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I write this blog for the modern, resourceful, self-defined girl with a flair for the classical and the unconventional. I’m friend to the obsessive planners, the corny joke-makers, and the real girls making ways for themselves in the world.
Tag Archives: feminism
what women’s media needs
The cool thing about being a year from graduation is that I have time to analyze the media industry at a critical distance. Yeah, that’s probably the only cool thing (I have about 20 pages in term papers to write … Continue reading
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Tagged blogosphere, blogs, commentary, fashion, feminism, lifestyle, magazines, online, Women, women's media
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lean in
…with the rest of the world. So if we’re being honest here, I have to admit it: I’m kind of sick of Sheryl Sandberg. I know what she has to say is important and I realize that she is a … Continue reading
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Tagged career, facebook, feminism, job search, lean in, Sheryl Sandberg, Women
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political differences
During my freshman year, I first experienced my feminist awakening (yeah, that’s a thing). I felt as if I’d just shown up to this great party where everyone gets it, and I never had to leave the party ever. That … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights, commentary, discourse, feminism, gay rights, politics, prop 8, scotus, women's studies
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getting what you want
If you want something done right you have to do it yourself. That’s what they say, but I think there’s more to it than that. What happens when you need something done that is out of your power or skill … Continue reading
presentation jitters
I’m writing this post as much for myself as for anyone else out there. So here’s the deal. This semester, I am doing a directed reading on blogging. It started out as an exploration of blogging as a media form … Continue reading
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Tagged Directories, education, feminism, Institutions, People, Women, women's studies
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GUEST POST: Alex Lemley
I was so excited when Alex Lemley emailed me with a guest post! She writes on the importance of asking questions, which I think is absolutely crucial for a woman to do as she develops into who she’s meant to … Continue reading
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Tagged alex lemley, current events, feminism, guest post, mark twain, politics
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be confident without being that girl
So the first week of class is over, and the issue most prominently on my mind right now is one of personal propriety. Namely, how to be confident in class (or work) without being that girl. Some background knowledge. You could probably … Continue reading
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Tagged college, confidence, feminism, harry potter, Hermione Granger, job, Question Answering, school, university, work, workplace
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lessons learned from the mama wolf
Last week I kind of went on a Kelly Cutrone spree — and by spree I mean complete and unnecessary content overdose. In case you didn’t know, Kelly Cutrone is the founder of the boutique fashion public relations firm People’s … Continue reading
on rookie mag
If there is one project floating around out there that gets my heart pumping with adrenaline and excitement for the future, it’s Rookie Magazine. I can’t remember when I first heard about Rookie Mag. It was a couple years ago, and … Continue reading
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Tagged anaheed alani, Art, bitchface, community, expression, feminism, online magazines, riot grrl, rookie mag, rookie yearbook one, tavi gevinson, teenage, teens, zines
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feminist taylor swift
Have you heard of Feminist Taylor Swift yet? The account, which makes feminist jokes out of Taylor Swift lyrics, published its first tweet on Wednesday and since then its following has skyrocketed. You all know I love Taylor, but I’ve … Continue reading →