Chick Lit. It's everywhere. It and its hordes of sassy, well-dressed late-20 to early 30-something heroines have taken the world by storm, redefined clichés, and spawned a predictable movie or two. All this while making real life 20/30-somethings feel like colossal losers for not finding their own happily ever afters. You want to cash in with -- but where to start? Once you've … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Writing Chick Lit
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Bad Fan Art: A Primer
Fan Art. We love it. Can't get enough of it. Especially the bad stuff. We're serious. Oh lord, we are so serious. Lately, there hasn't been nearly enough to quench our bad-fan-art needs. We fear that this dearly beloved art form is going the way of the dodo, as good taste and talent slowly push it more and more to the fringe. This, gentle readers, is not right. So, here ya … [Read more...] about Bad Fan Art: A Primer
PopGurls Guide To Shaking Yo Ass
We popgurls are sort of dancing snobs. We're pretty good at it, see, and we feel that we're in it for all the right reasons. Which would be: we like to dance because it's fun and it feels good. Generally speaking, we aren't trolling the dance floors of the world looking for fresh meat to take home with us. We are, however, observant. We've seen some pretty fucking funny things … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide To Shaking Yo Ass
Bedazzle, Baby
Don't let anyone tell you different: the Bedazzler - once the provenance of late-night infomercials and junior high mockage - has, of late, become the discerning fashionista's tool of choice. Or, at least, the discerning fashionista with a bunch of time on her hands and a significant DIY impulse. How else can you turn a simple handkerchief into a glittery masterpiece in the … [Read more...] about Bedazzle, Baby
How to Act Hot
Because, sometimes, you miss a step or two on your own. You've mastered the look. You've been to the tattoo parlor. Yet, somehow, you are not being mobbed by frantic ladies the minute you step out your door. You may walk the walk, but now it's time to learn how to talk the talk. Or something like that. Pay attention, memorize our advice, print it out, keep it in your wallet, … [Read more...] about How to Act Hot