<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Forensic Fashionista]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where science meets glam, where women empower other women to embrace their femininity in medicine, and where a community forms. ]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:05:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.forensicfashionista.com/ru/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Polished as a Busy Medical Student (Simple, Budget-Friendly Habits)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how to stay polished as a busy medical student with budget-friendly habits. Learn tips to maintain a polished look amidst your hectic schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/how-to-stay-polished-as-a-busy-medical-student-simple-budget-friendly-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c925506fd5abf58033b10d</guid><category><![CDATA[Medical Student Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care for Women in STEM]]></category><category><![CDATA[Empowered Women]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care & Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:04:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_77ea480d02084260a67eb99bee7a191e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_660,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Anxiety Toolkit for Exam Season: Habits, Scripts, and Boundaries That Help Me Stay Grounded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how my anxiety toolkit helps me stay grounded during exam season. Learn habits, scripts, and boundaries in my anxiety toolkit.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/my-anxiety-toolkit-for-exam-season-habits-scripts-and-boundaries-that-help-me-stay-grounded</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bdc394401a0b244d00617e</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care Strategies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Anxiety Management in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical School Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care for Women in STEM]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health in Forensic Science]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical School]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical Student Life]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_017451e65bfe4790a76cc7209ece5fb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_596,h_298,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Budget as a Medical Student on a Caribbean Island: Groceries, Transport, and Real Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how to budget effectively as a medical student on a Caribbean island. Learn practical tips on how to budget for groceries, transport, and real costs.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/budgeting-as-a-medical-student-on-the-island-groceries-transport-and-real-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6b35555878d6d4836725a</guid><category><![CDATA[Budgeting for Med Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Tips for Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living Expenses in Med School]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical School]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical Student Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Balancing Life & Studies]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:06:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_7b8c9518bc8844e69f0f62b3621ffe73~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Study in Medical School: Systems, Tools, and the Lessons I Learned Along the Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A medical student shares her study routine, including lectures, summaries, Pathoma, Sketchy, and active recall. Learn what works and what doesn’t in medical school.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/how-i-study-in-medical-school-systems-tools-and-the-lessons-i-learned-along-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69acc04a9992c96cd84b74b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Medical School]]></category><category><![CDATA[Study Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medical Student Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Study Systems]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:10:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_548b824343ba4fa2b027c9b27bdd4467~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Languages + Busy Schedules: Making People Feel Loved with Limited Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical school is a whirlwind. One minute you are speed-walking to classes with lukewarm coffee in hand, the next you are buried in reviews, catching up on Anki cards, answering group chats, and trying to remember the last time you ate something green. Between lectures, clinical settings, exams, and the elusive idea of sleep, it can feel like there is barely time to breathe, let alone pour into a relationship. And yet, relationships matter. They are the anchor outside the hospital walls: the...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/love-languages-busy-schedules-making-people-feel-loved-with-limited-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a49c3a51b11cfaffff9689</guid><category><![CDATA[Love in Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Balancing Life & Studies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care & Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:09:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_dddd46ef3e8344328b60b016a199e57c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wear to Study: Outfits That Boost Focus + Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how the right outfits can boost your study focus and confidence. Explore study outfits that align mind and body for peak performance.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/what-i-wear-to-study-outfits-that-boost-focus-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699bc6eb8133563068c87f85</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ef50ced16ccf43129a23a9356c0e0f99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Forensic Pathologist Actually Does (TV vs reality)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the real work of a forensic pathologist beyond TV drama. Discover how forensic pathologists balance science and empathy in their vital role.