Around the Web: Miley Cyrus and Porn, But Not Together

It’s like a car accident: you don’t want to look, but you just have to. That is, Miley Cyrus’s new Wal-Mart collection. [via The Frisky]

A good citizen calls the police to report a drunk driver. A better citizen calls and reports herself. [via Jezebel]

Dakota Fanning was just crowned her high school’s homecoming queen—that must have been a shocker. Check out a gallery of other celebrities who got the royal treatment from an early age. [via The Daily Beast]

Clutch gives us a list of the symptoms of “racism in treatment”: could you be afflicted? [via Clutch]

Porn magazines often depict women who have been so injected, enhanced, and airbrushed that they’re hardly real. In its November issue, Playboy takes things a step farther. [via Feministing]

Reflect on Halloween with this gallery of the admirable costume efforts of residents of New York’s Lower East Side. [via Nerve]

Around the Web: Judy Blume + Aunt Flow

We’ve all been there: a flight across the country, a million things we could be catching up on, and we’re reading SkyMall. But maybe there’s something to be said for those cheesy in-flight magazine. [via Jezebel]

For those of us who are still smarting about missing Judy Blume at the National Book Festival, Double X brings us an interview with the controversial Young Adult fiction writer herself. [via Double X]

Want to look cute this season without poring through ad-clogged fashion mags? Clutch makes it easy with a report on Fall Fashion for Dummies. [via Clutch]

We have Women’s Studies, African American Studies, and Queer Studies. Introducing the next step in the socially conscious college majors evolution: Gat Studies. [via Bust]

In high school, “come over and watch a movie” was code for “come over and make out.” If you’ve outgrown this, take a cue from Nerve’s list of 15 Movies to Guarantee You Sleep Alone. [via Nerve]

Do we need a “menstrual activism” movement to de-stigmatize the period, or is that just bloody ridiculous? (Fun fact: a woman uses an average of 11,400 tampons in her lifetime!) [via Salon]

--Allison Geller

Around the Web: Lipstick Tomboys + Sexy Librarians

Pastel prints? Fashion mags? Abbreviated words? If these things make you shudder, you may just be a “lipstick tomboy.” [via Clutch]

Does objecting to sexism make you a “ranty-pant”? I don’t know, but we think we’ll start using that word. [via Jezebel]

In a completely unscientific but nonetheless fascinating survey, the UK’s Daily Mail asks women to rate men from various countries on their bedroom abilities, as reported by Bust. [via Bust]

You’ll want to flush your contact solution down the drain when you check out these “sexy librarian-inspired” glasses. Tortoiseshell never looked so good. [via The Frisky]

We sometimes wish Sex and the City were real, with its sparkly, punny dialog and glamorous clothing. But according to this writer-cum-extra, being cast in the new movie is nothing short of a nightmare. [via The Daily Beast]

Photo: Clutch

Around the Web: Oprah's 'Precious' + RomCom Lessons

Oprah is said to have the magic touch—but why should Precious need it? [via Jezebel]

As far as transformations go, this one is a little beyond losing 20 pounds: little boy to little mermaid. [via Lemondrop]

When the Harry Potter movies were in the works, I dreamt of playing Hermione. But to hear Emma Watson tell it, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. [via Nerve]

New York Fashion Week got colorful with the This Day/Arise African Fashion Collection, featuring unique prints and pieces. [via Fashion Bomb Daily]

When the fire is literally burning on the dance floor, never fear—you can put that baby out in style. [via LimeLife]

Full of learning and wisdom, the romantic comedy has many—or 10—pertinent life lessons to teach. [via The Frisky]

--Allison Geller

Around the Web: 'Glee's In + Summer's Out

The glory days of Chuck Bass and Serena van der Woodsen are over, says Nerve, making room for a new kind of a high school reality that we’ll all be singing our praises for. [via Nerve]

A little adorable never hurt anyone: revel in this video of panda’s first trip to the doctor. Open wide and say “aw!” [via Jezebel]

We all secretly wonder what it’s like to be an Obama. Live vicariously with this photo album of how Malia and Sasha spent their summer vacation—Martha’s Vineyard, Paris, and the Grand Canyon among the sites these lucky presidential daughters got to see. [via Essence]

