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Alberta Ferretti Will Design A Capsule Collection For Macy’s

Rachel KrauseFebruary 5, 2012 //
Doo-Ri Chung for Macy's
The Doo.Ri designer unveils her collection this month. Read More »
Jason Wu for Target
What do you covet from his capsule collection? Read More »
Missoni For Target
Check out the Missoni for Target pillows, dishes and bike! Read More »
Alberta Ferretti Will Design A Capsule Collection For Macy's

Just last week, I told you about Doo-Ri Chung’s upcoming collection for Macy’s, but this week, I heard about the next designer up for an Impulse capsule and I can say with all honesty that this is the one I’d wait in line for in a heartbeat. In two months, Alberta Ferretti will join the ranks of other Macy’s collaborators like Karl Lagerfeld and Giambattista Valli, and I have faith that she’ll blow them all out of the water. I’ve been a fan of her eponymous line and Philosophy since my worship of fashion first burgeoned, and my favorite thing to see on the runway season after season is expertly draped, ethereal dresses, blouses, and skirting that just ooze craftsmanship and devotion to creating a work of wearable art — this describes Alberta’s designs to a T. Keep reading »

On Fashion, Feminism & The Power Of Self-Expression

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 23, 2012 //
Frisky Feminism!
Everything The Frisky has ever written about feminism! Read More »
Feminist Sweater
Tavi's got a sweater with the "f word" on it. Feminist, that is! Read More »
Dating While Feminist
Amelia sounds off on dating while feminist. Read More »
Style Me!
How To Find New Outfits In Your Existing Wardrobe
A stylist helps Ami find new outfits in her existing wardrobe. 5 Photos »
feminist fashion

As a feminist and a fashion-lover I’ve long wrestled with the idea that my passion for one would somehow negate the other. I believe strongly in gender equality. I protest sexism and injustice. I volunteer for Planned Parenthood. I also read fashion magazines and spend a fairly large chunk of my time writing about cute shoes.

I’ve come to realize that my two interests actually go hand in hand. In Ms. Magazine’s new issue, Minh-Ha T. Pham, an assistant professor at Cornell and also a fashion blogger (right on!), explores the many intersections of fashion and feminism. “If feminists ignore fashion,” she says, “we are ceding our power to influence it.” I couldn’t agree more.

Fashion is a concept and an industry, yes, but at its heart is a simple act: getting dressed. Our clothing sends a message to the world, and as such, the clothing we choose is actually a powerful tool for self-expression. It allows us to express ourselves on an individual level and on a much larger scale, such as the prevailing dress codes of a nation or religion. Throughout history and throughout the world, fashion is closely tied to political movements, cultural identities, and increased visibility for marginalized groups. Clothing has the power to stoke the fires of revolution.

So why does fashion get a bad name? Keep reading »

6 Tips To A Cleaner Closet

Julie GersteinJanuary 17, 2012 //
New Year, New You
Everything you need to kick 2012 off right. Read More »
DIY Home Projects!
Try these cool DIY projects for your pad! 10 Photos »
Be More Productive!
Here are nine surefire ways to make 2012 your most productive year yet! Read More »

You have too much stuff, girl. And worse than that, you don’t even know what you have. Figure that out, and declutter your life, by cleaning out and organizing your closet. Don’t worry! We’ll show you how!

Keep reading »

Let’s Obsess Over Jason Wu For Target

Jessica WakemanJanuary 9, 2012 //
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UPDATE: Squee! It’s here! Every single piece from the Jason Wu for Target lookbook is online, so I’ve updated the slideshow. Donations for the “Jessica Wants Every Item In The Jason Wu For Target Collection” now being accepted. 

I know what I’m doing at 6 a.m. on February 5: elbowing any bitch that gets in between me and the items I’m obsessed with from the Jason Wu for Target collection. Jason Wu’s new line is inspired by femininity in French New Wave films and you see it everywhere, from the bows to the stripes to the A-line skirts. There’s even a cute kitty named Milu, who Jason Wu has called his muse, appearing in the ad campaign! All the clothes are priced between $10 and $60, which will be good on my wallet after the holidays. Unfortunately, an actual lookbook of Jason Wu for Target has not yet been released; the folks at Tar-jay are being cruel and evil, only leaking out one or two photos at a time. Oh, why do you toy with me?! These are the pics that I’ve found online. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to plot my shopping strategy in case this devolves into Missoni for Target redux.  

