Top 10 Things You Should Totally Buy Now That Hot Topic Is Our Affiliate
On 30 November 2013, Crystal had a dream. Today, that dream is realized: anything you can buy from Hot Topic can make Autostraddle money.
Style is Style: Cupid’s Arrow Pointed Me to ASOS
Valentine’s Day. It’s essentially a capitalist ploy to sell thousands of Hershey’s Kisses (for drowning your sorrows or just blessin’ your boo). My general thoughts are: it’s a very ridiculous day for everyone, but I like telling people that I love them & I am a sucker for any sort of themed dressing.
Suit Yourself: Wildfang & Lucca Couture Are Bringing Sharp Tailoring to the Masses
Wildfang’s latest venture is a collaboration with LA brand Lucca Couture on a set of tailored suiting. Following the lead of fashionable #galpals Cara Delevigne & Kirsten Stewart, suiting and matching sets are back in vogue for the non-business, strictly non-dapper set. Hell, I want a suit (and I never thought I would).
This Shit Rules: My Skin Is Sensitive and My Hair Doesn’t Make Sense
My skin and my sense of humor are very dry. My skin is sensitive, but I am not. I’m half-Jewish, and so is my hair, which means it requires a lot of taming. Also I like eyeliner.
Winter Fashion for Staying Warm While Looking Hot
As if decreasing daylight wasn’t bad on its own, there are inches of fluffy white flakes that are the equivalent to little middle fingers falling from the sky and winds cold enough to make you question if you even put on clothes today. We must survive, my friends. So here are a few of my own survival tactics.
Three Looks Inspired By Kristen Stewart, She of Effortless Aplomb
Kristen’s off-duty looks are essentially a master class on lookin’ delectable in simple basics.
This Shit Rules: Goo For Scaly-Snake-Monster Season
It’s winter. Or as my skin likes to call it, Scaly-Snake-Monster Season. I imagine, of course, that people flee from me as I walk down New York City streets because, right about two weeks ago, I transformed into essentially a giant humanoid alligator.
This Shit Rules: Fabulous (and Squeaky Clean) as F*ck
This is the stuff that makes it possible for me to face another day in the cruel, harsh, unforgiving world.
This Shit Rules: Honey and Almonds and Coconut Oil
Coconut oil, a ton of Burt’s Bees, and the best hair oil (for my head) on this earth.
This Shit Rules: My Mostly Vegan Face, Pits, Skin and Lips
“I may eat dairy and eggs again now, but I’m sticking with these perfect vegan products, suitable for carnivores or vegans or anyone in between.”
Rock These Threads On New Year’s Eve: All-White Looks, Capes, Sparkles, Blazers
It’s the eve of a new year, and the best way to get a headstart on a rad 2015 is dressin’ to the nines to say goodbye to 2014. Whether you are feelin’ dapper as hell or on a shimmering ethereal tip, we’ve rounded up some awesome threads to look #flawless in.
Brrr It’s Cold Out There: It’s Time To Get You Some Boots
As far as winter footwear is concerned you have two choices: fashion or function. That doesn’t mean your choices are “look cute and freeze” or “stay dry and sacrificing lookin’ winsome.” Lovely human, you’ve got options.
This Shit Rules: Keep It Simple, Keep It Clean
About half the year, I’m obsessed with beauty products and rituals and slathering things all over my body in the hopes that they’ll be the latest miracle product to change my life. The other half of the time, I’m the laziest motherfucker around.
This Shit Rules: Soft Skin and Rapunzel Hair
Shampoo bars, a life-changing clay mask, and a bunch of things to make your skin shiny and glowing like a spaceship.
Style is Style: A Date By The Yule Log
Now I know that a burning log of wood on a TV screen doesn’t bring the same warmth as a real, live fireplace but there is something oddly comforting about watching a loop of a fire for a solid 4 hours. You can grab some cookies, whip up some boozey eggnog and catch up with pals. Or just take a nap. What exactly does one wear to sit still for a solid afternoon? I’m glad you asked.
Holigay Gift Guide: Audiophiles and Music Nerds Rejoice
Perhaps you have a musical person in your life and you’d like to buy them a present! We can help you with that.
Gift Guide: Kitchen Things for the Person Who Already Has Every Kitchen Thing
Every year you think “I’ll get them a whisk, or a loaf pan, or a mixing bowl.” But this year you realize you’re out of luck, because they already own literally every thing. No worries, friend; your luck has not run out just yet! It’s possible that person has one or two things on this list, but I guarantee you they don’t have all of them.
These Stylish Winter Uniforms Make Your Dreary Days, Oh So Bright
Finding your uniform is such a weirdly freeing experience because a uniform gives you structure and then lets you go hog wild when it comes to colors, patterns, and textures.
This Shit Rules: Curly Haired Goddess Products
Pair with a solemnly regal air and flashing eyes that strike fear into the hearts of men.
This Shit Rules: Moisture For Your Ashy Bits
My knees look like I’ve been crawling around in the fireplace. My lips are so dry you could peel off a layer and roll a joint in it. I’m itchy as hell y’all, but thankfully, I have an arsenal of products to keep me whet as a whistle.