This post was originally written in December 2016 in preparation for the first Women’s March which took place in winter. Since then, we as citizens of the United States have had several reasons to continue marching and protesting. I have…
On Last Names…
“I love your take on feminist issues, and I’ve enjoyed your recent posts on attire for a protest march and women helping women. I’m emailing because I’m a newlywed. Something I had A LOT of people ask me leading up…
What I Wore: The Beginning
jacket | tee | striped shirt | fleece leggings | boots | bag | bandana | sunglasses | button
Texting without Cell Service with FireChat
Reader L. emailed me this week about an app that can prove helpful when in remote locations, during emergencies, and at very crowded places like the Women’s March and other protests. I’ve been playing with it this weekend and think…
Let’s Go High
My friend Jessica sent me an email yesterday with this GIF in it. Jessica is a special person in general, but extra special to me because she’s a friend I made through this blog. Her investigative skills many years ago…
My Fellow Americans
If you didn’t vote early, get to the polls today and exercise your right to vote. Those before us struggled for us to have this right. If you’re not sure where your polling place is, visit Vote411.org and enter your…
Be Visible, Brilliant Women of the World!
Hey there brilliant professional women, I’ve got a bone to pick with you. In these days of webinars, online courses, and e-books, it’s more important than ever to have visuals to support your message. Not only should a presentation, blog,…
Ask Allie: Feminism and Fashion
I don’t like wearing pants but as a feminist I feel I should embrace them. I want to be respected for my thoughts and not seen first as a woman but it’s hard to do so in a dress. Any…
Ask Allie: Are Heels Feminist?
You regularly claim that you are a feminist, but then you always recommend heeled shoes to your readers. This contradiction has bothered me for a while, as I find heeled shoes to be a tool to hold women back. High…
Beth Ditto, Books, and Male Enlightenment
I heard Beth Ditto had a memoir out and immediately put it on reserve on Amazon. It arrived last week, and I let Karl read it first. He wasn’t able to go to the Gossip show at 9:30 a couple…
Ask Allie: Raising a Daughter When You’re Not a Girly Girl
I recently found out that I am going to have a baby girl. I was never a tomboy, but I was also never girly… pink makes me gag, and there was no lace on my wedding dress! I nearly never…
Women, We Deserve Better
(Warning – Spoiler Alert! Do not proceed if you haven’t yet experienced Fifty Shades of Grey or Magic Mike and wish to do so) Last week I remember sitting in my living room telling my sister we women have come…