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Four Feminist Leaders Arrested During "A Day Without a Woman" Protest
On Wednesday, four of the lead organizers of the Women's March that took place in January were arrested outside of the Trump International Hotel in New York City during the International Women's Day "A Day Without a Woman" protest.
They were among thirteen total people arrested during a protest meant to show "the enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socioeconomic system — while receiving lower wages and experiencing greater inequities, vulnerability to discrimination, sexual harassment, and job insecurity."
Linda Sarsour, Tamika Mallory, Carmen Perez, and Bob Bland, as well as other supporters reportedly blocked traffic in the busy area, a move they called "civil disobedience." And although law enforcement warned protesters to stay off the streets, thirteen people simply could not give less of a f*ck.
We are blocking traffic as a form of civil disobedience in Columbus Circle (outside Trump Hotel). #DayWithoutAWoman
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
Some of us have been arrested #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/WSYVdrQjxA
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
But what does it even mean for women to go on strike in 2017? Our parents and grandparents would have experienced something much different than we did on Wednesday. No women in 1950 would have meant dinner wouldn't have gotten made, laundry would pile up, and men all over the country would be scratching their heads trying to figure out how to change a freaking diaper.
Today, it meant forcing our peers to see just how much value women hold in the workplace -- not just as home.
And although arrests were made yesterday, the overall protest went well. Around 1,000 protesters showed up to show their support, letting it be known that their voices would be heard.
Women make up more than 47 percent of the U.S. workforce and are dominant among registered nurses, dental assistants, cashiers, accountants, and pharmacists, according to the census. Perhaps it had to take a strike in order for men to see where our worth it.
And perhaps, someday, they'll just grow up knowing this, instead.
CantiqLA Nursing Bras Are Here!
It’s not difficult to picture her, the new mother with her disheveled hair and spit-up soaked shirt. She’s the go-to cliche for movies and sitcoms and even the occasional comedic diaper commercial for a reason. When you’ve got a newborn baby and a new sleep schedule (or lack thereof), you’re bound to find yourself looking in the mirror at times and not recognizing the person staring back.
Now, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves and make hyperbolic statements that claim sexy nursing lingerie is going to make your tiny bundle of joy stop crying at 3am and your overgrown roots disappear.
However, if one thing has become more apparent in recent months, it’s that self-care is incredibly important and needs to be practiced daily. New mothers are no exception.
There are so many little things we can do on a regular basis to keep our spirits up that we simply don’t find the time or have the energy to do. When even a quick shower seems like a chore, dressing up in lingerie that makes us feel beautiful and empowered would not likely be found on any urgent to-do lists.
However, it's a simple step that can, perhaps, give mothers the boost they need.
When I saw my sister-in-law struggle to maintain her spirits after giving birth to her third baby, and when I saw the incredibly unflattering bras designed for nursing that she wore every day, I realized there was a need for a bra that could not only function perfectly for nursing, but that also looked sexy. And I know -- "sexy nursing bras" isn't exactly something one would think to even shop for.
But that doesn't mean a fabulous nursing bra isn't a necessity. You deserve to feel sexy, too.
"It's really hard to have any identity besides 'mom' after you come home from the hospital with your tiny human. As a first-time mom, it's really a fine line and a struggle to find the balance between motherhood and remaining true to your old self. I love that this bra is not another frumpy 'mom' piece; it makes me feel sexy and good about myself all while serving a very necessary function. Thank you, Chelsea, for caring about us nursing moms!" - Rita
Wearing a beautiful nursing bra might seem like a simple change in one's wardrobe, but it can make a huge difference. Sometimes we all need a little confidence boost, and just because you're nursing, doesn't mean you don't deserve one as well.
The nursing bras can be made in a variety of colors and sizes, and the detachable piece is designed with your baby's precious face in mind -- the velcro piece that would be closest to your child is nice and soft.
And for those of you (mothers or not) who need some extra help keeping your Cantiq lingerie clean "between washes," I've got an incredible product I cannot wait to share with you!
