The Spotlight Effect: Maya Cruz

Well, it’s been quite some time since I’ve done one of these, and I apologize for that, but we’re getting back into the swing of things baybee.

My last post here, was a bit of a depressing one, but it was something I needed to get out. While I’m not promising weekly posts here (I do have a weekly fashion newsletter that takes a bit of time after all), I will be posting more often.

What better way to make a comeback than with my favorite thing about this blog; a Spotlight Effect feature.

I’m Not Good Enough

Uhm, hi. I’m back. I know I left you without any explanation, but it’s because I started a newsletter, that I’ve been very consistent with, so be proud of me!!! It’s all about fashion news, red carpet reviews, etc. and it’s a fun time. Highly recommend. However, I miss writing other content. So what better way to make a comeback than to write something that should be left for my therapist or journal instead!!!

Outfit Anatomy, Pt.1

When I first created a blog it was with every intention of being a fashion blogger. I look back at 98% of those outfits now and feel every cell in my body convulse. I love fashion, I love clothes, but a fashion blogger, I am not.

I Like This Stuff Pt. 4

I’ve done it again. I’ve disappeared for a long period of time because my brain has been overwhelmed, with really no other excuse. But I’m back!!! More ready than ever! To provide! Content!!! I had an epiphany where I realized that writing brings me extreme joy, so I should probably do more of it when I am sad, not less of it. So what better way to make a comeback than to share with you my kind of recent favorites.

The Spotlight Effect: Valerie Wilde

You all know much The Spotlight Effect series means to me, and it’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever done. This installment is filled with so many amazing nuggets, because it’s with someone who always makes me think about things beyond the point I could have on my own.

Dear Snow, I Hate You

I want to be the person that feels like they’re in a so-bad-that-it’s-good Christmas movie staring Christina Milian every time it snows, really, I do, but I’m not. I hate snow.

Pretty Privilege: Do You Benefit From It?

Growing up, it didn’t take me long to realize that I wasn’t the pretty friend. It wasn’t a compliment I was ever used to getting, and it was instead replaced by compliments that had nothing to do with my exterior.

2020 Highlights

The year 2020 was truly just a piece of shit. Like truly, what the fuck was that?

I’ll be honest, January never really feels like a fresh start to me, especially this year. I don’t understand how we’re supposed to start fresh in the middle of winter, the season of death.