Lindsey Smith

Lindsey Smith
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Lindsey Smith is a 3rd year majoring in sociology and philosophy on a pre-law track. Outside of Iris, she is a member of University Dance Club and is a certified personal trainer. In her free time, she can frequently be found trying to squeeze in a workout, making coffee at Starbucks on the corner, and cuddling her cat.

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makeup products

I was in Sephora over winter break, looking for a new perfume, when a couple of girls who could not be any older than 11 shoved past me to get to the Sol de Janerio display.

blue squiggles that look like waves

Back in high school, I did not care at all about the holidays. 

palm with lines tracing everywhere

there is a longing within me

for something that is not there

Body dancing through a gym

Dearest,

I watched from the top of the staircase tonight as you gripped the railing on the way down, knuckles white and still bony from the years you let me hold them. 

A girl scrolling on her phone while getting ready to go out to a party.

As I watch Bridgerton edits on TikTok, I once again ask myself, “Why do they get to dress up and go to balls, while I have to dress up and go to frat parties?”

Blue Swirls and Circles laid on Waves

when i was growing up, the waves crashing against the assateague island beach sounded like mother nature raking her nails down a sandy chalkboard.