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Beauty in the Workplace, Beauty Theories, Weekend Observations, Weekly Essentials

Weekend Observations: Buying for the Camera

No Comments 25 March 2013

Just when I thought I have enough stress finding an outfit for the big stage next month, now I have to add another factor: the video camera. You see, part of the reason I’m trying to get on these big stages is that the folks holding the conferences in which I speak ALSO video tape [...]

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Beauty in the Workplace, Beauty Theories

Blow Your Hair and Blow Your Mind

No Comments 21 March 2013

This is going to sound trite but there’s nothing like a good blow out. I’ve been separated from blow-outs for years.  After being disappointed with flat blow outs, and then being introduced to the flat-iron, I felt smarter, richer and more satisfied with doing my own do’s.  No matter how big the stage, I never [...]

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Beauty in the Workplace, Beauty News

Using Beauty as a Career Tactic: Good or Bad?

No Comments 21 February 2013

We’ve touched on the subject of beauty in the workplace many times @Beautyskew.  Whether we are recognizing the indisputable power of beauty in terms of hiring and promotions; the ability of beauty to add to one’s confidence, or the discrimination against those people culture deems unattractive; it’s a subject close to our hearts and minds. [...]

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A Cultural Perspective, Beauty in the Workplace, Beauty News, Beauty Theories

Beauty is Power: Just Ask S. Korean Men

No Comments 27 September 2012

I came across a FASCINATING article describing the phenomenon of South Korean men wearing make-up.  Lots of it. But this isn’t some niche, transvestite or special-occasion-costume-y kind of thing. No way. This formally macho society is seeing male make-up as a way to gain the upper hand in a fierce economy, and the attention of women [...]

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Beauty in the Workplace, Weekend Observations, Weekly Essentials

Weekend Observations: Women, Height & Power

1 Comment 22 July 2012

We’ve all heard about the connection between height and power when it comes to men.  That is, the more powerful he is, the more likely he is to be tall.  We associate height with strength, control and virility.  Look at our country’s presidents if you don’t believe me. I would argue (based off of personal [...]

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