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So... The Fifty Shades Trilogy. Let's discuss. Apparently we're calling it " Mommy Porn "? Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of the Fifty Shades Trilogy, and you know that it has exploded in popularity basically overnight. Last count puts it as the fastest selling paperback of all time, edging out J.K. Rowling's (far superior) Harry Potter series. A lot has been said about the books. Some people love it , and profess that it's forever changed their sex lives. Some think it's simply a poorly written story . Some can't seem to get over the fact that Ana is the world's first 21-year-old luddite , and others  refuse to read it entirely. But the narrative that seems to keep getting lost, and the one that I think is most important, is the fact that the Fifty Shades trilogy glorifies abuse .  Yes, ABUSE . And it's not okay that you're okay with that. The Fifty Shades Trilogy via Dorkadore Before I continue, let me be ...

Okay, so really this post is only about Natalie Dee , but name alone didn't make a very good title out of context. I used one of her comics in my birthday post  last month, and a lovely commenter on Jezebel directed me to the source. I spent a good chunk of time reading through her archives today, and I have to say that I love her. I love her minimal style, I love her sarcastic humor and I love the way she doesn't shy away from making fun of her daughters. I mean, that's a little mean I guess, but she did it first. But honestly, Dee's comics are a delight. They're light and on-their-face hilarious without trying too hard. Check out a few of my favourites from the past year after the jump, and then head on over to Dee's website to see them in all their original glory. Continue Reading My Brilliance! >>>

This is what a groovy lifestyle looks like. Photo via Death And Taxes It's here! I bet you thought I forgot, but as promised , here is the first installment in my review series of HBO's GIRLS! I've decided to take a slightly different approach. Instead of a straight review, I've enlisted my favourite cousin Ianthe (who is awesome, and with whom I will soon be starting a TV review blog! YAY!) to live blog each episode. We'll be watching each episode together in real time, (from different countries! technology!) and then putting our reactions, along with our slightly more thought out analysis, and some awesomely inappropriate screen-caps together for your enjoyment. These comments are entirely conversational, and a lot of them are literally just us talking and responding to each other, so please don't judge us if we sound ridiculous. (Also, it was super late when we put this together so please forgive the occasional typo!) We both loved this show, and  we thought,...

THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE SONG. Listen to it. Then, when you're finished you should listen to the rest of Azealia's amazing  Fantasea mixtape . She's amazing. That is all.

Don't you want to be part of the BAMF Girls' Club?  I love the idea of bringing all these awesomely amazing ladies together (and Bella) and seeing what kind of mischief they get into!

Recently, there have  been a spate of articles about whether or not women can have it all . Not only do I think the answer is YES, I'm a little insulted that we're even still having this conversation. Women are warriors in every single way. The important thing to note is that not everyone's "all" is the same. Not every woman wants 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. Some women are totally okay living it up with their huge group of girls ,* or dedicating their lives to a career that they love. Don't believe me? Here are some great examples of  (albeit fictional)  women who are kicking ass and taking names, and encouraging us to do the same.  Deborah Morgan (Dexter) Jennifer Carpenter as Deb Morgan via Wikipedia At the start of the series, Deb is a police officer working undercover as a prostitute on the vice squad of the Miami Metro Police Department alongside older brother Dexter. Six seasons later, through excellent police work, determination to s...

via BU Mass COM It's the summertime! Regardless of how awesome or lame your days might be, the one thing that make everyday more awesome is the amazing music. I LIVE for music, and I definitely have some songs that will be on constant replay in the coming months. The awesome thing is that you can listen to music almost anywhere, and it always makes you feel  something. Music really has the power to transform a mood, and there's something uniquely amazing about that. These are the songs that I'll be playing on repeat while I'm driving or running, or doing anything really... Liquorice- Azealia Banks 212-  Azealia Banks Where Have You Been- Rihanna Rumor Has It- Adele Girl Gone Wild- Madonna Pound the Alarm- Nicki Minaj And a throwback just for the sake of it: California Gurls- Katy Perry What about you? Do you hate my taste in music? What will you be listening during your lazy summer days? Recommend some new music to me in the comments below!