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The Target Pride 2023 collection in a downward angle: a shirt that says "its' not a phase" featuring the moon in different phases, a Jenifer Prince shirt that reads "Thinking about girls," and an aquamarine tank top that says "queer joy"
LGBT Pride Queer Fashion Shopping

I May Just Be a Target Stan, but I Love All Their Pride Themed Merch

Unfortunately, the “live, laugh, lesbian” tee is sold out online, so I will be stalking all of the stores in my area to find it.

Sa'iyda Shabazz May 10, 2023 11 Comments
LGBT Attendees of the Met Galla, left to right and top to bottom: Janelle Monae, Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle Griner, Bella Ramsey, Keke Palmer, Kristen Stewart, and Ariana DeBose.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Queer Fashion

Every Scrap of Queer Fashion from the 2023 Met Gala

Yesterday was the First Monday in May, and if you’re anything even remotely close to a fashion gay — you know that means.

Carmen Phillips May 2, 2023 14 Comments
a blue travel accessory bag, a brown leather pouch, a pink laptop case, a clear pouch, a pink pouch, and a purse organizer
Queer Fashion Shopping

Spring Edit: You Know What Your Main Bag Needs? A Smaller Bag Inside It

In which I gently boss you into cleaning out your bag and putting in things you’ll actually use.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya April 22, 2023 10 Comments
makeup wipes, micellar water, and makeup cleansing balm
Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Taking It All Off

Makeup remover options for whether you have 15 seconds, two minutes, or five minutes to spare.

ashni April 14, 2023 2 Comments
A green canvas backpack, a sun-shaped throw pillow, a picnic basket that is open, a set of gingham cloth napkins, led string lights shaped like flowers, and a cooler with built-in speakers
Queer Fashion Shopping

Spring Edit: Must-Have Accessories for Your Next Queer Picnic

Welcome to Spring Edit, a new miniseries all about giving your life a little refresh for warmer weather.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya April 3, 2023 11 Comments
Beauty

Put This On Your Face: Liquid Shadow

I am, unfortunately, a slut for ILIA, and their Liquid Powder Eye Shadow Tint.

ashni March 10, 2023 3 Comments
Lip glosses, eyeshadow palletes, blush and foundation are arranged in a collage against a purple background.
Beauty

Beauty Products to Buy From Black People Year Round — Not Just During Black History Month

If you’re looking for full coverage glam or a light natural look, Black-owned beauty has got you covered.

danijanae February 28, 2023 6 Comments
four brow pens, a pink tube of brow gel, and two palettes of brow powder
Beauty

Put This On Your Face: Brows, Baby!

As a South Asian, and as a queer person, my relationship to my eyebrows (and hair in general, honestly) is a little complicated.

ashni February 10, 2023 3 Comments
Liquid and powder foundations, tinted moisturizers, and BB cream
Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Foundation (and Things Like It)

A guide to liquid and powder foundations, tinted moisturizers, and BB + CC creams!

ashni January 20, 2023 2 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: Steal M3GAN’s Killer Looks

A multi-hyphenate legend! Companion, parental figure, AND murderer! There is nothing M3GAN cannot do!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 19, 2023 9 Comments
A collage of Analyssa in four different outfits, that are in a range of tomboy femme to dress up dresses and make up. Analyssa is a light skin Latina with dark hair.
Queer Fashion Shopping

This Clothing Rental Service Changed My Life, Now I Don’t Have to Stress My Aesthetic

If I want to lean into a more femme style this month, or if I want to try a bunch of different new jumpsuits, or if I want to test the new trendy style of jeans in a bunch of different washes: these are now all options for me! 

Analyssa December 22, 2022 8 Comments
1. A red velvet wrap dress. 2. A gold glitter dress. 3. A black leather look mini dress. 4. A dark blue velvet dress.
Holigays Queer Fashion

So You Want To Go to a Holiday Party

We’re gonna close out the year and wrap up our new romcom protagonists, all in one!

Christina Tucker December 16, 2022 6 Comments
A photo of Amari on a sage background surrounded by beauty products
Beauty

AM/PM: A Libra Rising and Their Quick Subtle Stunt For A Holigay Hang

A quick look that leaves this Scorpio sun glowing at the kickback

Amari Gaiter December 10, 2022
Sunscreens against a blue background
Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Sunscreen

If you’re reading this and thinking “But I’m an indoor gay, I don’t need to wear sunscreen daily”, I am here to tell you that unfortunately, that is not true!

ashni December 9, 2022 13 Comments
Holigays Queer Fashion

Five Outfits for Being a Kitchen Top This Holiday Season

Practical and stylish, all you’ll have to do is take off your apron and reveal your fit for the evening.

danijanae November 28, 2022 16 Comments
Photo of Em on a mint green background surrounded by bath products
Beauty

AM/PM: A Hopeless Romantic and Their Bubble Bath Routine

“Baths are less of a frivolous want and more of an emotional and spiritual essential.”

Em Win November 26, 2022 14 Comments
Four skincare products from Flora+Bast overlaid on a photo of someones hand.
Beauty

Is Luxury CBD Skincare Worth the Hype — and the Price?

I’m obviously intrigued by the hype but does it live up to it?

Sa'iyda Shabazz November 19, 2022 2 Comments
A ficus tree, a white stock pot, a set of gold flatware, a woman wearing a beige sweater skirt set, and a mug with a gold moon and night sky on it.
Beauty Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: Things To Buy for Yourself Because You Deserve It

Hi reader, it’s me. Your auntie who likes nice things.

danijanae November 18, 2022 4 Comments
An image of a lavender bra sitting on a wooden table. More bras in various colors are rolled up in a blue and white basket beside it.
Queer Fashion

This Wire-Free Bra for Larger Chests Changed My Life

It’s seamless under t-shirts, it stays compressive over the course of the day, and I can use it as an impromptu swim top or keep it on overnight when I’m camping. It’s absolute magic.

Darcy November 16, 2022 40 Comments
A photo of meg surrounded by some skincare products
Beauty

AM/PM: A Former Skincare Salesperson and Their Evening Wind Down Routine

I used to have a cabinet of products I used with reckless abandon. Now, I’m more thoughtful with what I put on my face and into my routine.

meg November 12, 2022 8 Comments
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