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As I was posting this photo, I tried to find something that made me feel awkward. In a sense something that I wasn't comfortable with because I wasn't consistently doing it much. And that was smiling. Seeing this picture, the smile that I see describes what I've went through to get to this point. So I chose the celebrate myself, my community, my inspirations, my family, their accomplishments etc. So for BHM celebrate yourself, your people, your community and your struggles. This time last year you didn't see yourself doing what you're doing now. So don't get it twisted, do it everyday not just for a month that's not recognized. #curateyourowncool curateyourowncool

Often I go through my closet and look through all my things. It's in those moments where I discover more things about myself. For example by paying attention to certain style icons, I check back in my closet to see which colors work with my skin tone. Knowing that helps me put together fun outfits as well allowing me to push the envelope on my style. What're your thoughts on this color? Does it work with my skin tone? #curateyourowncool

I think ingenuity comes from a space of creating something new and authentic with the resources you have at your disposal. For me, growing up we didn't have much, and that prompted me to either want what my classmates had or what my friends had at the time. My parents would always tell me "Why do you want what they have?" And I couldn't really say anything besides "I want it!" but because I wanted to be accepted I felt that if I had those shoes, or clothes like then I'd feel like I fit in. My folks would say "make due with what you have." That forced me to find different ways to dress for the week, whether it was swapping clothes with my brothers etc. So even now I still don't buy much because I've learned to make due with what I have. Occasionally I'll find staples to add. I don't dress for the approval or acceptance of others. Just for me. #curateyourowncool 📸 @karyaschanilec

Sometimes I don't always always have it together and that's ok. I'd rather be honest about it than lie. Most days I find what I going to wear in my thoughts right before I got to bed. But lately, I tend to hit the snooze button a lot longer, which makes getting ready even more challenging. Sometimes I tear my room apart looking for the right fit. But what I always realize is that as long as I have certain staples, I'll still have a timeless look. So what's your favorite staple? 📸: @karyaschanilec #maintainthecool

My hope is with all the different styles that I will be able to show you, that you challenge what you see by asking questions in order to truly understand where I'm coming from; find some inspiration that makes you wanna try different fits; and continue to support the message and spread the word. In the wise words of Will Smith... "I make this look good" #curateyourowncool #maintainthecool 📸 @karyaschanilec

TIMING is something that's different for all of us. We all have our moments of opportunities and shortcomings. Nonetheless, timing is selective it's a period when something happens. Whatever you walk into this year will be different from what others step into. Time is precious and valueable. For example, so instead of asking why I am wearing this suit instead ask how many different ways can you wear a suit, get it? TIMING #curateyourowncool 📸: @karyaschanilec

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