Love You to the Moon and Back
A romantically glamorous, formal date-night outfit with a breathtaking, rose-gold sequinned, floor-length dress, baby-blue, fur-lined coat, romantic French purse, and floral-leopard-print heels. 0 Like this:Like...
Modern Jasmine
An adventurously glamorous outfit with a shimmery, turquoise, animal-print, long-sleeved crop top, black, glittery, wide-legged, high-waisted trousers, and teal slippers. 0 Like this:Like...
Shopaholic
A spunky but chic and glamorous outfit with mismatching animal prints. Cream-colored cashmere turtleneck, high-waisted, flared-leg, leopard-print trousers, white and snake-print purse, turquoise leopard print coat, matching scarf and geometric earrings, edgy turquoise...
City of Dreams
A responsibly chic but glamorous outfit with a shimmery, silky jumpsuit, tan teddy coat, a wine-colored velvet purse, and leopard-print ankle booties. 0 Like this:Like...
Wild Night Out
A glamorously dressed-up casual outfit with burgundy trousers and a matching button-up shirt, topped by a tiger print sweater, black sequinned formal blazer, bowtie, and loafers. 0 Like this:Like...
California Dreamin’
A leisurely glamorous daytime outfit with a champagne-colored, shimmery, silk crop top, red velvet wide-legged trousers, leopard-print purse, pearl-embellished cat-eye sunglasses, silky ascot-tied scarf, and rose-gold heels with rhinestones and star embellishments. 0...
Wild Thing
A glamorous party outfit with a glittery tassel dress, bold, blue feather earrings, a lipstick print jeweled purse,a tiger print blazer, and leopard print heels. 0 Like this:Like...
A Powerful Guide to Creating Your Own Witchy Style
Witchy Style Shopping Guide: Powerful, magical, dark, and dramatic fashion for fierce and romantic individuals with great curiosity, serenity, love for nature, and humble understanding of their strengths and weaknesses as well as the depths and beauty of life...
The Strength of Accepting Weakness
Accepting weakness begets strength. I began my day depressed and anxious and exhausted as soon as i woke up. I didn’t want to go to group therapy– i just wanted to wallow in frustration and go back to sleep. But i recognized my responsibility to myself and...
Connecting With Emotion
The Beautiful Power of Connecting With Emotion. Spending some extra time deciding on my outfits is my favorite way to recognize my emotions and prioritize my mental health. Connecting for an extra moment with all options i have for color, pattern, and the way each...
Social Distancing Apparel for Kick-Ass Introverts
Social Distancing Fashion: Some of us have been handling social distancing and quarantine better than others. COVID-19 certainly hasn’t been a good thing– But the efforts to contain it has slowed down life in a way that has been refreshing for those of us...
Delicate Power – A Kick-Ass Outfit for Rediscovering My Strength
More often than not, i’m in tune with the gentle, empathetic, understanding, and open-minded side of myself. These qualities tend to come out in my clothes, too: Comfy with slightly oversized silhouettes that swallow me up in coziness. Dainty A-line skirts that...
A Badass Guide to Creating Your Kick-Ass Style | Edgy Cyberpunk Fashion Tips and Inspiration
Kick-Ass Style Shopping Guide: Baddass, sleek, and edgy looks for the brave and daring, fighting souls who don’t sense defeat and look forward to the future. The optimistic-realists, who realize the world is cruel but believe they can do...
Glamorous Outfit Ideas
Glamorous, Classic Hollywood-Style Outfits for Your Inspiration: Glamorous style has a way of igniting our boldest dreams. With inspiration from classic Hollywood movie stars, a glamorous outfit can easily make us feel luxurious–Or cause us to envision...
Classy Colorful Confidence: A Style Story Interview with Shannon Holmes | + Thoughts on Building Confidence, Alabama Culture, and The Beauty of Kindness
Classy Colorful Confidence: “When choosing what to wear, I am trying to project friendliness and happiness. I believe a confident use of color is my trademark. Also, I believe it is always best to be appropriate for the occasion. Better to be a little...
A Simple Guide to Creating Your Quaint Style | Cozy Mori-Kei Fashion Tips and Inspiration
Quaint Style Shopping Guide: Charming clothing that is reminiscent of quiet and content, cabin-in-the-woods life–perfect for peaceful, sweet, nostalgic, quirky, independent (and especially introverted) individuals with a love for nature, creative works,...
Attitude & Artistry: A Style Story Interview with Kader | + Thoughts on Culture, Confidence, and Compassion
Attitude and Artistry: “I think the most iconic thing [about my style] is my attitude. I grew up in a culture where women are expected to wear certain things and expected to behave in certain ways … The more I found myself internally, the more it is reflected...
Glamorous Gift Ideas
Glamorous Gift Guide: Glamorous style embraces elegant, show-stopping fashion for bold, optimistic, nostalgic, dramatic, and idealistic ladies and gents who wouldn’t mind it if they got blinded by the ever-charming beauty, glitz and glamour of classic Old Hollywood....
