It has become increasingly easier to access clothing at the press of a button. This is great for convenience, but doesn’t let you make the most of what you already have. Taking up sewing as a hobby is a great way to engage your creativity and expand the lifespan of clothes already in your closet. Though sewing is not as common a hobby as it used to be, you can pick it up anytime, and it’s not as complicated as you may think…
Raised, furrowed, arched, lowered, drawn up: beyond protecting the eyes from dirt, sweat, and rain, eyebrows are one of the most telling facial features of emotion. Serving as a system of communication, eyebrows have their own language…
My friends always called me the shy one in middle school. It’s a funny thing to be told that you’re shy when you’re far from it. What they really meant was, “Anna doesn’t talk to boys.” They were right about that. I was too scared and too anxious…
I know that the phrase “incestual friend groups” is kind of disgusting, but it helps to paint a picture of the groups we know all too well. While it’s not uncommon for non-queer friend groups to also fuck each other, it does (from my experience) happen at an insane rate in queer ones. We can go from a kiki to a kiss kiss at such a natural yet rapid pace that it can be hard to keep up with who’s been with who.
Collage en Plein Air as a movement encourages arranging one’s clothing in a way that highlights the many textures, colors, and patterns that build the foundation of the garment itself. Regardless of how an item might be typically worn, Collage en Plein Air demands that apparel be selected and worn specifically to capture a briefly beautiful moment on one’s own body…
I have vividly dreamed of my wedding day, particularly my first dance, since childhood. I remember gathering my animals in a line and sending them down the aisle one by one on multiple occasions. Dance, to me, is a tying of souls. Really, my perfect scene only has two problems: first, I am not a very smooth dancer, and second, how are people outside of heteronormative gender roles supposed to partner dance?
As I’ve begun to explore the dynamic bookstores nestled in the nooks and crannies of Boston, I’ve had the privilege of uncovering some truly remarkable gems. Yet, none have left…
Bird’s Out of the Oven, and I’m Out of the Closet by isabella castelo Every year, when the holidays roll around, most people look forward to stuffing their faces, opening…
it’s okay to not be okay by allegra gonzalez For this post, I’d like to make it a little more personal. For me, anxiety sometimes doesn’t just show up in…