A POWERFUL SYMBOL OF FEMININE SELF-ESTEEM The History of Red Lipstick
Perhaps no beauty trend has been more ubiquitous and long lasting than red lipstick. For as simple as it seems, red lipstick, as a part of greater ensembles, still turned heads at the last New York Fashion Week according to global media company Refinery29. And while you might be wearing red lipstick for elegance or glamour, this beauty trend that’s been making lips pop for centuries has a longer history than you might imagine. Even in the ancient world, red lipstick was both a way to accentuate beauty and declare status. While the ancient Egyptians wore it to show that they were a part of high society, the sector of society it represented in ancient Greece was less reputable, to say the least. During the Middle Ages, wearing red lipstick was downright heretical. But as time went on, that began to change. At the beginning of the 20th century, when the women’s suffrage movement was picking up steam, Elizabeth Arden, a cosmetics brand founder and women’s suffrage supporter, began handing out red lipstick at women’s rights marches. The bold color shocked men and eventually became
synonymous with women’s rights around the world. For the first 20–30 years that red lipstick was prominent in the United States, Americans were deeply divided over whether it was scandalous or empowering. That all changed when WWII began. Adolf Hitler famously hated red lipstick, and so through an act of defiance against Nazi Germany, wearing red lipstick became not only acceptable but patriotic. While the men were away at war, millions of women donned red lipstick as they entered the workforce. That’s why Rosie the Riveter, the cultural icon of working women during WWII, has red lips. Beauty brands began capitalizing on the new perception of red lipstick, creating colors such as “victory red” or “regimental red,” and red lipstick became mandatory for women who joined the U.S. Army. Today, red lipstick remains a power symbol of feminine self- esteem and a great-looking beauty trend to boot. Now, next time you plan to color your lips your favorite shade of red, you can remember all that red lipstick represents.
MAYONNAISE Avocado
BREAK Take a
Inspired by The Kitchn
Your entree is only as good as the seasonings and sauces that accompany it. We guarantee you’ll be looking for excuses to pair this vegan avocado mayonnaise with all your meals!
INGREDIENTS
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2 ripe avocados
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1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 cup olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. In a food processor, blend avocados, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt for 1 minute. 2. Scrape the mixture down the sides of the bowl. 3. Turn the processor on again and slowly pour in olive oil. 4. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
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