Give your bestie, or yourself, a unique piece of jewelry to brighten up your winter wardrobe. You can find amazing pieces like these and many more this weeknd at our Boston Holiday Craftacular. This calming emerald necklace by AnglerFish These awesome necklaces made from China pieces by Dinner Wear Jewelry This stunning Amethyst cuff by Filomena Demarco Jewelry Or this bold pendant by Jade Deco Jewelry Make an entrance with this exuberant necklace by JenJen Jewelry This industrial ring by Melle Finelli Jewelry Bang in… Read more

It comes to no surprise that many of the people who voted for Trump have come to regret this decision, given the choices he has made during the last few weeks following the election. This is in all likelihood because the President-elect has revoked several campaign promises and has elected politicians to his cabinet that contradict his promise to “drain the swamp” in Washington. While we predicted that a day would come when even the hardcore Trump supporters would become woke to Trump’s hypocrisy, that doesn’t make… Read more

This week, more than 82 innocent civilians were executed in the Syrian city of Aleppo by pro-government troops. According to NPR, many of the people executed were in makeshift medical facilities, or attempting to flee from the troops that were on the verge of recapturing the city. Jens Laerke, the spokesperson for the United Nations humanitarian office, called the events a "complete meltdown of humanity." In an attempt to allow citizens to evacuate the city, a cease-fire was called between Russia and Turkey on Tuesday.… Read more

In another blow to reproductive rights in the US, Oklahoma has passed a law that requires businesses such as restaurants, public schools and hospitals to display anti-choice signage in their restrooms. It’s just one of the provisions of the Humanity of the Unborn Child Act that the Legislature passed in June “for the purpose of achieving an abortion-free society.” The Legislature has provided $0 in funding for the signage, so the costs, an estimated $2.3 million, will fall to the businesses themselves. Several… Read more

BINGE is a new independently released indie-comedy pilot created by Angela Gulner based on her decade long battle with bulimia.Different from many beauty trends (large breasts, flat chests, round butts, long blonde hair, pixie cuts) one holy grail remains: being thin. It is our elusive goal and ever-lasting trap; for even when achieved, we must struggle to maintain. Unlike many achievements, one can never be satisfied with it, for the slimmer one becomes, the more avid their desire to reach perfection. It serves as… Read more

Okay we've got good news and bad news. The good news is, on Tuesday Ohio Governor John Kasich vetoed the state's "heartbeat bill," which would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Heartbeats can be heard as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, which would make abortion almost entirely illegal in Ohio, and award the state the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation. The bad news is that John Kasich is still John Kasich, and on the same day he signed into law a bill that bans abortion after a 20-week… Read more

While much of the entertainment industry focuses on the accomplishments and character developments of men, few have paid attention to the ways in which masculinities negatively affect men, women, and society. However, over the past few months, films such as "American Male" and Goat have emphasized the dangers of patriarchal expectations. Both productions focus on similar subjects: young, hyper-masculine white men who hold positions of power in society. Sociologist Dr. Michael Kimmel believes that when analyzing… Read more

Finally, a good judge. San Diego Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Fraser sentenced professional “pickup artist” Alex Smith to eight years in prison for gang-raping a woman in 2013. Eight years was the maximum sentence under California law, and Fraser told Smith he wished he could have sentenced him to more time. Fraser also made it clear that pickup artists are “an absolute danger to women in this community.” According to the Daily Beast, in 2013, Smith was working for a pickup artist company Efficient Pickup, which… Read more

Hey, Liz Magee here. If scrolling on your phone is giving you the sads (me too girl, me too), I recommend reading these tweets that are very funny. Once finished, I recommend that you put your phone down and try to stay off it for a full hour. Okay fine, 45 minutes. Okay fine, a half hour. RuPaul is the only person of power that I would take orders from. May Wilkerson was on our list last week, but this one was too funny not to include. Honestly, she’ll probably be on next week’s too since she is brilliant. Alex… Read more

During the Victorian era, pink was considered a sweet, feminine color, suitable for the gowns of young ladies in their first season. It was also fashionable for more mature Victorian women, who often wore evening dresses made of fine pink satins and silks. Most commonly of all, pink was an accent color used for trim and accessories. Ladies carried pink parasols and pink fans. They decorated their bonnets with pink ribbons and flowers. And, in the summer, their light cotton gowns were brightened with pink stripes and… Read more

