Katie Couric Explores Women’s Success Stories With Eva Chen
Katie Couric is teaming up with theSkimm to explore the stories of successful women and their journey to the top, starting with getting to know the director of fashion partnerships for Instagram, Eva Chen. Chen works hard in an out of the office, especially at the gym with her co-workers. Chen says that team workouts with her co-workers gives her the motivation to go, also helping to build a bond with her co-workers. When asked if she is worried about what to wear everyday for work, she says that she doesn’t but focuses on her choice of shoes for...
Beauty Products You Didn’t Know Were Illegal
Bella Breakdown Today, we hardly think twice about what beauty products we use. You probably have never thought twice about the color of your lipstick, that lower back tattoo, or even what was in your bra. Strangely enough, in the last century we have come a long way when it comes to legality in the beauty department. There were a number of things that were regulated by the law when it came to our bodies, especially for women. Here are the beauty products outlawed over the last century: 1. Red Lipstick Red lipstick, worn by suffragettes, was thought to...
A “Girls Trip” Sequel In The Works
Bella Breakdown The July 2017 smash comedy, “Girls Trip”, is getting a sequel and we could not be more excited. This was the film that put ensemble comedies back on the map, rivaling classics like “The Hangover.” We also got to witness a cast of insanely hilarious, black women as opposed to the usual boys club. “Girls Trip” also gave us one of the most charming, and lovable actresses to date: Tiffany Haddish. Tiffany blew up the press circuit last year, and had us on Groupon after that amazing story she told on Jimmy Kimmel, of taking co-star Jada...
From Long And Listless To Short And Shaved
Bella Breakdown I have let my hair grow out for just over two years now. Having an attachment to my hair is an understatement. There are a lot of people, both women and men, who are really attached to their long hair. That’s understandable, because to a lot of people hair growth is a commitment, especially if hair doesn’t grow that long. With that being said, I know that there have been a number of times I’ve considered just chopping it all off. I worry that my attachment to my long hair is indicative of me not wanting to...
Benedict Cumberbatch Stands Up For Women
Bella Breakdown In a recent interview with Radio Times, Benedict Cumberbatch stands up for women’s rights through only accepting roles that will commit to equal pay of female co-stars. Cumberbatch wants to send a message through his own personal initiative, bringing awareness to the gender pay gap. He opens up about how is trying to use his fame, being an ally for women who struggle with getting substantial roles and the gender wage gap. When now considering roles Cumberbatch is asking what pay his women co-stars will receive, also showing the production teams the need for equal...