Sick of peeing in nasty public toilets? A new product called “Go Girl” may be just what you’re looking for. [via Feministing]

France wants you to protect yourself! Though something tells me this ad campaign wouldn’t be so well received chez nous. [via The Frisky]

--Allison Geller

Around the Web: Shaved Heads + Fag Hags

For ladies seeking hair liberation, Honey brings you a few tips to ease the transition when you decide to get “chopped and screwed”: aka, shave it all off. [via Honey Mag]

She sure doesn’t sound like Nicole Kidman: a clip of Virginia’s Woolf’s voice was recently released, the only one known. [via Jezebel]

We live in a “rape culture”, asserts a new video. Could we really live in a culture of fear and political correctness? [via Double X]

A list of the Top 10 Sexiest Chefs, from Colicchio to Cora. Let’s just say I’ve got absolutely no reservations. [via Nerve]

“I can be your fag hag, and you can be my gay,” sings Lily Allen in her new album. But according to this writer, the era of the “gay boyfriend” is overdone, and simply done. [via Salon]

Catch the season premier of Mad Men on Monday? If not, beware of spoilers, in Feministing’s analysis of some of the show’s key moments. [via Feministing]

--Allison Geller

Photo: HotAtlantaBuzz

Around the Web: Chick Flicks for Guys + Feminist TV

As Funny People makes bank at the box office, read another take on Judd Apatow’s films: they’re chick flicks for guys. [via Double X]

Could Chanel N.5 be Love Potion Number Nine? A writer takes pheromone-laced beauty products, that ever-growing cosmetic gimmick, for a test drive. [via The Frisky]

Check out this interview with young modern artist Dawn Okoro, along with pics of her striking and colorful work. [via Clutch]

President Obama’s “Cash for Clunkers” program seems like a good idea—but could it really be hurting our country more than helping? [via Salon]

HBO takes on the f-word with a new, as yet untitled series starting Diane Keaton as a middle-aged feminist who starts a porn magazine for women. Clear some space on the TIVO! [via Bust]

--Allison Geller

Around the Web: Madonna's Erotica + Pixar's Porn

Singer, dancer, actress, activist, and now, woman of (dirty) letters—Madonna’s erotic letters and phone messages are now up for online auction. [via LimeLife]

But when it comes to romance of the teen variety, Joe Jonas is the celebrity who takes the cake. His breakup with Camilla Belle inspired this angst-ridden act of pettiness, onstage, in front of thousands of concertgoers. [via Latina]

The talented people of Pixar are working on a new project, but this is one you won’t see in a theater full of eight-year-olds: The Ancient Book of Sex and Science. [via Nerve]

According to a new study, the world is becoming a more beautiful place—at least, its women are. [via The Frisky]

The year hasn’t been a good one for choreographers. Merce Cunningham, legendary modern dancer and choreographer, died at age 90. Appreciate his life and work with a picture slideshow. [via The Daily Beast]

Go back in the day with these vintage TV advertising treats, aimed to sell women on must-have beauty products like corn face powder. [via Jezebel]

--Allison Frier

Photo: The Daily Beast

Around the Web: Kate Von D, Alice in Wonderland + Santigold

Kate Von D--sans tattoos! [via Latina]

To some French feminists’ chagrin, the French tradition of topless sunbathing is no longer considered part of a more relaxed, less prudish culture. If you’re planning a getaway to the Cote d’Azur, keep the bikini top on—if you don’t, you might even get a fine. [via Jezebel]

While we’re on the subject of “the girls”, one especially well-endowed woman conducts an unscientific, yet socially important experiment to answer the question: does amount of cleavage displayed correlate with ability to get your way? [via Nerve]

Check out the latest from Tim Burton with this preview of Alice and Wonderland, predictably weird and wondrous. [via The Frisky]

For lovers of the TV’s stylish and scandal-filled "Mad Men" comes a second season DVD commentary with the lowdown on the making of the show and the evolution of its most interesting characters, Peggy and Don Draper. [via Salon]

