In the United States, the capitalist economy rests on the shoulders of big money corporations. I’m no economist, but I’ll wager that capitalism isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Food, fashion…
Pump the brakes on fast fashion
Recently, while out searching for a cozy and fashionable coat to get me through the winter, I decided I would take on the challenge of looking for a coat that…
Looking good and feeling good this fall
With leaves falling, pumpkin spice lattes steaming, and holiday tunes playing harmoniously in every mall and convenience store in the city, fall is the most wonderful time of year. However,…
Lady Gaga Seen Outside Southeast Portland Recording Studio
They’re both famous for putting a bird on it, and they’re back together: Lady Gaga is (probably) in Portland. Tough girl on the mend. A post shared by xoxo, Gaga…
Online exclusive: Q&A with Corinne Loperfido
Corinne Loperfido had a busy weekend when she visited Portland to host her quarterly sex-positive dance party, EveryBODY PDX: DIY Performance Art Strip Club. She was seen at numerous sex-positive…
What’s under your gown?
Let’s be real: Graduating college is the best thing in the world. All that hard work has finally paid off, you finally have that degree in hand, and the hunger…
Never know where the night’ll go
Going out for the night? Be prepared Always be prepared for wherever the night takes you Most nights, I find it’s easiest to stay at home watching Netflix. When I…
Accessorize to murder
Some trends need to die already. I’m here to help with that. Transition lenses Glasses are sometimes a necessary accessory. Transition lenses, however, are not necessary—prescription sunglasses do exist. Some…
Graphic tee content, viewer discretion advised
Graphic t-shirts have the power to reduce your appearance to that of a 14-year-old in a matter of seconds. You know the kind of tee I’m talking about. The ones…
The wristwatch—a timeless tradition
How often do you see someone wearing a wristwatch? Not very often, I’ll wager, unless it’s a smartwatch that’s no doubt connected to a smartphone. But let’s be honest: that’s…
Stop, drop-crotch and roll with it
If my boyfriend had been wearing a pair of drop-crotch sweats on our first date, he probably wouldn’t have ripped a hole in the crotch of his jeans, am I…