Nail polish will remain splattered across walls, on carpets, bought in “treat yourself” moments, as gifts for a partner and in a deep red on my grandmother’s nails. So, take time to inspect your manicure: the colors awaiting you on the wall of the salon as well as the inherent social, cultural, racial and political discussion bound to your hands.
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Fashion can be a statement, an expression or simply something so you don’t leave your home naked. We took to Instagram polls to collect your style opinions. This is what you told us!
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From colorful fuzzy socks, to that necklace you never take off, to earrings inherited from family, to a thrifted jacket you got for only $8: we all have pieces we could never part with because they carry with them a story. My gray cashmere zip-up hoodie with holes scattered along the seams looks like nothing special, but it has been my mom’s favorite hoodie since she was in college, and I feel close to her when I wear it on campus. Before our mass consumer spending over the holidays, it is important to take these moments to appreciate the stories behind the pieces we already have, that are priceless to us because of their story.
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In the seams of Agatha’s and Sophie’s adventures, fashion illustrated their emotional development. Once the two girls arrived home, they returned to their original clothes because they finally, know who they are: maybe a little evil and a little good, but certainly best friends. Fashion allowed for experimentation, social change statements and an expression of identity; Fashion allowed them the versatility to discover the pieces that best fit them, and to me, that’s the magic!
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