SoHo and Self Confidence

SOHO SOHO SOHO thoughts lingered all day. I didn’t have the Dior Saddle bag, the oversized sunglasses, or the size 24 boyfriend jeans. I didn’t have the nude monochromatic look that screamed Hailey Bieber—let alone the confidence to pull it off. These thoughts were so negative and toxic. I wasn’t alone in feeling this way as my friends made comments like, “I feel so and Self Confidence out of place” or “do we belong here?” These negative thoughts can take over your day if you don’t turn them around. These thoughts linger in my mind and attack my self esteem. They manifest into feelings that don’t go away Written by Charlotte Falvey Models: Mia Kroeger & Deirdre Merritt Photographer: Mia Pollack in a moment. I always have to remind myself of a few things: at the end of the day everyone Stylist: Carson Waldron belongs, everyone is cool enough, and Layout by Prutha Chavan everyone is welcome. It takes time, but feeling comfortable in your own skin is so important. Style is an extension of yourself, showing off your confidence and sexiness. We have to own our style. It is not meant to mask Wandering the streets who we are, but rather of Soho last weekend, I had to show off who we are. fluttering thoughts pop into So instead of doubting my head. The sun myself, I am trying hard to was perfectly hitting rewire my brain through the pavement—the affirmations and ideal summer to fall positive self-talk. transitional weather. Whether it is I was wearing jeans standing in and a blouse, paired the mirror with white platform pointing out sneakers. I was what you love content with my outfit, about yourself, or subtle yet fashionable. even setting aside My hair was pulled back a few minutes each into a low bun, which my day to journal and mom hates, but I continue reflect. Learning to love to wear every day. from within rather than My friends and I were comparing yourself with popping in and out of others will ultimately stores, window shopping, change your life. So, the and just enjoying a nice day next time I am down in amidst all of the hustle and bustle. Soho I am going to keep As we kept walking and people- my head up, stand tall, watching, I felt so out of place. I and take the streets by didn’t feel cool enough, let alone storm. Confidence is never trendy enough to be there. These going out of style.

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