Happy mid-week everyone. Yes we are half way through the week and halfway through the summer. I know I should be sad about this but truth be told, I am kind of not. And I am kind of over sweating and being hot all the time. Thank God the office I work in is like a meat locker—I love it. Any how, today I had wanted to share a video I shot last weekend when I went to City Point in Brooklyn. However, thanks to Canon I got a bit of a late start so I couldn’t finish it before I had to leave for an appointment. Ugh.

When I woke up this morning the thought occurred to me that I did not recall seeing a USB cord in the box with the G7X. So after my coffee I reached for the guide book that came with the camera and had to flip all they way to the end for the “Connect With Wifi” section—Oh God, *insert eye roll here*. I have to connect wirelessly? I did not see this going well, and sure enough it did not work.

I got through all the steps which took about 45 minutes and then the camera could not “find a device” and by device I mean my computer. Apparently it is a problem with the OX Yosemite. Um OK. Luckily there is a Best Buy a five minute drive away so I popped over and picked up a micro USB port for $14.99.

It took me a whooping ten seconds to plug in the USB and then the videos downloaded quickly without a problem.

Seriously if Canon can’t get it together to make sure it’s software works with all operating systems it should at least include a $15.00 USB cord with the camera. I mean, really? That said though, I still think a USB is better then transferring wirelessly. It took me a whooping ten seconds to plug in the USB and then the videos downloaded quickly without a problem. So if you buy this camera be sure to also pick up a micro USB cord.

So instead, today I will sharing with you a video I have been wanting to share with you from another popular vlogger named Lydia. She has found wild success with her vlogging and she is know for being very open and upfront in her videos, which is kind of an anomaly for a Brit.

I would have not believed it if I had not seen it with my own eyes

In this video she speaks candidly about not being %100 entirely pleased with her profile. And she takes us along on her…wait for it. Non surgical nose job. A what? Is this thing? Apparently it is. You have to watch this video. It is a bit long, but Lydia is also quite engaging so it goes fast.

But I was stunned by the difference, or more pointedly that there was a difference, and all the doctor did was give her an injection in her nose. I don’t get it. I don’t get how this works. They do not go in to detail on the hows, but wow, I would have not believed it if I had not seen it with my own eyes. The intern at work said she had heard of this. Crazy. Let me know what you think. What’s next? I can only imagine.

With more then just a flair for the dramatic, the sister duo behind Raisa & Vanessa create bold and what some call maximalist garments that embrace the female form in a sexy and empowered expression that is not for the demure. With a background in theatre and costume design their audacious statement making clothes are often favored by those in the performing arts and their garments have been spotted on many a celebrity red carpet moment and out and about at fashion week on the backs of the most discernible fashionistas.

And the theatrical statements don’t stop with the clothes, from their lookbooks to their videos and their runway shows Raisa & Vanessa are not afraid to push boundaries. So it is no surprise that the runway show for fall/winter 2017 roars down the runway in a decadent, unapologetic over the top observance of all that is extravagant and sumptuous. See for yourself, this is one show where I dare you to find one patron typing on her phone.

Today I am sharing with you a video from the wildly successful blogger and vlogger Estee Lalonde. Many of you probably know who she is, and some of you may even follow her. She recently came out with a book called “Bloom” in which she speaks about body shaming and consciousness.

One of the upsides of blogging and vlogging is the more diverse representation of what we as a society consider attractive. You see many more woman of color and from ethnically diverse backgrounds. And unlike the world of high fashion not all vloggers and bloggers are super thin.

But on other hand there are still some things that have not changed. Most of the super successful bloggers seem to have certain types of features and most of them are in their twenties. It seems you can be less then svelte, you just can’t be old. And let’s be honest, most of the popular bloggers and vloggers don’t have features that are considered less desirable. None of them have hook noses, or an undefined chin or bad teeth. They don’t break out in to a wide smile to reveal yellow or crooked teeth.

There is a lot science that can go in to the study of what features we respond to as a society in a positive way, but most models regardless of race and ethnicity share very similar features. They generally have very little space between the end of their nose and the tops of their mouths.

They also tend to have large eyes, full mouths and pronounced or full cheeks. And sadly a lot of the more successful influencers share similar characteristics.

They also have very small chins—that is the space from the bottom of their lower lips to the end of their chins is very small, and they tend to have higher foreheads. Most models foreheads are or appear when photographed to have foreheads that are in ratio, three times higher then their chins. Look through most fashion magazines you will see what I mean. They also tend to have large eyes, full mouths and pronounced or full cheeks. And sadly a lot of the more successful influencers share similar characteristics.

So it seems for all that’s changed somethings have remained the same. What say you?