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    Still Learning to Say No: My Journey from People-Pleaser to Boundary-Setter

    January 6, 2025 - By 

    Have you ever found yourself pushing your own limits to please someone else?Do you struggle to say no, even when you’re overwhelmed?You might be a people pleaser. Okay, but what exactly is a “people pleaser”?This term is often used to describe people who are always trying to please others, even at the expense of their own well-being.As a millennial, who aims to share not only fashion tips but also topics relevant to our generation, I think this issue is worth exploring and reflecting on. The excessive need to please others can have serious consequences for both mental and physical health,…

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    Can We Enjoy Y2K Fashion Without Body Shame?

    May 8, 2024 - By 

    The Y2K* fashion trend is back in full swing, but should we be concerned about repeating the same harmful body image standards of the past? With low-rise jeans, baby tee, wide legs, and the Tumblr girl 2014 aesthetic, we have a generation that ironically considers itself inclusive and body-positive while subtly glorifying thinness under the guise of inclusivity. As someone who is a 90s baby and is active on social media following fashion trends, I’ve been noticing that the younger crowd is bringing back a lot of those trends. This is a common behaviour known as the 20-year rule, meaning…

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    Together We Rise: Why Millennials Don’t Have to Run This Race Alone

    March 31, 2024 - By 

    Calling all Millennials! Have you ever caught yourself wondering about your career vs life choices?  I remember waiting to do a lot of things when growing up. I used to sketch fashion designs, very poorly if I’m honest. I had planned to study and work as a nurse in the Navy. I even did some modelling gigs.We, millennials, grew up being pushed by society to know what we wanted to do for the rest of our lives before turning 18. But let’s be honest, I’m 35 years old and still questioning what I want to be when I grow up……

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    Why we don’t speak about sexual harassment?

    September 12, 2023 - By 

    I’ve been postponing starting blogging again for more than a year now, mostly because I wanted to write in both Portuguese and English and was insecure about writing in a different language than my mother tongue.I understand making mistakes is part of the learning curve, but for someone living abroad for 6 years now and dealing almost daily with native English speakers, it is quite impossible not to question whether my skills should be better than they are now.  Okay, but this post is not exactly about my struggles with getting back to blogging. The conversation here is a bit…