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/what-a-forensic-pathologist-actually-does-tv-vs-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69924b06884976137da7b46f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:44:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_f6fc94f6269a4a6a86781028b2a3b919~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Deal with Comparison in Med School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparison is a quiet thief in medical school. It doesn’t announce itself; it slips in during the third cup of coffee at midnight, creeps into group chats when scores get posted, and whispers in your ear as you scroll past your peers’ achievements. I’ve felt it too, the heart quickening, mind racing, convinced I’m sprinting on a treadmill while everyone else glides ahead without breaking a sweat. But here’s what I’ve learned with time and a lot of honesty: comparison is rarely the truth; it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/how-i-deal-with-comparison-in-med-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988ea4343ec5706c434ca94</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:41:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_e2701ca6474c43a29db9ecba58cb67e4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Weekly Routine Living/Studying in the Caribbean (time blocks)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to study while living somewhere that feels like a postcard, here’s my honest answer: it’s still a grind, but it’s a beautiful grind. Most days are packed with lectures, small group, and studying, and the workload doesn’t magically get easier just because there are palm trees outside. If anything, living somewhere gorgeous teaches you how to balance discipline with gratitude, because you still have to show up, stay focused, and keep your...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/my-weekly-routine-living-studying-in-the-caribbean-time-blocks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697f6bac396306036eca4d39</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:54:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_bc4afc3f367c47719249ae45d286f01f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boundaries 101: scripts for saying no (without over-explaining)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Setting boundaries is one of the most effective ways to protect your peace, time, and well-being, especially as a woman navigating a male-dominated field like medicine. 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Embrace femininity and pink in serious careers. Femininity isn't a liability.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/yes-i-m-a-future-forensic-pathologist-and-i-love-pink-reclaiming-femininity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d3139d122d90ed9683665</guid><category><![CDATA[Femininity in Forensics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Empowered Women]]></category><category><![CDATA[Authentic Professionalism]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:09:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_5791600d4991404f886b29a8d076914a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_621,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I’m Choosing Forensic Pathology (and what people misunderstand)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The real reasons I am choosing a career in forensic pathology as a woman in medicine!]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/why-i-m-choosing-forensic-pathology-and-what-people-misunderstand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6963e26bcca849701e8ef4b5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:38:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_1ac0cbda79a547ef9c9b8c8c10250d07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Year I Choose Me: A Personal Manifesto + Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every new year brings a chance to reset, to rethink, and to refocus. But this year feels different. This year, I am not just setting resolutions or hoping for change. This year, I choose me. It’s a declaration, a commitment, and a promise to myself that I will prioritize my well-being, my identity, and my growth above all else. As a medical student navigating the demanding world of medicine, this choice feels both radical and necessary. I want to share this journey with you, like a big sister...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/the-year-i-choose-me-a-personal-manifesto-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6959518d13d20d5a3d031621</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_4b98c4eeb5504fd78c216c9152f26f36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prioritizing Mental Health in Medical School: Embracing Grace and Self-Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discovering the importance of prioritizing mental health in medical school. Learning how embracing grace and self-understanding can enhance your journey.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/prioritizing-mental-health-in-medical-school-embracing-grace-and-self-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d15de8a14cb1a1a09a8ed8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:54:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_773217375fbf4e339be85266b1b13823~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the Books at the Beach in the Caribbean?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the truth about Caribbean Medical School education. Uncover misconceptions and learn about the rigorous training at Caribbean Medical School.]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/hitting-the-books-at-the-beach-in-the-caribbean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b2fbe7c44a79e0500f9504</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_a31ba9a91ec54b45b4ede4b886a4e4df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wait is Over...I'm Back! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catching up and checking in! We are back, better, and more motivated than ever before! ]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/the-wait-is-over-i-m-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab1898855527eea2cd26df</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:57:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57ba2_a7bea11f885247f096787e4ca99b9dab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Out There! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back! This week is all centered around my personal extracurricular experiences throughout my undergraduate career and after! In...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/get-out-there</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b1550b26e69cdd749e617d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:59:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You are Worthy and Deserving ]]></title><description><![CDATA["Are you sure you want to pursue this career?" "You don't look like someone who would be in this profession." "No one will ever take you...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/you-are-worthy-and-deserving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656f576b4f5dba85097dd0c9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:21:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wow, I am so happy you stumbled onto my little corner of the internet! My name is Kenzie and I love all things girly, glitzy, pink, and...]]></description><link>https://www.forensicfashionista.com/post/welcome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65271a6ea22647557f64f082</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:07:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kenzie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>