The Glamorous Female Assassin Is a Myth — For Good Reason
Judging a woman by her appearance could get you killed.
In the 1920s, a Makeover Saved This Woman From the Death Penalty
Sabella Nitti was the first woman sentenced to death in Cook County, and she was innocent. And then she got a bob.
A History of Women Who Burned to Death in Flammable Dresses
No matter what they wear, women get burned for it. But in the mid-19th century, this was extremely literal.
The Therapeutic Nature of the Target Run
Shopping for shampoo and snacks keeps my anxiety at bay.
Look, I Just Really Love Vera Bradley
A lifelong journey in patterned paisley.