Warmest holiday wishes! Now unclench your butt crack, because obviously we here at Pluck exclaim a resounding, “fuck that noise!” to the idea of “PERFECT!” I mean no disrespect to plain old “perfect” you understand, it’s just that its cultural doppelganger “PERFECT!” is a real jackhole. Especially during the holidays. “perfect” occurs all the time. […]
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Rebel Street Style: Rebecca, kindergarten teacher / Wicker Park
Why I love: The sturdiness of the denim over the fluidity of the skirt – great contrast! Her bag and boots add a cowboy-style nonchalance to the whole ensemble. Mix in some great socks and contrasting shirt cuffs, and you’re ready to go.
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Nanny pay is a feminist issue
It’s easy to spend money on your kid, isn’t it? Judging by the fact that Gucci makes a baby carrier and there’s a market for a crystal-studded potty seat, it’s clear that people like spending money on their little ones. I can’t say I’m immune; although most of Teddy’s duds come from the thrift store, I regularly moon […]
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‘Aswang’ by Barbara Jane Reyes
In the movie Dolores Claiborne, Vera Donovan said, “Sometimes you have to be a high-riding bitch to survive. Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has to hold onto.” Taken out of context, for me, this means that a women needs to dig deep into her bile to do the extraordinary work it takes […]
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Rebel Street Style: Heather – State & Monroe / The Loop
Fashion means: “It’s all about how it fits. And the bag.” Why I love: I love when people wear crazy sweaters and pull it off, mostly because I feel like whenever I do it, the effect is frumpy. The sheer peeking out from under the sweater is the perfect touch, and the orange bag adds […]
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Weight at the Holidays
Dear Vered, Every year at holiday gatherings with family, my uncle has made comments about my weight. I’ve always been a little chubby, but I’m active, my doctor says I’m healthy, and there’s really not a problem. I’ve had a tough year — I lost my job and my cat just died — and really […]
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Rebel Street Style: Noha – Wabash & Van Buren / The Loop
A special piece: Actually turned out to be the dress she was wearing. “I haven’t worn it in so long, but I love it.” Why I love: The first thing that caught my eye was the jacket, then the belt. It’s really hard to pull off a buttoned sweater over a dress, but the belt […]
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3 coworkers, a friend and a dance teacher: Counting my blessings
I got engaged a couple of months ago. It was a stunningly romantic proposal on a beach at sunset. Despite discussions about marriage, I had no idea the proposal was coming, and my fiancé is very pleased that he was able to pull off a huge surprise. With the proposal accepted, we’ve started talking about […]
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Be a little more unthankful
Caveat Lector: Someone, somewhere, has problems more pressing than those outlined in the following. This essay will do jack all to ameliorate the condition of such a person and will, no doubt, sound like so much privileged whining to her—if she reads it, which she is probably too exhausted or disheartened to do. Whew. Now […]
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Rebel Street Style: Kaitlyn – Millennium Park
Fashion means: “It’s my expression, who I am. Fashion is important to me. What you wear is who you are. Not totally, but it’s your characteristics, what you like and don’t like.” Why I love: First of all, I love the ‘90s-ness of the knotted denim shirt. The skirt provides a burst of color, and […]