welcome to the sydstack

Various musings about vintage fashion, New York City, and life in general

Before I was a New Yorker, I was a Georgia girl. Born and bred. Check out this feature in ShoutOut Atlanta Magazine!

what i wore: WHAT I’VE BEEN WEARING LATELY

I’ve been working from home (yes, in my PJs) for over a decade now. I began to feel sorry for all the amazing clothes and shoes just sitting in my closet. So I made the daily commitment to get dressed before going into the office..even though “the office” is in “my basement.”

why i love celebrating pride month in new york

I had a lot of gay friends growing up, but they had to pretend to be straight. If they “came out” in deep-south Alabama in the 1980s, they’d be mocked and shamed, possibly beaten, or perhaps even killed.  Here, they’re loved, supported, and celebrated.

brunch, bitches! my top 10 picks for sunday brunch

“Brunch, Bitches” is the name of the chat group my friends and I use to plan our weekly brunch dates. New Yorkers take the weekend brunch ritual as seriously as the Yankees or the Knicks (RIP this season’s soul). If you’re visiting the city and need recommendations…here are my faves.

Why I Quit Social Media

it’s over! why i quit using [most] social media

Twitter incels, schizophrenic algorithms, hackers, trolls and the constant risk of my content disappearing. After years of posting, scrolling, & hustling to build up my business brand, I did something I never thought I would. I quit. And here’s what I’m doing instead.

more articles coming soon