Creating a play about a second- wave feminist icon, even one as spectacular as Gloria Steinem, is an endeavor rife with pitfalls. The era of feminism when Steinem rose to fame is known for being exclusive to people of color and other minorities. But in Emily Mann’s “Gloria: A Life,” playing at American Repertory Theater…Read More
Feminism
The Future is Female
I was lucky enough to cover the Boston Women’s March for The Bay State Banner last weekend. Over 175,000 people came out in support of unity, equality, and human decency. It was an incredible, powerful event. here’s a snippet of my article on how art inspired and energized the crowd. The arts came out in…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Volunteering at the Sherrill House nursing home has become the highlight of my week. 2) Breakfast & The Banner. 3) Perpetually looking at art. 4) An aggressive, but not unwarranted, feminist wake up call. 5) Starting the year right with a trip to the Motherland. 6) Found this little oasis in my office building.
Lady Power
This sweatshirt is another feminist winner from Wicked Clothes. In homage to the tough ladies that inspire me every day I styled it with an edgy choker and leather jacket. We shot this look at the Fairmont, I love the way the elegant surroundings contrast with the rough-and-tumble look. The bonus of this outfit? It’s a…Read More
Gift Guide: The Clothes Horse
What do you get the girl who has already bought everything? I can’t guarantee your fashion friend doesn’t have these things in her closet, but here are a few of the sartorial treasures I’ve been coveting. Feminist Sweatshirt: Every feminist fashionista needs a sassy sweater to show the patriarchy how she feels. Fur Stole: This is…Read More
Simone de Beauvoir
For the final installment of The Authors (for now) I’m featuring French writer and feminist Simone de Beauvoir. Writer of the groundbreaking text The Second Sex, she was an advocate for women’s rights and sexual emancipation from 1908-1986. Ironically, although she discounted clothing and makeup in her writings, she always wore her hair perfectly styled and…Read More