Archive - Loose Leaf Tea by Nicolette Mason

Great love stories aren’t supposed to begin this way.

A stranger, the wrong timeline, and the relationship I almost didn’t let happen.

Aug 4 •

June 2025

The City of Angels

Every seam in my hometown bears the imprint of immigrant hands.

Jun 10 •

April 2025

The Quiet Audacity of Aging Without a Blueprint

It’s my 39th birthday. I have no idea where my life is going, and I think that’s beautiful.

Apr 22 •

Death by a Thousand Cuts: What Tariffs Mean for Fashion

My POV on the fashion forecast + independent, inclusive brands to keep on your radar (while they still exist)

Apr 4 •

February 2025

When do you feel most alive?

Maybe this is a journal entry. Small joys, stolen moments, and refusing to let the world make you numb.

Feb 27 •

January 2025

pageantry to punk, how beauty became both my mask and my mirror

also: my favorite beauty releases and products from 2024

Jan 7 •

September 2024

Fashion is making me feel (good) things again?

Navigating cautious optimism amidst exclusivity fatigue

Sep 17, 2024 •

9 Things I Didn't Buy (That I Can't Stop Thinking About)

Material literacy, sticker shock, and the practical benefits of delayed gratification

Sep 5, 2024 •

August 2024

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