I haven't had a guest blogger week on Rarely Wears Lipstick since the days when I used to post regularly and wanted some content to schedule in before I went on holiday. At first I asked friends to write something, then I started to put callouts to my followers on social media. Every guest post... Continue Reading →
On 13th March, Emerald Street sent out an email entitled "Your tampon can do WHAT?!" and, of course, I opened it right away. I'm not proud of myself for giving in to click bait, but I'm a big fan of the Emerald Street team. Via their daily emails, I've discovered so many fantastic restaurants, events,... Continue Reading →
This January, Stylist have launched their Visible Women campaign to celebrate the brilliance of all women by: raising the profiles of important women past and present; and empowering future generations to follow their lead. It's an exciting initiative that is timed to coincide with the centenary of women in the UK winning the right to... Continue Reading →
As we prepare to meet the 13th Doctor in this year's Christmas episode of Doctor Who, I thought I'd re-share a piece I wrote back in 2011 on what I thought were the show's feminist credentials. I'm hoping that the next series will continue to deliver what I've always loved about Who, despite the inevitable... Continue Reading →
You may have noticed that, after the Wimbledon Men's Final on Sunday, a short trailer was shown on the BBC to announce the 13th actor cast to play the lead role in Doctor Who. Even if you haven't watched the show or seen the clip (embedded below), you can't have escaped the reactions to this... Continue Reading →
At first, I thought it was an April Fool's joke. Ellie Violet Bramley's article for the Guardian on Saturday, entitled 'Let loose: how the corset became the new female power suit' (now thankfully renamed to 'how the corset is being reclaimed by the fashion industry') certainly had all the hallmarks of a wind up. If... Continue Reading →
I was emailed at the weekend about a documentary film called YARN, that "reclaims knitting as a feminist statement and which poses interesting questions around whether knitting and crochet is an art form". The film explores the lives of four international artists who are redefining the tradition of knit and crochet, and more importantly, reclaiming... Continue Reading →
As someone who has squishy bits, I can't help but look at the models when I'm looking at photographs of clothing. When they are roughly the same shape as you, there's no real need to look at anything other the garments, as the way it fits them is probably going to be the way it... Continue Reading →
People often mention 'bra burning' when they speak of second wave feminism, as if an allegedly oppressive undergarment was the most important thing that the feminist movement fought against in the late twentieth century. They also talk about it as if this were complete and utter truth, when it is more likely an urban myth.... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, feminist lingerie brand Neon Moon revealed their fantastic and inclusive #IAmNeonMoon campaign images, which aim to fight transphobia and body shaming. Featuring three gorgeous models - including a trans woman and a woman of colour - plus the Neon Moon CEO, the photoshoot looks like it was loads of fun and everyone... Continue Reading →