Topic: Beauty Pageants

Gallery: Five Facts About Transgender Miss Universe Contestant Jenna Talackova

Gallery: Five Facts About Transgender Miss Universe Contestant Jenna Talackova

As I noted in my updated post earlier today, the Miss Universe pageant has decided to let transgender contestant Jenna Talackova back into the competition. But that might not be enough for her. In a statement released earlier today by her attorney, Talackova said that she will not be satisfied until Donald Trump eliminates all anti-transgender discrimination from the pageant’s rules. Until that happens, she and her attorney “will be considering all of Jenna’s legal options.” Good for her! But who is this plucky, blonde, trans rights warrior? I internet stalked her a little bit to find out. More »

Disqualified Transgender Contestant Now Suing The Miss Universe Pageant

Disqualified Transgender Contestant Now Suing The Miss Universe Pageant

When Ashley reported last week that Miss Universe Canada had disqualified finalist Jenna Talackova because they discovered that she was born male, I sensed it might be a good opportunity to challenge the rules of that backwards, antiquated institution and bring awareness to transgender rights at the same time. As it turns out, Ms. Talackova agrees, as she’s suing the Donald Trump-controlled institution for discriminating against transgender women. More »

Ready-To-Click: Wash Your Hair In Coconut Oil

Ready-To-Click: Wash Your Hair In Coconut Oil

Budget beauty tips that work. -Refinery29

Tara Reid‘s style evolution. -StyleList

15 celebrities who were also pageant queens. -College Candy

Know your Ryan Gosling memes. -Divine Caroline

What makes an essential wardrobe for a woman in her thirties? -The Hairpin

On cranberry juice and your insides. -YouBeauty

Dip dye hair: it works on famous people! -Betty Confidential

Where to find cheap, stylish scarves? -The Budget Babe

Eileen Ford chats about the changing modeling industry. -Styleite

Gareth Pugh designed a vodka bottle. -The High Low

The best face mask for your skin type. -Birchbox

Kim Kardashian and 6 other celebrity wedding day cash cows. -DoubleX

Ready-To-Click: Beauty Queens Can’t Catch A Break

Ready-To-Click: Beauty Queens Can't Catch A Break

Teenage beauty queen stripped of crown due to weight gain. -Styleite

Can you fake a little surgical help with good beauty products? -Refinery29

Power through the dog days of summer, beautifully. -YouBeauty

eBay is launching an online outlet mall. -The High Low

Bring your beauty from day to night in a few easy steps. -Birchbox

Mila Kunis was ladylike in dots. -Betty Confidential

The cool, eye-catching handbags of Wilbur & Gussie. -Poshglam

Lauren Conrad pairs a floral print with leather leggings. -The Budget Babe