Wonder Woman comic writer Greg Rucka sat down for an interview with Cosmicosity and straight up said Wonder Woman sometimes loves the ladies. OMG THINK OF THE CHILDREN.
[Y]es, [Wonder Woman is queer]. I think it’s more complicated though. This is inherently the problem with Diana: we’ve had a long history of people — for a variety of reasons, including sometimes pure titillation, which I think is the worst reason — say, “Ooo. Look. It’s the Amazons. They’re gay!” And when you start to think about giving the concept of Themyscira its due, the answer is, “How can they not all be in same sex relationships?” Right? It makes no logical sense otherwise. It’s supposed to be paradise. You’re supposed to be able to live happily. You’re supposed to be able — in a context where one can live happily, and part of what an individual needs for that happiness is to have a partner — to have a fulfilling, romantic and sexual relationship. And the only options are women. But an Amazon doesn’t look at another Amazon and say, “You’re gay.” They don’t. The concept doesn’t exist. Now, are we saying Diana has been in love and had relationships with other women? As Nicola and I approach it, the answer is obviously yes. And it needs to be yes for a number of reasons. But perhaps foremost among them is, if no, then she leaves paradise only because of a potential romantic relationship with Steve [Trevor]. And that diminishes her character. It would hurt the character and take away her heroism.
"Shopping for a tween girl is HARD. I know – I am currently LIVING it. They don’t fit in the kid’s departments anymore and they are too young for the stores you shop in — so where do you go? This is my current mission. I’ve decided to start documenting all the great finds I score while hunting down picks for Natalie just in case you are in the same boat as me.
Don’t expect full blown photo shoots. It’s really more of a time capsule of ideas. A look into what she’s wearing to school every day with links to purchase. I don’t want to burden her with full blown shoots. She will HATE me if I start doing that. BUT a pic before she heads onto the bus is completely feasible.
This morning, Natalie wore theMini Edna Dress from Lilly Pulitzer. It’s is a cotton knit tunic dress with a waterfall hem and rolled sleeves. It’s SUPER easy to wear and it’s no fuss. But… it’s as cute as can BE! Love this printed tunic dress."
" Ah, the American Mall. It's a beacon of teenage independence, the site of many a movie makeover, and a windowless prison where mothers and daughters go to scream at each other. In theory, shopping with your momis a magical bonding experience that comes with a bunch of free clothes. In practice, it's an emotional roller coaster ride that often ends in public crying.
One moment, you're sipping caramel macchiatos and laughing like a mom and daughter in a stock photo. The next, you're locked in a heated disagreement over what constitutes a "sensible shoe" (mom: running shoes; you: open-toed sandals with no arch support) and people are staring. Modesty, body image, and parental control will come into play, as the entire experience is engineered to dredge up all the messy maternal feels. It's not to say that you don't love each other and all, but by the end of your Mall trip, you may be questioning whether or not you truly share the same DNA.
In FX's new comedy Better Things, created by and starring Pamela Adlon, we see honest depictions of these and other perennial moments of motherhood. For all the humans who have survived the mother-daughter shopping trip, we've partnered with Better Things to break down the experience. Cause when it comes to shopping with mom, sometimes you have to laugh just to keep yourself from sobbing in the food court.
Symptoms: Affection, enthusiasm, grand delusions of immediate compromise, high expectations ready to be shattered.
What mom is thinking: "What fun! A chance to really level with my daughter as a friend and equal. Maybe we can get ~matching outfits~"
What daughter is thinking: "What fun! Free stuff! All I have to do is give my mom the pleasure of my company for two hours, and some fresh new duds are mine."
Monetary price: Zero dollars.
Emotional price: An eventual fall from harmonious, mother-daughter grace... to come later.
Stage 2: Realizing Your Irreconcilable Differences
Symptoms: Mom and daughter picking out things that are diametric opposites, Mom goes for practicality, Daughter goes for cool factor, debate and rabbling begin to simmer, both parties agree that they like one small token as a good-will gesture.
What the mom is thinking: "Everything she wants looks like it was cut for a toddler."
What the daughter is thinking: "Everything she likes is too big, too boring, or too similar to what she dressed me in as a kid."
Monetary price: $20 for a pair of sunglasses that you can both agree you need.
Emotional Price: Mounting tension.
Stage 3: Persuasion and Bargaining
Symptoms: Both parties attempting to persuade each other in favor of their respective opinions. Bribery with affection, free food, or other commodities may be employed.
What the mom is thinking: "How did I raise a creature who doesn't understand how impractical pre-ripped clothing is? If I can get her to buy those mid-rise Bermuda shorts, she'll thank me later."
