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In the New York Times I was reading The Dress Promised Me Something the Doctors Couldn’t. The subtitle is what caught my eye: “My obsessive online shopping wasn’t really about the clothes.” Basically the essay is one woman’s journey of health uncertainty and searching for a diagnosis. And intertwined is the rise of her accompanying shopping […]
Quick before we dive in: how many types of cleaning out your closet can you think of? Here are the 5 types I’ve seen: 1. Organizing but Not Cleaning Out Your Closet This is most obviously recognized by lots of organizing, folding and reorganizing (and maybe some unpacking shopping bags). But it doesn’t require a […]
When you look at fashion magazines, or talk about personal style, it can be easy to write off as frivolous. But surprising things can happen when you stop dismissing your clothing and start intentionally dressing well. The dichotomy of clothing is that it is both a necessity (we all own and wear clothing), and also […]
I was talking to another podcaster the other day about the year I only wore handmade clothing. I mentioned that one of the biggest things I learned from that year was that personal style is ultimately how you carry yourself, not what you’re wearing. Which reminded me that I don’t think I’ve actually written about […]
It’s hard to express love when you feel self-conscious. An inner monologue of doubt and second guessing really does a number on you. Self-doubt and self-consciousness keep you from showing up, from saying the thing, from booking the gig, from going pursuing the opportunity. With Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Hallmark Day, whatever, around the corner, […]