Similar to bug repellent, Hairy Leg Stockings were designed to ward off annoying suitors, according to Sina Weibo, China’s microblogging site. The concept must work, as people from across the globe have responded. Leg hair is apparently not popular. Today both sexes groom their groins and get their eyebrows plucked and shaped at “brow […]
ILYO In The News: Hummer To Hummer
Snipping and paring is not just for Bonsai. Art mimics nature in the new, electric MEV Hummer, a downsized version of the original, adapted to favor fuel-efficiency while appealing to those of us who like to make believe we are part of an army convoy. It’s not exactly nanotechnology, but hey, it’s a start. With […]
ILYO In The News: Laundromat Love
Laundry love is du jour. The humdrum chore has been rejiggered into an opportunity. The Tenth Street Laundromat in Philadelphia offers wash and fold service, wi-fi, and an event calendar including live music and art openings, entertaining patrons and offering a chance to meet and mingle. No need for a soapbox to broadcast personal taste […]
Manscaping
Manscaping, the art of male hair removal, is all the rage. Sexy has been redefined to include a naked head, bare chest and groomed groin. Hairless is hot. The Greatest Generation and Baby Boomer males had it easy, only trimming ear and nose hair. Gen-X and Gen-Y (Millenial) guys take longer showers and compete with […]