Hi, how are ya? And nice to meet ya! My name is Briana, but please call me Bree. I’m the curator of this little corner of the internet where I like to talk about lifestyle, fashion, motorcycles, and on occasion mental health/therapy. So before you start reading my articles, I’m sure you want to know a little more about me first, right? Well, you’re in the right place.
So, who am I beyond the pixels and outfits? Let's take a dive into who I am and why I started this blog back in 2015:
Well for starters, I am a clinical therapist residing/practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I was born and raised, though there have been (and will continue to be) many trips to New Orleans, Louisiana, where my mother’s family is from along the way. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in photography from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh back in 2014. But after working in my field for two years, I decided as much as I love art, I wasn’t fulfilled by my advertising job. Therefore, I decided that I wanted to go back to school and earn a degree that would allow me to help others which lead me to Point Park University for a BA in Psychology and Carlow University for a MS in Professional Counseling. So, here I am, a second bachelor’s degree, masters degree, and LPC later! (Also, I think it’s worth mentioning, I don’t believe my education journey is complete quite yet as following working a few years with my LPC, I intend to return for my MSN and eventually my DNP specializing in psychiatry and dual disorders.)
A few more things you should know about me are as follows: First, I have a very deep love of style (which I’m sure you have already assumed), and even in my thirties, I still feel that it is totally acceptable to play dress up. I started this blog following a web design project I was required to complete prior to graduating with my first degree, and here we are now, years later: My love of fashion, style, and learning are still unwavering—even if in this case it means totally overflowing my wardrobe, but with how diverse my style can be I can't help but have a fully stocked arsenal of clothes and shoes.
I like to describe my personal style as eclectic, getting a lot of style inspiration from old film sirens such as Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and of course course my main style muse, Bridgette Bardot—just to name a few. But on the other hand, I have a bit of an androgynous taste too, reminiscent of ‘90s grunge. I am admittedly, also a bit obsessed with styles reminiscent of the 1970s—I don’t care what anyone says, bell bottoms will always be in style and jumpsuits will forever be chic. And though I do seem to have an overwhelming amount of black clothing in my closet, I also have many pastels and soft romantic pieces as well.
Bottom line: I feel you gotta mix it up.
When I am not meeting with my clients for therapy sessions, taking photographs, or blogging, I can generally be found wandering around The Andy Warhol Museum, at the local bike night, or enjoying a scotch neat at a few differnet locations around the city or suburbs— though my current fave is Carmella’s in the South Side. The rest of my life consists of reading, loads of compulsive clothes shopping (which I am attempting to rein in), and constantly jotting things down, because you can never have too many ideas right? Of course I can't forget to mention my love of coffee, tea, and espresso (Large Americano on ice please!) simply because, with the rapid pace my life moves at it is a requirement to be caffeinated.
Though on the rare occasion that I have some free time, I enjoy watching spooky stuff on YouTube with my fiancé, Adam, and our furbaby, Oliver, drinking copious amounts of caffeine, and of course, dressing up!
So, whether you're here for style tips, mental health insights, or just to share the joy of two wheels on the road, welcome to this vibrant space we're creating together. Please, sit down, get comfortable, and stay awhile! Join me as we navigate the twists and turns of life, one fabulous outfit and empowering thought at a time.
Xx, Bree
