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Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include EsquireGQ, California SundayThe Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, ElleAllure, and the New York Times.

  1. quotable
    Lena Dunham Wishes People Didn’t Expect Her to Speak for All Women Don’t look to Girls for role models.
  2. douchebaggery
    The Dumbest GIFs From Adam Levine’s Terrible New VideoFrom run-of-the-mill douche to scary-stalker douche.
  3. the big o
    I Survived a Weekend With the Cult of OprahEight hours at her biggest arena tour ever.
  4. selfies
    What Kind of Girl Reads Not That Kind of Girl?White girls with glasses, it seems.
  5. ifashion
    The Apple Watch Made a Paris Fashion Week Appearance Anna Wintour got to try it on. 
  6. Surprisingly, Jeopardy’s ‘What Women Want’ Category Was Not a JokeSuck it, Trebek.
  7. justifications
    Why Do I Love Historical-Fiction Sex So Much?Nobody was bathing, nobody was flossing, beds were made of hay. Yet even so!
  8. stupid cupid
    Silicon Valley Men Spend $10K to Master Basic Dating Skills Good thing they keep creating all the dating sites.
  9. fashion statements
    Chanel Staged a ‘Feminist’ Protest on the Spring Runway “Boys should get pregnant too!” 
  10. comings and goings
    It’s Official: Carven Creative Director to Leave Next MonthWhere he’s going, nobody knows. (Probably Nina Ricci.)
  11. casual racism
    Racist Twihards Harass FKA Twigs for Dating Robert Pattinson People aren’t down with interracial relationships.
  12. quotables
    Reese Witherspoon: Goody Two-shoes No MoreWith the help of a sex hypnotist.
  13. hairstory lesson
    The Most Important Hair on Last Night’s ScandalRanked.
  14. statement clothing
    Hussein Chalayan Put Burka-Print Dresses on the RunwayHussein Chalayan makes a statement.
  15. iphone sexist
    The New iPhone: Grossed Out by Our Periods?Where’s the period tracker, Apple?
  16. unwearable technology
    Whoa, Is That an iPhone 6 in Your Pants?Get those cargo pants ready.
  17. random attacks
    Someone Just Shoved Kim Kardashian Outside the Balmain ShowNot chic.
  18. sporty sportswear
    Alexander Wang Enlists Real, Live Athletes for H&M Ad CampaignDoes that mean I can wear this to the gym?
  19. keeping up with north west
    Kimye Just Brought North to Her First Paris Fashion ShowFront row at Balenciaga, like a pro.
  20. tao of tavi
    How to Get Through a Breakup, According to TaviIt involves a self-help wall and cultural references from before you were born.
  21. will-they-won’t-they
    Dolly Parton: Master of the Friend ZoneExtolling the virtues of the “slow burn.”
  22. romcore
    An OKCupid Date Is Being Made Into a MovieArt imitating life imitating rom-coms.
  23. air travel
    Soon We’ll Be Able to Fly With All Our Beauty ProductsNo liquid is too much liquid!
  24. weird things
    Tinder for Random Cuddles: Weird or Convenient?Jury’s out.
  25. survival tactics
    Park Slope Moms’ Advice to Kate Middleton: Smoke a Little Pot Tried-and-true secrets of child rearing.
  26. what i did for love
    Going to the Chapel, Getting Married NakedBe careful where you throw that rice!
  27. your band sucks
    Jennifer Lawrence Is Now Obligated to Like ColdplayDating a man in a band is so annoying.
  28. how’s martha stewart living?
    Martha Stewart Will Dominate Halloween This YearWatch out Heidi. She’s got a Project Runway-esque web-series dedicated to her costume.
  29. the more you know
    Tina Fey’s Foolproof Plan to Send Naked Photos That Stay Private Better than two-step verification.
  30. dream jobs
    Denver Newspaper Is Hiring a Stoner Sex Columnist Expecting a high concentration of applicants from Berkeley, California.
  31. Future Sexiest Person Alive Was Born TodayRyan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcome a baby girl!
  32. chump change
    It’s Worth $900 to See Lena Dunham’s Book Tour?At least someone on Craigslist thinks so.
  33. artsy fartsy
    Prada Marfa Won’t Be Torn Down After AllContinue with your selfies.
  34. what i did for love
    Dating Naked: Just Put Your Clothes Back on AlreadyYou’re ruining the nudity with all these feelings.
  35. sex and the galaxy
    If Your Spouse Goes to Space, Can You Bang Other People?Relationship conundrums for these modern times.
  36. hirings and firings
    Kate Lanphear Is Now the Editor-in-Chief of MaximMaxim is re-branding.
  37. okstupid
    New OKCupid Data on Race Is Pretty Depressing Time to try IRL dating?
  38. wtf vogue
    Vogue Has Just Discovered Big ButtsCool.
  39. apple watch
    The Fashion World Reacts to Apple WatchWhat designers and editors think. 
  40. my anaconda don’t want none…
    Nicki Minaj Really Tried to Teach Models to AnacondaBackstage at Alexander Wang, for Vogue.
  41. fart shows
    Miley Cyrus Will Debut Her Art Collection During Jeremy Scott’s ShowDo not mistake her for a “pop dumb dumb.”
  42. joan rivers is a sage
    The Best Pieces of Advice Joan Rivers Ever Gave UsFalling down the rabbit hole really pays off.
  43. the three people you meet at fashion week
    Finally, Fashion Week Has Some New Female DJsMeet the women behind Girls Girls Girls.
  44. what i did for love
    Dating Naked: There’s No Crying in Naked DatingIt’s time to worry about the emotional well-being of the contestants.
  45. dong watch
    Justin Theroux Acknowledges His Enormous PenisThank you for addressing this important phenomenon.
  46. mysteries
    Who Is That Mystery Guest at Kimye’s Wedding? Hint: He’s wearing a dinner caftan.
  47. eek! it’s fashion week
    The World Is Never Not Worrying About Fashion WeekA universal problem.
  48. new books
    This Is How Women Really Feel About Their ClothesThree writers asked. Nearly 700 women answered.
  49. new things
    Neiman Marcus to Open in New York; Area Dads Anticipate Joke Opportunity Phew. We really needed one.
  50. this is not how you use the slowclap
    The Daily Show Takes on the ‘Horny Slow Clap’The latest tool in the catcall arsenal.
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