Lockdowns Destroyed Our Human Energy Exchange Economy and I Want it Back

My husband and I went to a comedy club with friends a few weeks ago. I was afraid to go - would the comedians be funny? Or would we be sitting...

featured writing

Beauty Tech and Biz writing

Cole Haan Born in 1928

Authentic is a buzzword that's way overused, especially in advertising. When we see "authentic" statements next to obvious models, giving obviously faux attitude, we're over it. And fast. But...

Makeup as Ritual: The Sadhus of Nepal

Living in the Western world, it's easy to take our participation with cosmetics for granted. Whether we use makeup to smooth and conceal, or to express ourselves loudly à...

Makeovers in the Movies: My Fair Lady

Every makeover holds some small promise of a new life - as we try a new hairstyle or outfit we might hope for renewed attention from outside ourselves -...

Makeup portfolio