There’s talk about women faking orgasms during sex but what about fake moaning? We learn a lot about how to act during sex from the media and porn but what if all those high-pitch, passionate screams we are bombarded with taught us to moan for something other than our own pleasure? Female pleasure or lack of in heterosexual sex is a freshly debated conversation. Research from Planned Parenthood suggests that 1 out 3 women have trouble reaching orgasm during sex. Of course, sex is more than orgasming but that means that… Read more

For over 30 years Madonna has used her music to challenge gender norms, expectations of sexuality, and, most recently, ageism. On Friday Madonna received the Woman of the Year Award at the Billboard Women in Music event, and she didn't waste the opportunity to use her acceptance speech to address all those things we know her best for. Madonna, who is the highest grossing female touring artist of all time, discussed the "blatant sexism and misogyny and constant bullying and relentless abuse" she experienced throughout… Read more

Donald Trump’s degrading and objectifying language towards women is terrifying, to say the least. While some of his supporters are quick to dismiss his words as “locker room” talk, many women understand just how damaging, hurtful, and triggering his “boy chat” is. Aria Watson, a first-year college student and devoted Vlogger, wanted to explore the damaging effects of his language by painting them onto Trump’s most common target: women’s naked bodies. The result is a powerful and haunting photo series that confronts the… Read more

Donald Trump's cabinet picks may seem like the worst possible stories in the news, but Ohio's state legislators are really giving Trump a run for his money. Just weeks after it was announced Texas would require funerals to be held for aborted fetuses, Ohio passed a law making abortion illegal after a heartbeat is detected in a fetus. On Monday, Samantha Bee fleshed out what is being called the strictest abortion law in the nation; especially given that a heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.… Read more

The Golden Globe nominations were announced yesterday, and we were excited to see so many women of color nominated for major awards. The TV category in particular celebrated talented women of color. Issa Rae (Insecure), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), and Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish) are all up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy; Thandie Newton (Westworld) is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made For Television; and Kerry… Read more

Stretch marks: Almost everybody has them, but thanks to Photoshop, we so rarely see them. (At least in media.) In the past week, model Barbie Ferreira and plus-size retailer Lane Bryant both spoke out for stretch marks. Lane Bryant quietly released an Instagram image starring plus-size model Denise Bidot looking gorgeous in a bikini. The image was un-Photoshopped and showed stretch marks on Bidot’s stomach. As the Huffington Post points out, the photo’s caption didn’t mention the stretch marks, but commenters certainly… Read more

In Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, the final four words were revealed, leaving many fans shocked. The fact that Rory, who had relied on making plans and to-do lists throughout much of the series, had accidentally gotten pregnant was, after all, very shocking. While many clues pointing to Rory’s pregnancy have since surfaced, it seems that fans of the show may have missed the most obvious clue of Rory’s pregnancy. Spoiler alert, it has to do with coffee. During the episode “Fall," Christopher Hayden (played by David… Read more

This past weekend Casey Affleck took home the Critic's Choice award for best actor, for his role in the film Manchester by the Sea. It isn't the first big acclaim Affleck has won this award season, and it likely won't be his last; as of right now he's the favorite to win the Academy Award for best actor, and his series of wins so far, as well as his recent Golden Globes nomination, supports that notion. Most likely he'll win and most likely, when that happens, we will officially forgive and forget that Affleck sexually… Read more

Glen Pannell has found one of the most creative ways to fight back against Trump and Pence — by dressing up as a pantsless Mike Pence and raising money for Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project and other great organizations. Pannell, a graphic designer and actor, looks remarkably like the Vice President-elect, and he decided to make good use of the resemblance. According to Refinery29, Pannell first dressed up as “Mike Hot-Pence” for Halloween, but in December, he took to Times Square in the costume to raise money for… Read more

L to R: former BUST intern and pal Courtney, event and promotions manager Jules, and managing editor Emily If you’re a regular BUST.com reader, you might notice that this is the only new post we publish today. (We’ll be sharing some older stories on social media.) In fact, our offices are closed today — because we’re on strike against Donald Trump. We’re taking part in the Women And Allies Strikeout And Protest against Donald Trump. Beginning at 12pm in Columbus Circle in New York, women and allies will gather at… Read more

