“To work hard, as I’ve worked, to accomplish anything, and then have some yo-yo come up and say, ‘Take off those dark glasses and let’s have a look at those blue eyes’ is really discouraging.” - Paul Newman
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Did you know that the difference between yearly wages of tall and short men works out to about $1000 per inch?
There is an interesting documentary called “S&M: Short and Male” about the trials and tribulations of men who are height-challenged. If you’re a local reader the documentary is on tonight on CTV. You can read all about it here.
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I have to say that I was very surprised to read in this article about a study appearing this month in the British Medical Journal, which suggests women with thin thighs (less than 60cm in circumference at the widest point) may be at higher risk for heart disease and premature death.
The researchers theorize that this finding may have to do with either not having enough fat or, not having enough muscle, on the thighs.
But don’t panic if you fit into this higher risk category and start packing on the pounds in order to have fuller thighs. Focus on what health research proves to be effective time and time again — eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly.
You can read the full academic article here.
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This NYT video of stylish cyclists taking to the streets in Manhattan is happy, colourful, and fun. Not only will you look great riding on wheels in style, but it is an active, healthy way to get where you need to go.
The safety issues associated with urban cycling are worth consideration, though. Always wear a helmet and be cautious of sharing the road with vehicles.
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Lookism is discrimination towards people based on their appearance. People often allow what a person looks like to influence what they feel and believe about that person.
For example, based on the audience’s reaction to Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent it is evident that they were surprised by her good singing voice. This may have been, in part, because the audience did not expect her to sing well based on her appearance, even though appearance is not an indicator of vocal talent.
Lookism has important economic considerations, as academic studies have indicated employment and income discrimination based on looks.
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“Clothes are a social statement; make-up is closer to our secret hopes and fears.” — Kennedy Fraser
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What do famous models over 35 look like without make-up? In this refreshing pictorial from Harper’s Bazaar, we get to see. Shalom Harlow is looking especially stunning.
What might have been even more interesting though, would be to see them sans make-up and photoshop.
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Christy Turlington is featured in the August issue of Vogue.
In the article, Turlington shows her self-reflective, honest, down-to-earth side. She says that her busy life has left little time to do yoga and speaks candidly about her relationship with her sisters. She is completing a Master’s degree in Public Health at Columbia in New York. I already knew of her role with the World Health Organization, but completing such a degree is a whole different ball game.
Grad school, huh? I start an MSc in Health Studies this fall. It’s practically like Christy and I are twins. Except for the whole supermodel thing. And the World Health Organization phones her. Never mind.
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If today’s Master’s degree is yesterday’s Bachelor’s degree, then perhaps tomorrow’s Botox injection is squeezing out today’s education altogether.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that in 2006, 11 million Americans received cosmetic procedures of some sort or another. In the same year, approximately 1.8 million American were awarded bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees (yes, that’s 11 million cosmetic procedures compared to 1.8 million degrees). Almost 85% as many Americans underwent liposuction (403,684) as earned master’s degrees (481,118). And an incredible 660% as many American opted for Botox injections (3,181,592) over master’s degrees. Let’s hope people are spending on either one or the other, not both. I would hate to see an Elective Surgery category on a Curriculum Vitae.
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But just as you don’t need cosmetic surgery to look pretty, you needn’t be a student to look preppy. The preppy, private school look is a big trend this fall, especially (but not only) if you are headed back to school. The Star reports on prep style and Anna Sui’s new Gossip Girl-inspired fashions.
Harvard is in on this trend, too. The school is licensing their name to a clothing company for a new menswear line, Harvard Yard. There are bills to be paid at Harvard, I guess.
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And lastly, if you are among the stylish and smart crowd that I know you are, FASHION will help make sure you don’t mispronounce anything important. Remember how unfortunate the models on CNTM looked in Episode 4 this season when they butchered some of the top names in fashion during one of their challenges? I’d rather not remember it either, but it is an important lesson. Don’t let it happen to you.
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