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Sharon Lynn Pruitt
Freelance writer, editor, and content creator. Topics of expertise include entertainment news, cultural criticism, social justice, women's lifestyle, feminism, geek culture, parenting, style, beauty, and spirituality.
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Jess Tholmer
PNW-based freelance writer who specializes in content curation, social media, and entertainment writing. My main project is "completely booked," my monthly bookletter of recommendations.
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Chelsie DeSouza
Chelsie DeSouza, a freelance writer, with four years of experience, covers all aspects of beauty, culture, and parenting with a creative take and ability to find untouched angles. Born and …
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Lexi Weber
Hey there.I'm Lexi, a writer specializing in women's lifestyle topics—mainly wellness, travel, and sustainability. My essays have been published in the Huffington Post, minbodygreen, Cosmopolitan UK, and Refinery29.
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After Being Bullied As a Kid, Here's How I Came to Love My Beautiful Dark Lips
Growing up, I always told people my favorite color was purple, although it was really pink. Ten-year-old me, undeniably girly but reluctant to identify as a girly-girl, likely saw purple as girly lite, feminine sans its stereotypes. Hence, I embraced purple: lavender bedroom walls, violet school supplies, a doll-size, grape-colored …
What your BFF should know when you're in a new relationship
Everything changes when your best friend finds someone new; and no, not a new BFF—after all, your friendship is as vital as the sun and breathing air and all that other stuff necessary for survival, and therefore can never be replaced—but a new significant other. The love of a bestie …
Selena Gomez All Smiles On Instagram As The Weeknd's Latest EP Drops
Selena Gomez is reportedly single again, but she’s not letting that dull her sparkle. In fact, the singer, actress, and producer just took to Instagram to share some adorable photos related to her ongoing collaboration with Coach. And honestly, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect: The new photos have …
9 Last-Minute Oscar Party Ideas
9 last-minute Oscar party ideas, because it's never too late to glam it up So, you didn’t have Oscar plans. Until suddenly, you did. Now you’re having people over to watch the show, and you need to come up with some Oscar party ideas. You don’t want them to look …
She was bullied for having Down syndrome, but she brushed it off and became a model
She was bullied for having Down syndrome, but she brushed it off and became a model School can be tough for anybody, but the truth is, it’s a lot harder when you’ve got bullies after you. Gigi Cunningham is a beautiful, bright 17-year-old who was bullied by her peers because …
Is the 2018 Flu Season Almost Over? There's Good News and Bad News
Flu season has been particularly bad this year, and we’re all desperate for it to be over. From having anxiety over the possibility of getting sick to worrying if the flu vaccine will actually protect you, it’s been a lot to handle for everyone. So, if you’re wondering whether the …
SAG-AFTRA announces sexual harassment code of conduct
Sexual harassment happens in every workplace, and Hollywood’s no exception. That’s why SAG-AFTRA — the labor union representing actors, dancers, musicians, and other media professionals — is working on a sexual harassment code of conduct. The news came just days before the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, …
10 Signs You're Becoming a Real Adult
Adulting is hard to do, and it feels like almost all of us spend the decade of our 20s figuring out how to do it. But there comes a time in every young woman’s (or man’s) life in which we realize that we are, ever so slowly, learning the ropes …
6-year-old Levi's "levidrome" could make it into the official Oxford Dictionary with your help
A 6-year-old invented the word "levidrome," and he needs your help getting it added to the Oxford Dictionary Levi Budd is a pretty smart kid. After all, the six year old invented the word “levidrome.” What’s it mean? Well, he’s used it to label words that make a completely different …
10 scary statistics to use for your national school walkout day posters
In response to the devastating school shooting in Parkland, Florida, organizers behind the youth arm of the Women’s March are planning a national school walkout for Wednesday, March 14th. The event is being organized to protest the continued negligence of government officials with regard to common-sense gun control measures. So …
5 ways to make new friends as an adult, because it's National Make a Friend Day
Finding new friends as an adult can be hard. Once you’re out of school, it can feel like the friendship pool just dries up. The ways you befriended people in your teenage years don’t always translate to adulthood. That’s okay, because it’s National Make a Friend Day! There’s no better …
11 ways to feel like you're saving money
