Aja Barber

I've been really trying to think about every purchase I make and its overall impact on the world. However, I recently broke code and indulged in the Marimekko for Target collection.

There are so few people in this world who can bring very many strong, stoic people to their knees in the hour of death.

Hiiiiii people! These issues aren’t going away. And neither am I. So scroll on by if it bothers you.

How does one advertisement go so magnificently wrong, managing to center whiteness in the story of the battles of marginalized people, while playing down the horrific effects of police brutality and concluding in a white savior grand finale?

Have we all been problematic in the past? Oh hell yes. I know I have.

I may not be thrilled to vote for her, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to let the misogyny and toxic masculinity we fight so hard against control the campaign narrative of the first major woman presidential candidate.

In fashion, the mantra is “never say never.” Never claim that you’ll never wear it, because that's the easiest way to end up eating your words, prancing about in a style you once referred to as “unsuitable.”

I first met Darlene Howell McNerney through my sister.

When I help people clean out their wardrobes, the items I come across that hang in the back closet never seeing the light of day are usually pieces purchased in a frenzy — out of necessity instead of joy.

The entertainment industry allows abuse to flourish and allows abusers to hide behind fancy titles and big credits.