Gyaru Chameleon: A Style Story Interview with Lizzie Bee
Gyaru Chameleon: “… Never stop experimenting.” Lizzie from Hello Lizzie Bee You’re most likely to find Lizzie having fun, twirling in a cute, floaty, pink dress, and making silly faces. She’s a sweet, playful, and hard-working blogger who writes about being...
Das Energi 2019 – Festival Fashion Inspiration + Thoughts on the Future and Optimism
Das Energy 2019 There’s something almost magical about being at a rave. It’s one of the few places you can go that will make you feel like you’ve entered another world: one without judgement, one with a strange but somehow natural feeling of...
Vibrant Urban Poet: A Style Story Interview with Tajinder Kaur | + Punjabi Culture and Sparking Conversation Through Clothes
Vibrant: “No matter what style I choose to wear, whether it’s streetwear or a whimsical style, colour and confidence will always be present.” – Tajinder Kaur Tajinder Kaur I have mad respect for Tajinder Kaur–For one thing, have you ever heard of a...
A Simple Guide to Creating Your Idyllic Style | Country-Chic Fashion Tips and Inspiration
Idyllic Style Guide: Clothing imbued with the simple charm and idealism of the countryside and small-town life; for those who embrace the little day-to-day pleasures and find romance in bouquets of wildflowers and picnics in a meadow. If that sounds...
Reckless: A Style-Story Interview with Gwen Bielicki of “Reckless Resale” |+ Confidence and Mental Health
Reckless: “To be reckless is to act without thinking or caring about the consequences for an action. Dressing recklessly frees me from the traditional rules of fashion which are always changing …” – Gwen Bielicki Gwen Bielicki Gwendolyn Bielicki...
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Glamorous Style | Old-Hollywood Fashion Tips and Inspiration
Glamorous Style Guide: Elegant, show-stopping fashion for bold, optimistic, nostalgic, dramatic, and idealistic ladies and gents who wouldn’t mind it if they got blinded by the ever-charming beauty, glitz and glamour of classic Old Hollywood. If that...
Dork-Chic: A Style-Story Interview with, Photographer, Heather James | + Compassion and Mental Health
“I call my style: DORK-CHIC …” “I have a funky, fresh, out-there personality and I feel like my clothes reflect that … I think that my clothes let people know that I’m open and that I’m ready to talk with people …” – Heather. Heather James|...
Where is Far, Far Away and How Do i Get There? | Peaceful and Adventurous OotD
Peaceful and Adventurous Outfit of the Day “Where is far, far away and how do I get there?” …How DO i get there?… This year, i’ve been aiming to take all the necessary steps do get out of a very stagnant time in my life. Adventure fuels...
Sketches of Anxiousness – My Anxiety-Inspired Fashion Collection
Anxiety-Inspired Fashion Sketches by Alissa Ackerman. Anxiety… Have you ever struggled with anxiety? This year has had a huge focus on self-care for me. After years of struggling with anxiety and depression on my own, i finally sought out help, was...
Guest Post: Gender Neutral Clothing and Gender Fluidity
The Rise of Gender Neutral Clothing & the Public Visibility of Gender Fluidity: Guest post by Kelsey Davis from The Lux Authority. 2018 has been the year for tolerance, acceptance, and a rise of minority groups of people owning their voices and rights to...Fashion Anthropology: What Is THAT?
The Anthropology of Fashion. Or Fashion Anthropology. Disclaimer: I am not an Anthropologist…Yet. Anthropology has become one of my great passions and i am still in the process of persuing a degree. This is a topic i’m dying to write about, as soon as...
Fashion + Self-Love Party Recap and Game Results
On February 14th, 2018, the first ever Fashion + Self-Love party came to completion. Two weeks were set aside, here on Story Behind The Cloth, for the purpose of celebrating self-love and -care through fashion. We celebrated through giveaways, games, and daily guest...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Eighth Round: Highlight Reel vs. Real Life – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Highlight Reel vs. Real Life: Today Savana Rae talked about loving ourselves and having confidence despite how social media (especially INSTAGRAM!) can often make us feel. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that...
Fashion + Self Love Party: For the Love of the Gram – A Short Guide for Increasing Self-Love Despite Social Media Influence
For the Love of the Gram! – How to Increase Self-Love Despite Social Media. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 14. Guest post by Savana from Official Savana Rae. In this day and age we all know that there is a huge focus on social media growth and influencer...
Fashion + Self Love Party: Perks of Being Single & “Self-Date” Outfit Ideas
5 Perks of Being Single + 3 “Self-Date” Outfit Ideas. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 13. Guest post by Erriel from Erriel J’s Life Chronicles. Don’t you just hate it when some family members constantly ask, “WHY don’t have a boyfriend”? Or the...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Seventh Round: Love Yourself – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Love Yourself: Today Eliza talked about the benefits of loving yourself deeply and unconditionally, and how a little tiny bit of narcissism can ACTUALLY be a good thing. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that...
