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Madison Jamar on wigs, womanhood and the performance of Black femininity.
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Kawai Shen on uncommon perfume, escaping the feminine youth cult and the transformative power of scent.
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HLR on publishing industry burnout, psychosis and the lifesaving necessity of sleep.
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Hot Just Standing Here Breathing: An Interview with Ashley from Rock of Love Bus
If you want to date a rockstar, you better get used to falling off the stage biiitch.
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What Matters Most is Showing Up
On writing with intention, self-trust, and committing to your magic. Originally written for Catapult's Don't Write Alone series (RIP).
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Pink Miasma: Experiential Shopping at Glossier Williamsburg
Dr. Emily Lynell Edwards visits the new Glossier store in Williamsburg and reports back.
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Charlene Elsby on makeup as artist's statement, Lancôme Red Stiletto and staving off existential despair with discount hand soap.
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Fluctuations
Barrie Miskin on inherited body dysmorphia, toxic 90s diet culture and the beauty in setting yourself free.
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I gave up on therapy and started getting my eyebrows done.
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