health
A Different Version of Me
So, I’ve started wearing concealer. Wait a minute – let me back up. I’ve been sick. Since January, I’ve been experiencing a number of strange medical symptoms. After a physical and some routine bloodwork turned up normal, I began seeing specialists. We’ve done a lot of tests, ruled some things out, and found a few [...]
And It Begins Again: New Year, New [Diet]
New Year’s Resolutions often bring fad diets, forced exercise, and disappointment – all at the hands of media suggestion via commercials, advertisements and magazines. Instead of a big bowl of shame for the new year, why not pick up some self-empowering publications instead?
A Body Challenge: Breast Cancer
This article was originally posted at Awakened Aesthetic one year ago today. Most of those that read The Demoiselles are women, and we can all resonate with the fear that comes when we hear the words “breast cancer.” We may have even mused on what it would be like to lose our breasts, which are [...]
Defending Your Life, Sure – But What About Your Weight?
There has been some major debate over the last few years (some of which took place on this very blog) as to the relevancy of the “obesity epidemic.” Celebrities are consistently in the spotlight, and as most of them are lithe and lean, they don’t face the need to defend their weight – unless, of [...]
Gyms, Goals, and Girl Power: Why Do You Work Out?
I went to the gym with a friend last night – instead of a drink and appetizers to catch up, we use an elliptical machine and ten minutes in the sauna – and as we were standing in front of the cooler trying to decide between drinks with ridiculous names like Muscle Milk and Monster [...]
Inside Out: In This Skin
Even though I didn’t know it, I was definitely a lucky teenager. I sprouted breasts* early, was well-liked but under the radar (no drama, thanks!), and had clean, clear skin. Then I grew up. I still have the boobs, of course, and other than a period in my early twenties I’m drama-free, but the skin – [...]
In Another’s Nest: Link Love
First thing’s first: if you haven’t done so already, check out Karla’s Closet. We’ll say it again: Karla’s Closet. Both of us absolutely adore her. She’s the epitome of personal style: from her cropped hair, to her platform shoes, to her sexy, muscular ex-dancer legs. Whenever we need a boost of inspiration, she can always [...]
From the Birds: A Body Mantra
Think back to a day when you felt amazing. Your waistline was playing nice, your body had perfect proportions, and your skin seemed to glow. What was it that brought on that effortless beauty? What experiences and words created the type of grace that let you put on your shortest dress and reddest lips, without feeling [...]
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