The Emojis That Speak Fluent Me

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What are your favorite emojis?

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If a picture’s worth a thousand words, an emoji must be worth at least a latte and a good laugh.

I have a carefully curated arsenal of favorite emojis — the A-team of my digital conversations. They’re the unsung heroes that save me from typing entire paragraphs while still delivering sass, sparkle, and sometimes just the right amount of unhinged energy.

Here’s my ride-or-die lineup:

✨ Sparkles: Because everything I touch (or at least text about) deserves a little extra glow-up energy. Plus, it’s basically the emoji version of adding a sequin jacket to an otherwise normal outfit.

😂 Laughing Crying Face: Self-explanatory. If I’m not laughing until I’m questioning my life choices, am I even living?

🖤 Black Heart: Sophistication. Mystery. Glamorous existentialism. It’s giving “I’m thriving, but make it gothic.”

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☕ Latte (ok, technically Coffee): Because life is better with a latte in hand — and in spirit. I have unofficially rebranded this emoji to mean “fuel for the chaos.”

🙄 Eye Roll: A daily essential. Because sometimes words aren’t enough when life hands you a “you’ve got to be kidding me” moment.

👑 Crown: Voguegenics Queen energy, obviously. Even if it’s just to remind myself that even on my worst days, I am royalty — coffee-stained sweatpants and all.

Emojis aren’t just icons on a keyboard — they’re little extensions of our personalities, our moods, and our chaotic good energy. So if you see a sparkle, a side-eye, and a black heart show up in my texts… you know you’re talking to the real me.

💬 What are your must-use emojis? Tell me — bonus points if you answer entirely in emojis. 😉

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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