There will be so much to do at the BUST Craftacular in Brooklyn this weekend! But here are 10 highlights you won't want to miss: 1. SHOP til you Drop! The BUST Craftacular will feature hundreds of craftspeople selling unique handmade wares like sassy greeting cards, one-of-a-kind leather backpacks and purses, handcrafted beauty products, and more. With so much variety, you can get all you holiday shopping all done in a single day! 2. Graffiti Artist Claw Money We're very excited to welcome world-renowned graffiti… Read more

We can’t look away from these gorgeous images of masculine beauty. They’re part of the Kinsey Institute and the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)’s first US exhibit, “Protected Beauty.” The exhibit, co-curated by Kinsey Institute manager of traveling exhibitions Rebecca Fasman and WEAM director Helmut Schuster, showcases images of masculine beauty from 1890 to 1982; the show is described in a statement as “an examination of controversial ideas about masculine beauty and sexuality in art.” Featured artists include Robert… Read more

If you’ve heard of Mozart In The Jungle, chances are you might have first heard of it not quite a year ago when the Amazon series took home two Golden Globes — big ones. Winning Best Television Series — Comedy and Best Actor In A Television Series — Musical Or Comedy for star Gael Garcia Bernal, the wins sparked explainer headlines like “What Is Golden Globe Winner Mozart In The Jungle All About?” “What Is ‘Mozart In The Jungle’ And Why Did It Win A Golden Globe?” and “What Is ‘Mozart In The Jungle,’ You Ask?” To fill… Read more

If there is one thing breastfeeding mamas know, it’s the pain and irritation caused by nipple chap. Luckily, Lisa Broderick-Cohen of Blissed Out Mamas is to the rescue! Lisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who started Blissed Out Mamas in the hopes of bringing a more creative and holistic approach to lactation therapy. Boobie Bean Bag Her first innovation was the Boobie Bean Bag, a hot/cold compress filled will all natural ingredients and covered in vintage 100% cotton prints inspired by Lisa’s… Read more

I have an addiction to buying journals. My latest purchase was a beautiful blue and gold number I found at The Strand over a year ago. I have written on exactly three pages. Since then, it has sat on a shelf next to other partially filled journals gathering dust. Recently, I pulled several of these journals out and read them. Some of them had entries that went back more than a decade. I was such a naive babe in the woods! I made a mental note to have my sister edit them before she publishes them (posthumously, of… Read more

After dropping out of college as a biology major, Ana Lily Amirpour went to art school in San Francisco and film school at UCLA. She signed early with Hollywood agents and managers, but while in Germany making a short film for the Berlinale Talent Campus, she decided the studio route was not what she wanted to do. “I ended up not making those Hollywood films and I am so glad. They were not my pure soul matter. In Germany, I got to sit and think about the shit that I love. I thought, I’m going to write something where… Read more

A dog is the greatest gift a girl could ask for. But a dog-themed gift might be a close second. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for that friend you can’t take anywhere without worrying they are going to dognap every pupper they see, you will find plenty of canine-themed accessories at BUST’s 11th Annual Craftacular in Brooklyn on December 10th and 11th. The two-day event will be full of jewellery, art, t-shirts, stationery, food, music and more. We’ve put together a list of some of the best dog accessories made… Read more

This year Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump's campaign manager, became the first woman to run a successful Republican presidential campaign. Throughout the campaign she appealed to women, and encouraged young women to pursue their goals, all while her candidate berated women based on their physical appearances, and bragged about sexually assaulting them. But despite her sentiments, and her historic achievement as a woman, Conway still supports sexist gender roles, evident in her latest career move. This week Conway… Read more

PATRICK DEMARCHELIER/BRITISH VOGUE It’s 2016 and a regular sized woman is still a divisive topic amongst fashionistas. Ashley Graham, who became the first plus-size model on the cover of Sports Illustrated, is both a symbol for body positivity and the target for body shaming. Amidst the barrage of negative comments, not only has Ashley persevered, but also succeeded — British Vogue features her on its January cover. The honor is usually awarded to the likes of Gigi Hadid, Freja Beh Erichsen, and Cara Delevingne, but… Read more

Is there anyone who’s got it going on more than Amy Schumer right now? Nominated for two Grammies and in negotiations to play Barbie in Mattel’s 2018 live-action movie... not to mention writing a New York Times-bestselling book, writing and starring in her own movies, and being one of the most popular comedians in the world. Sadly, online trolls like to go after brilliant, thriving, badass women. Since the Barbie announcement, body-shamers have been bleating their objections that Schumer does not match the original… Read more

