Saved by the Bell wasn’t just a sitcom — it was a cultural iconic 90’s television show- Its beauty language was loud, playful and un-apologetically optimistic. The Zack Morris Phone: The Original Status Symbol The giant brick phone became an icon of early mobile culture, symbolizing independence, confidence, tech glamour, and social power. It wasContinue reading “Saved by the Bell”
Author Archives: Stacey Hobbs
Ballet’s Influence on Fashion + Beauty
(Nutcracker, Cinderella, Swan Lake) Ballet has shaped beauty and fashion for centuries. Its vibe — ethereal, disciplined, romantic — has influenced designers, makeup artists and cultural beauty ideals. Ballet has always been one of my great loves — not just as an art form but as a language of beauty, discipline and storytelling. It isContinue reading “Ballet’s Influence on Fashion + Beauty”
Why Fitness Is Important for Health + Beauty
Fitness has always been more than movement — it’s a form of self‑preservation, a way of honouring the body and its ability to carry us through life. When we talk about beauty, we often think of skincare, makeup, hair, or fashion. But beauty begins deeper: in circulation, posture, breath, and vitality. Fitness as a BeautyContinue reading “Why Fitness Is Important for Health + Beauty”
Canada vs. America: WWI Beauty Culture
Canada: Practical, Modest, Duty‑Driven In Canada, WWI beauty culture leaned toward restraint. Women adopted simpler routines, favouring practicality over glamour. Cosmetics were used sparingly and framed as modest enhancements rather than statements of identity. Beauty messaging emphasized thrift, discipline and supporting the war effort. Hairstyles softened but remained conservative, and fashion prioritized durability and functionContinue reading “Canada vs. America: WWI Beauty Culture”
Beauty + Health Recipes: Sun‑Dried Tomatoes
Sun‑dried tomatoes have always been one of my favourite ingredients, rustic, refined and deeply Mediterranean. Over the years, I’ve made countless recipes with them, and today I’m sharing some of my favourites. Beyond their incredible flavour, sun‑dried tomatoes offer beauty‑from‑within benefits that support radiant skin, healthy hair, and overall wellness. The Beauty Benefits of Sun‑DriedContinue reading “Beauty + Health Recipes: Sun‑Dried Tomatoes”
PART VI: After the War: When Silence Becomes Power
When the war finally ended, Paris rushed to reclaim its glamour. Designers returned to silk, taffeta, embroidery and excess as if beauty itself needed to make up for lost time. But Balenciaga did not rush. He emerged from the war with a new kind of authority, one that is quiet and absolute. While others celebratedContinue reading “PART VI: After the War: When Silence Becomes Power”
