HeyJaredUNfashioned
I’m Melanie. I’m a designer, storyteller, and lifelong lover of vintage. I’ve always been drawn to pieces that carry energy and memory, with a little bit of soul in every stitch. For almost twenty years, I’ve been running my shop, Retro Kandy Vintage.
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The Cover-Up (opens the original)
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What if a cover-up was never meant to make us disappear? In this story, I uncover the surprising lesson hidden in one simple summer garment and explore how trust, healing, and authenticity grow when we allow ourselves to be known with intention instead of all at once. 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: @
The Swim Suit Drawer (opens the original)
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Swimsuits are some of the smallest garments in our closets, yet they often carry the greatest emotional weight. In this story, I revisit my childhood as a swimmer, reflect on how my relationship with my body changed over the years, and share the quiet reminder that life has never asked our bodies to be perfect only to be lived 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
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