What the daughter is thinking: "How does she not get it?! Rips make jeansmore expensive,. It's simple economics!"
Monetary price: A pair of modest shorts that mom likes more than daughter, and thus, agrees to buy.
Emotional price: A mom's resentment at a daughter's snobby, sarcastic agreement to wear the aforementioned shorts.
Stage 4: Full-Scale Breakdown
Symptoms: Anger, frustration, Mom making passive aggressive comments, Daughter making bratty comments, crying, frequently takes place in shoe departments.
What the mom thinks: "FINE! She wants some inane gladiator sandals?! Let's see if I'll be here to pay for the privilege of her abuse when she comes crawling back after these torture devices chew her feet up. JUST like life.
What the daughter thinks: "UUUGH!!! Why can't she stop trying to control my identity and let me show the world who I am with these Gladiator Sandals?!? I AM MY OWN PERSON!!"
Monetary price: $100 for a pair of impractical, trendy shoes bought out of spite.
Emotional price: A daughter's self esteem, a mother's self-respect; trust.
Stage 5: Reconciliation and Acceptance
Symptoms: Apologies, stopping for ice cream, an agreement that the mall is the villain here. Usually preceded by a period of cold silence and mounting guilt.
What mom thinks: "I'm never doing this again...."
What daughter thinks: "I'm never doing this again..."
Monetary price: $10 for 2 ice cream cones, because ice cream smooths everything over.
Emotional price: A tacit understanding that clothing (like politics) is something that will always be a controversial topic between you two. And that, despite what they swear, they will endure this horrible episode again."
" 1. Follow "fashion" less and personal style more. Style is what makes you an individual and it's WHO you are that makes you attractive to other people. Following "fashion" simply makes you one of the herd and one-dimensional. It doesn't matter if your style is boho, conservative, clean cut, or way, way casual. Whatever it is, own it and know yourself.
2. Remember that your style is what you are actively saying to other people. How you present yourself to others matters, no matter how many times you hear "it's what's on the inside that counts." That may be true (I certainly believe so), but who you are on the outside also gets a say, especially to people you aren't familiar with.
3. Dress appropriately for the occasion. No jeans at a wedding and no shorts in the middle of winter. And please, no black socks at the beach (European guys: index and middle fingers pointed at my eyes, now pointed at you).
4. On the subject of socks, most guys have WAY too many pairs of white tube socks. You need 2 pair. Get rid of the rest and invest in some black, brown, beige, and, if you can rock it, red socks. Never wear white socks with sandals/flip flops unless you are in a traditional Japanese kimono.
5. White jeans can be worn, but not with white shoes, not on a cold day, not on a rainy day, and not with colored underwear. And for the sake of baby Jesus, never go commando with white jeans/pants.
6. Matching is a basic element of style. Sophisticated men know when to match and when not to. Every man should know that matching everything makes you look like a pimp. In general, belts should match shoes and ties should match pocketsquares. However, rules are made to be broken - just do so consciously. Stripes on stripes is only for experts, and even then I'm not 100% sold. To see men who are breaking such rules, with varying levels of success, check out the book "Gentlemen of Bacongo": http://www.trolleybooks.com/book...
The Yellow Man of North Beach gets a pass.
7. It's better to make sure the clothes you buy fit first, before you buy them. Alterations are expensive, so avoid them if you can. All suit jackets and pants must be altered. For jackets, cuffs should end at the wrist, not below it. Ask your tailor to bring in the sides of the jacket so that there is a V shape to your torso. Pant hems or cuffs should end anywhere between the middle of the back of the shoe to the top -- not higher or lower. Please, either roll up those jeans or have them hemmed. The torn and ragged hem you've created by walking around town with the back of your jeans below your shoe makes you look like you still live at home.
8. Less is more.
9. Accessorize. Most guys fail at properly accesorizing, but often accessories define a man of sophistication. Cuff links, a milan straw hat, ties, a tasteful ring (or a wedding band), a nice watch, a nice pair of glasses all add a nice touch to whatever you're wearing. Bling is good. However, refer to number 8. And on the subject of hats: hats often signal to other people that the wearer is ashamed of his thinning hair. Wear a hat if it's cold and misty or if you are out in the sun (or if you're at a baseball game - Go Giants!!) But don't wear a hat if your intention is to fool someone. They are not fooled. Unless they are completely shallow, if they are being nice to you it's because they don't care what's under the hat. So take it off.
10. Shoes matter. Big time. For what a nice pair of shoes look like, Google "Allen Edmonds." Square toes will make you look shorter, rounded toes will make you look the size you are or taller.
