<?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[Talks With Dulce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couture Talks With D]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[We Talk About Sex Like It’s Violent ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been thinking a lot lately. Why does love, especially sex, have to sound violent? Why do phrases like “like beating the p*ssy," “hit,” “smash,” “beating the meat,” or “cracking someone” even exist? It doesn’t make sense. These words turn something intimate and beautiful into a battlefield. Why are our most vulnerable moments wrapped in aggression? The more I listened to the language people use, the more I noticed a pattern. The action is aggressive, the verbs are violent, and the body...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/we-talk-about-sex-like-it-s-violent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eedd7ba71bf03783784358</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_acf749aebd3744d09c9a26cab87ec7b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_497,h_622,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make America Woke Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[We need to start paying attention again, actually, we need to make America WOKE AGAIN, like woke in 2020, woke in 2016, woke in 2008,...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/make-america-woke-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d0b66d8368cf653eeef3a6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_5225ec345fc34202b5bac08fbd07c65c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_411,h_486,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty, Polished, and Patriarchal: The Rise of Conservative Aesthetics]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have noticed that society is turning a little conservative, from politics to fashion. The rise of conservatism in the U.S. didn’t...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/the-rise-of-conservatism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686482bd3b70d6e1975e4699</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_5c23d60816d942369db552ef0b7684ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_749,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romanticizing Life: The Art of Self-Love, Heartbreak, and Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently dissociated from reality, and it was a tripping, hot mess. It felt like the lens of my eyes shifted into something scary,...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/romanticizing-life-the-art-of-self-love-heartbreak-and-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682a29f7f7793539fe6072b8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:33:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_3b7208031d9d406db96e2d1ff03b1c0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Love? A Deep Dive Into bell hooks’ Vision of Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, it’s Couture Talks with Dulce, and today, I have a big question for you: Do you know what love is? Whether your answer is a...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/what-is-love-a-deep-dive-into-bell-hooks-vision-of-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6814f5a280e2422fe5146d2a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_d75ddbf91f4045aa8c8288940f37d4d5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_664,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Stitch In Time: Fashion As A Political Statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello readers, It's Couture Talks With Dulce, and today we are going to talk about fashion and art. Oh, this  is my favorite topic!...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/a-stitch-in-time-fashion-as-a-political-statement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f32b04b62b988f55a34d9d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:06:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_adae618e628140dea5651bb73de4ff33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_920,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Skincare Holy Grails: A Guide to Clear &#38; Glowy Skin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey girlies, it’s Dulce. Today, let’s talk about skincare. If you’ve ever wondered how I keep my skin looking like I bathe in the...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/my-skincare-holy-grails-a-guide-to-clear-glowy-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d4b85fbb92761a8e8ef108</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 01:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_65e17ab4482647c6b6d6c97eb8203ce3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_981,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Couture of Blair Waldorf | From Queen B to Trendsetter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, East Siders. It's Gossip Girl! Just kidding , it's your girl Couture Talks with Dulce. Today, we're diving into the real couture...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/the-real-couture-of-blair-waldorf-from-queen-b-to-trendsetter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cbac8475fc64e2e373f001</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_0cf06b62feb9443584d2d8b7744fcdab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_894,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resolutions, Regrets, &#38; Regrowth: A New Year’s Pep Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello readers it's Dulce and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I’m happy 2024 is over it was a filler year where it didn't go the way I wanted and planned...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/resolutions-regrets-and-regrowth-a-new-year-s-pep-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6775fa122232decda57866cc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:01:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_6e53adead0ba48ae82d2f78c539a90ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Pink: From Paris Hilton to the Barbieverse, Why This Color Reigns Supreme ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oh, pink. My forever love, my personality, and yes, the very reason this blog is unapologetically dripped in its rosy beauty. (Seriously,...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/the-power-of-pink-from-paris-hilton-to-the-barbieverse-why-this-color-reigns-supreme</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67512707ab84c23758365b04</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:12:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_825caf38e8db4e5bb97732f0655984a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_605,h_890,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A City of Bones: The Magical Book That Transformed My Life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey loves, it’s Dulce here with Couture Talks, and today I’m taking you on an exciting journey into one of my all-time favorite books...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/a-city-of-bones-the-magical-book-that-transformed-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6750df980bf0f92acec95ff3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:34:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_341c47d67ec2411aa827ffe9240fdfb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living on My Terms: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Forgiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, it’s Dulce. Today, I want to open up and share some of the deeper parts of my journey through self-discovery and healing....]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/living-on-my-terms-a-journey-of-self-discovery-and-forgiveness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6736a4d633f336791ac80f39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:25:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_9fb48393d2f14d27a71e359ebc8b6542~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty with a Purpose: How Mac Cosmetics Gives Back!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we think of makeup that’s bold, and iconic, MAC Cosmetics immediately comes to mind! MAC is a true trailblazer in charitable giving.]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/beauty-with-a-purpose-how-mac-cosmetics-gives-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716fc19529aa3000b38ed2d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:35:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_955427dc8cef40a9a7bd6118ff2eccc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAWAYAMA: An Album That Changed My Life!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! It’s Dulce here, and today, I’m sharing a life-changing album recommendation that helped me through one of the toughest...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/sawayama-an-album-that-changed-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671199d5a0714f3ff6c0e6b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:26:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_2712131a622646e0b825840baee5e228~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice, Your Vote: Why Voting Matters More Than Ever!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey, amazing readers! Welcome back to Couture Talks with Dulce , and today, we’re diving into something super important—the power we have...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/your-voice-your-vote-why-voting-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67087b76c66faae06f68557f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:37:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_141f30a916da4c4e9fd6e73d1004cf2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Always Fabulous: The Style of Samantha Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey fashion lovers, it’s Dulce here, and I am beyond excited to dive into one of my all-time favorite comfort shows – Sex and the City !...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/always-fabulous-the-style-of-samantha-jones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f5a8f4afcaa55c1c558716</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:58:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_3adc29caa632499c89c618163573ed21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_735,h_678,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Fashion Trends: A Blend of Nostalgia and Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! It’s your girl, Dulce, back with another fun chat about fashion! As we dive into the last quarter of 2024, the fashion...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/2024-fashion-trends-a-blend-of-nostalgia-and-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f5f24fafcaa55c1c567985</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:39:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_5e1878dffae64d7ea7043396c6c67877~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_989,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Fabulous Sustainable Green Wardrobe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! 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Finding the...]]></description><link>https://couturetalkswdulce.wixsite.com/couture-talks-with-d/post/great-natural-leave-in-conditioner-affiliate-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ec7337ead71afb5cbee300</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:01:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08f306_fa0e39ea7216450ea75444c10f864c64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dulce Maria Delacruz</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>