Get a free playlist of hip summer songs, including Santigold’s addictive dance tune “LES Artistes”. [via Nylon]

For lovers of travel and fashion come adorable passport t-shirts, at the recession-friendly price of $30. [via Fashion Bomb Daily]

For those with strong stomachs and stronger senses of irony comes Deadgirl, a deliberately shocking and over the top indie movie about, well, what it sounds like. [via Salon]

--Allison Geller

Photo: Latina

Around the Web: MJ Tees + NAACPs

Sex, gossip, and scandal are ingredients in another book, but this time, it’s fiction, and a New York Times bestseller. By Lauren Conrad. [via LimeLife]

For all those potty mouths out there—a new study reveals that cursing may actually be beneficial. F*** yes! [via Jezebel]

Designer Kobe Saki does his part to pay tribute to the King of Pop with these sweet tee shirts, less than $30 a pop. [via Fashion Bomb Daily]

Considering that “Brüno” is the highest grossing movie of the weekend, it’s got something going for it beyond Sacha Baron Cohen’s utter shamelessness. According to this reviewer, it’s an underappreciated piece of Swiftian satire. [via The Daily Beast]

It wasn’t all squeaky clean in the house with no toilets: a new autobiography by The Brady Bunch’s Maureen McCormick (“Marsha”), Here’s the Story, will soon be hitting the shelves. Whet your appetite with this list of scandalous Brady fact and fiction. [via The Frisky]

The NAACP turns 100! To honor one hundred years of breakthroughs in civil rights, Essence compiles a photo gallery with images that range from founder W.E.B. Du Bois to the city bus where Rosa Parks made her famous stand to the organization’s most recent president, Benjamin T. Jealous. [via Essence]

-- Allison Geller

Photo: Limelife

Around the Web: Costa Ricans Are Happy + Rompers Are Stylish

The New Economics Foundation has declared Costa Rica, with its cloud-filled rainforests, rich wildlife, and stunning beaches the happiest country on Earth. In fact, nine Latin American countries made the top 10 list. [via Latina]

Jezebel compiles the worst press pitches they’ve received this year, including an attempt to sell women on “glamping” and recycled sex toys. [via Jezebel]

A woman in Ghana just tied the knot, having finally found the perfect partner. Nothing out of the ordinary, except that said partner is of the canine variety. [via Lemondrop]

Not that this will come as a total surprise, but now it’s official: Michelle is more popular than Barack. [via The Frisky]

Jumpsuits and tie-die are creeping back into style, as is the romper, a garment you may remember from your kindergarten years. Can it be rocked outside of the sandbox? [via Double X]

Is the “naughty librarian” look being replaced by the “naughty ballerina”? My Halloween costume idea is stolen in one blog post. [via Nerve]

--Allison Geller

Photo: Latina

Around the Web: Beyonce's Summer Look + Craigslist Ads

Proof that love don’t come easy: a recently divorced man found the woman of his dreams in New York—after dating 49 others. [via Jezebel]

A list of five things that women purportedly do better than men—including handle financial stress. [via Tres Sugar]

A photographer points his lens at the real people behind the safely anonymous computer screen, with this gallery of photos of Craiglist ad posters. [via Nerve]

Celebs like Beyonce rocked summery ensembles over the holiday weekend, including all-white looks at Diddy’s annual July 4^th barbeque. [via Fashion Bomb]

We’re all a little—or a lot—sick of reading about Michael Jackson, but this article deserves perusal. A writer shares the story of the dinner she had with MJ ten years ago, which includes such special moments as Michael wailing into his napkin. [via The Daily Beast]

Nylon brings you five new indie rock tracks to spice up your week, once your ears have been numbed by “Halo” and “Poker Face” playing on the radio for the millionth time. [via Nylon]

--Allison Geller

Photo: Fashion Bomb Daily

Around the Web: MJ's Influence + Horrible Summer Movies

Michael Jackson's life in pictures. Jackson’s impact on fashion and culture is yet another reason to appreciate the artist. [via Essence]

Maybe you can’t nail it to a tree, but Jell-O certainly serves a higher purpose with these creations, part of Brooklyn’s Jell-O mold competition. [via Lemondrop]

