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Photo 1: Dani Janae shows off a new set of press-on nails in a close-up selfie. Photo 2: Dani Janae's hands are adorned with press-on nails and are spread on her stomach while she wears a yellow dress. Photo 3: A close-up of pink and white ombre press-on nails worn by Dani Janae.
Beauty

Wearing Press-On Nails Makes Me Feel Like a Powerful Femme Dyke

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danijanae August 26, 2022 6 Comments
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Five Outfits for Being the Main Character in a Lesbian Romantic Comedy

This lead is sexy, vibrant, maybe a little clumsy, and heartwarming. If you don’t fall in love with her, you definitely want to be her. 

danijanae August 22, 2022 7 Comments
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Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Lashes

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AM/PM: A Skincare Routine For the Mom Friend On Vacation

Just a 14-product vacation routine from your favorite mom friend. You’ll like it — it’s sweet.

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Beauty

The Affordable Blushes You Should Buy Right Now

So what’s affordable to me may not be the same for you, and I’ve tried to take that into consideration for this piece. In general, I’m talking about single blushes under $15, or blush palettes under $20.

danijanae August 18, 2022 3 Comments
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Queer Fashion

So You Want To Know the Trends for Fall

This fall, Horse Girls™ are IN.

Christina Tucker August 12, 2022 8 Comments
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“Enchanted Pussy” Smells Like Direct Deposit and [Redacted]

“A smell as sweet as this didn’t feel like me, but—could it be me?”

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Hot Like Summer: A Lingerie Shopping Guide for Fat Femmes

Finding lingerie that fits your body might seem like not a big deal, but I firmly believe everyone deserves to feel good in their bodies. If feeling good means putting on a velvet teddy, then you should have that option available to you.

danijanae July 31, 2022 6 Comments
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Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Lip Oils

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Five Outfits for Being Hot and Absolutely Unapproachable at the Reunion

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danijanae July 17, 2022 4 Comments
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Christina Tucker July 15, 2022 6 Comments
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Beauty

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danijanae July 14, 2022 3 Comments
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100 LGBTQ+ Women, Nonbinary and Transmasc Celebrities Killing It In Suits

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Riese July 8, 2022 26 Comments
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First Person Queer Fashion

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I’d avoided saris all my life. It was during the pandemic, when crop tops brought me a sense of freedom and gender euphoria, that I realized saris weren’t too far off.

P June 20, 2022 17 Comments
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Queer Fashion

Five Outfits for Alluring Lesbian Poets

Despite what you’ve heard about how lesbians dress poorly, a lesbian poet wearing 50 rings and three gold chains will have the girls throbbing.

danijanae June 16, 2022 2 Comments
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Beauty LGBT Pride

Put This on Your Face: Pride 2022 Edition

If there is one thing you take away from this article, let it be this: if you plan on kissing this Pride, please test out your lipstick to see how transfer-proof it is before you commit to it!

ashni June 12, 2022 3 Comments
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Queer Fashion

So You Want To Wear a Bathing Suit

Behold a bunch of suits that have the structural integrity to stand up to some serious wave action and that are absolutely gonna keep you looking fresh and stylish!

Christina Tucker June 10, 2022 5 Comments
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Beauty

Makeup for When Your Fingers Are the Only Tool You’ve Got

I’ve dumped my brushes and started using my perfect, gay hands to apply makeup. Here are some product recommendations and tips for going brush-less.

ashni May 31, 2022 7 Comments
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Queer Fashion Shopping

Statement Sunglasses for Summer That You Can Buy on Memorial Day Sale

We made it to summer, and babe you are going to look so hot.

Carmen Phillips May 27, 2022 4 Comments
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Style

Fat Femmes On How They Show Their Queerness Through Fashion

10 years ago I looked in the mirror and was scared I looked straight. Now I can’t see anything besides a very slutty dyke.

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