My first date track record is hit or miss, but I chalk that up to chemistry and not what I wear (thank you very much). When I'm picking out what to wear on a first date, I'm a creature of habit. Having spent a few years navigating dates with strangers, I've made a habit of deliberately dressing normal, which for me usually entails jeans with a T-shirt or dressy top and a pair of comfortable shoes. Despite what that description may lead you to believe, that's not to say I don't put in effort. Sim...

UPDATE (July 6, 2021): American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been left off of the U.S. Olympic team after testing positive for marijuana. With this official announcement, the track and field athlete will not be attending the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.Featuring 81 names, the official Olympic team roster posted by USA Track and Field (USATF) does not include Richardson. The 21-year-old, who made headlines for running 100 meters in 10.86 seconds, was suspended after testing positive for THC. Fol...

Is it just me, or is it even too hot for shorts sometimes? Honestly, who needs a thick waistband when you can wear a breezy, comfortable dress? I don't consider myself a big dress wearer, but every time June rolls around, I suddenly become someone who wears dresses (at least a few times a month, that is). But since summer dress outfits are so very simple, the key to a great summer dress outfit is the shoes you wear with it. That's where I come in.While you could just grab your casual dress of...

My first job straight out of college was working as a fashion assistant in New York. Dealing with student loans, the sky-high rents of one of the most populated cities in the world, and just trying to find my footing in a new sophisticated world, I had to be very careful about how I spent my money. The goal was to look expensive without actually going broke, and for that H&M came in clutch.  Since then, even years later, H&M has been a staple brand in my closet. It's my go-to destination for o...