A Story About Fashion Between a Rock and a Hard Place

“My outfit is trash,” I heard from the room behind me. Ellis always said shit like that, passive-finessive shit like that. I turned around to him standing in front of a full-length mirror. Most of the pieces I could make out: a cropped, khaki green Saint Laurent bomber, what I… [Read More]

Five Signs of the One Direction Apocalypse

On March 25th — less than four months ago — Zayn announced that he was leaving One Direction. I handled it okay. I knew that everything was going to be fine as long as the four remaining members of this stupid band could hold it together. In a surprising turn… [Read More]

Netflix is a Bad Boyfriend

This is an intervention. I’m here because I care about you. I know Netflix seemed exciting at first, because he showed you all kinds of things you’d never seen before. He was new and different. He let you be yourself. He liked you with no make up, and he never… [Read More]

The Differences Between Flirting Online and Flirting in Real Life

Flirting is a challenging concept to discuss because of its inherent subtlety, but I’m going to attempt anyway because I respect the possibility of true love. Flirting is what happens when you’re maybe interested in someone and you want to know if they’re maybe interested in you back. That sounds… [Read More]

Are Vibes Real?

Our futuristic world is full of quantitative digital tangibles: number counts of Instagram likes, Facebook friends, retweets, bank account statements, event attendees, and so on. We can accurately assess many details about anything by the records left online. However, standing out against the grain in what we measurably experience through… [Read More]

Newsflash: Women Who Buy Thongs Actually Like Them!

My first thong was really ugly. It was army green and had a corresponding camouflage print to match . Clashing with the theme was an out-of-place lace trim and a little bow in the middle – both in a bright shade of lime green. There may have even been a… [Read More]

In the Eye of Kim and Kanye’s Baby Naming Brainstorm

There’s obviously been a lot of news coming out of the Kardashian-Jenner household lately. Two huge stories at least: The Porsche-led arrival of Caitlyn Jenner and Kim’s announcement that she and Kanye are expecting a new baby. Now, adding more to the family stew, news broke Tuesday that Kim might actually be carrying twins,… [Read More]

How to Cope When Your Celeb Crush Turns Problematic

If you know me, and you’re good at picking up on subtlety, you know that from time to time, I’ve expressed a totally casual, passing interest in Vince Vaughn. Are me and Vince Vaughn astrologically compatible I will literally change my birthday — Colleen Healy (@leenie11) April 15, 2015 And… [Read More]

What’s Your Perfect Bar?

This summer you may find yourself at an establishment that serves alcohol. There are hundreds of thousands of these places varying in nearly every aspect from music, to lighting, to price to patronage. Recently, you will find that most of them follow an ADJECTIVE + ANIMAL naming scheme such as Blind Tiger,… [Read More]

Why Its Important to Visit the Dentist

Regular dental check-ups are crucial for maintaining optimal oral health and overall well-being. While many may view dental visits as a chore or inconvenience, the benefits far outweigh any perceived drawbacks. Here are compelling reasons why everyone should prioritize regular visits to the dentist: Personalized and High-Quality Treatment: One of… [Read More]