My beloved purse collection over the many years. Most of my collection is thrifted, with a few that were bought online and gifted to me. I tend to use the same purse for months for everyday use, but will switch it up depending on the occasion. To start, this has been my everyday purse for…

Trends in fashion ruin the fun of it all. To me, the most exciting part about style is seeing someone wear something that genuinely reflects who they are, not something copied and pasted from a viral TikTok or Instagram post. When people dress authentically, it tells a story. It shows creativity, individuality, and a real…

A few weekends ago, I took a trip to Savers and Goodwill in the Hamburg area, just outside Orchard Park. My friends and I left the Fredonia area around noon and made it to Savers by 2:30 p.m. I had only been to this Savers once before, and it was practically empty.  This time, however,…

Shoes are so important in our everyday lives that many people overlook them. For me, shoes are the first thing I notice about a person. Over the years, shoe styles have changed and been brought back. The Margiela tabi is an example of this. They were made over 30 years ago, and newer generations are…

In Fredonia, there is a very limited amount of second hand clothing along with clothing shops as a whole. Name-brand thrift stores, such as Salvation Army, Goodwill, Savers, and others, can be found just about anywhere. However, when it comes to secondhand shops with an owner who sources items from thrift stores all over, there…

Every summer, I make a trip to New York City, in hope of finding new clothes and capturing beautiful photos.