look,
any opportunity to invoke this @BCDreyer tweet
@lynnannerice If we’re talking about fucking with someone’s sanity, it’s gaslighted. If we’re talking about a Victorian theater, it’s gaslit.
M-W says "gaslighting" saw a 1740% increase in lookups this year
'Gaslighting' is our 2022 #WordOfTheYear.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/word-of-the-year
I combed through Amazon searching for the best (and chicest) #deals on #tech gear and #electronics for you. Check out my top picks:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/25/amazon-cyber-monday-our-top-picks/
#CyberMonday #onlineshopping #sales #bestdeals
#Statement pieces are those items that make you think "wow" right when you see them and they can make or break a look.
I linked to some of my faves (perfect for the #Holidays too!) here:
👉 https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/18/my-statement-pieces-edit/
#fashiontrends #fashioneditorial #fashionblogger #holidaylooks
Need a last-minute #Thanksgiving #centrepiece? These #DIY #cinnamon stick #candles are SO easy to make - and they smell like heaven! Click to see how to make them just in time for your party:
https://louiseroe.com/2017/12/21/cinnamon-stick-candles/
#homedecor #holidays #holidaysdecor #easydiy #decordiy
It's that time of year again! Mackenzie & I start Christmas shopping around #BlackFriday and these are our favourite deals this year:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/21/black-friday-2022-top-deals/
#holidays #blackfridaydeals #christmasshopping #christmasgifts #bestdeals
When you see that a book has an entire chapter devoted to gendered language, do you think to yourself, LFG? Then this is for you.
11 Language Books That Won’t Bore You
Whether you’re a casual grammarian or you’re paid a salary to be one, these books are an ideal read.
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Some personal news: We have no plans to go anywhere, but in case Twitter is pried from our cold, red pen–clutching hands, keep in touch with us via our newsletter: https://www.buzzfeed.com/newsletters/quibbleslanguage
We decided to lowercase "vibranium" because that's how AP styles chemical elements. No poll this time folks, not everything has to be complicated have a great Friday
We know you probably weren’t searching in our style guide for the phrase “individual pieces of art,” so we added some examples 🧑🎨🎨🌻🌻🌻
We absolutely love #adventcalendars and every year Mackenzie and I have fun browsing and shopping for one.
Find my favourites here: https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/10/my-favourite-2022-advent-calendars/
#countdowntochristmas #christmasshopping #giftIdeas #xmas2022 #adventcalendar
#Taormina was so charming: vibrant murals, winding backstreets, bright ceramics and a smoking volcano as backdrop. Have you ever been?
My travel guide 👉 https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/07/front-roe-travel-guides-sicily/
#traveltips #etna #volcano #travelblogger #history #visititaly #Sicily #Sicilia
Also, the term to describe your maladaptive behavior is "doomscrolling," but at least try to give your thumb a break. 👍
We know you’re occupied with Election Day chaos, so let us help: It’s anti-abortion, not pro-life; pro–abortion rights, not pro-choice; “reelect” doesn’t use a hyphen, and the term you’re looking for to describe US politics is spelled “shitshow.” 🗳️
I was told that #Sicily is like an old-fashioned #Italy. It does have an old-world feel to it but it also has its own distinct culture. Find out more about it in my #travelguide:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/07/front-roe-travel-guides-sicily/
#traveltips #taormina #etna #travelblogger #history #visititaly
What's cosier than #cardigans to layer up? This fall I am really into embroidered cardis. Check out my faves: https://louiseroe.com/2022/11/02/layering-up-with-pretty-cardis/
#fallfashion #fashiontrends #fashionblogger #embroidery #knits #womenswear
The definition of “queerbaiting” has evolved since it was first used in the 1950s, but we need to be more precise with its current usage!
The Queerbaiting Discourse Is Out Of Control
Kit Connor, the 18-year-old Heartstopper star, came out as bisexual this week, but he shouldn’t have had to.
www.buzzfeednews.com
The aroma of pumpkin spice is in the air and midnight copyediting ghouls are coming to stalk your Google Docs. Do you have the mettle to survive the attack of the red pen? 🎃👻
Grammar Quiz: The Spooky Season Spectacular
Test your knowledge of grammar, BuzzFeed style, and the supernatural.
www.buzzfeednews.com
Last week Honor and I have been busy working on a fun Fall DIY and we couldn't be happier with the result. Check it out here:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/26/fall-decor-diy/
#DIY #falldecor #fall #homemade #fallwreath #homedecor #Autumnvibes #handcrafted
OK, thanks
Here's how I'm cosying up my #bedroom this #Fall:
👉 https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/20/cosying-up-my-bedroom-for-fall/
#homedecor #autumn #bedroomdecor #interiors #interiordesign #homeinspo #roomreveal #antiques #textiles #fabrics #home
We know you've been planning for Spooky Season all year, but have you been poring (not pouring) over our updated style guide? Click the link and take our latest copy quiz to find out!
Grammar Quiz: The Spooky Season Spectacular
Test your knowledge of grammar, BuzzFeed style, and the supernatural.
www.buzzfeednews.com
The Marvel Database and the MCU Wiki say “Super-Soldier Serum” and “Super Soldier Serum,” respectively.
https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Soldier_Serum
Super-Soldier Serum | Marvel Database | Fandom
The Super-Soldier Serum is a formula designed to create super-soldiers. The name is a misnomer, as the "serum" act...
marvel.fandom.com
MCU fans: How would you style the spelling of the “super soldier serum”?
