I started my pole dancing journey like many others. I saw a beautiful, sensual, and empowering form of expression that inspired me to move my body in new ways. I started taking classes at local pole studios and following pole dancers on Instagram. As I got deeper into the hobby, one account led to another until I began following strippers …
This gorgeous scarf organizer works for any type of long garment. My housemate used this template to create an apron wall display. The materials are easily accessible and building it is so much fun! I can be obsessive about matching my clothes. After living in the cold and wet Northeast United States for 10 years, I gathered a decent collection …
So you’re ready to commit to your pole dancing practice by installing your own pole at home. Awesome! It’s an exciting step to take and makes even more sense now with social distancing policies temporarily closing down pole dancing studios across the world. Many teachers are making online pole classes available, which means you can continue pole dancing and working …
On a Wednesday night in September 2014, I attended a “girls’ night out” meetup at The Abbey club and bar in West Hollywood. It had been barely two weeks since I’d driven cross-country to move to Los Angeles and this introvert was trying to make new friends. Three delightful women showed up at the meetup. We grabbed drinks and yelled …
There’s just something so satisfying about living your best pole life on a pair of boss ass stilettos. Whether your pole dance journey had you jumping into a pair of heels right away or you took your time, many pole dancers understand the obsession with pole shoes. And if you don’t, keep reading to find more than 20 gorgeous pairs …
One of the best parts about pole dancing is how dynamic and diverse it can be. You can truly dance to anything on the pole. I’ve seen pole dancing to classic club songs, rock and roll, heavy metal, electronica, orchestral music, even Broadway musicals. Since I started pole dancing in 2014, I’ve danced at multiple studios, followed hundreds of pole …
Frustrated with curls that just won’t cooperate? You know you have curl potential, but you just can’t get it right. I’ve been there. I grew up in the humid United States south where my hair was more frizzy than curly. It took me into my late 20s to learn how to properly treat my hair – not just tame it …
I know how hard it can be to find a product that works for your curly hair. Everyone is different and finding your own curly hair routine is a process of trial and error. Someone else’s holy grail product may not work for you. You may have other priorities, like making sure your products are vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, or paraben-free. …
He followed me up the stairs after I excused myself from the bar. The communication between us was less unspoken signal and more trigger and effect, all of our touch-and-go glances building in anticipation of this opportunity. He must have waited all but thirty seconds before falling on my trail, weaving through the happy hour crowd as I had just …