November 15, 2024

About the author  ⁄ Katherine Fritz

Who Else Is Ready For Some Emma Watson Fan Merch?

by 1 min ago

You might think: Who is this Harry Potter girl? What is she doing at the UN?

It’s the question Emma Watson posed to the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, and I’ll tell you what she was doing there: Absolutely nailing it.

As the newly appointed UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador, Emma was on hand in New York to launch the new campaign HeforShe—a global movement designed to tackle the idea that gender inequality is not a “woman’s issue,” but a “human issue.” And that men can—and should—be feminists, too.

Related: Watch Emma Watson Speak On Gender Equality At The UN

I like to hope that the beauty and power in what Emma Watson said in front of the United Nations is another step toward the reshaping of cultural attitudes. When we can realize it’s harmful to tell women that they aren’t as “smart as men,” and just as harmful to tell boys to “stop crying” or to “be a man about it.” When we can admit that not all feminists are angry, militant, or bra-burning stereotypes. When we accept that even thoughtful, intelligent feminists—say, such as myself—can also enjoy stereotypically feminine interests like fashion and style.

Because that’s the thing. I am an outspoken feminist. I also love men. And I ALSO really want all of this amazing Emma Watson fan swag to actually exist in real life. I would rock all of this so hard.

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We Talked To The Comedian Behind The Ray Rice Inspired Makeup Tutorial

by 32 mins ago

When I saw the words “Ray Rice Inspired Makeup Tutorial,” my stomach twisted into knots. The subject of domestic violence and abuse—thrown into the spotlight in the past several days due to the horrific actions of the NFL superstar—is so fraught, so intense, and so deeply important that I had a visceral, gut-kicking reaction. I was prepared to watch the video and be deeply offended.

Instead, I watched the video, and the unexpected happened: I laughed. And then immediately emailed the creator, Megan MacKay, to see if she’d be willing to do an interview with me. Her three-minute video is both bitingly funny and bitterly angry, qualities that are incredibly difficult to blend effectively. She does it beautifully and with style.

If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship abuse, please head to Love Is Respect.

MTV STYLE: Hi, Megan! We’d love to know a bit more about you.

MEGAN MACKAY: Hi! I’m 22 and I’m from Toronto, Canada. I studied Radio and Television at Ryerson University with a focus on comedy screenwriting. My most brag-worthy training would be the semester I spent in Chicago completing the Comedy Studies program which—no big deal—is the same program Aidy Bryant did. It makes it real easy to pretend we’re best friends.

I see that the Ray Rice video isn’t the first of your makeup tutorial videos. When did you start making them? What made you decide that the idea of the ‘makeup tutorial’ was ready ...

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Nasty Gal And Sophia Amoruso To Empower Next Class Of #GIRLBOSSes

by 7 mins ago

If you’ve heard the name Nasty Gal before, you’ve probably drooled over finds like their slouchy kimono-inspired dresses or slinky faux-leather skirts, browsed through their massive online selection of vintage finds, or merely been a fan of the brand’s namesake, a 1975 Betty Davis album known for its brash, in-your-face style.

GirlbossJo Ratcliffe

But lately, Nasty Gal founder and CEO Sophia Amoruso has been making headlines for more than just her gleeful Take No Prisoners attitude–she’s lauded as an inspiration for a generation of women, a Cinderella story for the digital age, and a much-needed antidote to the image of the millennial slacker. As if turning a small eBay venture into a multi-million dollar fashion empire before the age of thirty wasn’t enough, she’s published her first book—part memoir, part business strategy, part DIY success bible—to critical acclaim. And now, just several short months after wrapping up the #GIRLBOSS book tour, she’s announced her latest plan to change the world: the GIRLBOSS Foundation, dedicated to rewarding and empowering the next generation of female leaders, visionaries, and artists.

GirlbossJo Ratcliffe

Are you a female creative over the age of eighteen working in the fields of design, fashion, music, or the arts? GIRLBOSS has you covered. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, with project grants ranging from $500 to $15,000.

There’s tons more information available on their website, including information about how ...

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