Sunday, September 2, 2012

Yahoo News teams up with Allure to present one warped vision of beauty.

Yahoo news has featured an article on their homepage titled "Beauty mistakes that turn men off." So, if something isn't appealing to men, is it a mistake? Do women actually read this and alter their beauty routine/preferences?

Among things apparently unappealing to men are overdone eyelashes, a sloppy shave, stiff hair, smoky-eye overload, and bold lipstick/manicures. I suppose Taylor Momsen will be forever alone, aye? Frequently used adjectives include sexy, innocent, subtle, and natural. Want to know what’s natural? Hairy legs. This article associates stiff hair as being unapproachable. These “high-maintenance” looks symbolize work, business, and success. What man would want to be reminded that gasp, women have brains and careers!?

Explicitly stating "Guys like [women] to keep things pretty simple" women are not be experimental or mysterious, yet to remain classic and predictable instead. Yahoo presents only one image of beauty and dismisses all others. What if your personal style isn’t predictable boring bimbo or Zooey Deschanel 1940’s wannabe? What if you’re a risk-taker or a little on the edgy side? Everyday women must not be curious or trendy, leave that to celebrities and rock stars, duh. Remember ladies, you must avoid anything unappealing to men; women should not do what makes them feel beautiful, but what men view as beautiful.

Personal favorite quote: “If your manicure is black, glittery, glows in the dark, or is any combination thereof, men are intimidated. Or just kind of freaked out.”

Form your own opinion: http://shopping.yahoo.com/news/beauty-mistakes-turn-men-off-000000659.html