Taking pride in being bi, pan or queer
This weekend just gone should have been the annual Pride in London and UK Black Pride events, but the current situation means that things have taken a different shape this
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Strictly Happiness Only: In praise of sparkle telly
From some angles, it can appear that the world is one massive dumpster fire right now. The news is filled with political doom and gloom, freak weather incidents are on
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She Called Me Woman: Nigeria’s Queer Women Speak
I don’t often mention books on Rarely Wears Lipstick, as I don’t have much time for reading these days, but when I received an email from publisher Cassava Republic Press
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Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Apollo Theatre
When the Sheffield musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie made the leap to London’s West End in November last year, a television show from 2011 reappeared on BBC iPlayer. Jamie: Drag Queen
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A peek behind the glamour of London Fashion Week
Although I work at a fashion college, I don’t often get to do any of the seemingly glamorous things that you might associate with the fashion industry. OK, so I’ve
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Bi Visibility Day
As today is Bi Visibility Day, I thought I’d take the time to be a bit more visible and remind readers that a) bisexuals exist, and b) I’m one of
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May Lust List: Drag Race
I’ve lost count of the number of friends with whom I talk about RuPaul’s Drag Race. It’s the ultimate reality show for anyone with even a passing interest in glamour.
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Review: Museum of Transology
When the Museum of Transology launched, it was announced as the largest and boldest collection of trans artefacts and photographic portraiture ever displayed in the UK. A highly intimate exhibition which
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A performance made in 72 hours?
Every wanted to start the year with a new challenge? Ever fancied getting on stage to perform, but don’t have much time to commit to rehearsals beforehand? Well, I know a
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Awesome Ideas: Visit an exhibition in 2017
Visiting exhibitions is one of my favourite things to do so, although this year has barely begun, I already have a list of must-see exhibitions for 2017. Going with a friend
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