Today, we’re starting a multi-part feature here on Dinner Party to talk about a quintessentially female experience: your period. First up, we have an essay by Marci Weber, which was originally written in 2014 for a live performance and subsequently adapted for publication on this site. I’m a huge fan of tampons. The commercials are … Continue reading Period Party, Volume One: Diva Cup Disaster
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Ladies We Love: Emily Lee
When I was an undergraduate, I had a crazy idea to try and interview one of my favorite musicians, Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater. We had both attended the same small liberal arts college, tucked away in the deep forests of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, and as a senior and editor-in-chief of our college newspaper … Continue reading Ladies We Love: Emily Lee
Puddles, Peaches, Parks, and More at the 2016 LA Times Festival of Books
As sensitive as Angelenos are to rain, attendance at the 2016 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books impressed, well, everyone. On Saturday, the first day of the festival and one of the rainiest days of the year, scores of blue umbrellas dotted the USC campus, with each umbrella representing a new subscriber to the Los … Continue reading Puddles, Peaches, Parks, and More at the 2016 LA Times Festival of Books
L.A. Zine Fest 2016: A Recap
Last weekend, the Majestic Downtown was packed to the gills for the annual L.A. Zine Fest, in a heartwarming outpour of support for the zine community. In a day and age where an online mass-market retailer controls a horrifyingly large share of the publishing industry, it’s amazing to see so many people active and involved … Continue reading L.A. Zine Fest 2016: A Recap
The Return of the Riot Grrrls
On September 22, the pioneering riot grrrl band, Bikini Kill, reissued their original demo, Revolution Girl Style Now! The album is available through their eponymous label on vinyl, CD, digital download, and for full '90s nostalgia—cassette tape. Drummer Tobi Vail largely credits the demo with the band’s success. She told The Olympian in a recent interview, “The band … Continue reading The Return of the Riot Grrrls
Let’s Talk About Gwyneth Attempting the Food Stamp Challenge
Now, I don’t know Paltrow’s intentions with her picture or her participation in the #FoodBankNYCChallenge. She could have meant to start a real debate about food access, she could just be bored and want a new Goop entry. As someone who has tried and failed at the SNAP challenge, I believe her heart’s in the … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Gwyneth Attempting the Food Stamp Challenge
The One-Oh: Festival Fashion
The One-Oh: 01. COS curved-hem t-shirt in yellow 02. Nike Free TR 5 Print 03. Patagonia Barely Baggies shorts in Bermuda Curacao 04. Supergoop! CC cream 05. Marmot PreCip jacket in pop green 06. COS denim-look shirt dress 07. Fresh Sugar Rose Extreme tinted lip treatment sunscreen SPF 15 08. Chaco Z/1 Unaweep sandal in black 09. Patagonia Barely Bra in Tyrian 10. Chaco ZX/2 Unaweep sandal in crops I … Continue reading The One-Oh: Festival Fashion
Brooklyn Renaissance at the Brooklyn Museum
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend “Brooklyn Renaissance,” a talk at the Brooklyn Museum about the role storytelling plays in the visual arts. The panel featured three of my favorite artists working today: portrait painter Kehinde Wiley, a superstar in the art world; Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, a young multimedia artist whose name … Continue reading Brooklyn Renaissance at the Brooklyn Museum
The One-Oh: Blush on You
The One-Oh: 01. Pamela Love serpent bangle in rose gold 02. Essie nail lacquer in Spin the Bottle 03. Kat Von D studded kiss lipstick in Noble 04. Jimmy Choo Aza patent leather pumps 05. Babyghost dress 06. Rachel Antonoff blush Susan top 07. Rachel Antonoff blush Lena pants 08. COS panelled leather tote 09. Catbird Choupette earrings in rose gold 10. … Continue reading The One-Oh: Blush on You
An Open Letter to Anti-Feminists, on What Feminism Means
Today, I saw a curious article making its rounds on many, MANY of my Facebook friends’ walls called “I Am A Mother Of Two Children And I Cannot (And Will Not) Support Feminism.” I tried to read it with an open mind, but it really bothered me that the article seemed to demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of … Continue reading An Open Letter to Anti-Feminists, on What Feminism Means
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