Tag: bloganuary
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Smelling By the Fireplace
I had a coworker once, who I didn’t care for, but I didn’t mind so much when he was around because smelled amazing. So I would always ask, “Why do you smell so good?” And the answer was always the same: By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela. Because of the name, I had always assumed…
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Chasing imperfection
The socks are thrown in the draw, in singles instead of properly coupled with their mate. The broccoli is cooked in a steamer bag, instead of tossed with oil and seasoning and then baked at 450 degrees. The hair washed and then conditioned for 1 minute instead of undergoing a deep condition and steam treatment.…
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Some ideas
Stay with me for a moment. What if there were a job where you could literally just play dress up al day and get paid for it? Like, what if you did that and then, maybe posted videos about? That would be crazy right? You are either in on this joke or are scrunching your…
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Let fashion take you to another time
They say that fashion repeats itself, and Gen Z is certainly bringing back 90s and early 2000s style. Low rise jeans, velour track suits have all made comeback. You could attribute this to a lack originality, people just repeat styles because they can’t think of anything new. But it is deeper than that. It’s more…
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Just a pair of polka dot rain boots
A pair of polka dotted rain boots. Patent black, with white dots. I was so excited when I opened the gift to reveal what would become my superpower. I could finally step out without fear of wet socks or soggy shoes. I walk differently in the rain with waterproof shoes on my feet. I walk…
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The fitting room
A few years back, I desperately needed some professional clothing. It was time to start networking and attending conferences. I wanted a look that screamed, “You should hire me. I can definitely do whatever job you got.” But at school in what felt like the middle of nowhere, the local Dress Barn was the best…
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Playing with makeup
Recently, I have started to play around with makeup. It is just an art form that I have always wanted to master but never had the courage to attempt. But now, nothing is really stopping me from having fun, except the fear of what people will think. You see, I have had a great time…
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A city walk
During my visit to Monterrey in Mexico, I had the desire to see a church. Problem was that no one else wanted to. They were either going on planned excursions or sleeping in. I could just do that. I could be a tagalong or head back to my room to continue watching MTV in Spanish.…
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Notes from a bad traveler
In New Orleans, I sat on my hotel bed, peering out the expansive window that overlooked the water. I stayed there, watching the sun go down and the boats go by. In that moment, I thought more deeply about how I want to change my life. How I miss having a space like that to…
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