fashion
This is a Holdup: Make Your Own Suspenders
Get out your needles (or go out and buy one) because we’ve got a super simple guide to crafting your own suspenders.
Spring Style for Girls Who Like Dresses, Heels, and Flowers!
Spring is here! So it’s time to say goodbye to your parkas and bring out those dresses and shorts!
Why Lesbians Won’t Give Up the Hipster
She’s not butch, no. She’s not even dykey. But damn that girl looks good in a tie and skinny jeans. Who is she, and how do you know that she’s not just a cute hipster straight girl? Luckily for you, Dr. KC Danger just received her degree in lesbian hipsterology, and she’s here to give you a lesson in herstory, hipstory, and why the lesbian hipster is more than just a cultural one-night-stand.
In Defense of Dressing Up: On Trans Surgery, Fashion Writing & the “Natural Body” Myth
Fashion blogger Meg Clark on why fashion blogging matters, trans activist lawyer Dean Spade unpacking feminist discourse around trans surgery. Though very different people/topics, both touch on how a “looks don’t matter” perspective disables us from having important conversations about gender/society/self. Also; 39% of young Swedish ladies lust for other ladies, fancy perfume, marriage officials love love, Margaret Cho directs a kickin’ new video, and Lesbians deal with HIV.
Queering Fashion Week: Tasha Tilberg’s Gay-Married & Freja Beha’s Busy
Fashion Week’s gayest elements/models (Tasha Tilberg married her girlfriend! Adam Lambert is getting cozy in the front row with a special man!), including Jenny Shimizu and memories of Amanda Moore. Also; Tegan & Sara, Lady Gaga’s Brit Awards cleanup, Gabourey Sidibe, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey’s new music video and Gawker staff shuffle.
Lija Can’t Knit you a Blanket, But She’ll Rock Granny Chic
It’s time for round two of our weekly style fiesta, “I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S WEARING”. This time around, we’ve got a girl who wants to talk about her dog, dressing like an old lady, and also her dog.
Thrift Store Shopping 101
“Oh, this old thing?” Sure, I’ve never actually heard someone drop this line outside of It’s A Wonderful Life, but let’s change that, shall we? Thrift store shopping can be intimidating, but it can also be super rewarding. I’ll give you some tips of the trade to get you started and the rest is up to you! And who knows, maybe you’ll even be reacquainted with those beloved sneakers your mom tossed out eons ago.
What to Wear for a Gay New Year’s Eve: You Better Look Cute at Midnight, Grrl
What are you wearing for New Year’s Eve? What are you wearing right now? Do you wanna cyber? JK about the cybering, we’ve got clothes to put on and a brand new Style Editor to do it with. Meet Becky, your new BFF of Queer Grrl Fashion, and plan your holiday outfit.
Boyshorts 101: Your Complete Guide to Successful Underpants
A good pair of boyshorts is hard to find. We’ve tried them all and offer our personal favorites, rank the best and tell you how to find ‘em so next time you do the no-pants dance, you’ll be lookin’ sporty.
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