If you thought 2016 couldn't get any more horrifying, please brace yourselves for what I am about to tell you...ready? Deep breath. Okay...here we go: a Texas mandate will go into effect December 19th, requiring fetal remains to be cremated or buried after an an abortion. This mandate was proposed by Gov. Greg Abbott after the Supreme Court struck down several parts of Texas law that would have severely cut the number of abortion clinics in the state. I don't know about you, but that just pisses me right the fuck off.… Read more

There is an underlying faction of workers subtly managing the day-to-day business of shops across New York City: cats. If you've shopped around locally owned stores in New York, chances are you've encountered one of these shop cats, watching over the store like a king or queen over their kingdom, or interacting with their fans (regular customers). In Shop Cats of New York, author Tamar Arslanian and photographer Andrew Marttila sought to capture the hard-working felines of popular New York spots like the Astoria Hotel,… Read more

The fashion industry has a long, long, long way to go — particularly in regards to race. And model Deddeh Howard, who was born in Liberia and now lives in Los Angeles, is doing something about it. Howard worked with photographer Raffael Dickreuter to recreate major fashion campaigns that feature white models — and she slays in every single photo. The photo series is titled “Black Mirror,” and Howard writes, “I hope to show the world that it is time for all of us being seen.” Explaining why she created the series,… Read more

The next four years are going to be a constant assault against all of the progress made in the past hundred years by women, minorities, LGBTQ folks, immigrants and democracy itself. Everyone who knows me knows exactly how I feel about the impending Trump Presidency, the NC GOP attempt to steal the Governor’s office, and just about everything else. There are times (daily) when I feel bad about my constant posts & tweets about these things. Not bad enough to quit, though! Not everyone can, or wants to be, this public… Read more

Shopping for holiday gifts for kids might be the most enjoyable type of holiday shopping — even if you don't have any kids, grandkids, younger siblings, nieces, nephews, or cousins of your own and your former coworker's kid is going to get an unexpected present because that adorable onesie was just too cute to pass by. We've found 8 kids' gifts for the tiny feminist-to-be — from the awesome picture book Ada Twist, Scientist to the adorable onesie that reads "I'm Crying Because Misogyny Sucks" (Do those come in adult… Read more

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been pretty busy getting through daily tasks while simultaneously trying to figure out how we’re going to get the lamp back from Jafar. Self-care is important these days, and so is sharing a laugh. Here are some jokes that made me laugh that I’d love to share with you. Anna Drezen recently joined the writing staff for a small show, not sure if you’ve heard of it, but it’s called Saturday Night Live! If you’re like me and have been thinking that SNL has started stepping up their game,… Read more

Tuesday night, tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey became the first woman in eight seasons to win the coveted title of Ink Master. Prior to this season of Ink Master, women had yet to dominate and time and time again, male artists ended up on top. However, Malarkey defied the odds by proving that gender has nothing to do with artistic talent and feminism can make a positive difference in a competitive setting. It is important to recognize that although Malarkey is an extremely talented artist as well as a fierce… Read more

So far Trump's cabinet picks have been a real who's who of the absolute worst kind of people in the country. And his most recent choice is no exception. Wednesday, Trump selected Scott Pruitt, a close friend of the fossil fuel industry, to run the Environmental Protection Agency. Not only does Pruitt not believe in climate change (You know, that scientifically proven phenomenon), but for the past few years he has primarily worked to fight President Obama's climate change policies. As the attorney general of Oklahoma,… Read more

Ohio just took a terrifying step towards banning abortion. Last night, Ohio’s House and Senate passed a “heartbeat bill” that would ban abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected, six weeks after conception. This was added as a last-minute amendment to an unrelated child abuse bill and has no exceptions for rape or incest. Physicians who provide abortions after six weeks would face a year in prison. If Gov. John Kasich signs the bill into law, it will be the most extreme restriction on abortions in the… Read more

The last week of school...Hopefully next week, there will be less academia. Hopefully two weeks later, there will be no academia. Geography.I am a Geographer, but I am also marked by Geography.I think this detest for Geography happened many years ago, from not being able to locate Hong Kong on a map. Or to have to explain to other human beings “what” Hong Kong is. But then, I became a geographer. I applied to this PhD program bright-eyed and hopeful of the radical potentials within the margins of geography, to really… Read more

