Meet Miranda Haley

Today we’d like to introduce you to Miranda Haley.

Hi Miranda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started my Instagram as a way to document my travels after I was diagnosed with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. I found they had robbed me of my ability to enjoy many of the things that previously brought me joy. As I started working with different doctors determined to get my life back through various treatments, medications and surgeries I started to get my life back. I found Instagram as a great way to document the good days and something I could look back at on the bad days as a reminder that these bad days were temporary. When the pandemic hit, it gave me a new definition of bad days.

I felt stuck in a time warp where every day was the same and there was no hope of it changing. It that time Instagram provided me a wonderful opportunity to share my love of fashion. I used to dream of owning my own boutique before I changed my career path to become an art teacher. Instagram allowed me to keep a piece of that dream by sharing my favorite fashion finds for petites. I always struggled to find clothes because I am short and what I often refer to as child sized. I was able to share my passion and connect with other women who shared the same passion. Instagram gave me a way to connect with people during the pandemic.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers and compare yourself others. I have to remind myself that each person has their own journey.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I specialize in budget fashion for petites. I also try to provide hope for people struggling with health issues and mental illness. I consider myself pretty unfiltered like a 30 year old Emma chamberlain without the huge following and Louis Vuitton never sends me outfits (although I’m open to this). I share my experience with dating and singleness. I also share what it has been like being a teacher in person during the pandemic. I also had a rhinoplasty this summer and have shared the roller coaster to getting the procedure and the recovery process. I’m always thankful with someone sends me a message thanking me for sharing my story. If I help just one person I will consider it worth it.

What makes you happy?
Right now, with pandemic, small things make me happy. I find joy in little things like pumpkin spice lattes and chocolate chip cookies. My students always make me happy when they enjoy a lesson and tell me they love coming to art. During the pandemic, I have found that it is hard to be happy when so much death is happening around us this is why I have chosen to find joy in the little things.

Contact Info:

• Email: mirandahaley12@gmail.com
• Website: LIKEtoKNOW.it/_miranda_haley_
• Instagram: Instagram.com_miranda_haley_
• Twitter: Twitter.com/_stylingaddict

Image Credits
Bayli Palmer
Paula Haley