Hola, Rise Of The Merkins!

Merkins, actually a socially acceptable term for vagina wigs, are gaining mainstream popularity these days as one of the kinkiest fashion accessories for women.

Merkins were originally used as cover ups for genital sores of prostitutes in the 15th Century. Later, they were worn in filming movies to avoid full frontals and yeah, lower MPAA ratings. (FYI: Kate Winslet wore a merkin in The Reader to increase her amount of pubic hair.)

Today, merkins are making a comeback to accessorize that sexy, delicate part of your body. As they say, merkins offer fashionable options when feeling "a bit chilly or need to go all out for a really special occasion."

Says one merkin lover:

"I don't know how we got along without them as an integral part of our wardrobes. In fact, I can think of hundreds of ways to incorporate the merkin into any and all of my outfits. Night out with the girls? Sequined merkin. Day at the park? Turf merkin (000 matchy matchy). Interview? Tweed merkin (perhaps a tad scratchy)."

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Keffiyeh Fashion Symbolizes Jihad?

The keffiyeh is one of today's latest fashion accessories. However, there have been recent objections to its use, claiming that the use of scarfs that resemble the keffiyeh symbolizes pro-Palestinian jihad.

The keffiyeh is a traditional Arab headdress. Later, it inspires the version of a scarf that is hang around the neck. Usually in black and white or red and white, the keffiyeh has become one of fashion's latest accessories. Interested in political symbolisms or not, the keffiyeh has been a chic fashion accessory especially among young Westerners.

In Australia, wearing of keffiyeh has become a source of harassment for some, as people believed that they carry anti-Jewish sentiments. A Jewish-owned clothing label is even criticized for advertising keffiyehs which are regarded as symbol of Arab terrorist movements.

Amidst all the clamors, Jewish community leaders have said that the reaction is unwarranted.

“Most people would be unaware of its connotation for Muslims and Jews, and it’s therefore, clearly being worn as a fashion item. If people choose to wear one for whatever reason, that is their choice.”

So if you love wearing those trendy keffiyeh fashion accessories but fears for your dear life as it is said to symbolize Jihad, take it from the Jewish leaders themselves – wearing of keffiyeh is a non-issue.