Over thousands of years, women have been expected to conform to ridiculous (if not dangerous) beauty standards. But for women in China, beauty standards were downright incapacitating until the 20th century, and even then the tradition continued. As part of her "Living History" series, Jo Farrell has captured a world we have never seen. These women are the last generation to have had their feet bound, and they're baring all.
Over thousands of years, women have been expected to conform to ridiculous (if not dangerous) beauty standards.
Madrid-based Spanish photographer Emilio Jiménez creates stunning visual compositions with his camera. We really love his series “Natural Wild Anatomy” (Anatomía natural, salvaje), where he centers around the nude female body and shadows of nature. With his incredibly artistic eye, Emilio plays with light and shadow, looking for the perfect angle to cover women in nothing but beautiful shadows of leaves. The results are astonishing.
Madrid-based Spanish photographer Emilio Jiménez creates stunning visual compositions with his camera.
There’s only so much that can be done to a nude body if you want to take a nude photo, but Paris-based photographer Dani Olivier has figured it out. Often employing dancers as models, he uses projectors in a darkened studio to bathe women in coloured light and geometric shadows, transforming their bodies into surreal works of art.
There’s only so much that can be done to a nude body if you want to take a nude photo, but Paris-based photographer Dani Olivier has figured it out.
12 countries – 15 flights – 28,211 total miles traveled – 5 hotel night stays – 1 confiscated tripod – 7 wonders – 13 days. I fell 50-feet climbing in Yosemite, got hit by a car and then diagnosed with skin cancer, all in one month. Two weeks later, I decided to see the 7 New Wonders of the World in just 13 days with a new outlook on life: to live more now.
12 countries – 15 flights – 28,211 total miles traveled – 5 hotel night stays – 1 confiscated tripod – 7 wonders – 13 days.
Latvia-based Russian artist and image-designer Konstantin Bogomolov wants to make you over. After moving to Riga from St. Petersburg, Bogomolov opened the Bogomolov Image School that literally changes people--or at least what they look like. These before and after pics are just the latest examples of Bogomolov's craft: using "his knowledge of psychology," "he creates a whole new image, based on the profession and personality of each woman."
Latvia-based Russian artist and image-designer Konstantin Bogomolov wants to make you over. After moving to Riga from St.
Some might say that Leonardo DiCaprio’s most notable achievement as of late is his recent Oscar win for ‘Best Actor in a Drama’ for his performance in The Revenant. But has anyone taken the time to count the number of Victoria’s Secret Models Leo has taken to bed? Because we have. And he definitely takes home the cake on that one. Of course, that shouldn’t be too surprising given that he is rarely seen without a leggy model attached to his arm.
Some might say that Leonardo DiCaprio’s most notable achievement as of late is his recent Oscar win for ‘Best Actor in a Drama’ for his performance in The Revenant.
When Jordan Alexander’s husband, Steven, refused to go on Splash Mountain with her, she gave him a piece of her mind — er, face.
When Jordan Alexander’s husband, Steven, refused to go on Splash Mountain with her, she gave him a piece of her mind — er, face.
Whoever thinks doing things like a girl is a bad thing, has never met the following female athletes. In this day in age, life can seem as though it’s still very much a man’s world and it sometimes feels tough to measure up to the guys, especially when it comes to sports and strength. These 15 female athletes prove otherwise and showcase incredible talent that will leave you running the other direction if ever faced one-on-one with them.
Whoever thinks doing things like a girl is a bad thing, has never met the following female athletes. In this day in age, ...
And not only is the banking industry becoming a global melting pot, but women are starting to make a major impact in the industry. Graduates from Ivy League Schools on the east coast all the way to Stanford on the west coast are making substantial impacts in the banking industry. And with that, we have a boat load of smart beautiful women killing it on Wall Street.
And not only is the banking industry becoming a global melting pot, but women are starting to make a major impact in the industry.
Follow these accounts to get the motivation you need to start your fitness journey.
Follow these accounts to get the motivation you need to start your fitness journey.
Quentin Tarantino is a madman. Or at least, you would think he’s a madman in order to dream up the assemblage of psychopaths, sociopaths, murderers, and other assorted criminals that grace the screens of his movies time and time again. Here, then, are the hottest yet deadliest ladies from the mind of Quentin Tarantino.
Quentin Tarantino is a madman. Or at least, you would think he’s a madman in order to dream up the assemblage of psychopaths, sociopaths, murderers, ...
