The Fixx: Ashley Madison Goes Feminist and Definitive Proof That the Size of Your Jeans Mean NOTHING
The Fixx is a weekly editorial roundup for humanists. It includes our favorite articles, happenings and opinions.
Nailed It
Orly has created a nail polish for devout Muslims called Orly Breathable. The polish is porous, meaning it doesn’t interfere with ablution, the practice of washing your hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, ears, and feet before prayer or reciting the Qur’an. The brand is also working toward halal certification in Europe and expects the process to be complete in a matter of weeks. (Via Refinery 29)
Is This Feminism?
Ashley Madison (the dating app for people looking to cheat on their spouse) is back at it again with a new commercial. This time the affair-driven site is targeting women who are dissatisfied in their marriages. The couple in the commercial has tried therapy and are still struggling in what appears to be a sexless marriage. I don’t want to spoil it for ya, but there’s a mysterious Silver Fox involved. So how do we feel about Ashley Madison taking a psuedo-feminist approach?
Zen for the Win
If only I had been this wise at 19… Reading Zendaya’s interview with Fashionista, I’m almost ready to say, “The kids are alright.” The young triple threat spoke candidly on makeup and the role it plays in her life both on and off stage. Here are a couple of Yasss-worthy quotes:
“I enjoy the process of putting on makeup — to me, it’s like a hobby… I don’t think that some guy is going to notice how popping my highlight is. I know my highlight is popping.”
Girl, yes.
I wear it for myself because I feel fabulous. And it’s also for my fellow makeup lovers. They come up to me and are like, “Girl, what did you use?” That’s why we do it. It’s fun.
Snaps all around.
When I started really trying to dress for myself or do my hair for myself — doing things strictly because they made me feel good — it was so empowering. So when I’m on a red carpet, it’s not to impress anybody else but myself.
This! We need more of this! (Via Fashionista)
Size Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number
Coming from someone who is a 12 at H&M, a 14 at Zara, a 1X at Forever 21, but who just bought a size 8 in some random brand at Macy’s, I think sizing is total BS. My mom taught me how to be an expert at eye-balling so that’s what I rely on. Vox decided to do an experiment with 3 pairs of jeans in a size 4 from Topshop, Zara, and Forever 21. You can tell within the first seconds of the video that all denim is not created equally. (But you probably already knew that.) (Via HuffPo)
Swim Good
When Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu won the gold medal in 400-meter individual medley, what did commentators do? Well, they gave all the credit to her husband, allegedly calling him “the person responsible for her performance.” Katinka’s husband is known for his enthusiasm, check him out in the video below…
But others question his behavior as seen in this video captured on Twitter.
Since the commentators didn’t want to say it, I will. CONGRATS KATINKA, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU, BABE! (Via TheCut)
Jascmeen is a twenty-something writer living in Los Angeles. You can find her babbling on her blog and being weird on her YouTube channel.