A peek at up and coming designers to watch, who come form all over the globe and mix ethnic and tribal elements with chic to create fresh looks. [via Clutch Magazine]

Another artist tragically dies: After being diagnosed with cancer just five days before, modern choreographer Pina Bausch passed away. Her disturbing and innovative works will not lost their impact and influence anytime soon. [via The Frisky]

As Transformers 2 floods the box office for no good reason, a list of the top ten worst summer blockbusters, complete with critics’ scathing one-liners. [via The Daily Beast]

The ban on funding for abortion, domestic partnering, and other social issues in D.C. may be lifted, due to a new appropriations bill introduced in the House of Representatives. [via Feministing]

--Allison Geller

Photo: Essence

Around the Web: Call Girls + Governors

Nothing like a night out with the girls, smellin’ like a paperback. A company has taken it upon themselves to bottle “new book smell,” ostensibly for spraying on a Kindle. [via Lemondrop]

Nerve reviews The Girlfriend Experience, through the eyes of a real high-end call girl and client. [via Nerve]

Sick of men selling them underwear, a group of Saudi Arabian women is campaigning to allow women to be employed in stores, currently illegal. Twenty-six women were just trained to fit and sell underwear, a small step in the right direction. [via Jezebel]

In honor of Governor Mark Sanford’s weekend spent “hiking the Appalachian trail,” The Daily Beast compiles a list of the most disastrous presidential trips of all time. Cheney is honored with a spot. [via The Daily Beast]

This Is Facebook: rumor has it that Columbia Pictures has a new fictional documentary in the works about that ubiquitous, life-consuming social networking site. I swear I’ll just watch it for five minutes… [via The Frisky]

Tie-dye may be the answer for cheap and breezy summer apparel. Check out Essence’s favorites. [via Essence]

-- Allison Geller

Photo: Lemondrop

Around the Web: Alice in Crazyland; Homeless to Harvard

He did it with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and now he’s moving on to Alice in Wonderland. Trust Tim Burton to take the already strange to a new level of creepy. [via Jezebel]

Sometimes the best books take us places we wouldn’t go ourselves. Like strip clubs, for instance. The best and worst of stripper memoires. [via Double X]

Remember Miranda Priestly’s rant in The Devil Wears Prada about high fashion eventually reaching the masses? Let’s hope it’s not true when it comes to these men’s looks from Milan Fashion Week. [via The Frisky]

The inspirational story of a young woman from Los Angeles who now goes to Harvard. Proof that not all Ivy Leaguers were born with a silver spoon in their mouths: She was raised without a home. [via Essence]

According to Feministing, Away We Go is a “go” for those looking for a little quirky fun at the movies. [via Feministing]

Blogging can be a dangerous business. Just ask Perez Hilton, who claims that Will.i.am attacked him outside a club in Toronto. [via LimeLife]

A new report states that despite post-election criticism, the Obama admin has been appointing over 50% women or minorities. [via Jezebel]

--Allison Geller

Around the Web: Star Faces and Sasha Fierce

Note to self: never fall asleep while getting a tattoo. I guess it’s easier than it sounds? [via The Frisky]

When you think “rabbi,” you probably think old white man with a long beard. But Alysa Stanton, the first black female rabbi, is defying all sorts of stereotypes. [via Essence]

The new recession-style wedding craze is to seem poorer than you are. This reverse ostentation manifests itself in expensive food that’s…made to look cheap. [via Jezebel]

While I have trouble with “weird” and “received” to this day, a new study proclaims a different word to be the most misspelled in the English language. [via Lemondrop]

You Are Sasha Fierce. Or, you can be, with a little inspiration from these Beyonce ensembles. [via Fashion Bomb Daily]

If Sacha Baron Cohen is good at one thing, it’s generating buzz and being ridiculous. Make that two things. [via Double X]

A blogger explores the wonders and mysteries of eHarmony, for the satisfaction of curious readers. [via Nerve]

--Allison Geller

Photo: The Frisky

Around the Web: Models, Hooters and Revolutions

Nikia Phoenix is a model to watch, and, umm, can we possibly love her freckles any more than we do?! [via Clutch]

