NOT defending it, at all, but just remarking on the fact that this is imported from the UK and the vast majority of people over here have absolutely no idea that cultural appropriation of First Nations culture is at all problematic.
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Oh, good, I’m so glad you said this. I looked at it, and thought, that doesn’t look sacred or Native in any way... it looks dumb, but not like any sort of culture at all. I agree that the styling takes it into appropriation (way to go, Topshop!) but if you just want to craft-project some feathers onto your head, I…
Serious question. Is every manifestation of feather headdress appropriation? Because this just looks like a grouse costume. I know it’s easier to err on the side of caution. But I feel like musical festival go-ers really really want their feathers.
I love this. I know it’s not kosher to judge other people for how they choose to live their lives, and it’s not great to have women knocking other women down, but damn. It’s refreshing to hear such celebration of non-standard beauty. And there is such a tremendous pressure to look pretty for others, to be in the…
This is the longest humblebrag I’ve read in a while.
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You realize that we’re not super concerned with how we look to you?
You realize this whole “diving into the comments to get hyperdefensive and insulting every single time you’re questioned” routine isn’t a good look for you, right?
I still love Millihelen! I don’t have a style blog (ignoring your sarcasm quotient, obviously) but I am the Executive Director of a nonprofit agency (read: big responsibilities, little money) and have thought about starting one for power dressing on the cheap. If I get it started, I will send you the link.
Oh, I got your sarcasm... I just didn’t think you were funny.
I second the second paragraph. I am always asked to set up for meetings and clean up after people even though it’s not my job. The men in my office NEVER have to do any of this, just us women.
My 15-year-old niece got a talking-to from her high school guidance counselor for the exact same thing. She’s “too confident in her answers,” and it upsets her male teachers. Because…they’re overly emotional, insecure crybabies, I guess?
So you were penalized for being prepared? Damn.
The first example to come to mind:
Does being invited as an after-thought to an all-male-but-me class weekly luncheon (including the teacher) to Hooters count?
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I find it shocking that you find it shocking (the racism part). You didn't go to school in the South, did you?