Personal Style

Wilder offers beautiful, timeless, and fashion-forward shoes with attention to detail. I appreciate the focus on ethical and safe labor practices.

I have been curious about the comfort and versatility of Vivaia knit flats ever since they launched in 2020. One brand in particular popularized washable flats with knitted uppers years ago, but the market has exploded in recent years. I wanted to see if Vivaia gives competitors a run for their money.

Wearing some summer favorites and reflecting on the chaos of moving.

A Festive Outfit This outfit is misleading. The big, ruffled collar and puffed sleeves feel very celebratory. But today has been an obnoxious and disappointing one. Last week, Daniel, his mom (who is moving in with us), and I went to Houston to look for rental properties. And we found an adorable mid-century house in …

Big News We’re moving to Houston! I will be starting a position as a curate in July. A curate is a recently ordained person who works in a clergy role for two years to get comprehensive experience in a congregational context. The rector (“head pastor”) of the church will serve as both my boss and …

How To Shop Sustainably Without Really Trying In 2020, I decided to lay off some of my rigid guidelines for shopping. We were six months into the pandemic and everything was terrible. Things were worse than ever for garment workers, there were massive supply chain delays, and companies I trusted weren’t living up to their …

How to Dye Hair Back from Blonde In 2014, I had my hair professionally dyed platinum blonde. Since my natural hair color is medium brown, it was quite an undertaking. I was able to have my hair professionally dyed as payment for participating in a local fashion show. I kept the look up for several …

Am I a clergy influencer now? On March 5th, I was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. For those who don’t speak Episcopal hierarchy, I am now a member of the transitional diaconate. Basically, I will be a deacon for about six months and then, God-willing, be ordained a priest. My vocation as a …

Is Hairstory Worth It? This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through them. In case you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has ushered in a new hair trend. Popularized by hairstylist Jayne Matthews and made accessible through her at-home hair cutting courses, everyone these days seems to …

Most Loved Items of 2021 There’s nothing like a little self-reflection at the end of the year. Today, I’m reflecting on the year in fashion in order to figure out what I used and loved most. I have done this kind of roundup before, but this year, I’m specifically not talking just about items I …