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Fashion/Style First Person

Dark Under Eye Circles Are Gay, or: Hi, I’m Depressed

Is it not a gay badge of honor to be tired and sad and drained and to still exist?

By Rachel| October 17, 2019 | 15 Comments
Fashion/Style

VIDEO: Easy Breezy No-Makeup Makeup with Noto Botanics

This no-makeup look is actually super minimalist — who has time for fifteen products designed to make you look like you aren’t wearing any? With multi-use stain sticks that work for a range of skin tones and concealer, you’re looking amazing and natural in just a few minutes.

By Kaylah Cupcake| September 19, 2018 | 2 Comments
Fashion/Style

VIDEO: Get Your Summer Babe ☀️ Shine On

Sometimes you need a quick everyday look that will have you turning heads in ten minutes or less. This is it, from one summer babe to another!

By Kaylah Cupcake| August 9, 2018 | 10 Comments
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Fashion/Style

VIDEO: Pride’s Final Weekend Look Is Spacey Glowy Glam, So Get Ready

I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.

By Kaylah Cupcake| June 29, 2018 | 17 Comments
Gender

The Top 5 Sheet Masks to Wear After Crying About Your Gender

I feel like I am not the only one here crying about my gender, and you should know a) that you’re not alone and b) sheet masks can help.

By A.E. Osworth| June 21, 2018 | 37 Comments
Fashion/Style

Flung Out of Space: Create a Queer Alien Look With Holographic Makeup

In this political climate, it’s refreshing to feel powerful for a change, and it’s amazing what channeling the spirit of a galactic demagogue will do for your confidence. In case you need a boost, here are range products I love for getting the look.

By Siobhan| May 9, 2018 | 7 Comments
First Person

My Absurd Skincare Routine Is the Softest I Am to Myself

Sometimes being queer and black, bisexual and biracial, feels like contradiction, like too many things, and sometimes I’m not sure that I’d recognize myself if I walked by.

By Rachel| February 23, 2018 | 15 Comments
Fashion/Style

How Stiletto Nails Helped Me Embrace My Queer High Femme Identity

My nails may contribute to the erasure of my queer identity, but they represent a departure from following other people’s rules — and instead listening to my own voice.

By Alysse Dalessandro| August 15, 2017 | 23 Comments
Fashion/Style

Five Skincare and Grooming Products for Masculine of Center Folks

Masculine of center people are often left out of conversations about skincare, but we all deserve to feel good and comfortable in our skin.

By Kit| July 27, 2017 | 50 Comments
Fashion/Style Health + Athletics

A Simple Self-Massage Regimen from Radical Being Bodywork’s Deb Malkin

Your lower back or hip discomfort is a literal pain in the butt. Here’s a simple way to feel better.

By Nora| July 11, 2017 | 4 Comments
Fake News Fashion/Style

Pride Style Guide: How To Get The Babalook

With these tips, you’ll be turning heads (off people’s necks) in no time. BadabaDOOK.

By Sam Corbin| June 23, 2017 | 14 Comments
DIY / Crafting / Food / Home Fashion/Style

DIY Summer Skincare Recipes From The Body Politik’s Carmen Perez

While the summer sun may feel good on your buns, all that salt water and wind can be drying for your skin! Care for yours with this easy body scrub and butter.

By Nora| June 13, 2017 | 15 Comments
Fashion/Style

Gay Your Makeup: An Easy, Breezy, Everyday Androgynous Look

This look will make people think: I can’t believe it’s makeup (and not just naturally good skin)!

By Cecelia| February 7, 2017 | 40 Comments
Fashion/Style

Alien Actualities: A Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Hello spooky babes, resident alien Tayler Smith here to bring you an affordable look for Halloween that’ll have you lookin’ outta this world.

By Tayler Smith| October 20, 2015 | 7 Comments
Fashion/Style

How To Look Like You Weren’t Just Crying

“I mean, not to brag, but I’ve probably cried more tears in the past year than some people manage to eke out in their entire lives.”

By Laura Mandanas| October 9, 2015 | 18 Comments
Fashion/Style

5 Rad Makeup Looks For Hooded Eyes and Monolids

I’ve been spending some time collecting up my favorite looks on how to embrace my beautiful lil eyelids for all of you. Hopefully this will be helpful for all my hooded/monolid sisters out there.

By Tayler Smith| September 14, 2015 | 21 Comments
Fashion/Style

Light Up the Night on New Year’s Eve: A Wild Night Makeup Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to look like a living fireworks display? Perhaps you want your face to glitter so brightly that everyone in the room will be drawn to you like a moth to a flame. I certainly have the look for you! Everyone will want to kiss ya, it will be so difficult to decide who will win your first of 2015.

By Tayler Smith| December 30, 2014 | 7 Comments

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