I’m Robin, Editor of Misstropolis.
I hope this site brings you some joy and some knowledge (or at least a nice distraction) during this surreal, enlightening and historic time.
I like to write about art, style and purpose. If you have ideas for stories or would like to contribute, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for reading!
Misstropolis
Spirit & Style, Inside & Out
The pandemic exposes the worst of the existing inequalities in our country. For thousands of women who are homeless, living in shelters or otherwise dependent on assistance, accessing life’s most basic necessities is a struggle every month. Now, it’s harder than ever.
On a day when we should be enjoying the nation’s attention for hosting the 124th Boston Marathon, we have the nation’s attention for being a coronavirus hotspot.
Today, April 7, 2020 we celebrate World Health Day, a day recognizing the tireless work of nurses and midwives and a reminder to world leaders that they have a responsibility to keep the world healthy. In honor of all the medical professionals on the COVID-19 front lines, we share a story from a remarkable group of women on a life changing mission in Morocco, headed up by one very special nurse.
The novel coronavirus pandemic hits the marginalized in our society hardest. Here are a number of ways you can give back. Consider donating time or money to animal hospitals, homeless shelters, domestic abuse advocacy groups or food banks.
Now’s your chance!! Take advantage of being at home and take an online class - take one you never would have taken if you hadn’t been ordered to stay home. Do it, it will keep you sane!
Boston’s top stylist Alisa Neely of Style Scout shares a ninja closet cleaning strategy to make the most of your home time. Turn off Tiger King for a few hours and assess if you really need all that animal print in your life.
Back Bay’s most in-demand interior designer, Annsley McLeer of Annsley Interiors, shares her picks for the best home office chairs to keep you productive while working from home.
Coastal narratives and migratory consequences power the forward momentum of Boston based artist Evelyn Rydz’s extraordinary body of work.
