, Barbara. She made her debut at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959 and each doll sold for just three dollars. […]
The Brooklyn Museum has opened a new exhibition that offers a glimpse into Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s makeup bag. Kahlo’s personal style was as striking and memorable as her iconic self-portraits, including the way she applied makeup. On view from February 8 to May 12, 2019, Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving showcases Frida Kahlo’s […]
As this Thursday marks the first day of summer, I felt it appropriate to remind my fellow pasty people out there to always protect your skin from sun damage, and not to let your suddenly tan friends and family members discourage you from showing off your ghostly gams—even if they relentlessly tease you about it. […]