Margot Robbie laughing at fuckboi interviewers in this month's Vanity Fair photographed by Patrick Demarchelier

They're people, not fantasies.

No doubt you've heard about the frenzy surrounding the recent Vanity Fair issue; specifically, the interview with cover star Margot Robbie. Since her breakout performance in 2013's The Wolf of Wall Street, she's captivated the world with both her talent and beauty, and with two more blockbusters coming out this summer (that would be The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad) it's clear that Robbie is a sought-after celeb. And yes, I'm pretty sure everyone with eyes can agree that she's a knockout.

Look, I get it. I write about fashion and beauty all day, every day. I care about looks and I like beautiful things and beautiful people. Margot Robbie is one of those people. But even when I'm doing write-ups on celebrity style and red carpet recaps, I work really hard to applaud the talents and personalities of the women wearing the dresses instead of just commenting on the dresses themselves.

Unfortunately, Vanity Fair writer Rich Cohen can't seem to move beyond the looks, and his cover story on Margot Robbie comes off as condescending, misogynistic, and deeply unimaginative. Essentially, the whole piece is a trainwreck.

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Truth be told, if I met Margot Robbie for a lunchtime interview I'd probably freak out too. She's so pretty and cool, I'd scream internally as I'd wait for her to arrive. But by now I've had my fair share of celebrity interactions (ugh, typical LA, amiright?) and really, even if they're beautiful and famous, they're just normal people. You'd think a Vanity Fair writer would be a bit more blassé about being starstruck by now, and yet Cohen writes his profile on Margot Robbie as if he's a 16-year-old boy watching his first R-rated movie, with all the literary sophistication of a teenager too. The thirst could not be more real.

And so Cohen does what any annoyingly awestruck male writer would do to a beautiful woman: he romanticizes Robbie in the most condescending ways, complimenting her looks while simultaneously not-so-subtly bringing her down. "She is blonde but dark at the roots," he writes, suggesting that Robbie's possibly-dyed hair somehow detracts from her beauty, and also assuming that we aren't looking at pictures alongside her at the moment we read the article??? Later on he grills Robbie on her sex scenes, because of course. Other than some questions about getting rid of her accent for roles, there's little talk of Robbie's talents. Just sex and a very dull recap of Robbie's career so far. The article ends with Cohen comparing Robbie to Audrey Hepburn walking away, as in, her ass looks similar to Hepburn's. Classy.

Along with an incoherent rambling about how Australia is "just like America, only different" (seriously, this is a major thesis of Cohen's, and he seems to believe Australia is some distant planet from the past and not, you know, a totally normal country that just happens to be far away?) and some of the most atrocious professional writing I've seen in a long time—seriously, the writing is so dull and unsophisticated, I'm almost more offended by the writing skill of Cohen's than how he speaks of Robbie...almost...the whole piece reeks of immaturity and and unsophistication. I want to read about Robbie's many upcoming film roles, what it was like taking on beloved characters from fiction, what her hobbies are, not some man's creepy musings on her.

Patrick Demarchelier for Vanity Fair

I'm glad this article is getting the flack that it deserves, because it's unfortunately a pretty standard cover story on a female celebrity, and I'm rather sick of it. I've always been an avid magazine reader, but it's always irked me how celebrities are written about, women in particular. There's a weird way in which they are treated as both ethereal goddesses and down-to-earth chill girls, a contradictory mythologizing of women that in the end is just no good.

Writers always talk about the weird quirks of celebrities, their facial expressions, what they eat. I get it, they're trying to make the reader feel like they're sitting there at the lunch table at the new restaurant on Melrose with the starlet, establish a feigned kinship, but I'm telling you, knowing that Emma Roberts orders her cobb salad with dressing on the side but extra bacon* does not do anything to make me feel closely bonded to her. *I don't know if that's how Emma Roberts actually prefers her cobb salads or if she even eats cobb salads.*

This type of image-fashioning may have worked back in the day when the media crafted the personalities of celebrities, but now with social media celebrities are more than capable of controlling their own image. We know a lot about Taylor Swift's personality through her Instagrams and Tumblr account. I don't need some reporter to tell me how she baked a cake for her friend in an effort to make me understand Swift is a nice girl because I already saw it two months ago when Swift tweeted it. I want to hear Taylor talk about something we don't know! I want Margot Robbie to share what it was like to take on the role of Harley Quinn and what acting choices she made! I want Emma Roberts to tell me her favorite Chanel Oberlin lines and if she's ever going to reprise that character because Chanel Oberlin is like, the best. Give me their stories, not just their descriptions.

What's funny is that Cohen actually mentions the media's tendency to turn famous people into narrow archetypes, as if by mentioning this commonality he is above it, while really the whole time he does the exact same thing and attempts to place Robbie in the typical box of "beautiful but not completely unattainable celebrity" so that Cohen can oogle at Robbie while at the same time deluding himself into thinking he even has a shot with her. Sorry, Rich, but fat chance. And now we've all got you "pegged" as a massive creep. Bye.

What do you think about how interviewers write about female celebrities? I want to hear your thoughts!

