During a recent trip to the Hamptons, something shifted in me. Being away from home—whether near or far—always seems to leave a lasting imprint on me, but this time was different. If you’ve been keeping up with me for years—or even the last few months—you’d know that I’m a fashion and beauty editor and content creator. Not to be confused with an influencer, I’m a creative professional who loves telling meaningful stories that push culture forward, whether that’s through my p

Growing up in New York City is simply iconic—especially now. My voice is somewhat hoarse, I've been wearing blue and orange for nearly a week straight, I'm never home, and the sun seems to be shining especially brightly these days—all signs of one thing. The Knicks have just won the National Basketball Association’s Championship for the first time since 1973 (yeah, 53 years). Though I’ve always been proud to be a born-and-raised New Yorker, this historic moment has given that

Though it seems like a new trend comes on the scene every day, there’s one thing that’s become a mainstay on the internet for years—being “it.” It factor, it thing, it girl (that girl, him, main character as spinoffs), I’m sure you’ve heard it all. And there’s nothing wrong with being it. The concept screams coolness, but is twofold; something that’s in you and something that’s shown by how one presents themself. But what is being “it” anyway? And why are we so obsessed with

The past. It’s complicated. We love it, we hate it, and most times, we unknowingly live from it. Of course, each mindset has its place—but how do we know when to separate who we are from who we were, and who we’re becoming? Is it the past itself we’re attached to, or is it the versions of ourselves we were in those moments? And do we exactly hate the skeletons of our pasts or the role(s) we played in certain situations? Where does our love, hate, and obsession with the past e