Throughout my 20s, the styles I went for were safe, nothing that could be misconstrued as conforming to some sort of stereotype, such as being messy, unkempt, or even unclean.
In my bedroom, arranged in a collection of pink wooden frames, is what I like to call my "wall of favorite women." On it, there are photos of Joni Mitchell, Princess Diana, and... Miss Piggy. When I was putting the wall together, I thought a lot about the different parts of me, and the women whom I felt like I could look up to.
"Whether they're adorning the 'it bag' of the moment or a thrift store find, Gen Zs and Gen Alphas see their bags as a blank canvas to display their personalities and personal style."
In a time of experiencing a profound loss of control in the form of the tumor that was blurring my vision, this felt like a consummate act of taking back my life, or at least my story.
This is my first ever brand partnership in my career, and that's because I had a mission to only align with brands that mirrored my vision and values in every aspect.
