By Melissa Stivale
If I’m completely honest, it’s been really difficult for me to overcome quite a few insecurities throughout my life. I’ve spent countless hours in front of the mirror, inspecting my face and body from every angle in every variation of light. I’ve taken millions of selfies only to scrutinize my every feature and posted them on social media anyway because I needed validation that I was obviously incapable of providing for myself.… Continue reading
It’s true, I’ll admit it – I have a sort of addiction to clothes. And I’ve often worried a passion like that could be considered trivial or vain (why couldn’t I have an inherent affinity for humanitarian efforts or solving the world’s energy crisis instead). But, if you think about it, what we wear has such a strong impact on our lives psychologically. Really though, there are studies to prove it. Perhaps the reason I’m so passionate about fashion is because looking good is directly correlated to feeling good.… Continue reading
I’ve always been taught that when it comes to your home, it’s generally a more financially responsible decision to buy instead of rent (if you have the means, of course). But I’ve come to the realization that’s not necessarily always the case, depending on your situation (sorry, dad!). And, I think the same goes for clothes. Companies like Rent the Runway and FashionPass (just to name a couple) have really changed the mentality of shopping on a wider scale. The thought: Why buy when you can rent? After all, clothes don’t appreciate in value quite like a home. … Continue reading
After graduating college, I quickly discovered what a confusing time your 20’s can be, especially when it comes to figuring out how to dress. There’s such a fine line between slinky frat party outfits and something way more conservative, but I was determined to revamp my style to fit in that sweet spot in between.… Continue reading
