Take a look below at what intrigued us this week: The beauty of authenticity and a true smile Weekend Observations: The Beauty of Authenticity A new exhibit shows the sensual, aesthetic artforms created during the “prudish” Victorian Era The Sensual, “Other Side” to the Victorian Era Believe it or not, a study reveals that men spend [...]

A perspective on beauty in a world full of “high gloss” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/victoria-foyt/on-beauty-in-the-age-of-g_b_1231164.html Dolly Parton’s secrets to looking amazing for SOOOOO long http://style.lifegoesstrong.com/article/dolly-parton-beauty-and-life-secrets-superstar Ahhh, for all of you who, like me, love modern design http://www.ottawacitizen.com/homes/Bring+contemporary+beauty/6030308/story.html Another example of the transformative (and even healthful) power of beauty http://yourlife.usatoday.com/your-look/story/2012-01-16/Clinics-offer-beauty-tricks-to-help-cancer-patients/52599126/1 Some sobering info on beauty products http://www.app.com/article/20120116/NJLIFE04/301160018/Beauty-products-linked-to-cancer-birth-defects-hormonal-issues y  

Really fascinating reading on beauty, fashion and culture. Safety wear is now high fashion!  Check out this new line of women’s clothing using reflective fabrics that could pass for crossing guard uniforms but looks much hotter http://www.coolhunting.com/style/vespertine.php Tasty, pastry-flavored perfumes.  I don’t get it but if your mate ends up trying to take a bite [...]