Kelly Peacock
Can you share a little about yourself?
I am a Brooklyn-based poet, writer, and content creator. You will most likely find me at a coffee shop, writing or reading, or walking around Manhattan creating content!
How does living in New York specifically inspire you and your style?
I've learned that in New York you can wear whatever you want and no one will look at you differently. Everyone has their own style and taste! Living here just reminds me that I can wear whatever makes me feel good, whatever I feel comfortable in -- whether it's sweatpants, a hoodie, and sneakers, or jeans, an oversized t-shirt, and some boots. For me, comfort is key.
Congratulations on your book, Somewhere in Between! We’d love to hear a little about the book and what it means to you.
Thank you! I'm so excited! I've been writing my book, Somewhere in Between, for years -- it's a collection of poems about certain relationships that have impacted me and the way I look at love, and how I'm healing from heartache and trauma. This book is for the ones who are somewhere in between their loving, their heartache, and their healing. I'd like to think these poems will be a comfort for some people, to remind them they're not alone all that they're feeling.
Can you tell us about your journey with poetry?
For me, writing poetry is a form of therapy. It sounds cliche but it's true. I have a lot of feelings, especially about certain relationships I've endured, and I need a place to put them. I like being able to write down my thoughts and feelings and then later add a good metaphor or a certain phrase that just stings the heart a little.
I've always been a writer, but it wasn't until college (sometime around 2015 maybe?) that I decided to dip my toes into the poetry world. I studied creative writing with a concentration in poetry and I was the only senior in the writing major with that genre. My senior thesis was a collection of about 30 poems -- and some of those poems have been rewritten and are included in my book! I moved to Brooklyn right after college and got a job writing at Thought Catalog, where I eventually pitched my manuscript to my boss and the development of publishing my book came to be!
Are there any spots in NYC you’d recommend for those looking for a relaxing place to read?
I don't know if there are many "relaxing" places in Manhattan and Brooklyn, per se. However, there are some coffee shops around that could be decent if you're good at tuning out the rest of the world! I like TB Coffee House in Clinton Hill, Maman in Greenpoint, Happy Bones in Lower Manhattan (if you catch them on a good, not busy day!), and Black Star Cafe in Williamsburg. Also, Prospect Park and Central Park during the warmer months are pretty solid spots too!
What are your favorite denim fashion trends currently?
I will always and forever be a supporter of the high-waisted jean. I love mom jeans and boyfriend jeans, especially if they've got a good fit on them around the waist and hips. I have wide hips so finding jeans that fit can be really difficult for me. I also love that skinny jeans are out and baggy jeans are in!
*Kelly wears Peyton High Rise Straight
