HCZ is Accepting Advertising!

Do you run a website, small business, or are you an independent craftster? Don't have the budget to spend lots of moolah on advertising? Welcome to Hip Chick Zine's ad space, where the prices are designed just for you! Our rates start at $20 (for two whole months!), and you'll be reaching thousands of smart, independent, stylish, and artsy women on a daily basis. Think about advertising with Hip Chick Zine, and you'll also be supporting a completely women-run website.

Still can't afford $20? If you'd be interested in sponsoring a contest instead, we can also arrange that. We look forward to working with you!

For more info, click here.

XOXO
Joanna @ HCZ

FASHION FINDER: Suede Peep Toe Booties

Looking for the perfect shoes to wear to ring in the Fall? Charlotte Ronson Renata suede peep toe booties on a wooden platform with a back tie may be a bit of a splurge ($184), but they're well-made and worth it. They're comfortable enough to wear while walking to work, and are perfect with dark, slim jeans for an evening out. Edgy, yet elegant. Visit ShopBop to order them!

BOOK WE LOVE: Bad Sex

Bad Sex: We Did It, So You Won't Have To by Nerve.com (Chronicle Books).


If you are tired of reading cutesy how-to guides and books about good sex, and would like to read about hilarious, dirty deeds, then this is the book for you. Opening its pages is like peeking into someone else's bedroom. Divided into sections like "College Days," "Bodily Fluids," "Porn, Sex, Drugs, Rock'n'Roll, Etc.," and "Self-Love," the essays delve into many distinct, less-than-sexy aspects of sex and sexuality. Nerve.com is known for its provocative essays and photos about sex, and this 216-page read will not disappoint!

The September Issue PREVIEW

Vogue. Anna Wintour. The September issue. You've seen The Devil Wears Prada, but how about seeing the real glitz, glamour, and fear? The September Issue is the long-awaited documentary about the most important issue in the fashion magazine world, and the person who has the final say.

NEW CONTEST: ENTER TO WIN! (And a Special Discount Code Just for HCZ Readers)

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTEST!

FASHION FINDER: Boots We Love

What can I say? It's raining today!
Rain isn't very much fun when you have a busy day ahead of you, but these "Raindrops on Roses" boots from Modcloth will have you singing (and skipping) in the rain in no time! They're so classy, you can even wear them to work. $114.99 at ModCloth.com

BOOK WE LOVE: Fresh From the Farmers' Market

Fresh From the Farmers' Market: Year-Round Recipes for the Pick of the Crop by Janet Fletcher (Chronicle Books).

The farmers' market has become a vital social activity for many. It's a meeting place and community-strengthening tradition. The market is a wonderful place to buy the highest quality, freshest, local produce, free-range eggs and meat, and scrumptious baked goods.

Fresh from the Farmers' Market is a celebration of this important market. Fletcher shares what is available seasonally, and includes recipes for delectable dishes such as a blackberry macaroon torte, sweet pea and green garlic soup, turkey soup with root vegetables, and fresh fig galettes. Part market guidebook, part cookbook, it also includes food selection and storage tips, and spectacular photography. These recipes are generally quick and easy, and star vegetables and fruits (less of a focus on meat makes it great for vegetarians). A gem for anyone who wants to eat more fresh, local produce, but perhaps needs a little guidance while hopping on the locavore bandwagon.