https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/0a/0c/1080745046_0:320:3072:2048_1200x675_80_0_0_0fa850197405e142ba4d62f53622cca2.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/photo/202010121080745893-the-beauty-of-autumn-around-the-world/ Although your newsfeed may already be overloaded with images of autumn leaves and colourful trees, there is never too much of this breathtaking beauty in our life. Autumn, that season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, that close bosom friend of the maturing sun is, rightly, the favourite season of millions of people around the world. And, in the northern hemisphere, it is now in full swing. A period of quite warm and dry weather during which all fruit is filled “with ripeness to the core” and the leaves in the trees turn such a […]
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The most beautiful women from 20 Venezuelan states, the Guayana Region (as part of Amazonas, Bolívar and Delta Amacuro states) and the Capital District of the country will compete for the title of Miss Venezuela. Miss Venezuela 2020 will mark the 67th edition of the beauty pageant, that will take place on 24 September at Estudio 1 de Venevision in Caracas, Venezuela. The three winners will represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2020, Miss World 2021 and Miss International 2021, respectively. At the end of the event, Thalia Olvino, Miss Venezuela 2019, will crown her successor. Additionally, Isabella Rodriguez, Miss Venezuela 2018, […]
Dry lips aren’t something you should have to deal with. They crack and bleed and peel and it’s just not a fun time for anyone. To help combat dryness, investing in a quality lip balm should be your first step (along with drinking more water and exfoliating). There are tons of lip balsams on the market, but some of the best are classic balms that have been around for years and years. Here are some of the best lip balms right now that will keep your lips hydrated, from the classics to the new kids on the block. Burt’s Bees 100% […]
Investors in the 2017 Paragon Coin token sale want their money back, but they can’t find the celebrity couple behind the operation. “The attorneys representing the defendants have withdrawn as counsel,” said attorney Donald Enright, who represents plaintiffs in this crypto-fueled legal dispute. Enright added the defendants “defaulted” by failing to appear in court and respond to the claims. The Northern District of California decided in the infamous initial token offering (ICO) case Davy v. Paragon Coin, Inc. that token buyers trying to sue the project’s founders may qualify as a class to pursue a collective case. The lawsuit claims the […]
The day that I got what was probably the second facial of my life, my esthetician quickly shut down my entire skincare routine after I told her that I was (naively) still using salicylic acid face washes like an acne-ridden teenager. Apparently, I was supposed to have graduated to chemical peels and retinol by now. Eventually, my regular dermatology visits would include bi-monthly chemical peels and laser treatments that had my skin glowing. And then came the coronavirus. Like many, I haven’t been able to go to a dermatology office in months, dealing a major blow to my revamped skincare routine. […]
Of the many things we’ve (temporarily) lost thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, late nights at the local bar are one of the most dearly missed—unless, of course, you’re a knucklehead in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Georgia or California who continues to visit watering holes without wearing a mask or practicing social distancing, personal and public safety be damned. For those responsible Americans pining for the beloved and time-honored ritual of staying out until the wee hours of the morning downing beers or cocktails, Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets has arrived to provide a vicarious approximation of that experience—and, in the process, to pay […]
Beauty and it’s processes have and will always be an intricate and personal experience for women of color, many of whom grew up in the hair salon or sitting between their mothers’ legs as she parted their hair and greased their scalps. Beauty is deeply woven into Black culture and it’s no surprise that African American consumers account for about 90% of the overall spend in the ethnic hair and beauty aid categories according to a 2019 report by Nielsen. Yet, Black women have often been overlooked and underserved when it comes to beauty products and shades that match, compliment, or […]
Our feature film, Followed, which I wrote and helped produce, was supposed to open in over 300 traditional theaters across the country weeks ago. COVID-19, however, put the kibosh on that dream. It was to be my first screenplay to see national distribution, too. When I learned our movie would be released in drive-in theaters instead, it felt like another twist of the blade. I wanted, with all my heart, for audiences to experience our film inside the best theaters with optimum sound. Drive-ins, I thought, would be a second-rate, “lesser” experience. But then I realized something important I had long […]
Beauty mogul Michelle Phan isn’t the only woman to notice similarities between makeup startups and crypto communities. Both are dominated by influencer marketing with products sold through direct-to-consumer (DTC) models and aggregated retail platforms like Amazon, Etsy or Shopify. In emerging markets without direct access to Amazon, Lebanese bitcoiner Michel Haber said grassroots traders often fill the role of educating clients and helping them procure their first wallets. Social media accounts and chat groups become ad hoc retail networks. Read more: Michelle Phan: The Beauty of Bitcoin When it comes to grassroots distribution strategies, few mainstream industries offer a better precedent […]
Right now, practically everything I’m purchasing is online, beauty products included. Normally, I’d head to Sephora and scope it out, but my options these days are limited. I’m throwing caution to the wind and buying it all, sight unseen. But that’s the fun part. You can surprise yourself by finding something you love without ever having seen it. It’s like a blind date turning into love at first sight. We’re all changing how we’re purchasing things these days, and beauty is no different. One of the best ways to get the experience of trying new things is opting for a subscription […]
South Korean star Song Ka-yeon is eyeing a return to MMA six years after her first professional fights – and says ideals of beauty and the discrimination she suffered as a ring girl have fueled her relentless training. Song was forced to train alone and spend time as an MMA ring girl as she tried to break into the sport as one of the first female fighters in South Korea before making the professional ranks in 2014. Emerging from a volatile upbringing during which she never met her mother and her father died when she was a teenager, Song beat two […]
The first woman to gain more than a million YouTube subscribers is now going all-in on bitcoin to promote financial freedom to her loyal fanbase. “I kind of view bitcoin as similar to YouTube, which was part of the decentralization of content,” said beauty mogul Michelle Phan. “[Bitcoin] is the decentralization of power.” Phan, who turned online beauty tutorials into a $50 million business, learned about bitcoin while researching gold in 2011. When Phan started raking in money on YouTube, she wanted to diversify her holdings. Phan was attracted to the “philosophy of bitcoin” and already had a knack for teaching […]