A New York City Creative Photographer & Content Creator:

Firstly, I’m no bimbo.

Growing up, every movie or tv show named their bimbo character “Stacie”. She was an airhead, ditzy, or slutty. She was laughable. Girls associated with my name were not to be taken seriously.

And then “Stacie” got hijacked for Fountain’s of Wayne’s Stacie’s Mom and all hell broke loose as every human on the planet started singing about my mom three seconds after learning my name. I used to introduce myself as “Stacie, yes, my mom’s got it going on”, in hopes the chorus wouldn’t break out.

But it’s time to put the stereotypes to bed. I’m reclaiming my name for me and all the other Stacie’s out there, whether they’re “ey” “y” or actually “Anastacia’s”.

I’m reclaiming this name that had me growing up disappointed in how I was portrayed in the movies. And disappointed that a song about sexualizing my mom was constantly sung to me.

I’m an intelligent Stacie who loves her mom, owns a small business, likes to craft and read, and has healthy relationships with my husband and friends.

I’m a full time photographer and blogger living on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. You can find me rushing Broadway musicals, jogging the city, thrifting, and eating doughnuts.

Secondly, in this space, we are far from air-headed. I write about 5 main things:

• How to style yourself in a wardrobe that feels you-i-est and how to shop for pieces that will stay in your wardrobe for years.

• How to decorate your small apartment (I have one, and it’s a creative challenge to make it all fit and to make it all look good).

• I’m sharing all about how I have had Vaginismus on and off the past 12 years. I offer resources to those who have it and to those who know someone with it.

• I live in NYC and I love to create content around this quirky big city. Sometimes I write essays, take photos, or make videos.

• Every now and then I share my tips for those who want to be photographers.