Playful Elegance

Have you ever had your appetite sated? Ever felt quenched of thirst? Have your desires been fulfilled in this lifetime? I often look for unique and elegant prices of jewelry, and oftentimes, I am disappointed. My tastes are eccentric, borderline insane, and elegant. And I am a firm believer that how you represent yourself is…

A Street Already Exists

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? Here in Denver, there is a street named Jasmine. When I was a child, we would ride past, and my mother would say, “jazz o mine.” (Prior to her descent into madness) I felt special, and I found it funny. There’s also the…

Professional Princess

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? Well, I wanted to be a princess. My father approached this as kindly as possible, and stated that those positions were full. They indeed were not. But that didn’t stop me from believing I was – my first name is Jasmine….

Hyper Feminine – The Garden

Without comparisons or judgment, I came across a beautiful realization. It occurred to me, that I, divine feminine, am a flower in my own garden. Perhaps even, the tree centered in the middle – giving shade and offering life. And that any man who steps into this sacred place must treat it as such. It…

Hyper Feminine – Stories

Metallic pale pink, pale pink Guess sneakers. Perfectly styled hair, light makeup. I was minding my business, headed across town to the beauty supply store. It was a beautiful, late spring day in 2019. I really just wanted to get out of the house. I needed a moment. Truly, I didn’t feel like myself. I…

The Age of Hyper Femininity

A list of descriptions of how I dress/act from others- Prissy, sassy, glamorous, girly, stuck up, “too cute,” (meaning I’m difficult) high maintenance, fashionista (what does that even mean) No one wants to dress up like flowers anymore, but the garden’s been laid to waste…can you blame them? However, women hating on other women won’t…

Happy Vernal Equinox

Most years, I haven’t been able to express my love and gratitude for this season. In Colorado, the trees are just now growing buds and beginning to blossom – other areas in the continental US have us beat by a couple of weeks. My admiration for flowers stems from my youth, but as of late,…