Too Hot For Layers

Too Hot For Layers

I stepped outside dressed for yesterday and realized the season had changed without me noticing. On an unexpectedly warm summer morning, I found myself overdressed in more ways than one. As I began shedding familiar layers, I realized I wasn't just taking off clothes. I was making room to finally feel the warmth of the season I was already standing in. xo, Melanie If anything in this story helped you unravel a little, I’d love to hear from you. email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage substack: https://unfashionedmelanieraye.substack.com/ tiktok: @unfashionedpod website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com/

The Closet Between Seasons

In this final story of the season, I reflect on the quiet unraveling that has happened since November. What began as stories about clothing became something more personal. It became an invitation to look more closely at the life I have been wearing. Standing between seasons, I return to the closet with a different perspective. If this story resonates with you, please share it or leave a review on your favorite streaming platform. xo, Melanie If something stirred while you were listening, you’re welcome to reach out.  email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com tiktok: @unfashionedpod photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/7afdc9c8/transcript]

The Fabric I Wove

In this story of UNfashioned, I reflect on what it means to understand the fabric of my own life. On my forty-sixth birthday, I move beneath appearance and into composition, exploring softness, endurance, tension, and repair. This story is an invitation to consider what you are made of and how you have been shaped over time. If this story resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it, or leave a review on your favorite streaming platform. Your support helps these stories reach further. xo, Melanie If something stirred while you were listening, you’re welcome to reach out.  email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com tiktok: @unfashionedpod photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com

Handle With Care

In this story of UNfashioned, I reflect on care, wear, and the rules we follow without question. Using the care label inside a garment as a metaphor, this story explores what happens when being careful becomes a way of living. It reflects on how listening more closely can change the way we hold ourselves and our lives. xo, Melanie If something stirred while you were listening, you’re welcome to reach out.  email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com tiktok: @unfashionedpod photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com

More Than The Label

In this story of UNfashioned, I explore the labels stitched inside our clothes and the ones we carry in our lives. From brand names and sizes to roles and identities, labels can offer a sense of belonging and confidence, but they can also quietly limit how we see ourselves. Drawing from my experience in fashion, I reflect on how labels shape perception and why true style, both inside and out, begins when we stop letting them define us. xo, Melanie Drop me a message and share your feelings about this story. I look forward to hearing from you. email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage tiktok: @unfashionedpod website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com