Author: Vikul Chabbra

Despite Vanna White’s enduring tenure as a co-host on Wheel of Fortune since 1982, her compensation may not reflect the magnitude of her four decades of dedicated service. According to a recent report, White has been without a salary increase for nearly two decades, leading her to enlist the services of a determined and assertive new attorney. Her objective is to obtain the financial remuneration she rightfully deserves, considering her extensive contribution to the show, particularly in light of host Pat Sajak’s departure. Puck claimed that White made $3 million a year, but it is essential to remember that Sajak…

The universe gives us mixed signals when it comes to relationships, especially at the beginning. Should we have lots of sex, or hold out? Should we spend all our time together, or not be too available? Should we embrace total awkward honesty about our true selves, or put our best selves forward? It seems that, as hard as it is to find a partner, it’s even easier to mess things up and lose them. So what are the biggest mistakes people make in relationships? Disagreements are natural in relationships, and not a sign of impending doom. However, attempting to avoiding…

It’s that time again! What time, you ask? No, not time to get back to work (although that’s probably also true). No, not Monday, either (accurate, as well). It’s time for another look into the ever-popular “how men really feel about makeup” issue. Online dating site Zoosk recently conducted a study examining that very issue; the results, however, are a little surprising — and also a little problematic. Zoosk started by analyzing 1,200 profile photos of female users. Then, they correlated the types of makeup worn in those photos to the preferences displayed towards them by male users. Contrary to…

We women have it rough. Between all the plucking, primping, straightening and exfoliating, we’re often so preoccupied with getting our look just right for the Instagram photos that will be inevitably uploaded, we forget the first rule our mothers ever taught us: It’s the inner beauty that counts. But there are a few women out there who’ve taken those words to heart, and don’t feel the need to wear makeup — in the workplace, out to dinner or (heaven forbid) at the gym. These women really get it right. Because they’ve realized that it’s not their curled lashes or Cara Delevigne-esque eyebrows…

Why do you wear makeup? I wear it to enhance my appearance and to feel pretty. I wear it to not look dead. Some girls wear it because it’s fun, because it attracts the boys, because it plays up specific features. I usually wear concealer, powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and some eyebrow pencil. This isn’t even a lot; some girls I know wear all of that plus foundation, more eyeshadow, false eyelashes, bronzer, blush, highlight and whatever else is out there to convince us that we aren’t beautiful enough as-is. There’s nothing wrong with wearing makeup. Makeup can be a…

Ifeel like whenever a modern women talks about makeup, she INSISTS that she doesn’t wear it because she’s insecure. She wears it for HER. For ART. To EXPRESS HERSELF. The cultural conversation surrounding makeup is all about how wearing makeup is a form of “female empowerment,” to make us feel fierce and independent and in control of our appearance, and has nothing to do with other people. Especially MEN. I don’t doubt there are women out there who wear makeup for their own enjoyment. But that’s not the case for me. Both the area under my eyes and my eyelids…

Makeup plays more of a role in our lives than we choose to believe (or dare to admit). From tribal villages to models on billboards, people have always placed an importance on decorating their faces and beautifying themselves, especially for celebrations. In recent years, women have made a conscious effort to push the natural look as the ideal image of femininity. It’s an easier and cheaper way for women to feel comfortable in the skin they’re in, so putting the paint away really is a win-win. Of course, I believe in the wonders of makeup. Blush saves me from looking…

I’ve never really worn makeup. It just isn’t my thing. Over the years, my relationship with makeup has changed from a strong loathing to a passive uncaring of the whole practice. It started when I was a kid: My best friend was having a makeup party, aka a “let’s throw enough glitter on these 9-year-olds faces to make Boy George approve” party. (Fun fact: Boy George was almost crushed by a giant glitter ball once.) Anyway, I was so not into makeup yet. But in an effort to be a supportive friend, I let them tackle my hair with all…

In 2003, Melanie Shaha of Gilbert, Arizona, was told she had a brain tumor called a pituitary tumor, which is not dangerous. The influence of this tumor on the function of the gland near the base of her brain caused her to have dull headaches, among other symptoms. As a result, she tragically lost her hair, leaving her vulnerable and unprotected. Thankfully, her son stepped up and grew out his hair to supply his mother with a wig that would restore some pride in her look. Melanie sought consolation during a tough time, and the wig made from her son’s…

Caroline Ingalls, played by Karen Grassle, is a well-known character among fans of the classic Little House on the Prairie television series. Though most actors complimented the fantastic mood created during filming, Karen had a different experience behind the scenes. Little House on the Prairie has reached legendary status and offered many of its actor’s tremendous opportunities since its premiere in 1974 and release in over one hundred countries worldwide. Michael Landon was one of these, who sadly died in 1991 but is still lovingly remembered when this series is mentioned. Karen Grassle was born in 1942 and had already…