" Dreams, they come a long way," Solange famously said on her album, "When I Get Home. " And as I get older, the more I understand those lyrics — and not just because I'm a committed fan of the H-Town artist. I've been through experiences that have taught me just how complex dreams, from chasing them to living in them, can actually be, contrary to what I thought in my formative years. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the commonly used term as " a series of thoughts, ima

While keeping up with trends is an essential part of my job as a fashion and beauty editor, I do the opposite when it comes to my personal style. I wasn't outrightly taught to stay away from the trend cycle. Still, when I started discovering my sartorial identity as a teenager, I always loved purchasing pieces that I didn't see on others, and I've maintained this approach to shopping ever since. And as much as my style has evolved, this mindset is still a part of its foundati

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It's officially 2025, and the energy is different. Not merely because the last digit of the calendar year has changed, because the ball...

As I sit behind my laptop writing this letter of reflection exactly ten days to my 25th birthday (LOL), I have an overwhelming sense of...

During an aimless Instagram scroll, I saw this post: "No matter how long a trip is, one, two, three days, just take it. We've survived...

It’s no secret that summer brings more sartorial opportunities than any other time of year. Prints are brought out in full force, cutouts...

If there’s any place that nails summer without fail, it’s New York City. Block parties are in full swing. Picnics with the skyline in...

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First things first, Happy New Year! It’s been too long, but I’ve stopped putting pressure on myself to push out content aimlessly and...

The most wonderful time of year has resurfaced once again — Fashion Month! For those who don't know, Fashion Month is the highly...

I'd never thought there'd be a time in my life when I felt homesick, but surprisingly enough, that day has come. Almost daily, my mind...

There's summer, and then there's a New York summer. For those who are NYC natives like myself, you'd understand there's a particular...

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Since the resurgence of the Y2K era in 2020, many trends have dominated our social media feeds and favorite shopping destinations....

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Whether you’re a color-obsessed fashion person or not, it’s tempting to throw some color in your outfits from time to time, especially...

When it comes to winter dressing, there’s one unwanted caveat that arises — the art of layering properly without looking frumpy. Yes,...