Iran before the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was quite a different country from the one we see today. It was secular, Western-oriented and allowed a certain amount of cultural freedom.
It might be shocking today, but women of that time also took a modern approach when it came to fashion. They would dress up just like their Western counterparts and would even show some skin. These old magazine scans give us a rough idea of what a woman could wear at that time
Iran before the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was quite a different country from the one we see today. It was secular, Western-oriented and allowed a certain amount of cultural freedom.
Over a year ago, I posted the “If I lay here” project. Since then I had the opportunity to travel to the places I always dreamed of. Inspired by Snow Patrol’s song “Chasing cars” I began to take self-portraits lying in different places around the world. Sometimes it’s illegal, sometimes people gather around wondering what on earth I am doing, but it’s fun.
Over a year ago, I posted the “If I lay here” project. Since then I had the opportunity to travel to the places I always dreamed of.
While there may be a particular body type that is considered ideal at every given moment in time, this idea of what a perfect body looks like changes quite frequently. Cultural and societal changes also affect the ideal body type. After women won the right to vote in 1919, they rebelled away from the corsets that had constricted them in the past. What is considered a perfect body is constantly changing with our nation’s current priorities and preoccupations.
While there may be a particular body type that is considered ideal at every given moment in time, this idea of what a perfect body looks like changes quite frequently.
I was 23 years old and wasting my life away, and at nearly 200 lbs I didn’t even recognise my own reflection. The last five years were spent drinking every weekend, eating anything I could get my hands on and spending every evening locked in my room playing the Xbox. I tried to figure out what had happened to me. I blamed everything on everyone else until I realized only I could change my life! I decided to write a list of the things to do to get myself out of this rut.
I was 23 years old and wasting my life away, and at nearly 200 lbs I didn’t even recognise my own reflection.
Women who love to wear a lot of makeup can sometimes be accused by others of being insecure or of being overly concerned with impressing men, but Nikkie, a Youtuber famous for her makeup tutorials and expertise, wants to change all that. After she posted a video showing the power of makeup and how much she loves it, women started to post their own half-made-up selfies on Instagram, sharing their own insights with the hashtag #ThePowerOfMakeup. Some women enjoy makeup because it's fun,...
Women who love to wear a lot of makeup can sometimes be accused by others of being insecure or of being overly concerned with impressing men, but Nikkie, ...
All women are beautiful in their own way. Tattoos, being a a beautiful way to show your individualism just adds to that. These women already have a striking look that would make anyone look twice. You can't deny their beauty, and their tattoos only help the case. Here is a gallery of beautiful women that are rocking some seriously beautiful ink.
All women are beautiful in their own way. Tattoos, being a a beautiful way to show your individualism just adds to that. These women already have a striking look that would make anyone look twice.
Before the 1920s, women’s swimwear was unwieldy and burdensome…A typical swimsuit had multiple layers of wool clothing meant to hide all exposed skin, however impractical. But as the 1920s progressed so did women’s swimwear — necklines dropped and sleeves disappeared into a single article of form-fitting clothing that allowed for some exposure to the sunshine. Still, it was not uncommon to see police officers patrolling the beach with a tape measure for a surprise “modesty check.”
Before the 1920s, women’s swimwear was unwieldy and burdensome…A typical swimsuit had multiple layers of wool clothing meant to hide all exposed skin, however impractical.
My name is Marc Bushelle and I’m a Brooklyn based photographer. I have been recreating photos of heroines with my wife Janine and our 5-year-old daughter Lily. We started this photo series as a way to teach Lily about history and these heroines in a fun and creative way. We didn’t want to only cover the usual picks but also wanted to include some unexpected women that were trailblazers in their own right.
My name is Marc Bushelle and I’m a Brooklyn based photographer. I have been recreating photos of heroines with my wife Janine and our 5-year-old daughter Lily.
When I was to leave for America on a long-planned holiday things didn’t quite go as planned, and life took a different, creative turn. When my Visa didn’t come through in time, my whole trip was unfortunately cancelled. Before I was to go, the wonderful community of Fujifilm South Africa sponsored me an XT-1 camera to document my American trip with. So I decided to use a camera a little differently, if not for a trip – and began transforming myself into 15 different iconic women that have...
When I was to leave for America on a long-planned holiday things didn’t quite go as planned, and life took a different, creative turn.
