From a bird’s-eye view, flea markets reflect something of an indie-fied Where’s Waldo scene, one that invites you to jump into the page as you begin your search. On a broader scale, fleas suggest more than just a fun way to meet people and their creations. It is a valuable outlet for cutting through the noise of overconsumption.
Read MoreThe subway has cheap fares, no insurance, and no responsibility. In theory, this system is accessible and a revolution for those wanting to save money while having reliable transportation — until the responsibility to be safe falls on the femme, the “vulnerable,” and the fashionable.
Read MoreOver the years, the idea of the final girl has certainly evolved. From sexual orientation to racial identity, the make-up of a final girl has been diversified to include all kinds of shapes and sizes. Say bye-bye to Black people always dying first, and hello to the female protagonist fighting the killer to save her girlfriend, not just her boyfriend.
Read MoreMy pinterest boards were filled with models and people with curly bobs, the smiles on their faces convinced me that their hair was the root of their happiness. I needed a chop.
Read MoreThrifting, in many ways, has changed the game of fashion and the traditional trend cycle. Not only is thrifting slowing down the damage of fast fashion by providing a more sustainable substitute, but additionally, reusing second-hand clothes has brought back past trends, making some pieces timeless."
Read MoreCan I tell you a secret? I own a vintage fur coat. My grandmother recently gifted me her once prized possession. This golden mink garment has so much sentimental value to me. I remember running my hands over its soft fur and trying it on while my grandmother told me about her adventures wearing the coat in the city.
Read MorePulling into the lot, the shadow of the massive warehouse towered over Clara’s pickup truck. Near their car, a mother and her young daughter were rolling up their sleeves and putting on plastic gloves. At another car, a group of 20-somethings had the trunk down and laid out their finds.
Read MoreSurrounded by the picturesque slopes of Brokeback Mountain and dressed in traditional western cowboy attire, this clipped confession is equal parts romantic and heartbreaking, and the accompanying scene perfectly encapsulates the tragedy that is Ang Lee’s 2005 cinematic masterpiece Brokeback Mountain.
Read MoreThree years ago I stood in front of my bathroom mirror, disgusted by what I saw looking back at me: a girl who still had to deal with the pain of braces four years after their first installation. Someone with cuts in her cheeks, caused by the wires attaching the brackets to my teeth for “just another month,” as my orthodontist would say, to provoke false relief.
Read MoreGiving new life to pieces that may otherwise end up in a landfill, Depop promotes sustainability. It’s also fun!
Read MoreShe looked like someone everyone would fall in love with, and I wanted to look just like her. I still do.
Read MoreA quick search for “how to dress gay” on TikTok produces a mass amount of content with stylizing tips to “look gayer.”
Read MoreEven though we weren’t super close, it felt good to hear that and it gives me an extra sense of pride when wearing his clothes.
Read MoreA rule to live by: if it doesn’t represent you, it doesn’t deserve space in your closet.
Read MoreWithout even knowing, you advertise a lot about who you are through the stickers on your laptop. After all, they are a personal reflection of you.
Read MoreThe relaxed tapered leg can be worn to fall over your shoes for a looser, baggier fit, or sized down, potentially cuffed at the bottom to show off the ankle or those unused New Balances that just came fresh out of the box.
Read MoreIt’s important to regard that “girlishness” does not equate to thinness, whiteness, petiteness, or the infantilization of grown women.
Read MoreHating is one of the easiest ways to make yourself belong somewhere; by alienating others, you are making yourself desirable.
Read MoreEver noticed the colorful star stickers dotting people’s faces as they walk to class? Meet Starface’s Hydrostars, a fashionable pimple patch transforming skincare and style.
Read MoreNowadays, closets aren’t the first place people look for outfit inspiration; people want to wear this uniform to prove their loyalty to the artist and their fellow fans.
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