Topic: Narcissism

I Refuse To Let You Talk: Secrets To Perfecting Narcissism

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Ha! Oh, don’t bother, sweetie, I know it’s me — and not Elizabeth Wurtzel. More »

Gallery: The Seven Kinds Of Self-Portraits Posted By Bloggers

Photo That Is Of Something Other Than Its Stated Subject

Earlier today, Jennifer posted a gallery of your beautiful, cowardly faces, and I found it delightful. It was fun to see what some of our readers look like, and also to poke holes in the idea that going barefaced (something a lot of people do all the time, anyway) is enough to earn the stamp of “bravery.” But that’s not the only idea that deserves to have holes poked in it! There are many other disingenuous ways to post photos of oneself; here are seven of them. (Or rather, six plus one honest one.) And lest you accuse me of throwing stones from a glass house, I will admit to being guilty of most or all of them at some point in my life. After all, I’m using examples from my own collection. More »

Karl Lagerfeld Interviews Self, Redefines Narcissism

Nobody knows Karl Lagerfeld like Karl Lagerfeld. More »

Some Of Your Concerns About My Tattoo Rant, Addressed

Yesterday’s post on tattoo etiquette sure was polarizing, huh? Some of you were quite understanding and appreciative of the points I made, while others were…less so. I figure I should take some time to address a few of the more, shall we say grave concerns brought up by my little lesson in manners. Twelve of them, to be precise. More »

Gallery: The 10 Most Narcissistic Things For Sale At Gaga’s Workshop

That Book Of Pictures Of Lady Gaga Shot By Uncle Terry

If you ask me, Lady Gaga‘s cult of personality has gotten a bit out of control. Are there really enough devoted “little monsters” out there to justify giving over a whole section of Barneys to “things that relate back in some way to Lady Gaga”? Apparently! Here are ten particularly narcissistic selections from Gaga’s Workshop. More »

Party Favors: Concerning Pornography

Are dudes honest about their porn usage? -The Frisky

If you want to outlaw prostitution… -DoubleX

Is your boyfriend a narcissist? -YourTango

Minimize your cleaning supplies. -ShelterPop

Bacon-wrapped eggs but also kind of cupcakes. -The Hairpin

Although the phrase “white jeans” rings fear in our hearts, it can be done. -The Budget Babe

Sensitive to oily to dry to acne: skin types, decoded. -YouBeauty

6 essential beauty products the professionals really use. -Refinery29

Do lip plumpers actually work? -Birchbox

Christian Dior promises not to manufacture red-soled shoes. -Styleite

Exercise for your body type. -Betty Confidential

How Forever 21 keeps getting away with knocking off designers. -Jezebel

Balenciaga‘s new presence. -The High Low

“Doggelganger” Facial Recognition Software Helps Narcissists Adopt Pets

Want to adopt a dog, but not sure if there’s one out there that looks sufficiently like you to satisfy your raging megalomania? More »

Outer Beauty Week: Eight Ways To Feel Better About Yourself

Here are eight simple things you can do to help yourself feel better about your awesome body! More »

Young People Are Narcissists, Say Old People

Do you listen to Britney Spears to reinforce how awesome you think you are? According to some scientists, you do indeed. A recent study of the lyrics of popular music revealed a rise in narcissistic themes and phrases over the past thirty years, as well as an increase in words related to anger. More »

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3 Ways He Can Tell You're Faking An Orgasm
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Would You Want to Date Yourself?

When you look in the mirror, do you think to yourself, there’s the person I’ve been looking for all my life!!

I know there are a few of you who answered “yes.” But otherwise, it’s a little creepy, right, to think of dating someone who looks just like you? More »

Party Favors: You Look Like Me? Let’s Bone!

Studies find that we’re attracted to people who look like us. Narcissism at its best! – YourTango

A beautiful video tidbit for the romantics out there… – Buzzfeed

…And some hilarity for the anti-romantics in the form of the 12 coolest anti-Valentine gifts. – Oddee

How do you feel about the rules of “returning the favor?” – College Candy

Half of straight men will forgive their girlfriend’s infidelity… as long as it’s with another girl. Maybe this explains the male obsession with Katy Perry? – Reuters

7 sex-themed videos that are better than “S&M.” Get your freak on. – Socialite Life More »

Bullish: How to Tell if You’re a Narcissist (and How It Might Be Holding You Back)

Are you a narcissist? If you really are, you probably won’t care. Or else, you’ll read this article and think, “Yes, but that’s for people who can’t back it up. Boo-ya!”

This November, the task force behind the DSM (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) announced that Narcissistic Personality Disorder had been removed. The New York Times had a cheeky take on the matter: A Fate That Narcissists Will Hate: Being Ignored.

I’d been thinking about the topic of narcissism ever since 2005, when I was working to establish myself in stand-up comedy. An ex-boyfriend found my website and emailed to say that the site was “the most narcissistic thing I’ve ever seen.” More »