Thoughts from a 20-something New York City transplant.

2023 and the Holistic Resolution
Kaitlyn Rutledge Kaitlyn Rutledge

2023 and the Holistic Resolution

Another year begins and with it, we expect to begin transforming ourselves into a new, shiny version of the highest degree—despite the difference between December 31st and January 1st being one flip of the calendar. Regardless, we find ourselves slipping into a new, hopeful mindset glittered with visions of our “better” selves the moment the New Year countdown hits zero.

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BARBIECORE
Kaitlyn Rutledge Kaitlyn Rutledge

BARBIECORE

Barbie is knocking down our door this fall—fashionably speaking. Sparkles, hyper-femineity, and that signature pink all found their way into our summer wardrobes and are only gaining traction as the weather cools off. After presentations at New York, London, and Milan fashion weeks this month, it is clear “Barbiecore” is here to stay.

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Content Inundation 101: Navigating Digital Media
Kaitlyn Rutledge Kaitlyn Rutledge

Content Inundation 101: Navigating Digital Media

When I moved to Manhattan this summer, I knew I was taking the plunge into a fast-paced world of style, creativity, and $8 lattes. However, a phenomenon I do not think I could’ve been prepared for is just how fast content moves through the screens and minds of this city’s residents.

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CYNTHIA ROWLEY: SS23 NYFW READY-TO-WEAR
Kaitlyn Rutledge Kaitlyn Rutledge

CYNTHIA ROWLEY: SS23 NYFW READY-TO-WEAR

On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of joining a mixed group of influencers, editors, and other industry professionals in viewing Cynthia’s Spring/Summer 2023 Ready-to-Wear collection. This season’s show took place right off the Hudson River at the golden hour of sunset. The combination of gleaming sun on cruising sailboats with the gentle breeze hinting at fall was nothing short of a magic setting for last night’s show.

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The “It” Girl & Her Battle with Declining Longevity
Kaitlyn Rutledge Kaitlyn Rutledge

The “It” Girl & Her Battle with Declining Longevity

We live in an ever-evolving world filled with trend turnover. As a society, we are facing issues with sustainability and originality in this increasingly quick trend cycle, but does this phenomenon apply to our favorite “it” girls? With this week’s launch of Guest in Residence, “it” girl of the moment Gigi Hadid’s cashmere brand, this brings up the question—how much do our golden girls have to do to fight against the current of relevancy? And what happens if they don’t?

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