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MIA HOLTON Personal Style is Dead: Here’s  How We Can Revive It. Once upon a time, personal style meant something. It wasn’t about achieving the perfect aesthetic or dressing for views. It was intricate, not polished. It was unpredictable, and it was yours.   Now, thanks to the algorithm, style has been standardized. The same “it girl” look gets replicated thousands of times over. Everyone’s wearing the same Amazon-linked corsets, the same Zara basics, the same designer dupes— all optimized for TikTok hauls and curated Instagram photo dumps. We’ve traded originality for reach.   And don’t get me wrong, I adore a...

Mia Holton Dopamine Dressing: The Science of Wearing What Feels Good. For years, my closet was a sea of black. It felt safe, chic, and quietly powerful but, in hindsight, I think I used it as a protective shield. This style helped me blend in, dull myself down, disappear a little. I wasn’t dressing to express joy; I was dressing to protect something else. Lately, though, something’s shifted. I’ve started reaching for a lot more color, a cherry red bag on a low-energy day, or a pastel blue top when I need a little calm. I’ve realized that what I...

Mia Holton The Death of Personal Style: The Style Crisis No One Talks About Scroll through any social media feed today and you'll notice it: a sea of beige sets, kitten heels with bows, and the same viral accessories repeated on a constant loop. Somewhere between algorithm-driven style inspo and influencer uniformity, fashion has started to flatline. We’re dressing more alike than ever before, and not because of shared taste, but because the internet has blurred the lines between inspiration and imitation. What happens when individuality is filtered out for conformity? And are we even choosing our style or is...

MIA HOLTON Wild West, But Make It Cyber: Your Desert Style Guide Coachella season is officially here, and whether you’re actually headed to Indio or just dressing the part for your local dive bar (respect), we both know the fit is half the thrill. This year, I wanted to create a lineup that goes beyond the usual flower crowns and fringe overload. Think: space cowgirl meets downtown icon—dreamy, weird, hot girl energy with just the right amount of “don’t talk to me unless you’re offering water or compliments.”  From metallic moments to western throwbacks, here’s your Metallic Martini-approved style guide,...