The Homebody Blog

VOL. 04 — August 2026 This Month in Marieloulou

August taught me that the best things usually start as slightly insane ideas you decide to follow anyway. Open the coffee shop, put lace on the hoodie, fly the plane, take the road trip, and trust ...

I Think I Just Invented Something: The Cassette Belt Buckle

I had an idea while working on the Marieloulou mixtape campaign: what if a cassette tape became something wearable? That thought turned into the cassette belt buckle, a small piece of nostalgia rem...

VOL. 03 — July 2026 This Month in Marieloulou

Marieloulou took a little bit of a backseat this month because I opened a cafe. Yeah, you read that right. Deloulou is officially open in Fort Worth, and we are SO busy. Between that, SS27 designs,...

What to Wear When It’s Hot Outside but Freezing in Class

When it’s hot outside but freezing in class, the outfit has to work for both. I’m breaking down easy school and college outfit formulas that start with a light base, then add the cozy layers you’ll...

Summer Outfits for Anyone Who Lives in Hoodies and Sweatpants

Summer style doesn’t mean giving up your hoodies, sweatpants, and oversized tees. This one’s for anyone who loves a comfy fit but still wants to look put together when it’s hot outside — with easy ...

VOL. 02 — JUNE 2026 This month in Marieloulou

This month, I’ve been traveling through Japan and China with my mom, soaking up fashion inspo, culture, and everything that makes quality actually last. From baggy shorts and tabis to Fall/Winter p...

What to Wear on the 4th of July When You Want to Be Comfy but Still Cute

The 4th of July fit has to do a lot: cute for pictures, comfy for sitting outside, and easy enough to wear from BBQs to fireworks. I’m breaking down outfit ideas that feel festive without looking t...

TRAVEL LOG Summer 2026 Vol. 1 - TOKYO 🇯🇵

A week in Tokyo with my mom and brother — full of fabric market inspo, 7-Eleven snacks, cozy bookstores, vending machine drinks, JDM cars, and Marieloulou fits through thousands of steps.

Blue Light Filter Glasses Are Having a Moment. Here's Why I Finally Made My Own.

I spend a lot of time on screens. At some point I started waking up with headaches more days than not. That's what sent me down the blue light rabbit hole — and eventually led to designing my own c...

Fringe Pants Are Back. Here’s Why I Made Mine Wide-Leg

Fringe pants are back, but I didn’t want to make the stiff, “looks-good-only-on-camera” kind. I took the same ultra-comfy base from my Essential wide-leg sweatpants and gave it a Fort Worth twist w...