Unapologetically embracing fashion, food, fandom, and fun
It seems these days, people will do anything for the 'Gram. Instagrammers post beautiful, inspirational, and wacky pictures every day. Some share carefully crafted shots of them living their best lives, while others share their most mundane activities. With the right shot and a little creativity, anything can be an Insta-worthy picture. Consumers are able… Continue reading Selfie Museums… Fun or Frivolous?
It's finally upon us... the last day of school! After ten months of getting up at 4:45 AM, countless after school rehearsals, entertaining almost two hundred students aged thirteen to eighteen for eight hours a day, grading papers, preparing for competitions, weekends filled with school tasks, and putting on numerous performances, it is finally time… Continue reading The Last Day Of School
I have known what I wanted to be when I grow up since I was in elementary school. While many people cycle through majors, jump between jobs, and take years to figure things out, my path has stayed solid in my mind. Sure, I said I wanted to be a singer, or a movie star, or the things every kid wants to be... but more than anything, I have always known I wanted to be a music educator.
This past week, I attended a class hosted by Fashion Group International, St. Louis. The class was all about identifying your brand and telling your story. I was grateful for the chance to attend and make connections with innovators in the St. Louis fashion scene. The class was awesome, and gave me a lot of idea to start pondering. Before the class, I honestly had never thought about the fact that being a blogger means branding myself. If I were a business, who would I want to be? The possibilities are endless!
I have never, ever been a small girl. On the day I was born I weighed more than ten pounds. As a young child, I was constantly being told to stand up straight and suck my tummy in so that I looked thinner. I started wearing a bra in third grade because I was told… Continue reading A Love Story With My Body
Forty Fat and Fabulous 