Babes with the Power

To construct a better representation of beauty and style separate from the standards set up by the beauty industry, we bring to light a few individuals who discuss how their unique styles and thoughts on the beauty industry break the mold. OLIVIA MCCUNE  Olivia is a 16 year old junior at Santa Barbara High School who describes her personal style as modern and feminine. We had a chance to talk with her about feminism and the changes that to take place within the industry. "The beauty industry shapes our society." Would you call yourself a feminist? If so, what does it mean to you?  O: Yes, I think it means equality in social, political, and vocational settings. What do you picture when you think of the beauty industry?  O: I picture artifice. Do you believe the beauty industry has a significant impact on our society?  O: Yes, the beauty industry shapes our society by creating standards and aspirations. Do you see yourself represented in the

"We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." – Malala Yousafzai

"Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating." – Andrea Dworkin

Top 5 Spectacular Clothing Brands From healthy production to positive representation, these five brands are a feat of their own making in some way or another. Here we’ve compiled a list of our top five clothing lines that we feel are supportive of women… 5. Forever 21       Clothing Although it’s generally agreed upon that their production and manufacturing methods are more than questionable, they are one of the few mainstream clothing brands that offer a plentiful online plus size collection. Most clothing goes from XS - XL, and the plus section goes from OX - 3X, with representations of many shapes in between. It’s very affordable, and although the quality might be low, Forever 21 is reliable and great in a pinch. (Shop here ) 4. VEEA    High-end Menswear This distinctive brand is known for their androgynous line of“high-end menswear fashion made to fit women.” The brand’s high-quality dress attire are tailored to fit the wearer and have done much promote