“Maybe we could be each other’s soulmates. And then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with.”

RomanceGloria PerezMarch 12, 2018platonic love, love, friendship., soulmates, friends, relationships

The Fine Art of Manipulation

We all like to think it is easier than we all believe to become so consumed with someone; you believe they are bigger or smaller than they truly are.

RomanceJalyn CoxMarch 12, 2018cw: abuse, emotional abuse, manipulation, relationships, love

Bisexual Misconceptions

Time and time again, a bisexual person is considered “gay” if they are with someone of the same-sex and “straight” if they are with someone of the opposite sex.

RomanceIzzy KingsMarch 12, 2018lgbt, bisexual, love, romance, sex, sexuality

Getting Over A Narcissist

My relationship followed the typical pattern of emotional abuse—immense love and praise followed by intermittent periods of uncertainty and dislike.

RomanceIzzy KingsMarch 12, 2018cw: abuse, emotional abuse, relationships, love, romance

"It" Couple Trouble

Every time someone looked me in the eyes and said, “You guys make me believe in love,” I smiled and laughed automatically, like I was acting out a part in a play I had rehearsed so well.

RomanceTeal HallMarch 12, 2018relationships, love, romance, lesbian, lgbt

Why Making a Witty Sign and Going to the Women’s March Just Isn’t Enough

...the Women’s March and overall movement is mainly focused on first world, cisgender white problems - and white feminists need to expand their perspective to include all women.

LivingMegan EllisMarch 12, 2018protests, feminism, activism, women's march, women, intersectionalism

3 Ways to Incorporate Thrifts Into your Wardrobe

This past weekend I went on a thrift store crawl in Allston on the hunt for some new clothes.

StyleHailey BriggsMarch 12, 2018thrift, vintage, style, fashion, local, saving money

The Unisex Conundrum

...the trap into which almost every “unisex” line falls: it was just men’s clothing in women’s sizes.

StyleNatalie GaleFebruary 13, 2018unisex, unisex clothing, clothes, fashion, style

Q&A With Makeup Artist Jeannie Vincent

In 2015 the Improper Bostonian recognized her as Boston’s Best Bridal Makeup Artist, and she’s worked on several editorial photo shoots for the Boston Globe.

StyleNatalie GaleFebruary 13, 2018makeup, beauty, profile, interview, makeup artist

To Do: Better

...the fashion industry needs to take initiative in condemning designers that continue to appropriate cultures that are not their own for the benefit of their brand.

StyleLindsay SimmonsFebruary 13, 2018fashion, high fashion, style, Marc Jacobs, appropriation, cultural appropriation, Met Gala

Beret-er than Ever

With its sleek, yet slouchy look, and topped with a little fabric nib, there was something a bit whimsical and youthful that intrigued its wearers

StyleDelia CurtisFebruary 13, 2018berets, accesories, hats, style, revoutionary style, fashion

Not A (Muse)d

As a kid, I never felt proud to look Filipino because it seemed like Filipinos weren’t proud to be Filipino, either, unless they looked anything but.

StyleLee Ann JastillanaFebruary 13, 2018filipino, Philippines, filipino beauty standards, asian beauty standards, skin lightening, culture, beauty

Light It Up

I'm just trying to glow!

StyleJalyn CoxFebruary 13, 2018skin, skincare, glow, beauty, health, neutrogena, masks, masking

The Belts Are Just Beginning

...often times, we lose sight of the most treasured accessory of them all; the belt.

StyleLillian CohenFebruary 13, 2018style, fashion, accesories, belts, cinching

Mocha Musts

This month, I tested mochas, accompanying snacks, and everything in between.

LivingHailey BriggsFebruary 13, 2018coffee, mocha, restaurants, cafes, boston

How to Hampshire

Though it’s usually overlooked, you won’t find a place that feels more like a home away from home than Massachusetts’ neighbor to the north...

LivingMeredith RomanFebruary 13, 2018travel, new hampshire, how to, northeast, vacation, daytrip, weekend

Making the Most of the Holidays Away From Home

...use this season as an excuse to get to know the city with your friends to get into the holiday spirit.

LivingMaya HuterFebruary 13, 2018holiday, holiday season, christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa, festivus, festive, winter

Femmepowerment

We live in a time period where information can travel faster than ever, revitalizing the feminist movement and, in turn, revitalizing empowering music created by women for women.

A&EAbby GutowskiFebruary 13, 2018women, femmes, music, music industry

MFA Way

Go get lost in the Museum of Fine Arts, and find yourself tired, but inspired.

A&EHailey BriggsFebruary 13, 2018MFA, Museum of Fine Arts, museums, art, culture

Where Music was When I Made my Friends (And Lost Them Too)

...music can “bring people together,” but it sure doesn’t have the power to keep them together.

A&EMelissa GaugerFebruary 13, 2018music, relationships, friendships