inner beauty came from confidence and pride — which she determined was through how one presented themselves for the world to see. Dress nicely, not like a slob, she had reprimanded me often. She had taught me fashion from a young age. Not to chase trends, but to hunt down the garments and accessories that spoke to me. She believed they drifted in the world like broken whispers of my soul, and that it was my duty as a woman to reclaim them.