by Nadya Agrawal – UCLA Not gonna lie, I have been told, on more than one occasion, that I am beautiful.  This is always instantly backed up with a “You’re so exotic!” … Uh, mood-ruiner much? Why is it that South Asians, and South Asian girls in particular, are complimented through a telescope...

by Priya Mukhopadhyay – Stony Brook University Gone are the days when being beautiful and being fair went hand in hand.  With shows like Jersey Shore as evidence, today people are investing hundreds of dollars a month purchasing self-tanners and going to tanning booths to make themselves sunkissed...

by Roshni Mulchandani – San Fransisco Bay Area By default, most Indians around the world associate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the brand ambassador to Bollywood. And thus, she becomes the face for Indian women all over. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with her representation in terms of...

by Rachel Gounder – University of Texas at Austin Fall is all about that FUNK! One of the first things people notice about someone is their eyes. Look at the mirror right now, what does your eye look say about you? I spent the day at Sephora trying on some fun and funky looks and found out that...

Hello Readers! BG is asking for your support for one of our fellow staffers. Foram Mehta (University of Texas) is auditioning to win her very own show on Oprah’s new network. Amongst thousands of submissions, Foram stands out as a bubbly personality and a fellow brown girl that’s definitely...

by Reshma Jae – Georgia State University Building a winter wardrobe takes hours of relentless searching and pairing until you find pieces that are functional while classy. The worst thing is when you have to pack away your peacoats and gloves until the next winter. Well fear not! Here are some...

by Aditi Mehta Vogue India has faced quite a bit of criticism in the past for featuring “fairer” models that don’t necessarily showcase the real Indian color-scape. However, the new issue is garnering some attention for finally breaking the mold and featuring darker models on its cover. Check out...

For many of us, teal make up might sound a little intimidating. However, done right, teal can be flirty and fun for a night out. In the latest issue of Lucky, the magazine shows us a cool spin on the smoky eye. Basically, work black eye liner into the top and bottom lashes, then lay teal down directly...

by Sneha Goud I was six or seven when a fellow Indian playmate informed my skin was darker than hers because I didn’t bathe enough.  Even at that age, I was aware her claims were false.  But it didn’t stop me from staring at myself in a mirror when I got home that day or on all the other...

by Pooja Patel Remember that awkwardly shaded eye shadow that made you feel like you were dressing up more for Halloween, rather than a night out on the town? How long has it lingered around in your make-up bag? What about your mascara? As you shift around items in your collection, you may have wonder...