Alternative Style Coaching & Sustainable Design for Queer, Creative, and Courageous Souls
You may have noticed I’ve been a little quiet here the past few weeks—and it’s because I’ve made a really exciting decision. I’m shifting my focus away from creating styling content and moving more fully into garment design. Many of you know I’ve been dabbling in clothing design for years, and in the fall of… Continue reading Why I’m Pausing Styling Content to Explore Fashion Design
As humans, we’re wired to crave novelty. That little rush you feel when you discover something new? That’s dopamine doing its job. Researchers believe this trait helped early humans adapt to their environment—those who sought out new experiences learned more, evolved faster, and were more likely to survive. But in our modern, tech-saturated world, novelty… Continue reading The Psychology of Novelty: Why We Keep Buying Clothes We Don’t Really Love
I’ve always been sensitive. And I don’t just mean emotionally — I mean sensitive in all the ways. But growing up on a sheep ranch in the backwoods of Idaho, surrounded by tough, masculine men, sensitivity wasn’t exactly something to celebrate. More often than not, the word sensitive was thrown at me like an insult.… Continue reading Dressing for Sensory Issues: How Your Clothes Feel Matters More Than You Think
Are you trying to dress more sustainably? By now, you’ve probably heard that the fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to the global climate crisis. It’s responsible for the majority of microplastics in our environment and a massive amount of water pollution. Pretty overwhelming, right? But here’s the good news: you don’t need… Continue reading How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe Without Sacrificing Style
ERIN SIMMONS STYLING & DESIGN 