Tag Archives: body

Written On The Body

Julie GersteinNovember 8, 2011 //
No Body Snarking!
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Susan Sarandon hates when young women snark on their bodies. Read More »
Celeb Body Image
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These celebs could use a boost of better body image! 11 Photos »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
One woman's experience battling this disorder. Read More »

Ariana Page Russell has a skin condition called dermotographia, a condition where her mega-sensitive skin swells up at even the lightest contact. Rather than wallow in her condition, Russell opted to turn her condition — and her skin — into art. Russell draws complex patterns, poems and designs into her skin, creating a creepy/cool meta-statement on how women’s bodies are appropriated as objects. Check out more of Russell’s body of work (okay, pun intended) after the jump. [Empty Kingdom] Keep reading »

31 Ways Women Worry About The Way They Look

SimchaAugust 3, 2010 //

I used to work retail and “fitting room” was my favorite shift. While my other coworkers dreaded it, I thought it was friggin’ hilarious. Let me tell you, what people say when they’re in their underpants trying to squeeze into something is comedy gold! As a grownup fat kid, I’ve always struggled with my body issues, from my back titties to my general spherical nature. Nowhere was I ever able to laugh at myself more than in that dressing room, where I’d hear hot women of all shapes and sizes completely rip on themselves … instead of blaming, oh, the cut or the designer. It was ridiculous! And the best part was, the woman who picked the most ill-fitting clothing always bought the most. Self-acceptance is a cosmic joke. So, let’s laugh together with these completely true, yet hilarious, things women are insecure about when it comes to their bodies. Keep reading »

Metabolic Gym Gives You A Workout Without Moving. Also: We Have A Bridge To Sell You.

Leonora EpsteinMarch 16, 2010 //

Living in France has caused me to be constantly flummoxed by the whole “French Women Don’t Get Fat” situation. They don’t! And even though exercise has become increasingly à la mode, I can count on one hand the number of times I have seen a Parisian woman running by the Seine (sans sports bra, I might add). Perhaps their hidden secret is this: the gym métabolique or “metabolic gym,” a sort of UV pod that you lie still on and magically burn 800-1,000 calories in a half hour. Supposedly, 30 minutes in this thing is equal to an hour and a half of gym time. Uh. Right.

Otherwise, the only other thing I can think of is the power plate machine, which is by no means new, but perhaps now considered chic because Kenzo has designed one. Check it out after the jump. [JalouGallery.com] Keep reading »

Beauty How-To: Exfoliate Your Body

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

There’s nothing sexier than the touch of silky soft skin. And while facial moisturizers and hand creams are commonplace products to keep you smooth, you need some serious exfoliating action to sloth off the dead skin that keeps your sexiest layers on lock down. Here’s how to do it. Keep reading »

Beauty How-To: Score Soft Feet

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

There’s nothing worse than kicking your shoes off after a long day only to gawk at your cracked heels and rough toes. Our little piggies take a lot of hits between high heels, standing at bars, and walking around the office. Do yourself, and your feet, a favor: Take the time to pamper yourself with at-home pedis and score smooth, soft feet. Five steps, after the jump!

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Beauty How-To: Treat Adult Acne

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

Acne was a bummer when you’re going through high school, but at least you weren’t the only one walking the halls with zits. Fast forward to a few decades later and the suckers still haven’t gone away! Only now you are the only one at the office with acne. Luckily, The Frisky’s got your back… and face, and neck. Keep reading »

Beauty How-To: Treat a Bug Bite

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

No that’s not a pimple. Last time we checked pimples don’t itch, turn hard, or swell up. Bug bites have all the beauty-slaughtering side effects of a zit without the easy-to-fix pop. Got a bad bite that won’t quit? Here is how to smash that sucker like the fly it came from. Keep reading »

Beauty How-To: Banish Ashy Skin

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

Dry skin is a pain in the ash. We all crave supple, smooth skin and now achieving that baby-bottom touch is super easy. Check out the five steps to banishing dry skin after the jump.

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Beauty How-To: Get Rid Of Body Acne

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

A pimple on your face can be embarrassing, so just imagine finding blemishes on your back and body. Some people are predisposed to body acne, while others just need to jump start a decent skincare routine. Either way, steps to ridding yourself of pimples south of your collar bone are waiting for you after the jump!
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Beauty How-To: Apply Body Shimmer

The FriskyMarch 5, 2010 //

Body shimmer has a bad rap. OK, maybe it deserves such after the massacre known as the ’90s (rave anyone?), but here’s how you can bring glitter back with all the class and none of the skanky.

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