With spring weather here, many of us are getting pedicures. Nail fungus is something that scares me, and I have taken steps to make sure that I stay fungus free. I had the pleasure of asking Dr. Anna Garbula and Dr. Stacey Oaks from Michigan Avenue Podiatry and Salon Sole Medi Spa questions on how […]
Posted inTheater
‘Straight White Men’: If Logan Square Was a Performance Piece
This is a retroactive review. This is a retroactive review because I wasn’t planning to write a review—my original plan was to spend a nice evening at the theater and celebrate that I was out past 9 p.m. on a school night. But then I saw a play that instilled a hatred in me I […]
Posted inBeauty Rebelle
Oh My Gloss! is Oh So Mine
Watch out, this Rebelle has found another staple for her makeup bag: Rimmel London’s new Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint. It’s a refreshing, moisturizing gloss that is non-greasy and has a slight pop of color. It hydrates my dry lips without stickiness. The translucent shades are fun and flirty. My favorite is Pop Poppy (#500, […]
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History Buffs Will Vote for ‘Madame President,’ a Biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
“Madame President: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf” by Helene Cooper c.2017, Simon & Schuster $27.00 / $36.00 Canada 336 pages Your friends follow what you have to say. Whether on social media or otherwise, they listen to you and understand, ask your opinion, seek your wisdom, and look to your lead. With them, […]
Posted inEssays
How Can You Help Rebellious? M.A.M.E.S.
When I tell people about Rebellious, the one question I get the most, and the one question that I am most shocked by, is some variation of: “Oh, are you making any money with that? Is that enough to live on? That’s like, your job?” And I’m always shocked! So shocked, every time, that I […]
Posted inConfeSHH Sex Stories
ConfeSHH! Sex Stories, Curiosities and Explorations
When I was 13 years old, I was the only person in my class who was not allowed to take sex ed. Instead of learning what penises and vaginas were for, I spent an hour of each day sorting the internal mail in the office of my middle school. I remember filing one piece of […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Enjoy A Date with Destiny (and Desire) Via Telenovela Play
What’s in a name? Prime time soaps in the states are called telenovelas in Latin America. Due to their serpentined plots, the Spanish refer to them as “culebrones” (“long snakes”). Meanwhile, in Chicago, a live telenovela goes by “Destiny of Desire”—at least that’s what Karen Zacarías calls her provocative parody at Goodman Theatre. “I […]
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‘The Art of the Affair’ by Catherine Lacey and Forsyth Harmon
“The Art of the Affair: An Illustrated History of Love, Sex, and Artistic Influence” by Catherine Lacey and Forsyth Harmon c.2017, Bloomsbury $20.00 / $27.00 Canada 88 pages It’s all about who you know. The guy who bags your groceries might have stock tips for you. A co-worker introduces you to your next best friend. […]
Posted inMusic
Save Ferris Makes a Triumphant Return in Chicago
“I promise we’re not going away again,” said Save Ferris frontwoman Monique Powell to the packed house at Bottom Lounge in Chicago on March 10. The show, which comes on the heels of the release of a new EP, “Checkered Past,” marked the Orange County group’s triumphant return to the Windy City after more than […]
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Rebellious Magazine Anniversary Party Photos
Happy Anniversary to Us! Special thanks to: Meha Dave for working her photo magic Breather Chicago for the beautiful venue: Book your affordable on-demand event space today! CheSa’s Gluten Tootin Free Food Truck for the healthy deliciousness: Impress your guests & show your gluten-free peeps some ❤️! Virtue Cider for the can’t-have-just-one adult beverages: Try […]