On a warm night at Bizarre Bushwick, a bar in Brooklyn, I saw Johnny Cash walk on stage. It looked like him, moved like him, and sounded like him. But it was not Johnny Cash. It was Mr. Lee Valone Velour, a drag king who gave the character of Mr. Cash a flamboyant twist. “A…
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Virtual Reality is Feminism’s Latest Tool in the Fight for Equality
SXSW hosted essential discussions that left one thing certain: VR has enormous potential to effect social change. Lamparina was there, and here’s everything you need to know about the future of feminism in VR This article originally appeared in Lamparinascope If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the value of feeling someone else’s…
Internet Phenomenon Jessamyn Stanley Shatters Stereotypes About Yoga
In an exclusive interview during South By South West, the yoga teacher, who has more than 280K followers on Instagram, gives lessons on self-confidence and body positivity This article originally appeared on Lamparinascope “I do swear a lot. Hopefully, that’s not gonna be offensive to anyone.” Jessamyn Stanley’s panel started at SXSW with a clear message….
Kesha at SXSW: from Internet Trolls to Women’s Empowerment
In an interview on the main stage at the Austin Convention Center, the American singer talks about how she learned to deal with trolls and how she overcame body dysmorphic disorder This article originally appeared in Lamparinascope Before seeing her at SXSW, my image of Kesha was of a girl who only knew how to…
Heading To Tokyo? Here’s 5 Stores You Can’t Miss
When it comes to fashion, Tokyo is a mecca for inspiration, offering up both contemporary trends and unexpected twists on vintage style. Strolling through the city is like hanging outside shows during Fashion Week: You’re constantly exposed to absurd styling (in the best way possible) and surprising color pairings. It’s not just the outfits that…
Sexual Freedom or Prostitution? Flirting App Allows Women To Get Paid For Dates
At first glance, Ohlala is just another dating app. But after matching over the app, women can charge for the date. In New York, the first American city that has the app available for download, the idea is still controversial. Marie Claire chatted with some users and tested it to understand This article originally appeared…
I Did Naked Yoga in a Room Full of Strangers
The Bold & Naked Yoga studio in New York offers completely naked yoga classes. The practice became famous in the city. Our reporter attended one of these classes and shares her experience This article originally appeared in Marie Claire Brazil In New York City you can find everything. Even after living here for two years…