The atelier on full view at Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2016 via Vogue Runway

A salute to the true heros of couture.

If the whispers are true that Karl Lagerfeld is on the final stretch of his illustrious tenure as Chanel's creative director, then it would make sense for him to be feeling sentimental. He's always been one to honor the legacy of Chanel while imbuing his own touch to his collections, combining past and present (and sometimes even future!) for a truly remarkable end result. Two months ago it was Cuba's history and exciting future prospects that captured Lagerfeld's imagination; for spring couture it was Japanese gardens. But this season Lagerfeld was looking inward, to the legacy of the house of Chanel itself and the women who make it all possible.

Haute couture is first and foremost a celebration of exquisite craftsmanship. In a world of 3D printing and machinery, couture is more important than ever, reminding us that no matter how much technology advances and ameliorates the production of clothing, it will never be able to compete with the precision and care of the hand. And that was the overarching theme of the Chanel show: les petits mains—literally "the little hands"—aka the seamstresses at the atelier. These are the women who work tirelessly to create the gorgeous couture creations, spending hundreds of hours hand-sewing beads and fabrics for a single garment. Their dedication to detail is remarkable, their talent endless, and yet they rarely get the recognition they deserve. True, Lagerfeld may be the one who thinks up the designs and themes of each collection, but without les petites mains, the couture clothes would never come to be.

The atelier on display via Vogue Runway

So Lagerfeld brought his team front and center, turning the Grand Palais into a working atelier, with the seamstresses cutting, draping, and fitting while models passed through in the finished creations. Couture is about the process as much as the result, so it's fun to see the women in their natural habitat, working through the many stages of the creation of these wearable works of art. At the end, Lagerfeld took his bow alongside his head seamstresses, reminding the world that even the most lauded of artists do not work solo.

Finale looks via Vogue Runway

Lagerfeld's ladies via Vogue Runway

As for the clothes? Classic Lagerfeld-era Chanel. Exaggerated shoulders and structural shapes were the style du jour, all beaded and sequined. Each look celebrated the talents of the atelier, plain and simple, and the clothes were timeless and stunning. I love Lagerfeld's themed collections as much as the next girl, but sometimes the celebration of legacy and craftsmanship is all you need. Here's to Chanel, to Lagerfeld, and most importantly, the atelier workers who make Chanel Haute Couture what it is.

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Equipment shirt | Vanessa Mooney necklace | C/MEO Collective dress | Chloé purse | ASOS shoes

What's on my shopping list this July.

I know this isn't the most summery of summer wish lists, but since I'm in the midst of submitting job applications and hopefully getting a real adult job soon, I figure I should probably stock up on items that are 9-to-5 appropriate!

Equipment is the gold standard of button-down shirts, and I love this star print shirt of theirs because it goes with everything but has the fun print so it's not just a boring white shirt. Also, this is a top that can work on weekends too! Midi skirts, denim cut-offs, silk pants...this top goes with everything!

I also have been really into C/MEO Collective lately, and this dress in particular is so chic. If you haven't heard of this brand, you should definitely check it out! It's Australian-based and features a lot of cool, minimalist pieces that would make for not-boring work outfits. Think of it as a slightly less expensive, more trendy version of Theory.

Speaking of mature yet trendy pieces, the Chloé Drew purse is the epitome of all these things. It's a crossbody which is my purse style of choice, and the shape and hardware details are all so elegant! Sure, it may not fit a laptop, but it's just so lovely!

Not every work outfit has to be all neutral colors, though, and if someone tells you that you can't show off your personal style and stand out at your job, then they're a liar and stupid and you can tell them that Lindsey, the Fashion Barbie, thinks that. These red slingbacks from ASOS are a fun, colorful accent for any outfit, and their shape and heel height is perfect for work. Plus, since they're only $46, they're a completely guilt-free purchase. Go ahead, buy them in multiple colors, even!

And have you noticed that bolo necklaces and leather wrap necklaces are totally a thing right now? Who would have thought we would live in a world where bolos are chic outside of Philip Rivers post-game interviews? Anyways, the jewelry designer who's doing it best (and rather inexpensively) is Vanessa Mooney. I've been obsessing with her chokers and necklaces lately, and love this wrap necklace with gold arrow ends. It's great because you can let the ends hang loose OR tie it in a bow. Versatility, remember!

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That's right, chokers and bolos are totally trending.

If the bandana was the neck-based trend of 2015, then the choker is the 2016 version. Your fave 90s accessory is back in full swing thanks to the approval of style influencers around the world. Everyone from Aimee Song to Gigi Hadid has been rocking tightly-wrapped necklaces lately. The choker trend has even branched out to include bolos, wraps, and lariats.

For a truly fashionable style statement, stick to black fabric (velvet and leather, especially) and silver or gold details. For chic, celeb-approved necklaces, check out Fallon or Vanessa Mooney (or scroll below to see plenty of options to shop!)

In terms of styling advice, I love chokers and bolos with an off-the-shoulder top; it keeps your decolletage from looking completely naked. Chokers also look great with dainty silk tank tops and camis, and lariats pair perfectly with V-neck tops and dresses.

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