by Alissa Ackerman | Jul 13, 2020 | Alissa's Style, Fashion Psychology, Quaint Fashion, Quaint Style, Symbolic, Story Pieces, Witchy Lifestyle, Witchy Style
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...
by Alissa Ackerman | Jul 8, 2020 | Alissa's Style, Fashion Psychology, Quaint Style, Whimsical Style, Witchy Lifestyle, Witchy Style
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...
by Alissa Ackerman | Jun 17, 2019 | Style Stories, Featured Blog Posts, Interviews
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...
by Alissa Ackerman | Mar 25, 2019 | Style Stories, Featured Blog Posts, Interviews
“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|...
by Alissa Ackerman | Jul 16, 2018 | Fashion Psychology, Costume Analysis, Featured Blog Posts, Symbolic, Story Pieces
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...
