Winona Dimeo-Ediger

F*ck that noise. Wear a bikini if you want. Or wear a one-piece if you want. Or wear a baggy t-shirt from a Def Leppard concert and knee-length bike shorts if you want. Wear whatever you want. But definitely go to the beach.

Remember this one time in savasana that the teacher had us visualize all the negative energy in our lives being squeezed out the soles of our feet like a bad vibes garlic press. Imagine my boss’ words as a brown ooze squeezing out of my feet. Imagery is gross but deeply comforting.

Recently, I challenged myself to something radical: What if I didn't wear makeup for awhile?

Here are a few tips for managing a major style transition without going bankrupt/insane.

Pinterest: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
Me: Wait, so maybe I should carry an umbrella, in case it rains and I want to dance?

Ever had an imagined conversation with optimism? Yeah, me too.

But my God, have you read a celebrity gossip rag recently? They make Vogue and InStyle seem like forward-thinking beacons of body positivity and intersectional feminism.

"But I'm your friend! I'm like your cool big sister that makes you feel insecure and unworthy 99% of the time!"

All the skimpy clothes that come along with this time of year give me anxiety.

A couple years ago, I started down a path of living a more natural, eco-friendly lifestyle.