“It’s a sort of bloom on a woman. If you have it, you don’t need to have anything else; and if you don’t have it, it doesn’t much matter what else you have.”
- James Matthew Barrie
First of all, I would like to apologize for the lack of updates. I fear that my working life has taken front and center over all other aspects of my life and that I rarely have time for other things. I know what you are thinking… that I used up this excuse too often that it has almost become like clockwork… Well, I would like to think that I have a good grasp over the different facets of my life and that compartmentalizing has always been a redeeming trait of mine but the moment that I feel like my life is taking a more relaxed pace, things start coming up that need my attention immediately and…well… things pile up. I find that there is no balance in terms of the ratio of things filling up my “to-do” list vs. boxes I can tick off. But for the record, I am not complaining. I love what I am doing. I am sure you already realized that I am the type of person who can’t be forced to do something I don’t want to.. and that even if I try to act stubborn or complain to higher heavens— I have to admit, for me to want to be part of something requires me to have (at the very least) some sort of interest for it. So… what can I say about what I do except that… I absolutely love it! I find my life is more fulfilling and I have a new found respect for subtlety.
I think that more than anything, this shows in the way I dress. I used to think that to be memorable, you had to break the rules, make noise and make bold, daring, outrageous (and ridiculous) decisions. I mean…wasn’t that the whole point, basis and end goal of the concept called “standing out?” Granted, I was young and foolish… I seemed to understand things that way… But, after careful consideration, I have come to realize that most of the time, big bangs and explosions aren’t all that necessary to change things. Most of the time, what creates more impact comes in the most subtle, muted and unexpected way.
Being loud and striking isn’t always necessary to make an impact… as this outfit proves. Most of the time, style is about knowing how to “charm” and to be quite frank, charm has more to do with how you carry yourself than it has to do with how low you make people’s jaws drop. I think this is why I have been into more neutral palettes and classic pieces (you know…clothes I actually see myself wearing 5-10 years from now) over the edgier, over-the-top and trendy pieces I’ve been accustomed to wear and that you’ve been accustomed to see me in. I don’t have regrets. I think I had to go through that dare-devilish and rebellious streak before settling down. I created this blog so you can transition with me and evolve with me as I go through stages in my life… I am growing up and maturing and I find that…so are my choices…and as I have accepted the many changes I have gone through with different aspects of my life, I find that it’s not a bad thing.
Dress: ROMWE, Nude Ankle Strap Heels: Stuart Weitzman, Birkin Bag: Hermes, Rose Quartz Earrings: Peewee Benitez, Rose Gold Bangle with Amethyst: BVLGARI
x, J