Appearance Essay

If you Google the name Amanda Knox roughly 7.1 million results will be returned. Her name became one of the most recognized names in the world in 2007, but not in a way you would want to be remembered. “She devil with an angel face” and “heartless manipulator” became synonymous with the name Amanda Knox, not for any established or proven wrong doing by criminal proceedings, but for her perceived wrong doing embellished by the media. Background On November 2nd 2007, British exchange student…

In Julie Mehta’s article “Pretty unreal: ever wish you could look as hot as celebrities do? Well, they don’t look as good as you think,” the main idea is how seeing all those artificially perfect images of celebrities can hurt the way you see and feel about your body; and the way you think others see you. The principal purpose is to inform that not because celebrities look fit means they are healthy. She affirms this idea affects boys, but girls the most. To support it, Mehta collected opinions…

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, right? Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty” has spoken out about the different forms of beauty. Whether they be skinny, curvy, tall, short, young, or old, Dove has made it a point to use their campaign in order to empower every person possible. Virginia Postrel, author of “The Truth about Beauty,” disagrees completely with Dove and their campaign. In her article, Postrel criticizes the beauty that Dove praises (Postrel). Virginia Postrel’s scathing viewpoints…

In much ado about nothing Beatrice and Benedick were an unusually couple that needed to hear from each other that they had feeling for each other. They were trying very hard to show people that they both had no affection about love or about anything at all. Beatrice is the type that would talk smack just to do it. Signor Benedick was the same way and would do it in my mind for affection because he has never had feelings like that before. He would have loved for someone to tell him earlier…

They say a picture is worth a thousands words I agree with that a picture can say a lot to the viewer, same thing with a painting. The photograph and painting I chose to write about is about Queen Elizabeth. The photograph of Queen Elizabeth was taken in 1952 by Beatrice Johnson and it shows Queen Elizabeth wearing a beautiful crown,a yellow patterned dress, with a sash, and diamond jewelry. In the picture the queen has a slight smile not showing any teeth because, it’s a type of picture where…

Sofia Coppola is a visually stylish filmmaker. A penchant for aesthetically pleasing fashion, photography, and art has largely contributed to her oeuvre. Beauty is self-conscious throughout her work with sensuality becoming an all-important part of the viewing process. The numerous pastels, fluid camerawork, and contemporary soundtracks have often been dubbed as the Coppola “Dreamscape.” On the surface, these “dreamscapes” are incredibly inviting. Viewers are forced to feel instead of watching…

Prints in Plus Size For ages we’ve been told that as plus size women we shouldn’t wear this and we shouldn’t wear that. Horizontal stripes make us appear wider and patterns are too busy. Well prints do not make you look fat. In fact, with the right print they can actually make a plus size woman look even better. Here at Pink Clove we choose prints that are on trend, flattering, comfortable and fabulous. Prints and patterns don’t necessarily make you look skinny but certain solids and…

What are the major contributions of cosmetology and how does it affect people all over the world? Self esteem and body image has a major influence on society, based on many looks of many different people we are all willing to take that extra step, follow the latest trends and use social media and celebrities as a trail to follow. The contribution of beauty and art affects people in a positive way. Young and older woman use these styles and techniques to be different yet alike as an individual.…

Women with straight hair envy women with curly hair because their hair seems beautiful and carefree. They imagine that those with curls simply shampoo and condition their hair. They allow the curls to dry and they are out the door. The fact is that curly hair requires a lot of tender loving care because of its very fragile nature. The curly haired girls complain about hair that is uncontrollable and lacks moisture. This is due to the nature of the hair and shampooing the hair too often. Another…

Beauty standards are taking over our nation and it is time for us to take notice if we have not already. For example, social media like magazines, television and the internet lead us to think that we need to have a certain type of body. In Patricia McLaughlin's "Venus Envy" and Claire Suddath's "An Open Letter" both authors talk about how beauty standards are taking over the world and how ridiculous they can become. One major beauty standard these days would be the pressure for both men and…