Posts in lifestyle
3 ways to give back during the holidays | 2020

one of my favorite parts of the holidays is the opportunity for giving — to family, friends, and my community (both local and global). after the toughness (understatement) of this year, I have been striving to find even more ways to give and support others because endurance is a community endeavor. we can go further together than on our own.

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reusable face mask DIYs

Face masks have become a necessary part of our lives and by now you’ve probably reached the stage where you’re trying to match them better to your outfits or are looking for the most durable kind that can hold up in the wash. I shared some reasons why reusable face masks are better for the general public to choose over the disposable kind on my Instagram. With that in mind, if you’re feeling industrious and own, can borrow, or plan to own a sewing machine in the near future I thought I’d share three tutorials I’ve used.

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how to define your personal style

How do you shop consciously without having an understanding of your personal style?

Short answer? You can’t.

Long answer? You can’t do it mindfully and well.

Even though I’m a fashion designer by training and worked in that field until two years ago, it took me a long time to understand my own personal style. Honestly, I didn’t have much of a personal style until I went to college. I knew that I liked vibrant colors (still true), prints (still true), and functionality (still true), but I didn’t ask myself a really key question.

How do you want to feel when you get dressed in the morning?

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