4 Ways to Grow as a Writer
For those of us who feel the tug toward words and books, toward verse and ink on the page, writing may feel like second nature, like a gift. For many of…
Culture
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This persona is where we’ll discuss cultural and social issues while debunking media-tinted reality. We’ll also look to the past to tell stories about dynamic women in history and reveal the wisdom we can learn from previous generations. Here you’ll find educational and scientific articles, news columns, and book reviews. This is a place for the intellectual woman and anyone who wants to enhance their conversations.
The Darling Lens | Barbie’s Brand New Body
Long under scrutiny for her unrealistic body proportions, Mattel recently announced that Barbie will now be available in three new body sizes: petite, curvy and tall. As a “…nod to growing up girl in…
What We Can Learn From Businesses That Depend On Human Decency
Last year I had my first experience with Airbnb, an online community marketplace that lets you rent accommodations from local hosts in 190 different countries. While studying abroad, I did…
A Day in the Life of Darling
This post is brought to you by Olympus. Ever wonder what a day at the Darling office looks like? With the printing and release of our fourteenth issue, kicking off…
Kickstarter to Watch: White Magazine
A Note From The Editor: While in the past it hasn’t been our policy to promote Kickstarter campaigns on Darling, we’ve been receiving so many amazing and inspiring product pitches that…
More Than a Pretty Face: What It Really Takes To Be a Bond Girl
Highly qualified, irresistible, whip smart, and a force of nature on screen and on paper. James Bond, you ask? Hardly. We think it’s high time to give the women of…
3 Places Where the Media Still Needs to Include Women
A recent Sony media scandal (the studio’s emails were hacked and made public) showed that actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams were paid less than their male co-stars in American…
The Arts, Cinderella & I: A Lesson in Time
Growing up, I wanted to be a professional figure skater — wait, who didn’t? I would watch the likes of Oksana Baiul, Nancy Kerrigan and Kurt Browning (whom I loved…
9 Mystery Books & Films That Are Actually Worth Your Time This Fall
Every story has a season. A dreamy romance is perfect for the blooms of spring, but a tale of swashbuckling adventure will be most enjoyed during the summer months. An…
The Shame Game
Growing up on the east coast meant many things: Summer thunderstorms, fall leaves that just won’t quit, and the requisite 5th grade trip to Williamsburg, VA. You’d clutch your brown…
The Spiral of Silence (And How to Break Free From It)
Health care reform, abortion, immigration, US involvement in the Middle East, changes to marriage laws and religious freedoms. These are examples of highly emotional issues that have been on the…
The Banality of the Magazine Rack
A Note From The Editor: Seth Godin is known the world over for his astute marketing and business advice, and we find his writing so rich not just because he’s smart, but also…
