‘That Girl’ Era is Over: Dominique Elissa on Sustainable Self-Improvement

April 30, 2025

For years, social media has glorified being ‘That Girl’ — early mornings, green juices, and the ever-elusive promise of self-improvement — wrapped up in an aesthetic so polished it could pass for a Pinterest board. But let’s be real, who actually kept it up past day one? With slow living redefining success, Dominique Elissa is...

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Gemma Desmond

Gemma is an aspiring fashion journalist with ambitions of becoming an editor-in-chief, drawing inspiration from icons like Carrie Bradshaw, Andie Anderson, and Anna Wintour. With a sharp eye for storytelling and an obsession with all things style, she’s constantly dissecting runway trends, and when she’s not writing or studying, she’s hunting for the perfect vintage skirt, sipping on an iced matcha, or curating the ultimate Pinterest-worthy wardrobe.

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