You’ve been invited to a fancy dinner. You put on your hottest dress, strap on a pair of heels, and wait to get picked up by your date. On your way to the country club, you realize your mouth is super dry—your date must be hotter than you remembered. When you arrive at the club, […]
Author: Naomi Duttweiler
I’m A Bitch and I Won’t Let You Tell Me That’s a Bad Thing
“You’re a bitch.” The statement insinuates a negative connotation that has been deeply conditioned into the social interaction between genders. Those who rationalize the term as only associated with a female dog miss the point entirely. Women offended by the word are seen as overly sensitive and labeled as “uptight.” The remainder who fight back […]
We Dare You To Try These 3 Bold Eyeliner Looks This Season
I remember the first time I ever attempted a cat-eye was in seventh grade, for a middle school dance. By the fifth try, I was frustrated, but not discouraged. I ended up going out that night rocking two drastically different wings on each eye, paired, of course, with a super sparkly Bonne Bell lip gloss. […]
Fitness Friday: A Lazy Girl’s Guide to Staying Fit
People are constantly saying, “get in the habit of going to the gym,” “eat healthy,” and “don’t be lazy.” But for us girls whose beds call for us the moment we walk in our rooms, staying fit can be a struggle. From someone who understands this eternal battle, but hits the snooze button too often, […]
6 Relationship Red Flags to Watch Out For This Cuffing Season
November 1st marked the official start of Cuffing Season. Now, we’ve all been there, I get it. Sometimes you just need a semi-serious relationship to bring to holiday dinners so your relatives stop asking questions about your love life every two seconds (no, this is definitely not coming from personal experience, psh). But jumping into […]
Viva la M.A.C: A Brief History of the Statement-Making Beauty Campaigns
MAC cosmetic’s Viva Glam line has become a beauty staple in the brands collection. Over the years, the collection has been represented by a range of famous celebrities like Rihanna and Ariana Grande. To date, Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus have had the two highest-selling Viva Glam campaigns. Last April, transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner joined forces […]
Planned Parenthood is Safe and So Are Your Birth Control Options
President Obama recently signed a newly proposed rule by the Department of Health and Human Services declaring that states cannot withhold Title X from recipients. In other words, local and state agencies can no longer defund family planning providers such as Planned Parenthood. Such providers help women of all ages with the information and care […]
Harvard is Leading By Example in the Fight Against Sexual Assault on Campus
During the last few weeks, the men’s soccer team at Harvard University has been under investigation for an offensive annual “scouting report” that has been going on since 2012. A recent article published by the Harvard Crimson says the Ivy Leaguer’s “report” is a 9-page document organizing Harvard’s female soccer players into rankings based on […]
5 Ways to Make Waking Up Easier
Daylight Savings Time is here! For that one perfect night we got an entire extra hour of sleep—#BlessUp. I hope you enjoyed that little victory for as long as you could because it also means WINTER IS COMING. This is that tragic time of year where it gets darker sooner and infinitely colder, both perfect […]
5 DIY Ways to Spice Up Your Old Wardrobe
The changing of seasons is the time of year when outfits begin to feel repetitive and boring. It may feel like you have no clothes to wear or you may just be feeling bored with your wardrobe. Instead of dropping a paycheck or two on a new wardrobe each season, try spicing up old closet […]