Courtney Love’s Surprisingly Normal Closet Tour

Julie GersteinDecember 23, 2011 //
Courtney Boob-Flash
Courtney Love photo
Courtney Love has liberated her boobs yet again! Read More »
Courtney's Mission
She wants to bring back classic Hollywood glamour, duh. Read More »
Courtney Mad At Kurt
courtney love and kurt cobain photo
What Courtney Love would say to Kurt Cobain right now if she could. Read More »

Not gonna lie, when Amelia sent me the link to Courtney Love’s closet tour of her West Village townhouse, my first response was “TERRIFYING.” I mean, think of all the misplaced cigarette butts, the stray hair extensions, the tatters. But actually? Courtney’s got some fine stuff. During her closet tour with Scott Lipps, Courtney expounds on the wonders of gloves, the joys of Victorian clothing and why her “utilitarian” Chloe blouse (which, let’s be honest, costs more than everything in my closet put together) is her favorite thing ever. [The Gloss]

Girl Talk: How I Got Rid Of Half My Clothes And Found My Sanity

Winona Dimeo-EdigerDecember 1, 2011 //
My Mother Is A Hoarder
An essay from a woman with a hoarder in the family. Read More »
Purge!
How I purged my life of 90% of my stuff. Read More »
Shopping Ban
This writer banned herself from buying -- and it backfired. Read More »

I have always been a hoarder at heart, prone to messiness and clutter. Remember on “Arrested Development” when Lucille Bluth is watching that news story about the mother who drove into a lake and she raises her martini glass and says, “Good for her”? That’s how I watch “Hoarders.” Some guy has collected thousands of Victorian hair wreaths? Good for him! Some lady hasn’t thrown out a Chinese takeout container in 50 years? More power to her!

When I moved in with my boyfriend I was forced to deal with my hoarding ways because they were threatening my relationship. I remember one night in particular when we were cleaning up the living room and I refused to throw away a little piece of torn cardboard. My boyfriend was sitting there saying, “Why do you need it?” and I was saying, “You know, for crafts?” and pretty soon he got annoyed and moved on to something else. I was curled up alone in a corner with my precious piece of trash feeling sort of victorious when I realized, dude, this isn’t normal. So I went to counseling and learned how to throw things away. Keep reading »

How To Get Sexy Short Girl Style

Rachel KrauseOctober 27, 2011 //
Short Models
Not all models are total giants. 11 Photos »
What's a merrywidow?
merrywidow photo
And other totally confusing lingerie explained. Read More »
Luscious leading ladies
These 13 ladies are curvy icons. 13 Photos »
Sexy Pajamas
Rachel Roy pajamas photo
A shopping guide. Read More »
Snooki fashion photo
View the Gallery / 3 Photos »

I don’t know if you know this, but I can testify to the fact that being short has perks aplenty. I have a boast-worthy ability to slither through small spaces when the situation calls for it. I can date anyone provided they exceed my own five feet. I sometimes manage to get away with buying a children’s movie or train ticket, and I have even been known to fit comfortably in a cardboard box. When it comes to getting dressed, though, that’s when things get sketchy. Keep reading »

Sorry, But I Can’t Get Behind This Pajamas-As-Daywear Thing

Jessica WakemanOctober 27, 2011 //
On Sleeping Naked
sleeping naked photo
Jessica cannot sleep naked, despite many valiant attempts. Read More »
What's a merrywidow?
merrywidow photo
And other totally confusing lingerie explained. Read More »
Are PJs Necessary?
sex photo
Are pajamas really necessary for bed? Read More »
Sexy Pajamas
Rachel Roy pajamas photo
A shopping guide. Read More »
Rachel Roy pajamas photo

I’m sorry, trendy girls, for what I am about to say. But your pajamas-as-daywear thing? It’s a stupid look. A very, very comfortable look, to be sure. (I am a professional blogger and I know of what I speak!) But me and everyone else who sees you wearing pajama bottoms and a top out to dinner at Chez Frommage thinks, Why didn’t she get dressed? Keep reading »

Abercrombie & Fitch Will Pay The Situation To Stop Wearing Its Clothes

Jessica WakemanAugust 17, 2011 //

Gone are the days when the “Jersey Shore” cast wore Ed Hardy Ts soaked in Long Island iced tea-scented barf. Now they’re moving up in the world and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino struts his stuff in “aspirational” brands like Abercrombie & Fitch. In its most recent episode, The Situation was seen wearing neon green Abercrombie & Fitch sweatpants on the streets of Florence, no doubt whilst doing something sketchy. Can you guess who is not too pleased about this free PR? Yup, Abercrombie & Fitch. Keep reading »

Behold, A Wedding Dress Made Out Of Newspaper

Jessica WakemanJuly 8, 2011 //

You’ve seen prom dresses fashioned with duct tape. The next DIY sartorial eyeful is a wedding dress made completely from newspaper. I can’t imagine any bride wants ink stains on her big day, but at least designer Jenna Braga proves she could hack it on one of those weird “Project Runway” challenges. And hey, if it does take off, maybe it will bail out the struggling newspaper industry! [YouTube] Keep reading »

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