Sick of listening to the same holiday songs, over and over again? Are you craving a holiday tune that you can deck the halls to and get down at the club to? Do you need an excuse to pop bottles and light up a blunt with your home girls after spending 24/7 with the fam? Then you should probably take a listen to “Lit (Like a Christmas Tree)” by Hand Job Academy and Basside. Straight from the ladies who rapped about periods, Tumblr bitches, and Lena Dunham, Hand Job Academy of Brooklyn has collaborated with Miami duo… Read more

Divines, the feature film debut by Houda Benyamina, is the kind of coming-of-age movie that could easily have been about two boys living in poverty who get mixed up in the drug trade, replete with a charismatic, mercurial drug dealer. Indeed, the way that the male characters in Divines are kept peripheral to the plot, in the secondary positions of love interest or co-antagonist, is reminiscent of how female characters often get treated in these kinds of boy-centric stories. But Divines, magnificently, doesn’t follow… Read more

If you've got a cat lover on your list this holiday season, you have to check out these feline-centric clothes, accessories, and household items. Each gift on this list is totally unique and available through Etsy or the artist's website. Or, you can buy your holiday gifts in person; You can find all these vendors (and more!), at the BUST Craftacular, December 10th and 11th. 1. LED tea light with holder from Fruit Fly and Mosquito 2. Cat coven pillow from Cat Coven 3. Cool Cat floral sweatshirt from Modern Girl Blitz… Read more

TIME magazine has announced its person of the year, and that person is.... President-elect Donald Trump. Ugh. TIME managing editor Nancy Gibbs announced Trump's cover on the Today show this morning. She said: “When have we ever seen a single individual who has so defied expectations, broken the rules, violated norms, beaten not one but two political parties on the way to winning an election that he entered with 100-1 odds against him. I don't think we have ever seen one person operating in such an unconventional way… Read more

Whether you're giving a gift to a woman in tech, a girl who codes, or just a person who loves to play Pokemon Go (or all three, or yourself!), we've found 8 tech accessories that will bring you joy this holiday season. No Bluetooth sound system? No problem! Let them upgrade their ride with this simple device that plugs into a lighter socket, then lets them send their tunez straight from their smartphone to their car radio.FREQOUT PRO, $59.99, SCOSCHE.COM Pokémon trainers will go wild for this charger that will keep… Read more

“I knewe these things wil seem mervelous to many men, that Cats should understand and speak, have a governour among themselves, and be obedient to their Lawes...” (Beware the Cat by William Baldwin, 1570.) In the year 1553, during the reign of Edward VI, printer’s assistant William Baldwin penned the first English novel ever written: Beware the Cat. Before this time, all works of fiction in English of short-story length or longer were not original texts. They were translations or adaptations from other languages, such… Read more

Make your own powerful, girl power statement with a customized phone case and laptop sleeve from caseable. Include your favorite quote or feminist statement – or create your own empowering image that you can take with you wherever you go. In addition, you can explore their Artist Collection here. With a huge array of female artists, you are sure to find something you love – that will help support an artist! caseable is proud to offer a collection of designs by einhorn, a sustainable and fair-trade condom-producer.… Read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m still wearing a broken “smashing ceilings” election pin that a friend found abandoned on the ground in the early hours of November 9th, which I forlornly attached to my coat. It’s probably about time for a new one. Fortunately there will be plenty of stylin’ patches and pins to offer at BUST’s 11th Annual Craftacular in Brooklyn on December 10th and 11th. The two-day event will be full of jewellery, art, t-shirts, stationery, food, music, and of course feminist memorabilia so you can… Read more

The BUST Craftacular is returning for the 11th annual weekend of non-stop shopping and partying, featuring the hottest DJ's around. Don't miss the opportunity to see live music while shopping at Brooklyn's best indie vendors. It's going down at the Brooklyn Expo Center, where you'll be able to hear some of the best feminist anthems. Here are the must-see DJ's brought to you by the ladies of BUST. 1. Pussy Power 2. Michelle Willems 3. Ben Robey Find out more about the BUST Craftacular at Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble… Read more

Lady Gaga did something incredibly brave yesterday to comfort LGBT homeless youth. The pop star revealed on the Today Show that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, nearly two years after she confessed about being raped at the age of 19. It takes a lot of courage to break the silence that is surrounded around mental illness, especially one that stems from trauma. Despite the fear of shame, Gaga revealed her deepest secret. “I suffer from a mental illness — I suffer from PTSD. I’ve never told anyone that… Read more