I have to say, VbN, you had me worried. When I first perused your Spring 2010 Lookbook (I know, I’m late) I was a little nervous. I saw a lot of basics, and girls without pants. Could my favorite organic brand be falling in line with companies like American Apparel, using bare hardwood floors, blank [...]

Leather boots are in. Like, really in. For some of us, that poses a problem…the “it’s made out of cow” problem. There are a lot of things that can be made out of fake leather and still look respectable, but one thing that’s really hard to replicate is that “worn leather” look.  Worn leather creases…and [...]

Editor’s Note: Since this letter, Target hasn’t made a single change to its funding policies, even though it explicitly promised to do so.  Read the update here. — To: Matt Zabel, Vice President of Government Affairs, Senior Public Affairs Officer; Timothy R. Baer, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; Gregg W. Steinhafel, Chairman, President and [...]

There are three ways in which I’m willing to try new makeup: It’s free. Someone gives me samples. It’s deeply discounted, and in a fun “pack” that allows me to try the whole brand, not just their “signature product.” Enter my sample sale love affair with Gilt. Spring Greening 11 Piece Collection: $19 Usually, Gilt’s [...]

Most of the time, there’s an overwhelming amount of “stuff” in my head.  It’s always busy in there, with ideas for projects, words for posts and poems, thoughts of what to do and when to do it and whether it’s logistically possible.  I love thinking – I love knowledge and curiosity and ideas – but [...]

I decided I need a bikini this year. From the outset, I’d completely brushed off the idea of finding an eco-friendly bikini that (a) fit, and (b) cost less than $150.  Why?  Because as readers of The Demoiselles have seen, my measurements don’t conform to any standard sizing guide. Bust: 38 inches…due to a 32DD [...]

Absynth Swimsuit: $140 Corsage Silhouette Absinthe Spoon: $175 Absinthe Girls: $8 Absinthe Balloon: $20

Oh, Brave New World… Edited by: Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae That has such bloggers in it! From a ballsy and confident “I Like Being Fat” at Return to Sender to Awakened Aesthetic’s post on greenwashing & buying American to Cake Not Coke’s expose on Venus Williams’ controversial courtside fashion, fashion bloggers are brave and [...]