11. By all means, flaunt whatever sex appeal you have. Don't be afraid to unbutton that top button or wear shirts that actually fit your body (most men's dress shirts are way too baggy). Just remember, it's a fine line between a little sex appeal and a lot of "Chester the Molester."
12. Although rule number 8 is golden, layering can add sophistication and individuality to an outfit. Layering clothes says to others that not only are you creative, but you are warm. Cold guys are putzes.
13. Guys -- a touchy subject: hair. The subject is unavoidable. Yes, it matters. It matters even to men who are losing their hair. My feeling is that it's not how much hair you have, but what you do with it and if it looks right on you. A lot of guys are bypassing a little hair loss with the Mr. Clean look. Okay, that's cool. But balding men with clean and neatly cut hair can also look mature, which is how a man should look. Unless it's an essential part of your overall style, an adult male should not be walking around with a faux-hawk, nor should a balding man grow out the sides so that he looks like Riff-Raff from Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Beware of the product!! Product is meant to hold, not to be seen. The exception to this is the sculpted Don Draper/Mad Men look. In that case, invest in a good pomade that washes out easily and use a strong hair spray sparingly to keep it all in place. The other exception is if you are currently one of the cast members of Jersey Shore, and you are getting paid to look like a douche. Otherwise, don't get pwned by hair gel gone wild.
Take care of your hair. Unless you are using a lot of product, you don't need to wash it every day, especially if all you ever do is sit at a desk. Even if you work out, a good rinse with warm water is sufficient. Your hair stays healthy and soft when the protective oils coat the hair strands. Excessive washing strips your hair and skin of your natural oils -- especially considering most shampoos are made of heavy-duty detergents.
14. You don't have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks. A pair of polished black shoes, basic blue jeans, a basic, white, button down dress shirt rolled up slightly at the sleeves and a subdued wristwatch is plenty. "Fast Fashion" stores like H&M, Old Navy, Zara, and Gap are great for some things, but they are often cheap because of the quality of the materials and the clothes are made for current trends, rather than longevity. A decent dress shirt will cost you anywhere between $85 (Macys) - $200 (Thomas Pink). But only suckers pay full retail, right? So, know what you want/need and keep your eyes open for sales. Better yet: Nordstrom's Rack.
15. Relax. No matter how well you're put together, an angry or uptight man is never an attractive man. Confidence is not being overly assertive, but rather kindness to and respect for others are the true signs of a confident man. Your clothes may look like a million bucks, but your attitude may be saying "trailer fabulous."
16. Finally, dress nice because you want to. Yes, it's important to have a dignified presence to others, but in the end it's your life. Clothes won't change what you are, but they can help communicate who you are and how you wish to be perceived."
1. A white t-shirt. There's still nothing I feel sexier or more comfortable in than a plain, white t-shirt. It was that way when I was 16 and it still that way now at 30. I like the t-shirts from Everlane.
2. A black leather jacket. A good black leather jacket is a staple that will never go out of style, and adds an instant dash of cool and toughness to whatever you're wearing underneath.
3. A good pair of jeans. I've been faithful to J. Brand jeans for five years now; I love their cuts and washes. I like when they produce their jeans in stiffer fabrics. The fabrics forcefully suck your thighs in. What woman doesn't like that?
4. A good, structured black bag. My current bag for the last three years has mainly been a Rebecca Minkoff "Morning After", and it's holding up reasonably well. Classic enough for every day, with enough detail in the gold hardware accents to add interest.
5. Leather leggings. I never thought I would like leather leggings, but I broke down and bought a pair recently and now wear them constantly (three times a week). They add more interest to my daily look than plain leggings, are warm enough for winter, and the black keeps them classic looking enough to pair with pretty much anything; a silky button-down, a boxy sweater, a t-shirt, you name it.
My ideal outfit is a blazer (sometimes a leather blazer, sometimes a wool blend), a silky blouse (or sweater now that it's winter), well-tailored jeans or leggings, and ankle boots with a walkable heel, 2.5" or under. This pretty much the uniform of 90% of the women in New York City.
I love fashion and enjoy trends, but I am NOT willing to suffer for fashion like I was at 18. If it isn't comfortable, I won't wear it; I don't care how trendy/sexy/chic it is.
I'm also currently in the midst of a career transition and am now interning in the fashion industry. So, looking chic is pretty much a work requirement.
It's tiresome sometimes to always wonder if your outfit is 'cool' enough, but at the same time, I know if I was left to my own devices I'd be in sweat pants every day. So, it's probably good that I'm working in an industry where I'm required to look at least somewhat presentable."
