I talk about sexy a lot. I overuse it. Sexy this, sexy that. Truth is, I like sexy, and I'm never ashamed (or ever embarrassed) to express it through dress (though I err on the conservative side). But what is sexy? Sexy could be a plunging neckline, a body-conscious LBD, a glossy lip paired with ... Read More
Fashion is Not a Betrayal of Femininity or Feminism
I make claims that I don't—and can't—love fashion. To some extent it's true, but for sake's sake, it's irrelevant. Endorsing and indulging in fashion and beauty is not a betrayal of feminism. Those things have been an integral part of our culture. Our history. Why are we taught to be so adverse to ... Read More
Smart Shopping is Sexy: Isabel Marant vs. Gap
Shop smart, because being a successful, independent woman means being financially literate. (And because smart is sexy.) I'm a huge contender of smart shopping, and an even bigger advocate for women's financial literacy: save more, buy more. A totally twisted philosophy I was bred upon, and will ... Read More