Until very recently, underwear, for me, has often been more a matter of function than beauty. It hasn't been due to a lack of wanting to wear beautiful lingerie -- I've always believed that there's something special and dignified about putting extra care into what you wear underneath your clothes. But my unusually small ribcage has always been the barrier. …
Archives for October 2016
Refresh
It always surprises me how much a simple haircut can refresh an overall look. Ever since I got this long bob a couple of weeks ago it's made me feel just a little bit edgier and more 'done', which has in turn influenced my clothing choices. …
Nature Inspired
Hello, short hair! It's been years since my hairstyle wasn't past my shoulders, but after months of feeling like I could never get it to look the way I wanted to (plus that 45 minute blow dry time!) I finally decided to chop a bunch of it off. I know many who went short and instantly missed their long hair, but this girl is feeling no regret at all: I'm loving my lower maintenance do that also makes me feel more put together! In perfect timing, I was also recently invited to try out Matrix's …
On Clothes: Thoughts About Curating, Shopping, and Living with Less
If you've been following my blog for the last few years, you may know that it's been a long-term goal of mine to move toward a smaller closet - one that is growing in selectivity, increasingly more responsible and of a higher quality in general. I started this blog years ago because I loved to shop, but as I've learned the impact and consequences of mindless consumerism, both for myself and for the world, I've sensed a desire for change. Now, my hope is to try to reconcile what it means to care …
Bomber
It's been a few years since I've felt like I was "trendy". It's something that I've actively chosen to do, as my views on clothing have gradually changed. …