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Fashion is a lot of things to a lot of people, but many have become concerned with the detrimental effects of the fast fashion industry. Fast fashion is the result of consumer demand driving the catwalk trends of the season into production. It is often cheap, inefficient, and, most importantly to businesses, profitable.

It would seem that the trade-off for trendy comes at the price of sustainability. The fast fashion industry makes up around 10% of global CO2 output, relying heavily on fossil fuel chemicals in the production of textiles — the same fossil fuels that are spiking greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming, according to Bloomberg News. Fast fashion is costing us our beautiful planet — but fear not! Some brands are changing the game.

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From the use of red car paint to the founding of Revlon in the 20th century, manicured nails have come a long way. However, nail adornments go back even further in time. The Babylonians colored their nails with kohl, and Cleopatra and the royal Egyptians stained theirs with Henna — supposedly, the darker the color, the more power you held in your hands (via Marie Claire).

Old Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth popularized the red talon look, matching it with their bold lipstick in the newly colorized moving pictures. Later, the '70s brought the production of more mellow hues to the scene and a return of the French manicure, as reported by Marie Claire. 

By the '90s, the square shape was en vogue and patterns and designs took shape, paving the way for the surge of modern nail art, which has taken center stage with intricate designs by wildly talented artists. From 3D art to metallics, appliques to charms — not to mention the many shapes and types of manicures — one thing is for certain: the boom of the manicure is far from over.

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Taking passport photos can be stressful because these pictures are meant to last. If you end up with a photo you don't like, you're usually stuck with it for the next 10 years.

Some people are naturally photogenic, sure, but a good makeup routine helps. In April 2022, Tiktok user Georgia Barratt went viral for her step-by-step passport makeup routine that resulted in a flawless photo, which will serve looks for the next decade.

"This look is all about contour," explains Barratt in the tutorial. Barratt revealed that she doesn't usually contour so heavily for her everyday look. However, this routine is meant to enhance her facial features in the flash of the camera. In good lighting, minimal makeup may be your friend, but in the harsh lighting of a photo booth, Walgreens camera stall, or wherever your passport photo is being snapped, heavy makeup can add some glow back into your face.

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When it comes to glamorous fashion, royal families worldwide tend to set the bar. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland, is one such royal who has repeatedly turned heads with her modern and glamorous fashion choices.

Born Princess Victoria Alice Ingrid Desiree, Victoria is the eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. She is the first-ever female heir to the throne in the house of Bernadotte, as the 1979 Act of Succession decreed that rule of Sweden would pass to the firstborn child regardless of gender, according to Hello! magazine. She became eligible to serve on her 18th birthday in 1995 — and ever since she has been admired for her bold sense of style.

Victoria has paved the way for unique looks within the realm of royal events, galas, and ceremonies. Opting for statement pieces, the princess often accessorizes with detailed headpieces, bejeweled brooches, dangling earrings, traditional badges of honor, and ribboned sashes. As Vogue Scandinavia noted, she is known to mix up her look — from glittering, sequined ballgowns to tailored silhouettes. While still maintaining the model of elegance, the princess' playful side is apparent in her unique and diverse wardrobe.