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Solawave Blue Light Therapy Wand Review With Photos
PS Photography | Kyley WarrenPS Photography | Kyley Warren While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. When you follow award season as closely as I do, you become pretty attuned to what’s popular in the worlds of celebrity beauty and red carpet glam. There are the usual suspects: sheet masks, eyebrow gels, and hair bungees galore. But as skin care has evolved, so have the beauty routines of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The latest beauty craze among celebs comes in the form of the…
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Where to Buy Taylor Swift’s Blue Reformation Corset Top
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Taylor Swift is just a girl like the rest of us — and like any true fashion lover, she’s got a thing for corset tops. Honestly, who can blame her? They cinch you in all the right places, add a flirty touch, and somehow make even the simplest outfit look totally put together. Whether you’re pairing one with jeans, leather pants, a skirt, or shorts, they just work. Case in point: Swift’s latest date night look…
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History of Blue Eyeshadow: Drag Queens and Sex Workers
Since the 1800s, blue eyeshadow has walked a tightrope between tackiness and glamour, falling into one camp or the other depending on who you ask. The ruling class, who had controlled the writing of history for millennia, quite literally clutched their pearls at the ladies of the night and female impersonators painting their lids in shades of cerulean. But for those on the margins of society, blue eyeshadow has been a tried-and-true beauty staple for those who demand to be noticed. “Blue eyeshadow has such a history in [the sex work] realm, going back even to the Victorian era,” says makeup artist Annie Johnson. “It’s extreme femininity and all about…
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Hotly Tipped Blue Slate Deliver a Gritty, Atmospheric Debut with ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’ – Backseat Mafia
Hotly-tipped Kildare quartet Blue Slate step boldly into 2025 with their debut EP, ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’, a striking fusion of New Wave melancholia and shoegaze-tinged textures. With raw, jangly guitars and piercing lyricism, the band carves a unique niche in the modern rock landscape, proving why they’ve been earmarked as one of Ireland’s most promising new acts. At the core of the EP is its title track and final single, ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’, a brooding alternative rock anthem that seamlessly melds reverb-drenched guitars and feedback-laden soundscapes. The melodic allure of DIIV intertwines with the unfiltered, rebellious energy of The Velvet Underground, while lyrics inspired…
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Finnish Rising Louie Blue Shares Beautiful New Single ‘Diamond’ – Backseat Mafia
Finnish rising solo artist Louie Blue makes a triumphant return with the elegant and beautiful new single Diamond. Built around a warming sound pallet of 80s infused guitar and synth tones, minimal beats and elegant atmospherics, the track is both radiantly catchy and commercially viable whilst retaining some captivating musicality and emotive depth. As comparable to Westerman as it is to the likes of JC Stewart, the track is an absolute alternative-pop gem that floats between its alternative edge and radiant pop hooks. After stepping away from the spotlight to hone his craft, Louie Blue dedicated his hiatus to personal and artistic growth, even building his own recording studio to…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces New Album ‘Black & Gold’, Featuring New Single ‘Grayer Shade Of Blue’ – Backseat Mafia
British blues-rock sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced the upcoming release of her highly anticipated 10th studio album, ‘Black & Gold’, arriving June 6th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Reuniting with iconic producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Joe Bonamassa), the album showcases Taylor’s bold creativity, blending blues-rock with influences from Americana, indie rock, and retro ‘80s pop. ‘Black & Gold’ offers a captivating mix of heart-wrenching ballads and hard-hitting rock tracks that redefine the boundaries of blues music. Joanne shares about her latest single ‘Grayer Shade Of Blue’, “This story is a personal one to me. Since this is my 10th studio album and I’m going into a fresh decade’s worth of recording, I decided I wanted to use…
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What Is Blue Nail Theory? An Expert Explains the Viral Trend
Staying current on social media trends is no easy feat. Every day, a new concept or technique seems to make waves on the internet. The latest? The “blue nail theory.” If you’re curious about this, you’re not the only one; it was one of the top 10 trending searches on Google in 2024. As it turns out, the blue nail theory isn’t too dissimilar from the viral “red nail theory.” It has to do with your nail polish color and what it signifies. To learn more about this phenomenon, keep reading. Experts Featured in This Article Mi Nguyen is a nail artist and licensed master nail educator based in Charlotte,…
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Dead Air – Violently Blue – Backseat Mafia
South London alt-rock newcomers Dead Air have shared their new single ‘Violently Blue’. The track is the first taste of a larger body of work set for release in 2025, with further details to be revealed over the coming months. The track was born during Dead Air’s sessions from Squarehead Studios, Kent. After writing relentlessly morning till night (even camping out on blow up mattresses, sleeping on the studio floor), the London three piece wrestled their powerful new masterpiece into shape. Commenting on the track, frontman Reuben Moonasar says: “The single explores the idea of two beaten and broken souls who are plagued by circumstance. As one half unravels, so does the…
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Lions In The Street – Lady Blue – Backseat Mafia
Canadian rockers Lions in the Street have shared their new single, ‘Lady Blue’. This is the third single from the band’s highly anticipated album, ‘Moving Along’, which is due Friday, November 8, 2024. “Lady Blue would fit comfortably on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eagles album,” says Lions in the Street’s vocalist and guitarist, Chris Kinnon. “It’s a classic northern take on a southern rock, a la Neil Young or the Band. It’s a song about regret, with organ swirls, languid vintage guitar tones, and a James Burton-inspired guitar solo setting the tone.” It’s all big chords, lazy slide, and bright vocals patched together with a drop of late afternoon sunshine. Sitting…
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Blue Nation – Ordinary People – Backseat Mafia
Blue Nation’s fifth album, ‘The Ordinary People,’ has been long in the making and sees the band bring together a collection of material that has had time to mature, grow, and adjust, just like the band have done together. As the band states, “This album is a testament to our growth, not just as musicians, but as individuals.” “After three years of dedicated work, we are thrilled to present “The Ordinary People.” This album represents our growth and evolution as a band. It would not have been possible without the guidance of Trevor Gibson, the strategic management of Ron Murdoch, and the unwavering support from our friends, family, and loved…
