The commentary, inspirations, and obsessions of an aspiring fashion guru, living each day to reach her dream.

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A Little Self-Reflection
Some of the best advice I ever received from a Washington, D.C.-based entrepreneur and blogger— “don’t be afraid to let your work sit...

Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season! No matter who is on your gift list this holiday season, it can always seem stressful to pick out something that truly...

Vibrant and Inclusive: Tanya Taylor
“The fashion girl’s answer to Lilly Pulitzer” is how Sarah Spellings (2019) of The Cut describes the Tanya Taylor brand. Known for her...

Not Ready For Boots? Try These Fall Footwear Trends
The temperature in DC has finally dropped, so it is starting to actually feel like fall. And, in my opinion, one of the best things about...

Sustainable Style: How Prada is Re-Inventing the Nylon Bag
The iconic black nylon 'Pradabag' is getting a makeover, but not for its aesthetics. Rather, Prada is updating the fiber content of the...

Avoiding Botox: Skincare In My 20s
Time to be honest—I historically have not the best at properly taking care of my skin. Sure, I use the basic products like make-up...

Headband Craze
Like most young girls, I never left the house without some type of hair accessory. Whether it was a large bow (read: excessively large...

Jeans: Our Pants Have More Than Pockets; They Have History, Too!
There is no denying that one of the most classic Americana clothing pieces is denim jeans. Loved by men, women and children alike, jeans...

The Ins & Outs of Poshmark
Looking for a way to clean out your closet, be a tad more sustainable AND make some money? I have the app for you! Poshmark, a social...

I’m Back: Life Update
This past July, while networking with a Washington, DC-based entrepreneur who formerly ran her own fashion blog, I asked her “How do you...

Taming My Mane
“Wow! Your hair looks so good like that; you should wear it like that more often!” Until spending a day at the beach with me or catching...

Bigger is Better?
Bold, colorful and unique statement earrings have become prominent in recent years, but it seems as though the accessory is only growing—...

2019: The Year of the Animal
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 will be the year of the pig (Birkenbuel, 2018). However, within fashion, I believe that 2019 will...

Italian Dress: Geography’s Role on Major Designers and Traditional Fashion
Below is an extensive research paper and its corresponding presentation I completed as assignment in my course, “Dress, Society and...

How To Be A Successful “Maxxinista”
What’s better than a bargain? As a fashion-minded yet budget-conscious college student, I often find myself at stores such as Nordstrom...

White After Labor Day: Social Faux Pas or Social Construct?
Early September marks Labor Day and the end of September signifies the official start of autumn, but does that mean you have to send you...

Remembering Margiela
Bonjour Paris! During my four days spent galavanting the streets of Paris, I visited numerous museums, monuments and other notable spots....

Where In The World Am I?
Trendsetter turned globe-trotter! Are you wondering why I have been MIA these past few months? I promise I have a good reason! This...

Seeing Stars
In this day and age, we all want to be among the stars. However, because this fantasy can only become a reality for some, the rest of us...















