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Ankle Bracelets: My Little Summer Ritual (and My Secret Winter One)
I wear ankle bracelets all summer long — they’re practically part of my skin once the weather warms up. Tiny starfish charms, soft‑white sand dollars, delicate shells — little coastal talismans that make every outfit feel sun‑kissed. I like the feeling of walking along the beach, barefoot, with a thin chain brushing my ankle. The…
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New Year, New You: A Fresh Start Begins at Home
The new year is just days away. There’s something about the turn of the calendar that invites a deep breath and a reset. Not the pressure-filled “new year, new you” we’ve all grown tired of, but a quieter, more grounded version—one that begins with clearing space, refreshing your surroundings, and choosing small rituals that make…
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How to Dress Like a Funeral Director
As long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in fashion. Even as a teenager, I saved the money I earned from minimum‑wage after‑school jobs just to buy something new to wear. But when I began my career as a funeral director, I quickly realized my work wardrobe would not be versatile—or colorful. It would…
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An Afternoon at Bloomingdale’s
There are days when stepping into Bloomingdale’s feels less like shopping and more like entering a festive sanctuary. Yesterday was one of those days. I began my visit with a stop at the Chloé boutique, where I was greeted by the woman who had helped me with my recent article on vanilla perfume. To my…
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Embracing Autumn: Finding Light in Darker Days
Autumn is passing quickly, like golden leaves blowing in the wind. The clocks changed today, and even though we gained an hour, it feels like something is missing. That extra hour means more darkness, which I don’t enjoy. As dusk comes earlier and the day grows quiet, I know I’ll miss the light. This is…
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The Search for Self: Embracing Change and Joy
Knowing Yourself is The Beginning of All Wisdom –Aristotle I’ve spent much of my life unsure who I am. Not in the dramatic, soul-searching way novels portray—but in the quiet, persistent ache of trying on identities like ill-fitting dresses. Funeral director. Writer. Model. Actress. Author. Each stitched with hope, worn with grace, sometimes discarded with…