Our fascination with wild animals is nothing new. Since as far back as 1250 B.C., zoos have entertained millions with exotic animals behind bars, but we’re not living in the dark ages anymore. Despite claims that zoos play an important role in conservation and education, they are unnatural and inherently cruel. To put it simply, they do…
{Original Image} By now, I’m sure you’ve already heard about the leaking of private pictures of celebrities. Many people (including fellow celebrities) have already made several videos and articles taking a stance against the issue, so that’s not what I’m here to talk to you about today. (CNN covers Jennifer Lawrence’s rebuttal against hacked photos.) Today, I’m here…
Ever since I joined the ranks of Youth Are Awesome, I have been writing about riots and protests non-stop. As soon as one stops, another one springs up from the muddy ground. On Sept. 26, the people of Hong Kong filled the streets and occupied every crack as a response to the recent decision made…
By now, you probably think that I’m being sponsored by LUSH. But, unfortunately, I am not (not yet, that is). They just happen to make extremely amazing products and eat up my paychecks. (Proof of my obsession.) But it’s all worth it. I’ve come a long way from my first review of their face wash…
As a teenage girl with the attention span of a 5-year-old, I am easily distracted by anything that moves, is shiny, or smells good. Thus, Bath and Body Works happily drains my wallet. Although I am not that fond of their lotions or soaps, every candle line they come out with consistently makes me swoon.…
Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal opinion and should only be regarded as such. This does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Youth Are Awesome or Youth Central. The topic of modesty is controversial and I therefore warn you that some content may offend some people with differing opinions. Pretty much every girl in our generation,…
Keep calm, it’s summer vacation. But what if there is no summer vacation? Here’s something to think about. Summer break has to go. Now, before you begin to spew profanity and attempt to knock my face in, think about it. What do you do over the summer? Don’t lie to yourself, you know as well as…
These past few weeks, social media has been a plethoric ration of #theALSIceBucketChallenge. With celebrities causing an inevitable domino effect on the world-wide web, people from Bill Gates to the average Joe have chosen to pour ice water on themselves to “raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).” People can donate and/or create a video of themselves…
I’d like to draw your attention to how the word “diet” includes the word “die”. Yes, I know that “diet” can simply mean the food you eat, but I’m talking about when “diet” means restricting your intake, generally as a means of weight-loss. This post was inspired by some personal experiences I/people close to me have…
(Original Image) Having recently started following Vogue on Twitter, I am now one step closer to becoming a true, self-entitled professional fashion blogger. While Vogue is known for their bold statements and rather outlandish pieces, I have to argue with some of the risks mentioned in a recent Vogue Daily article, “10 Fashion Risks You…
(Original Image) Around two weeks ago, Brinton Parker (fellow fashion and beauty blogger) of Huffington Post Women released an interesting article. Parker conducted a “social experiment” which tested the different reactions she would get from men on the dating website Tinder based on the levels of makeup she wore in her photos. I’ve never used…
(Original Image) The vending machine at school is one of the only reasons I am able to stay sane during the day. I love getting some Sun Chips at lunch, or grabbing a giant cookie after school while I study, but I never really stopped to evaluate the healthiness of all these snacks. Obviously, schools need…
After receiving glowing reviews from my favourite beauty vlogger, Bubz, I decided to give this product a try; the Arbutin + Hyaluronic Acid Brighting Jelly Mask (try saying that five times fast) by Annie’s Way. The English isn’t too proper since it is a product from Taiwan (no racism intended), nonetheless, it yields the promised effects.…
The summer weather is finally here! And you know what that means… Whether this word makes you cringe or ecstatic, it is once again time to break out the swimsuits. There are so many opportunities to go swimming at the pool, lake, beach, or perhaps you want to chill in a bathing suit in your…
Freelance journalist, Esther Honig, decided to put beauty standards to the test in her project “Before & After.” Honig sent her headshot to 40 different individuals in 25 different countries, simply asking that they “make [her] beautiful” through the use of Photoshop. The software that dominates such a large portion of visual media can alter the…