Welcome to episode 74, the one with Michael Bolton crooning.

This week in hot topics - ModCloth launches its own line, Jane Birkin wants her name taken off of her namesake Hermes bag, and Converse reveals the redesign of its famous Chuck Taylor All Star shoe. In other news, Cosmopolitan magazine will be covered up by blinders at two major retailers (yup! the same things that cover pornography). And, a J.C.Penney sales associate gets sent home from work for wearing shorts she purchased in the store.

Our main topic is about the myth of perfection. We know that people reveal an edited version of their lives on social media, so why do we pressure ourselves to live up to impossible standards? Can social media skew our sense of worthiness? How do we navigate the idea of perfection on Instagram? Come hang out!

Episode 58

This week in hot topics - a high heel that changes color will be released this year. THE FUTURE IS NOW, PEOPLE. In other news, it’s springtime so prom is on our minds. Retailers are starting registries so girls don’t end up at prom in the same dress (i.e. Brenda and Kelly on the BEST EVER 90’s episode of 90210). In horrible prom news, a school in Pennsylvania is requiring pre-approval of prom dresses before female students are allowed to purchase tickets. Also, the New York Times recently featured an article that explored Christian Fashion Week in Tampa, Florida. But, is style an expression of religious freedom, or a means to draw a line in the stand when it comes to female members of the Church? In other news, American Eagle Outfitters’ underwear brand, Aerie, won an award for body-positive advertising, and Cosmopolitan Magazine is under fire for a dubious beauty post.

Our main topic is about sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. What is a freelancer to do when he / she experiences harassment and doesn’t have the resources of a HR department? What are best practices to help ourselves and other small business owners? Come hang out!