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The Closet I Lost Myself In
The Closet I Lost Myself In
After postpartum depression left me feeling lost, I began a journey of healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming my identity. Read my story of removing the masks, setting boundaries, and finding joy... Read more...
Styled by Grace – How to Dress for Your Energy and Your Body
Styled by Grace – How to Dress for Your Energy and Your Body
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” — Proverbs 31:29 You don’t need to compete. You don’t need to keep up. You don’t need to reinvent your... Read more...
The Comeback Closet – Rebuilding Your Wardrobe After Losing Yourself
The Comeback Closet – Rebuilding Your Wardrobe After Losing Yourself
The Comeback Closet isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about returning to the version of you that’s been buried under survival mode, motherhood, depression, and self-neglect. You don’t need a new... Read more...
This Brand Started With a Breakdown
This Brand Started With a Breakdown
I didn’t create Selene & Amara because I had it all figured out. I created it in the middle of a breakdown; when I looked in the mirror and didn’t... Read more...
Why I Created a Boutique for My Healing Era
Why I Created a Boutique for My Healing Era
The name I wanted was taken, the aesthetic felt forced, and I found myself right back in that space of trying to create something impressive, instead of something honest.  Read more...