Lana Del Rey is so sad, but it’s actually political

Lana Del Rey is so sad, but it’s actually political

While Lana’s new songs 'Mariners Apartment Complex' and 'Venice Bitch' remain decidedly morose, the type of sadness she is exhibiting is different. No longer is she lamenting the loss of a man or the pain of relying on men for her identity, now she’s independent, whispering on 'Mariners Apartment Complex' "I’m your man" softly to herself.

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'A Woman’s Right to Shoes’

'A Woman’s Right to Shoes’

From bachelorette parties to wedding gifts, I'm thinking about how much 2019 will cost me financially to celebrate all of my friend’s life choices. Never mind how much the average wedding costs, what about how much it costs to be an average wedding guest? As Carrie from SATC rightly points out, “Hallmark doesn’t make a ‘Sorry You Didn’t Marry the Wrong Guy’ card.” So, what then am I left with, aside from less money in my bank account?

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Reimagining Frida Kahlo’s Legacy

Reimagining Frida Kahlo’s Legacy

Kahlo’s image, now available on cushions, nail polish, jewelry, t-shirts, and widely referenced in fashion, has not just been popularized along with these political ideals, it has come to stand for them, but, as with any symbol, context is everything.

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