Autumn Whitefield-Madrano

The baker’s lament

As a pastry chef, I watched my artwork vanish in seconds. But its ephemerality was also what made it beautiful

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, The New Inquiry Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 9:32 PM UTC
Life The New Inquiry, makeup, essays

For a writer in the Cosmopolitan empire, there was no greater thrill than getting her nod of approval

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano, The New Inquiry Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 7:22 PM UTC
Life "Sex and the Single Girl"

The "Hunger Games'" body shape controversy isn't just about curves -- it's about young women's roles in Hollywood

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano Thursday, Mar 29, 2012 7:00 PM UTC 37
Entertainment The Hunger Games

A new awareness campaign once again ties eating disorders directly to body image. The reality is much more complex

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano Monday, Feb 27, 2012 8:28 PM UTC 33
Life Eating Disorders, Body Image

Yes, they've turned the Internet into an adult slumber party -- but that's a good thing

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 8:30 PM UTC
Life Feminism, Media Criticism

I transformed myself when we split, but it wasn't just about reclaiming my self-worth. It was about becoming normal

Autumn Whitefield-Madrano Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 5:00 PM UTC 23
Life Life stories