Fashion + Self Love Party: 5 Reasons Why Narcissism Can Actually Improve Your Life
Benefits of Deeply and Unconditionally Loving Yourself. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 12. Guest post by Eliza from Aesthetic Distance. Narcissism gets a bad rap in the media and pop culture. When we call someone a narcissist, it is almost never a compliment. They...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Sixth Round: Self-Discovery – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Self-Discovery: Today Imaan talked about how experimenting with trends and new clothing styles can help with self-discovery. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action! Below are 3 photo...
Fashion + Self Love Party: Channelling Influences to Suit You – How Style and Identity Bring about Personal Change
Channelling Influences to Suit You: How Style and Identity Bring about Personal Change and Self-Discovery. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 11. Guest post by Imaan from The August Clause. Not too long ago I did a research project, that looked at identity surrounding...
This or That #FashionSelfLoveParty Game Round 4
Today Gwendolyn talked about how to define your own personal style, and the importance of being labelled by only yourself. She also runs a closet on Poshmark, so i thought it would be fun to share with you some of what she sells! Like on Twitter to vote. Which of...
Fashion + Self Love Party: Labeled, Only By Yourself – How to Define Your Own Personal Style
Be Labeled, Only By Yourself. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 10. Guest post by Gwendolyn from Reckless Resale. We like labels. Colorfully embroidered, and easy to read, descriptive labels. Labels can identify: manufacturer, origin, fiber content, and...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Fith Round: Uplifted Attitude – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Uplifted Attitude: Today Lia talked about Uplifting your attitude through your fashion and beauty routine. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action! Below are 3 photo scavenger hunt...Fashion + Self Love Party: Uplift Your Confidence and Self-Esteem with Fashion
#FashionSelfLoveParty!! Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) The Fashion + Self-Love Party is over... But you can still read the inspirational guest posts! Bring the party to your inbox! Sign up to be ready for next year's event! Blog party posts, games,...
Never Have I Ever – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game – Self-Care Edition
Last time we played Never Have I Ever, we got very real so that we can see what we need to imporove. Now we will focus on the good progress we’ve made! In what ways have you used fashion to practice self-care? Never Have I Ever – Self-Care Edition! 1 point for...
Fashion + Self Love Party: Love Your Style, Love Yourself
#FashionSelfLoveParty!! Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) The Fashion + Self-Love Party is over... But you can still read the inspirational guest posts! Bring the party to your inbox! Sign up to be ready for next year's event! Blog party posts, games,...
This or That #FashionSelfLoveParty Game Round 3
We’re already half way through the party!…Can you believe it?? So we’re going to play TWO games today… This or That AND Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt! Today Lindsey talked about cutting back spending and making the most out of the wardrobe you...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Fourth Round: Wardrobe Love – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Wardrobe Love: We’re already half way through the party!…Can you believe it?? So we’re going to play TWO games today… This or That AND Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt! Today Lindsey talked about cutting back...
Fashion + Self Love Party: Curbing Unhealthy Spending & Loving the Wardrobe You Already Have
How to Curb Unhealthy Spending & Love the Wardrobe You Already Have. Fashion + Self-Love Party, Day 7. Guest post by Lindsey from Have Clothes, Will Travel. Living in a day and age where everywhere we turn there is pressure to buy the latest and greatest fashion...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Third Round: Soothe The Broken Heart – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Soothe The Broken Heart: Today Josie talked about how clothes can comfort heartache. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action! Below are 3 photo scavenger hunt options to choose from,...
Fashion + Self Love Party: What to Wear When Your Heart’s Been Broken
#FashionSelfLoveParty!! Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) The Fashion + Self-Love Party is over... But you can still read the inspirational guest posts! Bring the party to your inbox! Sign up to be ready for next year's event! Blog party posts, games,...
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Second Round: Comfort Zones – #FashionSelfLoveParty Game
Fashion Photo Scavenger Hunt – Comfort Zones: Today Charlene talked about finding confidence by dressing outside your comfort zone. Now’s your turn to find and photograph clothing that will put this idea to action! Below are 3 photo scavenger hunt options...🌼 The Girl Behind 🌼 “Story Behind The Cloth”
🌼😊 Hi there! My name is Alissa and i’m a 20-something who loves all things creative–whether i’m part of the creative process myself, or just watching in admiration of the creativity of another.
My favorite form of creativity is personal style.
Why?:
Because it's intimate and accessible and everybody participates in it to some extent (or at least can), it's with you wherever you go, it builds confidence, and the options are nearly endless for expressing yourself your way if you open yourself up to explore, and with each passing year we get more ideas to work with as designers play with new silhouettes and create new fabrics.
I enjoy exploring personal style in light of life stories--Our clothes are capable of speaking something deep about who we are if we allow them.
My passion is seeing people honestly, genuinely and fearlessly express themselves, and fashion is a beautiful and comfortable step in the journey of self-discovery and expression.
My desire is to help you discover the styles and pieces that best express who you are, and why that is, and give you the confidence to own that.
I'll also mention: i don't capitalize "i", except for emphasis, as a statement of equality--i'm no greater than you, him, her or them...so why should i capitalize "I" and not "You"?
I'm excited for you to join me in a journey of self-discovery as we uncover why we dress the ways we do, and how we can confidently express who we are!
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