Ashanti Ivy

I’ve read a few blogs and reviews online about whether or not/how feminist “SN&tH” is. First of all, the film was incredibly, incredibly boring. Yes, Snow White has a suit of armor and a sword and fights for herself, but the movie says over and over that she is so strong and can defeat the Evil Queen because of her “innocence” and “purity.” So, her strength and bravery is derived from the fact that she was kept locked up in prison for all of her formative years, protecting her purity and innocence. Not really a feminist message, at all. Queen Elizabeth II is a far better example of a woman who is in a position of power and beloved for her own merits, world experience, and knowledge, rather than a lack of these traits.

Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation ceremony, 1953.

(Source: New York Daily News)

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Philip, on their wedding day in 1947.

Queen Elizabeth II in 1945, when she served as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service. Badass.

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“Using Philadelphia as an example, this graphic compares the cost, both financial and societal, of education and incarceration. Designed by Jason Killinger for Maskar Design”

Stunning, unacceptable statistics in this powerful graphic. And unfortunately, as we all know, Philly is hardly the exception.

Yale wishes Queen Elizabeth II a happy Diamond Jubilee! Probably the most proud I’ve ever been to be a Yalie.

Idris Elba. Half-Ghanaian, 100% delicious.

Princess Srisrami of Thailand.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheika Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned meeting Queen Elizabeth II and family. She is the second of his three wives.

J-Chasty looking gorgeous at Cannes. Her looks are so hit-or-miss, but this one is Diane Kruger levels of good. I love me a redhead!

The official teaser from the new Bond film, Skyfall!

Dolce & Gabbana Jewel and Charm Encrusted Bustier

Vintage House of Schiaparelli Surreal Rose Garden Glasses

France’s new Junior Minister for French Living Abroad and Francophony, Yamina Benguigui, heading into her first cabinet meeting. She istres chic,not just because of her well-accessorized ensemble, but women in power will always be in style. Yamina is also a celebrated French-Algerian director. Such a role model!

France’s new Deputy Minister of Small Business & Digital Economy, Fleur Pellerin. It’s great to see so many women, especially young women, in Hollande’s cabinet!

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Snow White and the Huntsman.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheika Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned meeting Queen Elizabeth II and family. She is the second of his three wives.