Theater Review: Hamilton
Hamilton normalizes hip-hop culture for theatergoers There are many reasons why the Broadway show Hamilton has record-breaking ticket sales. One reason is that it’s amazing, but a less obvious reason is that it brings elements of urban lifestyle to an…
View PostBook Review: Nasty Galaxy
Sophia Amoruso gives you Pinterest for your coffee table About two years ago, I reviewed Sophia Amoruso’s first book #GIRLBOSS and I loved it. Her second book, Nasty Galaxy, stays true to the unfiltered badass persona of Nasty Gal that…
View PostThe Best Christmas Movies On Netflix 2016
I spent the whole day today watching Christmas movies! I’m still at school working for a few more days until I get to go home and hang out with my family for the holidays, so I decided to get into…
View PostBook Review: Capture Your Style
The new social media bible for fashionistas Before we make our morning coffee, before we rummage through our wardrobe, even before we pry ourselves out of bed, many of us take a quick scroll through our Instagram feed. If you…
View PostMovie Review: Colossal
Colossal is… discombobulating to say the least Outrageously bizarre. That’s perhaps one of the most accurate ways to summarize Nacho Vigalondo’s new film Colossal, which premiered on September 9 at the Toronto International Film Festival. The humorously dark film stars…
View PostMovie Review: Moonlight
Moonlight is captivating and powerful Take almost every minority stereotype that you have ever heard and throw it out the window. Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, is an absolutely beautiful coming of age depiction of a black, gay male in…
View PostMovie Review: Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe displays classic Disney anecdote This movie is very… Disney. If you’re looking for a major plot twist or complex character dynamics then this is not for you. However, if you really just want the anecdotal feel good…
View PostOpera Review: Sweeney Todd
One week ago, I saw my first opera with friends in my grad school program. A performance of Sweeney Todd was given at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY. Glimmerglass is a lovely place and my program was treated to…
View PostAlbum Review: ‘The Pinkprint’ by Nicki Minaj
For those of you who didn’t know, Nicki Minaj is my favorite artist of all time. I’ve always loved female hip hop and Nicki just totally set the bar in my opinion. The Pinkprint is her third studio album and…
View Post3 Movies To See This Spring
Lately, I have been a pretty frequent movie goer. Me and my mom have gone to our local theater a couple of times for discount day (only $5.50 on Wednesdays) and I also went last weekend while I was in…
View PostBook Review: #GIRLBOSS
Recap <3 So I’m pretty sure almost every fashionista has read #GIRLBOSS by now, but if you haven’t then you need to! Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal, tells readers how she got to wear she is today… from stealing and…
View PostMy Top 10 Favorite Christmas Movies
With ten more days until Christmas, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! What better way to do that then watch some of your favorite holiday movies. Here are ten of my favorite holiday movies that I plan on watching…
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