This Makeup Video Is the Perfect Princess Costume Inspo for ALL Women

Oct 27, 2015

The fight against prejudice can happen in many, many ways. It can be as simple as using and celebrating these diverse emojis on your phone and educating our youth about diversity — or it could be using incredibly inspiring hashtag and creating a makeup video that crushes stereotypes. Beauty blogger and Internet makeup guru Deepica Mutyala (yes, THE blogger who introduced this dark circles beauty trick to the world) always wanted to dress up as what was popular, whether it was Cinderella or the Little Mermaid, but as a young girl but never felt comfortable dressing up because of her skin color. Recently, she had a REAL text message exchange between her and her friend about Halloween costumes where she told her friend she wanted to dress up as a princess and her friend automatically assumed that she must be dressing up as Princess Jasmine.

Her friend’s reaction triggered Deepica to start the hashtag #beyourownprincess and create an inspiring video for women of color to be whoever they want to be this Halloween. In her blog post regarding the movement, Deepica expressed that this video was not only a chance to fulfilling her own childhood dreams, but it was also an opportunity to speak on an issue that still deeply affecting children of color today.

Deepica’s “true emotion” when she started her text message convo with her friend was, “I would love to be Princess Jasmine” but she didn’t want to stop there.

She also rocked Cinderella. The updo, velvet choker and gloves are on POINT.

She also dressed up as Ariel (without the red hair too!) with the beach wave locks and seashell bodice. Regarding Ariel and Cinderella, Deepica wrote that they are “both iconic in their own right and not the princess you’d expect an Indian girl to transform into.”

And it doesn’t just stop at being your own princess. Heck, you could be your own Prince Charming too if you want.

How to Master the No-Makeup Makeup Look, According to Pixiwoo

When Sam and Nic Chapman, the masterminds behind one of the biggest YouTube beauty channels

and founders of

makeup brushes, stop by our office, of course, makeup demos ensue. Our staffers were all too happy to receive mini-makeovers of spring’s best beauty trends inspired by the 2017 Met Gala, courtesy of the pros.

One was a go-to classic, the no-makeup makeup look à la supermodel Joan Smalls, wearing a red Topshop gown with a plunging neckline and side cutouts.

The other was stunning burgundy eyes via Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill, who wore an off-the-shoulder Carolina Hererra dress with a sweeping train.

To see how the final looks came together, check out the video above.

Which look was your fave? Tweet us @BritandCo!

(Photo via Pixiwoo, Dia Dipasupil, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty)

Sydney Sweeney's "Creepy" New Movie Is Inspired By This Insane Reddit Post

It looks like Sydney Sweeney loves an internet rabbit hole as much as we do. The Euphoria actress is producing and starring in a new movie from Warner Bros. inspired by a Reddit short story that had the internet buzzing. Keep reading for the full scoop on the movie, and the insane Reddit post that inspired it, called "I pretended to be a missing girl so I could rob her family."

Here’s everything we know about Sydney Sweeney’s new movie from Warner Bros., coming soon.

Sydney Sweeney's new movie isn't the first "creepypasta" Reddit adaptation.

The movie is based on a Reddit short story called "I pretended to be a missing girl so I could rob her family," written by Joe Cote in the r/nosleep forum on Reddit. The channel provides users the space to post spooky short stories from a first-person perspective — and to discuss all the posts like the stories are real.

This tale follows a drifter who decides to pose as a missing girl to trick and rob the girl’s family. But it doesn’t take long for her to realize she’s made a terrible mistake. Other "creepypasta" stories from a subreddit (which, according to Business Insider, is a term inspired by "copypasta," blocks of text that go viral and become memes) have been adapted for the screen like 2018's Slender Man movie, inspired by the character in the Something Awful internet forum.

This isn’t the first project Sydney Sweeney has produced — she worked behind the scenes on Anyone But You with Glen Powell and her horror flick Immaculate. She’s also an executive producer on BookTok adaptation The Housemaid, which is directed by Paul Feig and stars Brandon Sklenar and Amanda Seyfried alongside Sydney.

