Welcome to The Changing Room
This is a newsletter about style but also all the litte things in between.
What you can excpect: long-winded essays about the mindful dressing, interviews with people that go beyond just “what are you wearing” and an authentic space to enjoy acquiring beautiful things in a sustainable and mindful way.
I wasn’t always interested in writing about fashion, but I always loved writing about big feelings — so this newsletter is a combination of the two.
Hi — I’m Arbela Capas, a writer and editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. You may know me from my previous work as style and home editor for Cleveland Magazine or through some other freelance work I’ve done now and then. You may have also found me through my long rants about personal style and vintage on TikTok.
Whatever it may be, I’m so glad you’re here.
Out in the real world, you’re most likely to find me between the racks of a vintage store, sipping on sweet mocktails, listening to jazz music at home or cuddling my pitbull, Davey.
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