black and white

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I never envisioned what I would wear on my wedding day until I got engaged, but I figured it would be something white.  And I rarely imagine (or want to think about) what I should wear to a funeral until someone passes, but am indisputably convinced that it will be black.  It’s funny how the [...]

corporate codes & Halloween costumes

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You know why Halloween is so fun and intriguing?  It’s simple:  you get to become someone you aren’t, if only for a night.  Most people take a drastic shift from their normal appearance:  they purchase a full-blown costume, cake on the makeup or put on a mask, and marvel as they walk past people they [...]

Psychology Behind Fashion: Reversed Roles

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It’s the end of my favorite holiday – Fashion Week!  I’ve been glued to my Mac watching every show YouTube’s live runway has to offer.  Some of my favorite shows have modeled not only apparel, but societal attitudes also. This really is no surprise as fashion is ALWAYS a reflection of the times.  But I [...]

play the part – a poem

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You’re an Artist. Creative. Expressive. Unshaken. We know. But you came here to get a “real” education. You need steady income after graduation. Painting and fashion aren’t the roads more or less traveled by – you’ve got to get a “good job,” right? Got to eat, lights have to stay on, shoe budget needs stability, [...]

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