Michelle Poler, an art director from Venezuela living in New York, has a LOT of fears. In her '100 Days Without Fear' project, however, she has set out to conquer them all – and document her experiences in short videos.
Michelle Poler, an art director from Venezuela living in New York, has a LOT of fears. In her '100 Days Without Fear' project, however, ...
After a long life spent being kind and compassionate to every animal she met, Margarita Suarez, an animal lover in Merida, Mexico, received an unexpected honor at her funeral – a pack of stray dogs and even a bird that showed up to pay their respects. Suarez was known (by both humans and animals alike) for feeding the throng of stray animals that gathered at her door every morning, and for taking a bag of food with her wherever she went so she could feed any animals she met.
After a long life spent being kind and compassionate to every animal she met, Margarita Suarez, an animal lover in Merida, Mexico, ...
"Why are there no hammers made for women?" is a question that has never been asked by anybody anywhere. Least of all by anyone who has actually swung a hammer. Here's a list of similarly unnecessary products
"Why are there no hammers made for women?" is a question that has never been asked by anybody anywhere. Least of all by anyone who has actually swung a hammer.
In the 1890s and early 1900s, women were fighting for their rights. The kind of propaganda that came out during that time is shocking to modern day society. Illustrations, like the ones listed here, were made to warn men against the dangers of women's rights.
In the 1890s and early 1900s, women were fighting for their rights. The kind of propaganda that came out during that time is shocking to modern day society.
These ink drawings are a great combination between Zoran Cardula's passion for art and his work as a designer. He finds his inspiration in the old photographs of famous people like Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Cher, Anjelica Huston, Coco Chanel and famous woman of the begging of 20th century.
These ink drawings are a great combination between Zoran Cardula's passion for art and his work as a designer.
Lauren Fern Watt and her English Mastiff, Gizelle, had been on many adventures in their eight years together. So when Lauren got the heartbreaking news that her beloved friend had been diagnosed with bone cancer and had only a few months left to live, she knew that they had to fit as many new experiences in as they could in a short time. Lauren was determined to make the remainder of Gizelle's life as beautiful and exciting as the years that had come before it. And so she created the...
Lauren Fern Watt and her English Mastiff, Gizelle, had been on many adventures in their eight years together.
Eleanor Cunningham has every reason to take things easy these days. After all, she’s earned it living to the century mark of life. However, just a day after her 100th birthday in New York, Cunningham did the unthinkable by jumping out of a plane as per her birthday wishes. Incredibly, this is actually her third jump since taking up the sport at the ripe age of 90. But in her own words Eleanor proclaimed, “I’m going to either land alive or dead, one way or the other.”
Eleanor Cunningham has every reason to take things easy these days. After all, she’s earned it living to the century mark of life.
This woman recently had jaw surgery because her mouth was giving her a hard time. Her bite wasn't aligned correctly and it was making her miserable because she couldn't chew. As you're about to see, she's much happier now.
This woman recently had jaw surgery because her mouth was giving her a hard time. Her bite wasn't aligned correctly and it was making her miserable because she couldn't chew.
When Melora Rivera woke up to a strange man in her Venice, CA, home, she acted with lightning speed. Rivera planned to hide until she could call the police, so she stealthily made her way up to the roof of her house, phone in hand.
When Melora Rivera woke up to a strange man in her Venice, CA, home, she acted with lightning speed. Rivera planned to hide until she could call the police, ...
99-year-old midwesterner Lillian Weber has an extraordinary hobby that helps clothe children halfway across the world. For the past two years, the nonagenarian has been sewing a dress a day to send to young girls in need in Africa through a non-profit Christian organization called Little Dresses for Africa.
99-year-old midwesterner Lillian Weber has an extraordinary hobby that helps clothe children halfway across the world.
Doretta Norris was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, and after doctors found a tumor in her right breast, Norris decided to undergo a double mastectomy.
Doretta Norris was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, and after doctors found a tumor in her right breast, Norris decided to undergo a double mastectomy.
Georgina Baird, 26, from Southampton, weighed 17st 8lb and was a size 20. Simon Clayton, 56, offered to pay for a boob job to help her lose weight. Full time mother-of-three is now a slender size eight and weighs just 8st. Reveals operation was the motivation she needed to shed the pounds
Georgina Baird, 26, from Southampton, weighed 17st 8lb and was a size 20. Simon Clayton, 56, offered to pay for a boob job to help her lose weight.