All by Lourdes Avila Uribe

Our Favorite VMAs Beauty Looks

Thanks to some incredible performances (we’re looking at you, Missy Elliott!) and never-before seen over-the-top fashion moments, MTV’s Video Music Awards are currently the talk of the town. Many of music’s brightest stars – and quite a few Hollywood celebs – hit the red carpet in honor of the music industry’s most notorious awards ceremony. And while everyone was certainly dressed to impress, we couldn’t help but notice some pretty stunning beauty looks across the board. 

Blackface: A Trend in Politics and Beauty

Now that summer has officially landed, stocking up on bronzers and self-tanners feels almost customary among the beauty set. And while a lovely golden sheen whether real or enhanced by products can be a delightful summer addition to one’s look, there seems to be a troubling trend in both beauty and politics: blackface.