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RIP, Carrie Fisher
I had a bad feeling about this. When Carrie Fisher’s mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, issued this statement two days after Fisher had a heart attack aboard a plane from London to Los Angeles, I read between the lines. Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans &…
RIP, George Michael
I’m devastated … though not entirely surprised: Singer George Michael has died at the far-too-young age of 53. His manager said the cause was heart failure, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Michael’s death followed decades of drug use and psychological and physical trauma. At the beginning of his career, Michael appeared to be the gorgeous…
Some Pre-Holiday Laughs for the Ladies
This is from 2014 (and largely scripted, I believe), but it just went around the Interwebs again for some reason, and I’m glad it did. “Meh” is one of my favorite moments, but it’s all high-larious. Enjoy!
RIP, China Machado and Franca Sozzani
This year has robbed us of David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, our faith in our democracy — the list of obituaries goes on and on. In the fashion world, Bill Cunningham, the original street-style photographer, was a huge loss. But if there’s a fashion heaven, Bill is no doubt giving a warm welcome to two…
Feminist Jewelry for the Holidays: Last Call!
Order RIGHT NOW and select overnight delivery in order to get a NASTY necklace for your favorite NASTY women in time for Xmas/ Hanukkah/Festivus/whatever! Gorgeous blogger Becky Stone of Diamonds in the Library included this necklace in her recent roundup of feminist jewelry. But what really delighted me was that she went beyond highlighting the…
RIP, Zsa Zsa Gabor
I’ve got to pay my respects to Zsa Zsa Gabor, a woman who really knew how to wear my favorite color: leopard. Embed from Getty Images She also gave great advice on romance and jewelry, saying, “I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.” Yasss, dahlink! Zsa Zsa died at the…
Photos From the Strike
Here are a few photos and a video from yesterday’s protest. I don’t know why I didn’t take a selfie with the woman who exclaimed, “This is my first time in New York City and I’m exhilarated to be doing this!” She was a good representative of the energy there. #treason #treason #treason A photo…
Today, We Strike
Read about the Women and Allies Nationwide Protest and join a march in your city. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. If you can’t spend the day, drop by on your lunch hour or after work/school. And if you can’t make it physically, flex your economic muscles by refusing to spend any money for 24 hours.
Don’t Spend Your Money on December 12
Here’s something I don’t normally say on this blog: Don’t shop with me on Monday, December 12. Don’t shop anywhere that day. Instead, join the Women and Allies Nationwide Protest. If you can, take off from work — feel free to use heel spurs as your excuse — and join a march in your city…