Shameless and Spired Blog

photos by:  Aaron Weiss @aaronweiss In a world full of beauty brands telling us to change our look, Amika is a breath of fresh air.  Like a great girlfriend Amika is fun, playful, dependable and highlights all your best features.  Their products...

Why does the word "womanish" exist?   All people are different and should not be characterized by simply their gender.  The Womanish Project by Samantha Walsh investigates gender and the rules and conventions that are attached to the five letter word woman....

With "Wonder Woman" making box office history with a list of kick ass, athletic female warriors on screen we immediately thought of Sierra Quitiquit our modern day Wonder Woman.  She is a professional skier, model, and environmental activist.  Despite her success...

We can all attest that some of the best AND worst ideas occur when hanging with our best friends.  Kara and Roxanne met in college and have remained bosom buddies ever since. They decided to throw an event to raise...

In an industry dominated by men Unicornland breaks standard molds.  Writer/Producer Lucy Gillespie states, "When I made Unicornland, a series about a woman exploring her sexuality post-divorce, I committed to the cause of promoting #womeninfilm. Our 60% non-white cast and crew...

Nestled in the industrial part of Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a lush green oasis called Tula House founded by Christan Summers and Ivan Martinez.  Get lost with palms that kiss the ceiling and be-friend cacti of all different shapes and sizes....

Left to Right: Deanna, Corinne, Phenixx, Haley, Marsha, Liz, Allie,  and Rachel You know that moment when you are sweating and your legs are straining to hold a strong warrior pose?  That moment you look up and your yoga instructor inspires you...

Imagine being told you might not be able to do what you love.  Olivia Burgess shows us how to be a bad ass despite limitations and how to find new passions along the way.  With that we introduce our very...