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Abercrombie & Fitch YPB sculptLUX 7/8-Length Leggings ($52, originally $65)
The YPB sculptLUX 7/8-Length Leggings are an editor-backed favorite for their flattering yet supportive wear. Made with a sweat-wicking four-way stretch fabric, these leggings ensure you feel comfortable no matter how you move. They are sculpting and smoothing without feeling too restrictive, and they boast a hidden interior waistband pocket. Read more of our thoughts on Abercrombie & Fitch’s YPB Activewear here.
If you’re like me, then summer is top of mind. I’ve been imagining myself outdoors, soaking up some serious sun and hanging out with my besties. Maybe you have a beach vacation or two locked in. Perhaps there’s a fun picnic in your near future. Either way,y there’s no denying the plethora of sun-filled activities summertime brings into your day-to-day life. As a shopping expert and plus-size fashion person, I’ve seen some seriously pretty styles recently that’ll channel summer in the chicest way.
As a seasoned fashion editor, I like to think I’ve seen every trend resurgence. But every now and then, fashion throws me a curveball. Case in point? The moccasin shoe trend. Yes, the moccasin—the once humble, Native American–inspired slip-on that might conjure images of cozy fall days or rustic weekends in nature—is back in the spotlight and making waves.
Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, definitely. I was always a driven and internally motivated student and expected a lot of myself in terms of grades and achievements. I went to a pretty rigorous middle school, the goal of which was to get into one of the most prestigious specialized high schools in NYC. Once I got in there, the emphasis on grades and achievement became even more pervasive, because of the culture and extremely rigorous curriculum. Pretty much everyone in this high school had their eyes set on one of the top 10 universities in the US and there was never a question in my or my parents’ minds that I would go to college, and that it would likely be one of the top schools in the country. When my parents were getting divorced, my mom included a clause in the settlement that my dad had to contribute to half of my college tuition costs until I turned 21, no matter which college I went to. (My dad had originally only agreed to pay for a state or city school.) I was fortunate to get significant financial aid from my university, which included work study so I worked throughout my four years at school. I also took out $30,000 in federal loans. The rest was paid for by my parents (Dad stopped paying when I was 21). My mom paid for my housing throughout college: dorm for three years and a house shared with five friends for one year.
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Naomi Parris is the assistant shopping editor at PS, based in New York. With over eight years of experience and previous roles held on the brand’s Beauty and Operations teams, she enjoys telling stories that merge fashion, beauty, and Black culture. Naomi has also lent her skillful pen to Essence Girls United, Elle, Bustle, and Elite Daily. When she’s not crafting shopping roundups, high-profile features, beauty op-eds, or trend guides, you can find Naomi behind her blog “Eli-Nay,” where she inspires readers through style guides, cultural pieces, and innovative content on her Instagram.
