Do influencers owe us relatability?
Why do we expect influencers to be ‘just like us’ and why that’s kinda sexist. This whole topic started when I was chatting with a pal about whether or not…
Labubu Is the New Lipstick Index
For years, the lipstick index was the unofficial economist-approved beauty barometer. When the market dipped, lipstick sales went up. A simple, feel-good theory: when people can’t afford big luxuries, they…
Decluttering? Here’s How to Decide What to Consign, Sell, Donate—or Toss
Spring cleaning season often means facing down a mountain of stuff you no longer need. If you are ready to part ways with some of your belongings, donating them is…
Blog Engagement Is “Low,” Yet Here You Are
It’s always amusing when someone takes the time to comment just to point out the supposed lack of interaction on my blog—while actively engaging with it. The irony is palpable….
How Pop Culture Laid the Groundwork for Conservatism’s Comeback
If you were paying attention, you saw this coming. The political pendulum swings, but before it does, pop culture leaves us little breadcrumbs. Hints that the aesthetic, the vibes, and…
From Doechii to Ariana: The Fine Line Between Snatched and Problematic
Face tape and fox eyes might both be about lifting and sculpting, but one is just good old-fashioned makeup sorcery, and the other? A little too close to racial cosplay….
Watching “New Wave” Made Me See My Parents Differently
Last night, I had the privilege of being invited to watch New Wave, a documentary by Elizabeth Ai, and it left me deeply moved in ways I never expected. What…
10 Canadian Intimates Brands to Support Before They’re Gone
Back in 2020, I put together a list of ethical intimates brands—only to look back years later and realize that most of them no longer exist. Running a small, ethical…
