The view from a career crossroads
Five years ago today, I published a blog post about starting a part-time Master’s course. A lot has happened since then and I’ve, understandably, been spending some of my time
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Introducing… The Underpinnings Museum
Those of you who follow me on social media will know that I’ve been involved in a side project over the last few months, unsurprisingly relating to underwear. The history
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How to live-tweet a conference
Since returning to academia, I have attended a lot of conferences and panel discussion events. Ever since I live-tweeted the Costume Society’s Study Day in 2012, people have been telling
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Imposter Syndrome: fighting your gremlins
Earlier this month, I went to the V&A’s Undressed exhibition with a bunch of lovely people who are all fans of the lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly. Since I was
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Dancing, exhibitions, archives and more
As you’ve probably noticed, I appear to have lost my blogging mojo this month. I felt a bit guilty when the lovely Shasleigh from My Betty Woo mentioned Rarely Wears
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Making Plans for the Year Ahead
At the start of 2015, I sat down with a small group of friends to complete the Year Compass. It was a great way to reflect on the previous 12
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A brief history of the bra
I was recently invited by artist Rosalie Schweiker to give a talk to her bra research group, as part of an ongoing project to start a bra shop for large cup and plus
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Feminism Friday: The Gentlewoman ‘In Fashion’
For Feminism Friday this week, I couldn’t resist sharing this fascinating video interview with The Gentlewoman editor-in-chief Penny Martin, that was conducted by SHOWstudio editor Lou Stoppard as part of
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Feminism Friday: Books that made me a feminist
The books that made me a feminist were the books that got me into trouble. I lost a lover, alienated friends, angered students, got into arguments with teachers — all
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