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Perfumes That Bring Me to My Knees

From Serviette to agar olfactory with a focus on the Midwest.

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Everything I Want for My Birthday Costs Less Than $50

A Björnament, old toothbrushes, the smell of Skype, a very satisfied hippo, and more. All under $50.

Mar 2 • Em Seely-Katz

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February 2026

How to Smell Like My Current Favorite Books

Capturing the essences of ten works by Jackie Ess, Lydia Kiesling, Mona Awad, David Graeber, and more.

Feb 17 • Em Seely-Katz

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The Black Menswear Movements That Shape My Taste

From La Sape to Roots Reggae to MaRock and beyond.

Feb 12 • Em Seely-Katz

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January 2026

I Am So Bad at Interior Decoration

Point and laugh as I learn why dressing a room isn't as easy as dressing a body.

Jan 25 • Em Seely-Katz

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Good Stuff, Good Smells + A Trip Down T-Shirt Lane

Human Repeller... I haven't heard that name in years....

Jan 18 • Em Seely-Katz

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16 Fashion Tips I'm Taking From 2016 Me

From bratty T-shirts to diabolical boots to Slutty Holden Caulfield, I regret nothing, but maybe I should??

Jan 15 • Em Seely-Katz

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Chicken Soup for the Sad, Stylish Soul

Seeking out comfort in lip cuffs, jester beanies, candles on sale, and more.

Jan 6 • Em Seely-Katz

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My Whole Life Fell Apart and All I Got Were These Really Supportive Sneakers

A quick dispatch from hell.

Jan 3 • Em Seely-Katz

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December 2025

Make Sports Outfits Queer and Fun Again

Heated Rivalry has me pairing hockey jerseys with polka dot skirt-pants and baseball caps with dirndls.

Dec 27, 2025 • Em Seely-Katz

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My 25 Favorite Things of 2025

From furry vests of ambiguous provenance to scary clown bodysuits to white mascara to lawyer games.

Dec 17, 2025 • Em Seely-Katz

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Spice World Changed My Style

Or, how the Spice Girls (specifically Mel B.) got me to love platforms, rompers, and glasses again, plus much more.

Dec 9, 2025 • Em Seely-Katz

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