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Style Twins – The Power of Authentic Style (Collab w/ With Wonder and Whimsy)

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In this piece, I got the chance to collaborate with the beautiful and talented Liz of With Wonder and Whimsy. We bonded over being similarly stylish pastel sisters, and wanted to come up with a fun way of showing off these beautiful pieces while also speaking about something that means a lot to us. ... VIEW POST

It is as if I’m walking up to the podium, with a hand over an issue of Vogue, proving that I did indeed have the lights turned on when I got dressed in the morning. Yet as time has gone on, the struggle more becomes not about the articles of clothing themselves, but the fact that I decided to put them together - on my 29 year old female body - in the first place.

The Power of “Shrill” and Finally Seeing Me

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Picture it: Cross River, New York, 2003. Like many middle school girls of that time, I was on my way to an indoor pool birthday party. Having just purchased a new swimsuit, I was a size 16, with unshaven legs and no make-up knowledge, but was willing to give this social gathering thing a shot. Doggie paddles, laughter, and some awkward exchanges were had by all. Everything seemed to be going fine - that is, until I entered the bathroom doors to change back into my non-swim attire. A party ... VIEW POST

Pretty in Pink – A Fairy Tale Never Properly Told

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Today, I will have the pleasure of seeing Pretty in Pink on the big screen for a second time. Having watched this movie for the last 15 years on an almost monthly basis, I have a lot of fan girl admiration for it. Part of this fandom eventually included fulfilling a nerdy dream of mine - reading the young adult novelization that is based on the original John Hughes script. And having just finished this hundred-plus-page piece of teen-approved literature, let me tell you, I got a lot to say. ... VIEW POST

The Mark of My Choice – The Struggles of Being a #Hemangioma “Keeper”

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Some of us wake up feeling proud in the morning. Perhaps it is for your gender, sexual orientation, heritage, or the breakfast you just made - you name it, you own that confidence and pride for it. And while I have quite a bit of admiration for a lot of those elements of myself, one of the things I am the most proud of happens to lay in the middle of my right arm - my birthmark aka my hemangioma. ... VIEW POST

My Kind of Feminine Imagery in Fashion

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So y'all - this post is full of  feelings. So prepare yourself. One day (via a collection of text messages), my friend Victoria and I were talking about a variety of topics. From sending each other inspirational pictures, to planning our next after work dinner session, she brought up an interesting point, and it is the kind that makes your mind race in a ton of crazy directions. So hold onto your fashionable seat belts - this is gonna be a hella bumpy kind of post. ... VIEW POST