Image: Courtesy of Lipslut
No matter your political affiliation, almost all of us can agree that what happened last weekend in Charlottesville was heartbreaking. And if you?re feeling helpless and wondering what you can do to make a difference, you?re not alone. (While funny, Tina Fey?s ?sheet caking? method of protesting isn?t really feasible.) But one cosmetics company has an innovative way you can be part of the solution ? F*ck Trump.
Lipslut is a makeup brand that has its roots in political activism. College student Katie Sones started the lip-centric company as a way of protesting the election of Donald Trump and as a platform to support various women?s organizations. Now, in the wake of the domestic terror attack in Charlottesville and reports that many white supremacist groups plan to rally in several different cities tomorrow, Sones has decided that 100 percent (yes, 100 percent) of the proceeds from the sale of her F*ck Trump lipstick in August will be donated to charitable organizations, such as the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP and BLM Charlottesville along with going toward medical funds for those injured during the violence. You just check the box when you checkout to give back. Easy-peasy. ?Lipslut is fashion, subversion, and a middle finger to the current sociopolitical landscape. By working hard towards solving the issues you care about, Lipslut is ready to help you make a statement,? blares a statement on the brand?s site.
F*ck Trump is actually a pretty ...