Mood: Constant
Weather: Tropical
Outfit Purpose: Out & About
Style Savvy: Stripes are a staple in any wardrobe but striped jeans or pants unfortunately are a trend item but that doesn’t mean you have to throw them out when the trend is over. Trends are cyclical. Make sure to purchase a sober pair, meaning ankle length slim fit in a classic color combo (blue/white, red/white, yellow/white, green/white, etc). Today was a day for wearing my Forever 21 striped pants but I wanted to pair different pieces from my closet instead of using the usual suspects. I opted for my knitted BCBG Max Azria lightweight summer sweater, J. Crew studded belt, Oliver Peoples sunnies (which have my prescription lenses) and Prada wedges (circa 2006). To sex up this look for the evening, I’d slip on my black ankle strap Mango heels (seen here on Day 3).
Personal Style: Cali Girl Street Chic
What’s Going On With Me: Today I awoke feeling even, feeling constant. No highs or lows. Sometimes being balanced can feel super uncomfortable for me because it feels boring. Although I strive for serenity in my life, I still want to feel like I’m living but that doesn’t necessarily mean I need to spin out of control to feel like I’m alive. That’s also uncomfortable. Lately moving forward does feel like it’s at a snails pace but I’m okay with that for today.
I was chatting with my out-of-state man friend and he expressed he’s been feeling a little off, not being present or in the moment. I can totally relate. I felt like I’ve had hamsters running the wheel in my head for the past few days which ensued insomnia again. I haven’t exercised either for a couple of days but I did today and had turkey for dinner. Tryptophan her I come! Also my libido is on fire! I could really use some lovin’ from a man right now (not just any man either). Yeah, yeah I know “take care of yourself” … well I have and it’s getting old, so there.
Thoughts: This one is dedicated to my man friend … when I read today’s message in my daily meditation book, the topic was so apropos – living in the moment. I’m paraphrasing but it basically reads, preconceptions cloud our senses and prevent the actual situation from being fully realized. That having preconceptions of any situation, persons, anticipated experience, dulls the magic and the depth of the moment.
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