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How to Be (A Bit) Coquettish

20 March 2011 • Kimberly

What's a coquette, anyhow? Say it too fast and people hear coke-head. I assure you, the only drug I put into my system is caffeine and birth control. co · quette [koh-ket]. Noun. “A woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection. Flirt. Tease.” Indigenous to ... Read More

Single on Valentine’s Day

12 February 2011 • Kimberly

So we all know the fourteenth of every February has been, nationally (read: corporately) deemed Valentine’s Day, and that I, for some unknown reason, am completely, utterly, and inexplicably in love with the holiday. I shouldn’t be, by societal standards. I’m a single girl. I’m supposed to hate it; ... Read More

I Love Me Before I Love Men

26 January 2011 • Kimberly

I love men. Oh yes I do. Call me boy crazy—I’m not a bit coquettish for no reason! But before men (I only get the butterflies for boys who dance) there’s a few things I love more including—but certainly not limited to Nutella, sexy little underthings, and myself. I’m well aware of how totally and ... Read More

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