How Queen Nefertiti used her beauty to convey power

14 Apr

From her talismanic use of kohl to her love of henna and hair extensions, we take a look at why ancient Egypt’s most iconic leader was also certainly one of the world’s biggest beauty innovators. It'd look like our obsession with beauty has never been greater, but seeking to the past tells a special story. Making Up The Past is a column taking a look at great women from history and the way they used cosmetics to shape their identities, from ancient queens to modern artists. In 1912, a team of German archaeologists led by Ludwig Borchardt were trawling the traditional Egyptian city of Amarna after they uncovered a series of stone busts. Continuing to excavate,...

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18 Oct

Slowdive on grief, ageing and the facility of juvenile

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Because the group prepare for the UK leg of their world tour, founding member Rachel Goswell talks to Emma Garland about grief, ageing, and their growing appeal amongst young audiences Standing ankle-deep in mud waiting for Slowdive to start their set at this yr’s Green Man Festival, it was hard not to note how mixed the packed-out crowd was. In front of me: a bunch of teenage boys wearing all-black, cross-body bags and all, quietly passing around a joint. Behind me: a Gen X couple and their young kids, who later took a family selfie with the stage. Beside me: a lone raver who gave the impression to be teleported there directly from...

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12 Oct

NFL Celebrity Power Couples Through the Years: Gisele Bündchen

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On the heels of Taylor Swift attending two of Kansas City Chiefs’ player Travis Kelce‘s games, an interest in NFL players and celebrity couples has sparked on the web. After attending the Chiefs vs Jets game, where Swift donned Area shorts, they sold out. Last month, after Swift appeared at Kelce’s game against the Chicago Bears, sales of his jersey spiked. While Swift and Kelce haven’t confirmed they're dating, an evaluation of Google search results by Music Industry How To found Halloween-specific searches with the terms “Travis Kelce Halloween costume” and “Taylor Swift Halloween costume” have risen by 466 percent and 816 percent, respectively. The search terms “Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift costume” and “Taylor and Travis costume” have also surged...

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9 Oct

These photos explore the healing power of color therapy

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In a latest shoot and film, director Erika Astrid and photographer John Michael Fulton tell a story of transformation through color “This project isn’t nearly beauty; it’s a therapeutic exploration,” says creative director, photographer and director Erika Astrid about her atmospheric shoot that harnesses the healing power of color. “It’s a visible journey, using colors to evoke emotions and capture the essence of moods.” Inspired by auras and color therapy, the vivid images tell the story of an individual in constant flux between chaos and calm. The surrealist shoot was also inspired by Mark Rothko’s expressionist paintings, produced within the latter half of the 20th century, which held a deep understanding of the best...

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