As seen on Buzzfeed: cantiqLA
We are so humbled and excited to have our founder and creative director featured as number 8 on Buzzfeed 's 13 Female Entrepreneurs Who Prove Women Run the world article. Our handmade lingerie made the cut! Check the article out here
Inspirational Women: Frida Kahlo
I want to start a series of posts on inspirational women through out history, and one of my all time favorites since I was a kid has been Frida Kahlo.
The below quote really resonates with me, especially now. Enjoy.
“Leaving is not enough. You must stay gone. Train your heart like a dog. Change the locks even on the house he's never visited. You lucky, lucky girl. You have an apartment just your size. A bathtub full of tea. A heart the size of Arizona, but not nearly so arid. Don't wish away your cracked past, your crooked toes, your problems are papier mache puppets you made or bought because the vendor at the market was so compelling you just had to have them. You had to have him. And you did. And now you pull down the bridge between your houses, you make him call before he visits, you take a lover for granted, you take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are magic. Make the first bottle you consume in this place a relic. Place it on whatever altar you fashion with a knife and five cranberries. Don't lose too much weight. Stupid girls are always trying to disappear as revenge. And you are not stupid. You loved a man with more hands than a parade of beggars, and here you stand. Heart like a four-poster bed. Heart like a canvas. Heart leaking something so strong they can smell it in the street.”
Frida Kahlo to Marty McConnell by Marty McConnell
WET by cantiqLA x Roxy Rodriguez Photography
Our latest lookbook shoot with our new swimwear line, WET, shot in Malibu CA on Escondido beach. All of our swim is made in Los Angeles and every style is reversible.
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CREDITS:
@rocksea // photographer
@nicole_castillo // model
@elsie_simone_mua // hair and make up
FUCK RAPE CULTURE
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he tells you you'll be a bad mother because of your health issues.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he makes you feel bad about your physical issues and acts like you're incapable of doing things "normal" people can.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he pressures you into having sex despite not wanting to or being in severe physical pain.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but when you tell him how his behavior hurt you, he invalidates your feelings and makes you feel like you "acted crazy" instead of taking responsibility for his actions.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he strings you along for his selfish needs despite how much it's hurting you in the process.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he throws a tantrum, smashes appliances and hits walls and furniture.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he belittles and shames you for making less money than him.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he insults you in the form of jokes.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he tries to pressure you into smoking weed and makes you feel guilty for not indulging in an activity he wants to do together.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he makes you feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing.
#MaybeHeDoesntHitYou but he's broken you down emotionally and destroyed your self esteem.
Backstage at RAW Grandeur Fashion Show
Models (From Left) Sydney Ladd (IG @sydneyladd) Chelsea Conrad (IG @chelseaconrad) Melissa Kimbro (IG @melissamkimbro) Maria (IG @mariaroseyogi) Merissa Underwood (IG @merissaund) Andie Miller (IG @andie_miller) Ashley Pennington (IG @shleypennington) Aspen (IG @aspen_rado)
Models (From Left) Chelsea Conrad (IG @chelseaconrad) Aspen (IG @aspen_rado) Andie Miller (IG @andie_miller) Merissa Underwood (IG @merissaund) Maria (IG @mariaroseyogi) Sydney Ladd (IG @sydneyladd) Ashley Pennington (IG @shleypennington)
Models (From Left) Sydney Ladd (IG @sydneyladd) Ashley Pennington (IG @shleypennington) Aspen (IG @aspen_rado) Andie Miller (IG @andie_miller) Melissa Kimbro (IG @melissamkimbro) Hair by Rachael Brenner (IG @raaezor)
Model Merissa Underwood (IG @merissaund) Hair by Rachael Brenner (IG @raaezor)
Model Maria (IG @mariaroseyogi)
Model Melissa Kimbro (IG @melissamkimbro)
Model Andie Miller (IG @andie_miller)
Model Andie Miller (IG @andie_miller)
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Hair by Rachael Brenner (IG @raaezor)
Make up by Veronica Sinclair (IG @veronicalsinclair)
Our Pop Up Shop has been rescheduled
Our shop that was originally scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled for March 28 and 29.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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cantiqLA