Things She Loves

Winter Horse Two by curlsdiva on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:34 -0400

Winter Horse Two by curlsdiva on Flickr.

Milo - The New Family Member - Explore #10 by Stuart-Saunders on...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:04:05 -0400

Milo - The New Family Member - Explore #10 by Stuart-Saunders on Flickr.

141/365 - Hotel Room [Explored] by LooseTrucks on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:34 -0400

141/365 - Hotel Room [Explored] by LooseTrucks on Flickr.

* Explore #160 by Helga Haraldsdóttir on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:23 -0400

* Explore #160 by Helga Haraldsdóttir on Flickr.

Lisbon by Mark (LP) on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:36:04 -0400

Lisbon by Mark (LP) on Flickr.

Merry, Samwise and Pippen by Sheeps and Peeps Farm on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:06:38 -0400

Merry, Samwise and Pippen by Sheeps and Peeps Farm on Flickr.

The Good Eating Apple by ranzino on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:06 -0400

The Good Eating Apple by ranzino on Flickr.

Unknown Species by orbed on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:07:51 -0400

Unknown Species by orbed on Flickr.

* * * by burnmyshadow on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:20 -0400

* * * by burnmyshadow on Flickr.

Cappella della Madonna del Bussone by Nikontento on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:08:49 -0400

Cappella della Madonna del Bussone by Nikontento on Flickr.

untitled by anaelii on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:39:44 -0400

untitled by anaelii on Flickr.

Entre nubes by Alberto Casanova on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:10:47 -0400

Entre nubes by Alberto Casanova on Flickr.

Mary by mynamesdonny on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:40:49 -0400

Mary by mynamesdonny on Flickr.

Hay’s Galleria - Explored by faranorclarke on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:55 -0400

Hay’s Galleria - Explored by faranorclarke on Flickr.

I Wanna Be a Cowgirl by ~tammy.j~ on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:42:49 -0400

I Wanna Be a Cowgirl by ~tammy.j~ on Flickr.

Goods of Desire. by CharlizeLeung on Flickr.

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:40 -0400

Goods of Desire. by CharlizeLeung on Flickr.

"Why is there very little utility to women’s clothing? Why don’t we get pockets which actually open?..."

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:56 -0400

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Why is there very little utility to women’s clothing? Why don’t we get pockets which actually open? Why do we have to put up with the ‘false pockets’ that are frequently sewn onto women’s jackets and pants to give visual interest without ruining the ‘line’ of the garment? Why, when pockets are actually present, are they so rarely large, stable, or loose enough to accommodate a phone or a wallet? And why, given this is the case, do women go on to cop so much flack for carrying handbags around with them?

Oh wait. Is this one of those double standards which we feminists are always going on about; one of those innocuous little things which everybody just accepts because it is the norm?

Women carry handbags. It is known.

But why? I have watched my male friends get ready to go out. They slip their wallet into one pocket, their keys into another, their phone into a third pocket, and some of them even still have spare pockets large enough to carry a novel for the journey. Those of my friends who wear women’s clothes, though, face an entirely different situation. If they are wearing the right jeans or jacket, they may have up to two usable pockets (not at all guaranteed). However, in most cases they won’t have any pockets at all. Utility and style rarely meet in women’s fashion, so they grab a bag.

Contrary to all the jokes, most women don’t ‘have’ to leave the house with everything they pack in their day-to-day handbag. Most of the items in a woman’s everyday handbag are in there because, if she’s going to have to carry it anyway, she might as well make it worth her while. Excuse us for making use of the one useful item we find in our wardrobes.

”

- Kara, “The Feminist and the Handbag” (via athenasaurus)

Oh lord, don’t get me started on this. This is a little thing that highlights a big equality problem between men and women. We need the same supplies as men to do the same job. When I stocked shelves it was impossible to find pants that would hold my wallet, my box knife, my badge, my keys, my gloves (I worked dairy/frozen) and my phone. I actually ended up not carrying my wallet or keys at all. Fuck if I’m carrying a purse *ever* but that certainly wouldn’t have helped on the job.

My husband? He holds all of that plus his insulin, packets of honey in case his blood sugar drops (or a vial of glucose tablets), glucometer, headphones, markers, and pencils. With plenty of room to spare. I’ve even seen him slip paperback books into empty pockets.

When we bought sweatpants together so we could start working out? I had zero pockets. He had four. Four. When we wanted some boots for added protection working around 1.5-ton pallets and slippery surfaces, he was able to go to the nearest store and buy steel-toed, non-shock, no-slip boots in his size, no problem. I had to look online to find mine. Because women don’t work dangerous jobs. I hate shopping for clothes in general, but when it has to be online it really sucks because you never know if they will actually fit or be decent quality. Especially because, guess what, women’s sizes are far less standardized than men’s.

I’m going to guess this is all some remnant from the “women should be in the kitchen, not out in the world doing practical things” days that has held over and made it harder for us to…you know, do practical things, even nowadays. If I ever end up working a job like that again, I’ll probably just buy men’s pants and hem them for my 5-foot-tall frame, because I deserve the same supplies for my job that men do. And no, I don’t care if the men’s jeans don’t highlight the curve of my ass superbly. Do they hold up under tough conditions? Do they carry what I need carried? Practicality and efficiency only in my wardrobe, please.

(via solluxisms)

I remember watching I think it was Project Runway and the contestants had to design a new uniform for female postal workers. The one designer put utilitarian pockets on her design, and the judges yelled at her for it. They said something about it not being flattering, because you know, the key part of any uniform is not that it works for the job, but that it shows off your body in the best light possible.

(via jetpuffedmarshmallowsandsunburns)

likeafieldmouse: Francis Alys - Fabiola (2008) “The story of...

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:51 -0400

likeafieldmouse:

Francis Alys - Fabiola (2008)

“The story of St. Fabiola, a 4th-century Roman aristocrat from the Fabia family who is supposed to have been an early Mother Teresa, became popular in the late 19th century, and an 1885 portrait of her by a French academician (which is now lost) has since been endlessly copied around the world.

Appearing on postcards, posters and religious trinkets, Fabiola has been a beloved subject for countless painters, most of them amateurs. The portrait’s format is almost always the same: Fabiola is seen in profile facing left, her head covered by a rich red veil.

Mr. Alys, who was born in Belgium in 1959 and moved to Mexico City in 1990, began collecting Fabiola paintings—as the genre is called—about 15 years ago, buying them at thrift shops, flea markets and antiques stores primarily in Mexico and Europe. He has previously shown his collection three times, when it was much smaller; the current presentation includes more than 300 works.”

"Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat."

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:49 -0400

“Women are afraid of meeting a serial killer. Men are afraid of meeting someone fat.”

-
When Strangers Click, a 2011 documentary about online dating.

It reminds me of that famous Margaret Atwood quote: “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” It also reminds me of something written by one of the mods of Sex Worker Problems: “Misandry irritates. Misogyny kills.” (via tealeafprincess)

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Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:46 -0400