On Being Beautiful
Despite the progress that still needs to be made, we are in the midst of a generally body-positive movement. Society is waking up to the unattainable images we are surrounded […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
About This Lady : Carly Lane
Ever read a piece on Obvi and thought, “It’s like this Lady is reading my mind!”? We certainly have felt this way, and thought it would be beneficial for you, our […]
A Letter to My 30-Year-Old Self : Lisa Plachy
Dear Me, You’ve been telling every one that you would wait until you were (at least) 30 before you had kids. It’s “time”—so where are you in your life? I […]
Does My Lipstick Make You Uncomfortable? Tough.
As recent college graduates, my three female roommates and I are all working our first full-time “Big Girl” jobs. This includes working and mingling with both male and female coworkers […]
About This Lady : Lisa Plachy
Ever read a piece on Obvi and thought, “It’s like this Lady is reading my mind!”? We certainly have felt this way, and thought it would be beneficial for you, our […]
We Shouldn’t Forget the Truth About ‘Serial’
I came late to the Serial party - late, that is, in the eyes of the Internet. It didn’t take long for me to hear the unique buzzing that seemed […]
Our Discomfort in Public Space Warrants Your Concern Whether or Not We Are Your Daughters
I have been taught to be fearful of men who pass me on the street since childhood - not weary, fearful. The warnings begin with, “don’t talk to strangers.” Once […]
