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Hey there, cowgirl—or city slicker with a secret yen for fringe and denim. If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about trading your yoga pants for a pair of bootcut jeans that hug just right, while a snap-button shirt whispers tales of dusty trails, you’re in good company. Western fashion isn’t just a trend; it’s a … Read more
Hey there, if you’ve ever stared at a wedding invitation scratching your head over “formal attire,” you’re not alone. I remember my cousin’s wedding a few years back – the invite said formal, and I showed up in what I thought was a sharp suit, only to feel a tad underdressed next to folks in … Read more
Picture this: It’s a crisp October evening in 2010, and I’m fumbling through my closet in a tiny Brooklyn apartment, chasing that perfect blend of rebellion and romance. I’d just discovered Siouxsie Sioux’s back catalog, and suddenly, my faded jeans and band tees felt too ordinary. I layered on a thrifted velvet blazer, fishnet gloves, … Read more
Hey there, wanderer. Picture this: It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon in my old apartment in Austin, back when I was chasing freelance gigs and pretending I knew how to adult. The place was a hot mess of flea market finds—a rattan chair from a garage sale in Marfa, a faded Moroccan rug I’d haggled for … Read more
I still get a little flutter in my stomach thinking about that swanky charity gala back in my early twenties. I’d just landed my first big marketing job, and the invite said “black-tie optional,” but everyone knew it meant go all out. I showed up in a knee-length sheath dress I’d grabbed off the rack—cute, … Read more
Hey there, shadow dweller. Remember that rainy afternoon in high school when you swapped your neon scrunchie for a black velvet choker pilfered from your sister’s drawer? It felt like slipping into a secret world—one where the edges of the ordinary blurred just enough to let a little mystery in. That’s the pull of the … Read more
Hey there, shadow dweller. If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve caught yourself staring a little too long at that velvet dress in the back of your closet, or you’ve been humming Siouxsie Sioux tunes while scrolling TikTok for “goth outfit ideas.” I get it—I’ve been there. Picture this: It’s 2005, and I’m 16, sneaking into … Read more
Hey there, picture this: It’s a crisp fall morning in 2025, and I’m rushing out the door for a client coffee chat that could turn into happy hour with friends. Last year, I’d be rummaging through my closet in a panic, wondering if my favorite jeans screamed “too sloppy” or if that button-down felt like … Read more
Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s a crisp morning in Paris, the kind where the sun filters through the budding chestnut trees along the Seine, and women in slim trousers and silk blouses glide past with that effortless sway—like they’ve got all the time in the world. I’ve chased that vibe across three springs in … Read more
Imagine stepping into a room where the air hums with big band jazz, the scent of polished leather and fresh-cut roses lingers, and every outfit tells a story of elegance without apology. That’s the world Dandy Wellington inhabits—and he’s inviting you in, bow tie and all. As a Harlem-based bandleader and style activist, Wellington isn’t … Read more