ACCESSORIES TO USE IN YOUR BOUNDS

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Written By alessa m. rodriguez

Hey Guys & Dolls,

How’s the weekend going so far? I know another Monday is looming but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most out of today right? Let’s talk Accessories! It’s a favorite topic and I can go on for hours about the ones I use for bounds. For today’s post though I’ll talk about three I use frequently to help elevate a bound for me.

Often, I’m matching accessories to certain colors to fit the style or character I’m going for. So you’ll see a lot of nifty color patterns or even some off-the-wall colors in a lot of my posts. It’s all by design to really lift my bound and make them more glorious.

So take a look at three different accessories I use to make the most out of my bounds below:

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the september edit.

there's something about september in new york city that makes me want to get dressed again.

august is all about surviving the heat and squeezing every last bit of summer out of the city. september feels different. suddenly the mornings are a little cooler, the sidewalks feel a little busier, and everyone seems to be returning to their routines.

and honestly? i love it.

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There are some outfits in my closet that I wear once, love, and then somehow forget about. And then there are the outfits I wear all. the. time.

You know the ones. The outfits that make getting dressed easy because you already know they work. The ones you reach for when you're running out for coffee, heading downtown, meeting a friend, spending the afternoon wandering around New York, or just want to feel a little more put together without actually putting that much effort in.

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There’s something about getting dressed in New York City that makes you rethink your entire wardrobe.

You can leave your apartment in the morning for a coffee run and somehow end up walking three miles, sitting in a café for two hours, running errands, meeting a friend for dinner, and making an impromptu stop somewhere you’ve never been before. Your clothes have to keep up with you.

And honestly? I think getting older has changed the way I think about getting dressed, too.

In my 20s, I was much more willing to buy something simply because I thought it was cute. These days, I want my clothes to be cute and comfortable. I want pieces that can be worn five different ways, shoes I can actually walk in, and a wardrobe that makes getting dressed feel easier instead of more complicated.

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Every fall I get the same urge: to buy everything.

The cozy sweaters, the boots, the jackets that somehow convince me this will be the year I become someone who effortlessly layers scarves. But over the last few years, I've realized something. The pieces I wear the most aren't the trendy ones—they're the classics that somehow make every outfit feel a little more polished.

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the august edit.
the august edit.

there's something about august in new york city that feels different.

the city is still buzzing, but the pace starts to slow just enough to notice. the sunsets come a little earlier, the humidity finally gives you a break (sometimes), and suddenly everyone is talking about fall—even though we're still wearing sandals.

i've always loved this in-between season because getting dressed becomes more creative. it's less about chasing every summer trend and more about mixing the pieces you've been loving all season with a few hints of what's coming next.

here's what's inspiring my wardrobe this august.

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the july edit.
the july edit.

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the sidewalks are warm, the parks are full, and somehow every weekend turns into an adventure you didn't plan for. it's the month of iced coffees, ferry rides, outdoor concerts, spontaneous dinners, and staying out later than you meant to.

fashion follows that energy.

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None of these are complicated. They’re just little things that make fashion feel easier, more comfortable, and honestly more you.

Here are my favorite fashion hacks that completely changed the game for me.

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the june edit.
the june edit.

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This month’s style trends lean toward soft, breathable fabrics and effortless-to-wear pieces — garments designed for real life in the city while still looking thoughtfully styled.

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There’s something really satisfying about an outfit that feels expensive without actually costing a fortune. That sweet spot where high-end meets fast fashion is honestly where most of my wardrobe lives. It’s practical, it’s realistic, and if you do it right, it looks so good.

I’ve never believed you need to be a head-to-toe designer to have style. In fact, I think the real magic happens in the mix — a thoughtfully chosen, well-made staple paired with something trendy and affordable. That small contrast is the formula. That’s how you build a wardrobe that feels elevated, effortless, and still unmistakably you.

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the may edit.
the may edit.

hey guys & dolls — it’s ally.

checking in from my corner of harlem as the city finally settles into that soft, golden version of spring where everything feels lighter, easier, and a little more fun. may in nyc is when getting dressed starts to feel like a mood again: fewer layers, longer days, and outfits that actually reflect how you want to feel, full of small, joyful details and effortless confidence.

this season is all about elevated ease, movement, and personality — nothing overdone, just really good pieces styled simply.

here’s exactly what i’m wearing right now.

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BELTS

I LOVE wearing belts with my bounds. When I was bigger it was a means to add color to my bounds or styles. Now it’s more of a means to keep my shape as I wear clothing. I’ve lost 50lbs and so my clothing doesn’t fit the way it should anymore. If you see below I added a belt to cinch my waist in because the dress was a little loose in the waist.

You can match the colors of a character or if you wanna add a whole different color to mix it up a bit.

SUNGLASSES

I usually wear them in the Spring/Summer and add them on to fit a theme mostly. Take this Tony Stark bound I tried out (below) Sunglasses were perfect because Tony wears them often! If I wanted to I could add a cute pair with an Ariel bound (made it pastel-colored) or maybe another Marvel character like Captain Marvel?

The possibilities are endless.

BERETS

If you’ve followed the blog for some time you’ll know how often I wear a beret and which seasons (hint: IT’S ALL OF THEM!). I usually use them to match the hair colors of characters when I don’t wanna dye my hair or change its style too much. It works perfectly especially in a bound like below with Ursula. I didn’t wanna spray my hair grey and I didn’t wanna make it look short. Enter in the beret!

I can’t even tell you how many I have. It’s that much.

So would you try any of these for your bounds?

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What 30 Taught Me About Love, Friendship & Ambition.

Turning 30 felt like it was supposed to come with answers.

At least, that's what I thought.

For so long, 30 seemed like this magical age where you were supposed to have everything figured out. You'd know who you were, what you wanted, who you wanted to spend your life with, what your career looked like, and probably have a beautifully decorated apartment and a retirement account while you were at it.

And then I actually turned 30.

Spoiler alert: I did not have everything figured out.

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Posting the outfit. Filming the vlog. Taking photos by yourself in public. Talking to a camera. Sharing something you wrote. Starting the YouTube channel you’ve been thinking about for six months. Telling people you’re a content creator when you still feel like you’re “trying to become one.”

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