As the semester draws to a close, I would like to just do a quick summary of what we have learnt here together (+ a bonus video)! First, we talked about the trends of the past and how they have resulted in pollution and contamination which created significant issues for human health. These lessons from […]
Coachella and the Environment?!
I want to discuss one last event related to influencers that has been damaging our environment before the semester ends. Enter: Coachella. The annual music and art festival is held in Indo, California and attracts hoards of young people each year. It is happening THIS WEEKEND (and the next) and I have been receiving a […]
Influencers and Gender Reveal Parties?!
So parties are an essential part of influencer culture. Lots of influencers have gotten into controversies from throwing major parties (especially at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic) and we hear news of influencers getting evicted due to their elaborate and boisterous parties. The issue with this is that influencers see these parties as not […]
Bright Lights (Pollution?!), Big City
So, your favourite YouTuber just moved to Los Angeles… What’s new? Celebrities and now, influencers as well, have been migrating to Los Angeles for decades in hopes of chasing after their dreams in the Mecca of entertainment – HOLLYWOOD. The city of Los Angeles has long enamoured many as being THE dream city, contributing to […]
Influencers and Straws?!
Happy April! No, this is no April Fools joke; your eating and drinking habits are destroying the planet. So unless you have been living under a rock, you probably would have heard of Bretman Rock who has a following of over 18.2 MILLION followers on instagram. One of the merchandise he used to sell were […]
Overconsumption as a Trend?! (Part 2 – Online Shopping)
In the last post, we discussed the negative environmental and social impacts of overconsumption in the context of fast fashion. But fast fashion is not the only thing we over consume. In fact, most consumer products are being consumed excessively and this can be clearly seen through the discussion of online shopping. With the ongoing […]
Overconsumption as a Trend?! (Part 1 – Fast Fashion)
Undoubtedly, fashion trends are one of the most ephemeral trends to exist. What is trendy one day will suddenly be tacky the next. With the proliferation of social media, people are becoming increasingly more aware of their appearance and what they wear. Fashion has become more than just a tool for modesty or to protect […]
Long Lasting Makeup – Lasting Long in the Environment?!
Waterproof mascara is a MUST for important events, especially tear-jerking ones like weddings. In general, we prefer for our makeup to last long. After all, why would we want our time end effort that was put into creating the makeup look to be wasted as it disappears within a few hours. This is especially so […]
Uncovering Cosmetics – Palm Oil
Have you ever stopped to take a look at the ingredient list of your cosmetics? As a makeup user myself, I have to admit that I do not do this. I mean, what for? I’m no chemist, what do all these ingredients mean?! Well, even if we do not understand what all the chemicals and […]
Perfume and Air Pollution?!
We all love smelling good. I mean… why would we want to smell bad? As a variety of perfumes enter the market and become widely available to consumers, we should stop and think about the impact they can have on the environment. In this blog post, I will be discussing a study by McDonald et […]