8 Amazing Women in Art
Bella Breakdown Female artists have long been pioneers in the field, but their work is sometimes undervalued and overlooked. Take a look at eight of the greatest women artists. These women are proof that art knows no gender. Georgia O’ Keeffe – the iconic American painter is known for her contributions in modern art. Harriet Powers – a former slave, Powers became one of the best known African-American quilt makers. Frida Kahlo – the Mexican painter is best known for her self-portraits and explored issues like identity, race, and gender in her work. Beatrix Potter – the London-born writer...
8 Easy Tricks to Get Better Sleep
Bella Breakdown If you have trouble sleeping, these simple and totally doable pointers can make a huge difference. Try them out to help you sleep like a baby. 1. Turn off your screens at least 90 minutes before going to bed. The blue light from electronic screens halts the production of the sleep inducing hormone melatonin. 2. Only use your bed for sleep and sex. That’s what the experts say. It’s basically the golden rule of good sleep hygiene. Working, watching TV, or scrolling your feeds while under the covers breaks that positive association. To get good sleep, you...
The Real Cost of a Breakup
Bella Breakdown The worst part of a break up? Not being able to go halfsies on the Netflix bill anymore. In addition to the emotional toll of breaking up with your significant other, there is the major financial impact as well. Firstly, if you live together, you have to hire movers to move your things out, plus fork out a whole bunch of cash for the expense of leasing a new place (think first and last month’s rent plus security deposit). Additionally, shared expenses, such as groceries and other daily items are all on you now. If you used...
The Best and Worst Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed
Bella Breakdown If you’re feeling overwhelmed, these foods might make you feel better, or worse! These are some of the foods that will make you feel worse if you are already stressed out. Refined sugar: The immediate blood sugar rush and subsequent crash will make you tired and cranky. Salt: Excess salt intake can make you feel bloated and even raise your blood pressure if you already deal with hypertension. Caffeine: Too much caffeine can leave you jittery and anxious. Go for these nutrient–dense foods instead, which can help with stress relief in the long term. Vitamin C: Regularly...
Mastering the Reverse Smokey Eye
Bella Breakdown It’s finally the lower lashline’s time to shine. Celebrity makeup artist Sir John provides a makeup tutorial for the look on Muslim fashion blogger Saufeeyah Goodson. First fill in brows with a pencil using swift light upward strokes. Then brush them upwards with clear brow gel. Apply individual lashes with the longest in the center for a doe-eyed effect. Line under eyes with a soft pencil eyeliner in cobalt blue. Add two coats of mascara. Layer liner with a matching eyeshadow to add impact and staying power. Curl lashes. Finish with a bit of gloss dabbed on...