I’ve spent the majority of my adult life looking for ways to save money while still maintaining a reasonably fun life. I was once a college student surviving on just the basics, but now that I’m a little older I’d like to have a slightly less ramen-driven life. The only …
The President of France appointed a gender-balanced cabinet
We are totally on board with this gender-balanced cabinet trend! Macron’s victory was already a big freaking deal for France. This is just a really cool way for him to start out his term. Macron’s office told The New York Times, “It is a government of renewal.” Apparently, gender equality …
Ways to take care of yourself when you're doing the multiple job shuffle
It is the nature of the 20-something years to include a certain amount of hustle. You know what I mean, my friends: ‘the hustle’ refers to the practice of working your tail off to get to where you’re determined to go. Sometimes that means waitressing nights and interning days, with …
There might be a serious downside to those awesome charcoal treats if you take birth control
There might be a serious downside to those awesome charcoal treats if you take birth control You’ve probably seen the trend of blacker-than-black tasty treats taking Instagram by storm lately. There are all kinds of food and drinks concocted with activated charcoal, the secret ingredient that gives that dark coloring. …
Major League Baseball teams are coming through for a little girl who wants to throw out the first pitch with her 3D-printed hand
"For her to be able to have a hand to actually hold something, where in the past she's never been able to, that's amazing. It was initially a functional thing for her... to be able to ride a bike and for safety issues, but it eventually became a social confidence …
Ways to take care of yourself when you're doing the multiple job shuffle
It is the nature of the 20-something years to include a certain amount of hustle. You know what I mean, my friends: ‘the hustle’ refers to the practice of working your tail off to get to where you’re determined to go. Sometimes that means waitressing nights and interning days, with …
Long, Acrylic Nails Aren't New—Society Just Used to Call Them "Ghetto"
“Inclusivity” may be a buzzword, but for anyone who has ever felt left out of conversations in the beauty space—it’s so much more. In Shades of Melanin, we celebrate Black beauty, support the brands and founders that are fighting for inclusivity in the industry, and unpack the issues that still …
Justin Timberlake *Knows* That Denim Suit He Wore in 2001 Will Haunt Him Forever
The fashion statements at award shows are usually memorable, but the 2001 American Music Awards goes beyond. On January 8th, 2001, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears turned the red carpet into their own fashion show after matching from head-to-toe in all-denim outfits. It's clear that tacky 2000s fashion will never …
Black Women Can Have Long Hair, So Stop Asking Me If Mine's Real
“Inclusivity” may be a buzzword, but for anyone who has ever felt left out of conversations in the beauty space—it’s so much more. In Shades of Melanin, we celebrate Black beauty, support the brands and founders that are fighting for inclusivity in the industry, and unpack the issues that still …
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey Just Made Their Relationship Instagram Official
After months of swirling rumors, Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey have finally made their relationship Instagram official. Yesterday evening, January 10th, Jordan posted two grainy photos of himself with Harvey––one with them sharing a longing gaze into each other's eyes and the other with Harvey glancing at the camera. …
What Two Years of Accidental Celibacy Taught Me About Independence
I had been in relationships from the ages of 14 to 30 without ever missing a beat. Things are going great? I need a man that I can share it all with. Things are going badly? I need a man to make me feel better. Things are dull? I need …
How the costumes in "10 Things I Hate About You" depicted the duality of the ‘90s girl
The year 1999 was important for teen cinema, as evidenced by the countless movie scenes etched in our memories from those twelve months. There was Laney Boggs, (Rachael Leigh Cook), walking down the stairs post-makeover in She’s All That. There was Rose McGowan opening up the trunk of her car …
Betsey Johnson has been a shining light in the fashion industry for decades, and it's because she's "never connected to trends"
A decade or so ago, I was in New York for a wedding at the same time as Fashion Week. Knowing this was my chance to finally attend a Betsey Johnson show, I attempted to use my mildly popular fashion blog to finagle an invite. While I was successful at …
Heidi Klum tells us the most random thing she uses in her skin care routine
Sometimes learning about the bougie skin care routine of a celebrity can be shocking, whether it’s Sandra Bullock getting “penis facials” or Jessica Alba posing in a futuristic LED face mask. On the other hand, the revelation of a celeb’s drugstore fave can be just as surprising, like finding out …