Alongside Sydney producing, we'll also get a script by Eric Roth, the Oscar-winning writer behind Dune and Forrest Gump. Stay tuned for the latest news on the I Pretended To Be A Missing Girl cast and release date as we receive updates!

Check out Netflix's New Murder Mystery Show The Residence for a different kind of thrill!

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Avoid These Common Video Interview Mistakes

Doing video interviews over platforms like Skype have become increasing popular because they’re convenient, they save a ton of time, and they can be done in the privacy of your home. Unfortunately, tech issues and lack of attention to detail are often inevitable and end up irritating (instead of impressing) your potential hiring manager. The team over at Skype shared their best video interview tips for job seekers.

1. You couldn’t find your interviewer. You have an interview scheduled for 1pm, and you open up Skype at 12:58 pm but you can’t seem to connect with the right person. This scenario is typical and avoidable if you are proactive and make sure to connect with your interviewer when you initially receive their Skype username.

2. You didn’t test your tech. You figured since you’ve used Skype a zillion times before that you don’t need to do a test call. Unfortunately, when you log in, you realize your version is out of date and need to restart your computer and end up delaying your call. Or maybe your microphone was switched off. Or you can’t hear your interviewer. You’ll be losing precious interview time, not to mention getting on your interviewer’s nerves and all of these delays will factor into your overall interview, just like arriving late for an in-person interview.

3. You didn’t clean yourself up. Many people think that their appearance doesn’t matter when it comes to a video interview. These folks could not be more wrong. It’s essential to place yourself in a space that maximizes who you are as a job candidate. A messy desk, empty food containers, or a closet that’s in desperate need of a clean up are all reflections of who you are as a candidate. Part of any job interview (virtual or not) includes your presentation and your chosen interview space — especially if it’s your home — really does get added into your overall candidacy ranking. Don’t let a cluttered desk or an untidy shelf mess up a potential job opportunity.

4. You didn’t get completely dressed. You figured the interviewer could only see your face and shoulders, so you didn’t bother to put on shoes or pants and figured a high cut crop top was fine. It’s not. For any interview — even a phone interview — it’s important to look the part. As soon as you don an outfit that makes you feel powerful and look great, your mood will embrace these qualities as well. Make sure to shrug your shoulders, sit back in your chair, and lock the door. Otherwise, your outfit (or lack thereof) will be exposed. This BBC interview proves that the unexpected can always happen.

5. You didn’t remain focused. When people Skype, there’s a tendency to look into the middle of the screen. Instead, you want to make eye contact with the interviewer — just like you would in an in-person interview. Look directly into the camera. You shouldn’t be sifting through papers on your desk, answering texts, or opening up other tabs on your browser. Maintain focus and connection, and make sure yapping dogs or loud sirens are not part of your interview. Keep a pair of earphones handy to throw on to help with overall voice quality.

6. You didn’t put your phone down. Skype has a mobile app, and many people tend to do their interviews (especially job interviews) while they are on the go and outside of their offices. Keep in mind though, holding your phone in front of you is distracting and you’re guaranteed to switch arms during the call which will distract the interviewer. To avoid any disruptions, set your phone down on a table and prop it up. Business card holders are a great makeshift easel to prop up your phone and keep it steady.

What is your video interview tip? Tweet us @BritandCo!

(Photos via Getty)

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The Trailer For 'Gilmore Girls' Creators' New Show 'Étoile' Is Finally Here!

Etoilé is bringing the world of ballet to TV— and we finally have a first look! Show creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino are ready for viewers to see the complex, messy, and beautiful moments that make up the life of a ballet dancer through Etoilé. And while the show may feature your Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel faves, don't expect Etoilé to be a carbon copy of either.

So give your undivided attention to this Etoilé first look because your fave husband and wife duo have officially done it again!