If laughter is the best medicine, then comedians are your friendly, local pharmacists.
The new comedy vanguard is recording front-facing monologues, posting them to Twitter, and watching the retweets multiply.
The stage is right there, and there are more a few taps away.
Photographed by Danielle Levitt
Whether the world is getting “better” is debatable, but it’s undeniably getting funnier.
At the very least, comedy is a soothing balm.
Some balms happen to be more soothing than others.
Mara Hoffman bodysuit. Ana Khouri earrings. To create a similar look: Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes in Lavish Lilac, Cheek Pop in Peach Pop, and Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mighty Mimosa by Clinique. These pages: Stylist, Kat Typaldos. Hair: Charlie Le Mindu. Makeup: Ester Foster.
These pages: Stylist, Kat Typaldos.
Hair: Charlie Le Mindu.
Makeup: Ester Foster.
Raf Simons shirt. To create a similar look: Strobe Cream in Goldlite, Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden, and Love Me Liquid Lip Colour in Adore Me by MAC.
“I feel like I tried to make straight-acrossbangshappen for me for a long time.
And it’s so hard to style bangs and it took forever for them to grow out.
There hasn’t been a time I’ve gotten bangs and haven’t regretted it.
Prada dress. Ana Khouri earrings. Mateo and Fernando Jorge rings. Ben Amun hair clip. To create a similar look: Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eye Shadow in Twinkle Town, Clean Fresh Cooling Glow Highlighter Stick in So Gilty, and Melting Pout Vinyl Vow Liquid Lipstick in Toasted by CoverGirl.
But I love the look of bangs on other people.
They’re so cute.
“I would come back as ablow-dryerbecause you don’t ever throw away your blow-dryer.
Michael Kors Collection. To create a similar look: Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in I Pink You’re Cute and Summer Belle Shimmering Blush in Blushin’ in Riviera by L’Oréal Paris.
It’s always around, it’s kind of glamorous, and you use it on special occasions.”
I love the way Megan moves, but I wanted to [anchor] her.
So I put a lot of hair on her head.
Rick Owens top. Serendipitous Project earring.
And it worked.”
“What is your one favorite beauty product?
I’ve used that forever.
I’ll give that to people on the street.
I run into a friend, I pull three out of my backpack.
“What is your latest beauty acquisition?
“The wig [worn above].
He told me to take it!
I was like, ‘This is my new daughter.
‘“How do you feel about aging?
“I’m like, cute, but not for me.
You know what I mean?
I love it for other people.
It looks so fun.
[Laughs] No, I’m so fine [with it].
I like people who look like they’re aging, if that makes sense.
Mateo and Fernando Jorge rings.
Ben Amun hair clip.
“I mean, they’re all great!
[Laughs] I think I’ve got some good thighs.
The thighs and the hips, that’s where a lot of power is.
I have a thightattooI proudly show off when it’s warm outside.
It’s Japanese water waves.
I wanted to get that represented on my body somehow.
Water is life.”
Elizabeth Siegel
The Hair: The Thriller
What makes Le Mindu smile?
“Truly fromChitty Chitty Bang Bang.
And I remember thinking that was, like, the look.
“Who are your beauty icons in real life?
“I’ve learned a lot about beauty from the drag queens onRuPauls Drag Race.
My number one of all time is Katya.
She’s got it all for me.
“What beauty rule do you never break?
“I drink a ton of water.
I have this soccer mom Yeti cup and all these silicone straws.
I drink way more if there’s a straw.
I do have a favorite water: It’s Mountain Valley Spring Water.
Elvis was obsessed with it.”
Comedy Central’s The Other Two?
“I have to say Donald Trump.
He looks like his own melting Madame Tussauds statue, period.
“Who is the most beautiful?“Zendaya.
“What do you value most in a skin-care product?“Effectiveness.
“What do you value most in a makeup product?“Noncomedogenic.
“What do you consider the most overrated beauty product, trend, or style?
I refuse to conform.
I will not get it, even though I would look amazing.”
