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Style Thief: How To Do Cool Casual Sexy Style Like Jenny Shimizu

Which former supermodel can boast being both a mechanic and Angelina’s ex? None other than Jenny Shimizu. Growing up under the influence of a laid-back West Coast upbringing combined with a lengthy career in fashion means that Jenny possesses a unique and enviable style.

Lydia O December 22, 2015 4 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Catching Up With the Lumberjanes (and Mermaids)!

While I’ve been busy writing about the Autostraddle Comic Awards and what comics you should buy for the holidays, an entire Lumberjanes storyline happened!

Mey December 22, 2015 7 Comments
AF+

The A+ Bee Issue 33: O Christmas Bee, O Christmas Bee

This Bee is chock full of holiday treats — we have a Brittani coloring page for you, a recap of a straddler holiday party, a rousing game of “Guess the Christmas Movie Plot Based Only On the Title”, and a playlist of ’90s songs for rocking around the Christmas tree.

Chelsey December 21, 2015 16 Comments
Christmas Recipes

I Made Tamales With My Mom for Christmas; Here’s How You Can Too

For me, making tamales is a way for me to connect with my mother, to feel like her daughter, and to take parts of herself that she’s passing down and make them a part of myself.

Mey December 21, 2015 23 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: It’s True, Hermione Granger is Black and Other Stories to Make Your Day

Drink pairings for your uncomfortable conversations this week, I make up a new emoji cereal, Star Wars a little, comebacks to racist stuff, videos you can watch and enjoy, black Hermione Granger and so very much more!

Laneia December 21, 2015 32 Comments
Comedy

Your Kitchen Has More Germs Than A Public Toilet Seat, Just Sit Down!

Do you know what are the the most bacteria-laden things in a public bathroom? Your damn hands. And they’re the things most likely to transfer those nasty germs to places: like other people, and your face.

Maree December 21, 2015 58 Comments
Claudia and Taty.
Food and Drink

A Muggle’s Quest For The Perfect Mug Of (Alcoholic) Butterbeer

I’m not interested in the kiddie theme park variety made of cream soda and syrup from a squeeze bottle; I want hot, alcoholic, grown-ass woman butterbeer.

Laura Mandanas December 21, 2015 64 Comments
Food Lists

31 Puff Puff Pastry Recipes You’ll Wanna Pass Around

Puff pastry is the lazy femme of baking: effortlessly gorgeous, equal parts comfort and finesse.

KaeLyn December 21, 2015 22 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Having a Very Gay Festivus Season with Hillary Clinton and the Cast of “Fun Home”

A quick peek at Hillary Clinton’s “awesome gay agenda,” another Festivus pole wrapped in gay pride, a few more crushing defeats for the ex-gay movement, a super sweet performance of “Fun Home,” and a screening of “Carol” in one of the least likely places. IT’S ALL IN HERE!

Carmen December 20, 2015 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Democratic Debate #3: Hillary Clinton Invokes The Jedi Force to Vanquish Sith Lord Trump

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders make amends over this week’s data breach and come out swinging at the racist, xenophobic rhetoric of Donald Trump and the GOP.

Heather Hogan December 20, 2015 22 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Kiss You In The Snow

Sex toys are getting increasingly non-representational, sex workers’ rights, Dr. Seuss’s book of nudes, no one is sexting enough, and more.

Ryan Yates December 20, 2015 9 Comments
Geekery

These Are The Droids We’re Looking For and Other Tech & “Star Wars” Stories

Being science fiction, there’s a lot of really cool tech stuff that Star Wars brings to mind — whether it’s how people are responding to the film or the animation techniques used in it.

A.E. Osworth December 19, 2015 9 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Coping

“Wait. Are those tears?”

Archie December 19, 2015 28 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Keke Palmer Is Sexually Fluid, Plans To Follow Her Heart, Could Change It Up

“I’m making the rules for myself, and I don’t have to be stuck down to one label.”

Riese December 18, 2015 16 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Dear 15-Year-Old Me

What would you say to your younger self? Come meet 15-year-old KaeLyn and tell 32-year-old KaeLyn what’s up in your life now and then.

KaeLyn December 18, 2015 312 Comments
TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: You’re Getting Clexa For Christmas

Five Clexa stories to keep you warm on cold nights, some answers to some TV questions, and a fandom news roundup.

Heather Hogan December 18, 2015 73 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Goes Home For The Holigays

There’s a really cute story about Tipping the Velvet and falling in love in here!

Bren December 18, 2015 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Jane The Virgin” Gives Alba Her Green Card For Christmas

It’s official: Jane the Virgin is the best! Plus, an update on our queer contestant on Top Chef and some rundowns of a handful of webseries you should be watching during the winter TV hiatus.

Heather Hogan December 18, 2015 19 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #191: Now We’re Living in Mississippi, Because My Mother Is Insane.

Topics include the questionable existence of a dog-free floor at Amazon, Galway Kinnell, “a black woman walks into a gun show,” the National Association of Professional Women scam, TripAdvisor, The Pleasant Company story and so much more!

Riese December 18, 2015 9 Comments
Money + Work

Top 12 Corporations Who Lured Us In With Their LGBT Ads in 2015

The 1% really pulled on our heartstring with these ones.

KaeLyn December 18, 2015 38 Comments
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