A few tips that will help you look chic without spending a fortune on your outfits…
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/18/chic-on-a-budget/
#affordablefashion #budgetfashion #fallfashion #backtobasics #fashionblogger #womenswear #fashionstylist #fallfavorites #chic
We follow @MerriamWebster, which hyphenates the noun form 😽 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ass-kisser
@megan_stolz @rhiannonroot @styleguide I always check Buzzfeed Style for questions like this, but they don’t have this one (yet).
Mackenzie & I hopped on a train and we are enjoying a quick, belated anniversary getaway in an iconic estate nestled in the Scottish countryside. #Fall is glorious here and my outfit is definitely inspired by its colours 🍂
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/14/a-belated-anniversary-getaway/
#fallfashion #fashiontrends
the first draft: the copyedited draft:
I think of October as 'blazer month'. It's that time of the year when I really start to layer up and I find #blazers are perfect for it! See my Amazon haul:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/11/everything-i-bought-on-amazon-in-october-2/
#fallfashion #tweedjacket #fashiontrends #autumnstyle #amazonshopping #amazonfind #amazonfashion
"It’s important not to glaze over words and phrases — often not English in origin — that perpetuate stereotypes and trivialize historical trauma against marginalized communities."
https://www.nbcuacademy.com/catalog/harmful-ableist-racist-language via @claire_wang95
🧥 It is finally #trench coat season again and I am so ready to never take mine off! Check out my all-time faves here:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/07/top-trench-coats-for-fall-beyond/
#fallfashion #autumnfashion #trenchcoat #fashiontrends #london #strolling #fall #autumn
Are you ready for a major miniskirt comeback this Fall? They are one of the best day-to-night dressing staples if you ask me. Have a look at my top picks:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/05/miniskirts-for-fall/#/
#fashion #fallfashion #fashiontrends #miniskirts #fashionblogger #womenswear #fashionstylist
My top 3 tips to create the most welcoming guest room: https://louiseroe.com/2022/10/03/3-tips-for-the-most-welcoming-guest-room/
#homedecor #bedroom #guestroom #interiors #interiordesign #antiques #textiles #home #homeinspo #roomreveal
they used the edit feature just to make a comma splice 🤡
hello
this is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575590534529556480
This #fall is all about the colours - the bolder, the better! Have a look at some of my colourful picks to brighten up our Fall looks:
https://louiseroe.com/2022/09/28/bright-colours-for-fall/
#fallfashion #autumnfashion #autumn #fashiontrend #fashionblogger #cosyseason #autumnvibes #fallvibes #fallfavorites
I have always found keeping houseplants alive a difficult task! But now, finally, my plants look luscious and full of life. Here's how...
https://louiseroe.com/2022/09/26/how-to-not-kill-your-houseplants/
#plants #houseplants #flowers #gardening #gardeningtips #greenfinger
#Autumn has begun but let's not hide #floraldresses in the back of our closets too quickly! They are perfect for Autumn too 🍂 #fallfashion #autumnfashion #fashiontrends #dresses #cosyseason #autumnvibes #fallvibes #fallfavorites
https://louiseroe.com/2022/09/23/styling-floral-dresses-in-autumn/
An alternative to #floral #centrepieces that I've been embracing recently are fruit centrepieces. As well as being pretty, they're edible! What's not to love? 🍊 #tablescaping #falltablescape #tablescapes #homedecor #autumn #fall
More here: https://louiseroe.com/2022/09/21/a-fruity-centrepiece/
The family kindly requests that any donations in honor of Henry be made to @AAJAla
Donate to AAJA
Donate in AAJA LA in memory of Henry Fuhrmann.
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Scheduling will be intermittent, depending on news coverage and staffers’ sick/vacation days.
We have a two-part copyediting test. The first part is straightforward — copyediting 40 sentences within an hour. If a candidate performs well, we'll ask them to take part 2.
We’re hiring overflow freelance copy editors! Two years’ experience as a copy editor in digital media, preferably for a news outlet, required.
Send your résumé or LinkedIn profile to sarah.schweppe@buzzfeed.com.
He was a kind, generous teacher and a smart, principled copy editor. We think about him in our work, no joke, every single day.
Read his thread on why you need to use “incarceration” rather than “internment” to describe the treatment of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the now infamous Executive Order 9066 on Feb. 19, 1942. The subsequent incarceration of some 120,000 U.S. residents of Japanese descent reverberates today with lessons about the fragility of our civil liberties — and the misuse of language. A thread:
Henry changed the way many newsrooms use language, a testament to his work as a copy editor.
His write-up on losing the hyphen in “Asian American” directly pushed many others to change their style, including AP, NYT, and BuzzFeed.
https://consciousstyleguide.com/drop-hyphen-asian-american/
Henry Fuhrmann, Times editor and 'word nerd' who fought for fairness in grammar, dies https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-14/henry-fuhrmann-times-editor-dies
the missing vocative comma angers many languages
¿Ninguno de los implicados se dio cuenta de que faltaba la coma vocativa? ¿Ninguno? No puedo creerlo.