Vintage gold mirror owned by Mansfield hairstylist serves as a symbol of her desired identity.
In Voke Onoriose's cozy home studio for personal styling, an elaborate vintage mirror adorns a corner table. "Me vs. Me" - a reminder to stay focused on her self-improvement journey as a stylist – graces the mirror's surface in bold black letters.
"It's just a reminder to not dwell on external things," she explains, "just look within yourself. What makes you happy? What will heal your inner child?"
This mirror, a gift from her dad during her high school years, has taken on deeper meaning since his passing in 2023. Now, it's like a message from the past, enriching her story.
"He just walked into my room one day and hung the mirror on the wall, and I was like, 'Cool, a mirror in my bedroom,'" she says, reminiscing. "It wasn't until now that he's no longer here that I truly appreciate it."
With plans to relocate it wherever she resides, she considers the mirror her confidant and partner throughout her journey.
"I'm on a quest to carve a name for myself," she says. "This mirror is coming along with me on that journey."
Hailing from a romance gold metal, this mirror oozes charm, embodying a vintage aesthetic she adores. It's not merely a reflection but seems like a reflection of her ambition, dreams, and aspirations. Occasionally, she switches the inscription, repeating verses from the Bible or quoting her brand name VVS (Voke Vogue Studios).
Originating from her high school days, the mirror stood as a colorful addition to her room. However, today, its stature has grown, adorning her professional space where she thrives on creativity and introspection.
"This mirror gives me a sense of peace and optimism," she says, beaming. "Knowing I didn't have to buy it, that it was a gift from my father, makes me feel humbled and grateful."
In her home studio, this mirror stands timeless and regal, embodying history, emotions, and dreams.
["Home" symbolizes a deeply personal and sentimental feeling for Voke][4], and this mirror seems to echo those sentiments. Yet, it doesn't restrict itself to the past but serves as a guiding force in her present and future endeavors.[1][2][3]
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- Voke Onoriose finds a deeper meaning in the vintage mirror gifted by her father during her high school years, a symbol that now serves as a confidant and partner throughout her styling journey.
- In her cozy home studio, the mirror stands timeless and regal, echoing Voke's personal and sentimental feelings, yet serving as a guiding force in her present and future endeavors.
- The mirror, hailing from a romance gold metal, is not merely a reflection but seems like a reflection of Voke's ambition, dreams, and aspirations in home-and-garden interior-design lifestyle.
- With plans to relocate, Voke considers the meaningful mirror a constant companion on her quest to carve a name for herself in the styling community.
- Oozing charm and embodying a vintage aesthetic, the verses from the Bible or her brand name VVS (Voke Vogue Studios) occasionally adorn the mirror's surface, imbuing it with symbolic significance for her personal style and lifestyle brand.
