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by A i nsley M c C u llen

Every woman knows the feeling of being objectified simply due to the fact that it happens to us daily, no matter where we go or what we wear. It’s everywhere and it can be as normalized as a man “sliding right by you” and grazing his hand against your lower back or telling you to smile more. The terrifying part is women nowadays are so used to this treatment we don’t even bat an eye as we walk down the streets with men slinging words at us like bullets. From a young age, girls start to feel the effects of objectification. At fifteen years old, you’re still a child, barely into highschool. However, men don’t stop and ask for your ID to verify your age before catcalling you. Before I truly understood the dark side of pretty privilege, I remember being 15-years-old working at a local restaurant and having grown men lean over the host stand to ask me way too personal questions or tell me they liked my shorts. I’ve been catcalled and stared at and told I’m “stunningly gorgeous” as if the man is doing me a favor. Friends of mine have had coworkers comment on their bodies as if it’s as normal as a greeting. Whether society wants to admit it or not, every woman out there has a story to share. Men ask women out repeatedly, not giving up until they say yes. They form ideas of you in their head, manipulating you to the point you start to believe them. And when they refuse to acknowledge reality and admit to the horrors of objectification, they find a way to make it your fault. The media is even worse, plastering images of women’s bodies on the covers of magazines, pointing out every conceivable flaw. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, makeup ads, and possibly every perfume ad, are all famous for notoriously over sexualizing women. Women are objectified constantly, being belittled to nothing but our appearances. Girls who are pretty are praised and valued, so we are told to focus on our appearance and that looks are what’s most important. We are meant to believe fashion and beauty are the pinnacles of womanhood; yet, the women who care most about appearances, fashion, and beauty are considered vapid, attention-seeking, and asking to be objectified. When women put time and effort into their looks, we’re asked what boy we’re all dolled up for. When we spend an hour doing our hair or our makeup, we’re “trying too hard” and we “should really just be natural,” but when we don’t we’re

“lazy” and “letting ourselves go.” The formula for the “perfect woman” is impossible to achieve. We can’t show too much skin or else we’re a slut, and we can’t cover up too much because then we’re a prude. No matter what we do, we’re always going to be seen as nothing but objects. We find solace and escape from these cruel assumptions in each other and the bonds of womanhood. We do each other’s makeup and support each other’s goals at the same time. The camaraderie and love created through sisterhood is unbreakable. The shared experiences of misogyny and objectification give a sense of comfort in knowing we are not alone because we know what we’re capable of doing, and we know that there’s no harm in looking hot while doing it. Feeling seen as more than just face value is like no other. Being known as someone complex and unique even though you watch for trends and do your makeup every morning is irreplaceable. We can work in fashion or beauty and still be intelligent and capable. In contrast, we can work in science and business and still be interested in fashion or beauty. The rules of womanhood are not one-sided. Girls are so much more than what lies on the surface. We have dreams and aspirations that are just as real as men’s. We can be whatever we want, and we can look good doing it. Remember, just because we’re pretty, doesn’t mean that’s all we are.

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Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume:

For our Editor-in-Chief, the perfect perfume is just as essential to any outfit as your shoes or pants, if not the most important part. And her go-to scent is none other than Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. As the second best-selling perfume from the house of Chanel, this scent features a base of jasmine, white lily and wood spices with notes of energizing orange. If you are looking to embrace your inner Coco

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“I feel like blush elevates every look. I am not even good at makeup, but this blush is everything. It makes your everyday makeup glow, it’s so dewy.”

- Sydney Preston, Production Assistant

You don’t have to be a dancer to rock a pair of classic ballet flats. So, step up your 2023 shoe game by putting on your favorite pair of flats. Recently, these nostalgic shoes have been making their way back into our closets, and our fashion director

“Ballet flats can be casual yet still dressy at the same time! They also go with literally

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask:

There is nothing we hate more than chapped lips. But don’t worry, we have the perfect solution to help you moisturize- the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. From the Korean beauty brand Laneige, this product went viral on the internet, with several A-list celebrities showing their love for the lip mask. If you can get your hands on this product before it sells out, then you won’t be disappointed. To get rid of chapped lips, just apply the mask on before bed, or any time of the day, and let the formula sink in.

“I love how silky it applies onto your lips, and it’s so hydrating and smells divine. The best thing about this product is that it doesn’t require a lot to use, so it lasts you forever.”

- Abby Martos, EIC