Dare to Denim
Tracing back to the 17th century, denim is one of the oldest fabrics in the world. Throughout the years, it has been used for just about everything from upholstery to…
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Every Body is a Beach Body
Fashion shapes more than the clothes we wear: it is an integral element of our culture. As the summer season—what many of us equate to “beach season”—approaches, the social impact…
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The Man Who Wanted
Men want sex. That’s the assumption, that it is hard-wired into our DNA. We want it. We need it. We can’t control ourselves. That’s what makes men, men. If my…
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Love, Feminism, and Sisterhood
Picture this: your boyfriend is a conventionally good-looking hunk with a strong jaw-line and killer abs. You’re a stunning bombshell with bleached blonde hair and a forever bikini body. The…
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Politics of Smiling
On my trip home last year, a man in his early thirties with whom I shared an airplane aisle exclaimed upon discovering that I was from Thailand, “Aren’t Thais supposed…
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Eur Such a Flirt!
If there’s a perfect place and time for risk taking, it’s a semester in Europe. Flirting has never been a talent of mine, to put it mildly, so I decided…
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A Modern Girl’s Guide To Maneuvering The Big Bad World
The Basics Don’t walk home with headphones on. Carry pepper spray. Spread your keys between your fingers. Hold your bag in front of you. If you have tits or…
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The Year of Magical Thinking
The first time I was introduced to tarot was through a reading done by a friend. As she pulled cards, she spoke to me in a soothing voice; I was…
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Survivor
“You sure you want to do this?” Mom said. “I’d rather have them cut out than have them fall off and see them on my pillow.” A warm smile sprung…