We’re all too obsessed with ourselves to find a partner. Call it high standards or call it narcissism, but this new theory postulates it could be condemning us to singledom. [via The Frisky]

In these desperate economic times, a job’s a job. Read a self-proclaimed “Hooters girl’s” tell-all of the good, the bad, and the ugly of working at this hallowed institution. [via Lemondrop]

A great summary of the recent election and subsequent riots in Iran, including BBC footage of the chaotic streets of nation's capital city, Tehran. [via Gawker]

Want to wear your love of music on your sleeve? Check out these bracelets made from the guitar strings of musicians. Proceeds go to charity—we could rock that. [via Nylon]

The prolific Nora Roberts gets down and dirty with The New Yorker, about writing, womanhood, and success that deserves flouting in the face of the literary establishment. [via Double X]

One wouldn’t normally describe a corset as “tactical,” but that’s exactly what this clothing company does. Made for the empowered woman, this garment sports a pepper spray holder, among other features. [via Jezebel]

--Allison Gellar

Photo: Clutch

Around the Web: Agyness Deyn Gets Girly; Bedding Goes Dutch

A first look at a trendy photo shoot for Melissa Shoes staring hipster darling Agyness Deyn. [via Nylon]

Many women love browsing Etsy.com for the cute handmade crafts, but could it be as much for the feminist fantasy it perpetuates? [via Double X]

Ah, Fashion Week. We all are familiar with the runway shows that the beautiful people attend in New York, Paris, Milan, and…Kansas City? [via The Frisky]

Inside the mind of James von Brunn, the Holocaust museum shooter. [via Jezebel]

A Dutch bedding designer just partnered with a charity to create this original design. [via Bust]

Writer Susan Orlean poses an interesting question via Twitter: Is a writer’s life harder for women? [via Jezebel]

--Allison Geller


Photo courtesy of Nylon.

Around the Web: Unfeminist TV; Women Journos Jailed in North Korea

Last week Jezebel introduced us to the most feminist TV characters—this week, Lemondrop shows us the flip side--the least feminine characters. And, yep, Rachel from "Friends" made the list. [via Lemondrop]

Could the “ring a day” be the new fashion trend? Maybe it’s supposed to be ironic. [via The Frisky]

The “R”-word—it can’t be avoided. Check out this interesting list of ways the recession is affecting our society. [via Double X]

An important story: Euna Lee and Laura Ling, the two American journalists recently sentenced to 12 years hard labor for entering North Korea. This article links to a petition you can sign for their release. [via Feministing]

In a world where “going green”, shopping at Whole Foods, and eating organic is all the rage, it’s not surprising that it wouldn’t take long for Pepsi to catch on. [via Nylon]

During the President’s visit to France, Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni’s outfits were surprisingly similar. What’s next, First Lady friendship bracelets? [via The Frisky]

Nothing makes a girl feel better than buying a new designer….cupcake? We know the models won’t be eating them. [via Jezebel]

-- Allison Geller

Photos courtesy of People, Nylon.

Around the Web: The Lemon Juice Diet and Cameroon Injustice

What do "30 Rock"’s Liz Lemon, Roseanne, and Lisa Simpson have in common? Find out here. [via Jezebel]

Beyonce swears by it, and now a real woman gives it a shot—the 10-day master cleanse. Does it work, and is consuming nothing but lemon juice for a week and a half worth it? [via Lemondrop]

In this Modern Love story, a writer laments the difficulties of finding a life partner—as a love columnist. [via New York Times]

A Swiss photo studio ventured into, er, new territory with this unexpected calendar shoot. [via The Frisky]

A troubling story about a woman from Cameroon who is being put behind bars—for being pregnant, and HIV positive. [via Feministe]

Finally, a study showing that girls CAN compete with boys in the numbers game. [via Lemondrop]

While the Lady Gaga-fronted “no-pants war” continues, this high school in South Carolina won’t let a girl walk for making the opposite choice. [via Feministing]

-- Allison Geller

Photo courtesy of Jezebel.