Consumption of New Doesn’t Solidify Style
Have you ever been in a store and seen an item of clothing or accessory you feel you absolutely have to have? Feeling as though if you walk out of the store without this item, you’ve missed out on something, and god forbid another individual were to gain this possession. Somehow, acquiring it adds to […]
HELMETS
Why did we stop wearing helmets as we began to live alone? I can still feel the push of my head into the white helmet, my dad securing it on, it pinching my skin a bit when he buckled it. We lived in a cul-de-sac, which was prime real estate for playing and making donuts […]
An Extension of You
Last weekend I woke up from a night out and there were roughly six bags, ranging from purses to totes, sprawled out on my bedroom floor. The crocheted purse held my keys, wallet, and red lipstick. The “1-800 INK MAG” tote held my computer, journal, and doodles.
How Do You Get Lucky?
What do you imagine when you think of thrifting? Is it rummaging through clothing bins, or scanning racks until a fabric speaks to you? Perhaps it’s discovering an item you’ve been searching for? Second-hand shopping gives us the opportunity to find pieces you would never see at a commercial retail store, deepening our sense of personal style. Feeling authentic in the clothing you’ve found for yourself ignites the feeling of luck, all while being environmentally sustainable.