Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: The NYC Tension Between Tortoiseshell Headbands and Designer Suits
Suddenly, it’s tortoiseshell headbands and little sunglasses everywhere, as the “CBK effect” has officially made its sweeping spread onto the city streets and our social media feeds. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, the cultural style icon, has been surging into pop culture dialogues thanks to the TV series, “Love Story” (which I cannot lie, I have yet…
Spring 2026 Trends and the Psychology Behind Them
At last, Spring 2026 is almost upon us, and this year’s trends are coming in hotter than the heat wave of my dreams. From y2k lace cami throwbacks to “utility chic”, there’s something for everyone in springtime’s ever growing wardrobe. I gathered an assortment of some of my favorite trends that I’ve seen starting to…
The O.C: Wealth, Coolness, and Outsider Identity in Y2K California
“I love shopping, tanning, and celebrity gossip, always have, always will.” Summer Roberts, of the O.C., said it best and pretty much summed up the y2k wealthy socal vibe of the iconic 2000s show. As always, the characters gracing Newport’s beaches, tell stories with their clothing choices and carry emotional weight with each Chanel bag…
Comfort Dressing and Emotional Safety: Why the Gilmore Girls Dress the Way They Do
Small-town storybook charm. Eternal fall vibes. Lingering “la la la’s”. Iconic Y2K fashion moments. All drenched in dubious amounts of caffeine and you get Gilmore Girls…the ultimate nostalgia show of an unconventional mother-daughter duo full of quippy dialogue, family drama, and plenty of “will they won’t they” moments. For a show that so defines a…
Turning Fashion… Upside Down: Costuming as Cognitive Development in Stranger Things
Stranger Things is undeniable proof that you can fight monsters in the same outfit you wore to middle school because nothing says emotional development like a rotation of three shirts. But jokes aside, the clothes in Stranger Things work the same way memory does: softly, emotionally, and without asking permission. The show feels familiar and…
Once upon a time, grace wore Givenchy: The Study of “It Girl” Audrey Hepburn
Once upon a time, grace wore Givenchy. And that grace was none other than the iconic British actress… Audrey Hepburn. Audrey’s influence stretched far beyond the silver screen and into the seams of her style. As both a film and fashion icon she has received incredible accolades, such as being ranked by the American Film…
Minimal Makeup, Maximum Meaning: The Psychology of the Clean Girl Trend
Glossy lips, glowy skin, gentle makeup, and a grossly expensive pilates membership define the “clean girl” aesthetic. Soaring to virality due to the likes of Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie, it’s simplicity slicked back in a bun. It’s minimalism marked by a matcha latte. A trend amplified by its simplicity, celebrity influence, and aspirational qualities…
The Psychology of the Upper East Side: Fashion as Identity in Gossip Girl
They may do besties better than anyone, but they also do fashion better than anyone… With the steps of the Met as their runway, and designer collections beyond our wildest dreams, Serena Van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf ruled not only the Upper East Side, but the fashion world. All things glamour and luxury met…
You’re in The Style Mind now…
Welcome to The Style Mind by S (aka me!), a space where fashion meets psychology, storytelling, and self-expression. Here, clothes aren’t just fabrics stitched together, but they’re reflections of who we are, what we long for, and how we navigate the world. Why we wear what we wear. Each post unpacks the hidden meanings behind…