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This past week I was reminded of the importance of family and support. My mom had a minor procedure and I was her primary "caretaker/PA" as she would say all last week (even though I don't know the first thing about medical processes 😂). I was truly able to appreciate our enclosed time together and being able to help HER significantly this time vs. her always being there for everyone else. One thing about life is that there will always be change and that you will always need to be adaptable...two things I can proudly say I am very good at dealing with now lol.
On Aug 28th we have a partial lunar eclipse that will bring in a full energetic reset and emotional release. We've talked about big shifts happening (specifically in Aug) in the astrologic space and this is THE week that it all takes fruition now that we are officially in the sun sign of Virgo. Action, assertiveness, tasks being fulfilled, etc. are all going to be at the forefront now. Whatever you've been manifesting during this interim period is about to come to the forefront...so get ready to receive ✨💫.
This week's edit features my Beauty Recommendations, 7 Capsule Wardrobe Pieces for Fall + much more! Enjoy 😘
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Weekly Beauty Edit 💋💄
The 9-to-9 Wardrobe Shopping Guide: Clothes That Work Overtime 👚🍽
Sometimes you need to just go out for a quick happy hour/dinner to vent about the drama of the work day, catch up with girlfriends or simple reset before going home to your family. The 9-9 wardrobe is all about pieces that clock in at 9 a.m. and somehow still look chic enough for a 9 p.m. martini (or in my case...margarita) because let's be real...who has the time or energy to go home and change? The secret is shopping for clothes with range: a blazer that means business but looks even better draped over your shoulders, a midi skirt that can survive a Monday meeting and flirt its way through Friday drinks and chic heels that are comfortable but still show off your unique personality.
8 Pieces To Go From Office → Happy Hour → Dinner → “Wait, Are We Going Out?”:
1. Wide-Leg Tailored Trousers — The ultimate desk-to-dinner pant
2. The Slip Skirt — Pair with a knit by day, a fitted top and heels by night
3. The Fun Blazer — Oversized, cinched, leather, linen or subtly structured
4. The Perfect Dark-Wash Jeans — Denim that can actually pass for “dressed”
5. The Elevated Tank Top — Silk, knit, draped, asymmetrical or beautifully cut
6. The Midi Dress — Arguably the easiest 9-to-9 piece in existence
7. The Kitten Heel — Office appropriate without feeling painfully corporate
8. The Satin or Draped Blouse — Easy with trousers at 9 AM, gorgeous with jeans and jewelry at 9 PM
Glow-Up Habits That Don't Involve Buying Anything ✨💋
The chicest glow-up is the one that doesn’t even require anything other than...YOU. Sometimes the most transformative upgrades are beautifully low-budget: getting serious about your sleep, romanticizing your morning coffee, putting your phone down long enough to actually appreciate your life or finally keeping the promises you make to yourself. Think the kind of quiet refinement that shows up in your posture, your energy, your skin, your confidence and the way you walk into a room. It's amazing how far a little discipline, a little softness and the realization that becoming your most magnetic self has been sitting in your routine all along can get you.
10 Glow-Up Habits, No Shopping Required
1. The Phone-Free First Sip — Let your coffee be a coffee or tea be the tea, not a morning briefing on everyone else’s life. Give yourself 20 minutes before opening the apps.
2. Fix Your Posture — Shoulders back, chin up, core gently engaged. It’s free, instantly flattering and gives you that automatic confidence boost.
3. Become a Lotion-and-Robe Girl — Turn your post-shower routine into a ritual. Moisturize slowly, put on your robe, play something dreamy. Suddenly, Tuesday has European vibes.
4. Give Your Closet a Styling Session — Instead of buying something new, rediscover and fall back in love with what you already have. Try combinations you’ve never worn, photograph your favorites and suddenly your wardrobe has a new personality.
5. Take Yourself on a Walk — No errands, no agenda, no productivity podcast required. Just headphones, fresh air and a little whimsy wandering.
6. Speak to Yourself Like Someone You Adore — Retire the negative self talk. Notice how often you criticize yourself and replace it with something kinder, more accurate and infinitely more useful (and kind).
7. Learn the Art of Leaving — Leave the event when you’re ready. Leave the group chat when it drains you. Leave the situationship (btw...we shouldn't still be doing those 👀) when it starts lowering the quality of your inner monologue. Very chic. Very much a needed boundary.
8. Stop Saving the Good Stuff — Wear the outfit. Use the nice mug. Play the playlist. Light the candle. Your life is not a waiting period for a more important version of itself.
9. Become a Woman of Her Word — If you tell yourself you’re going to wake up early, take the walk, eat healthier, finish the project or stop texting THAT guy...follow through and actually do it. Self-trust is perhaps the most underrated glow-up of them all.
10. Go to Bed Like Tomorrow’s Life Depends on It — Because, honestly, it kind of does. Put the phone away, dim the lights and let eight hours of sleep be the ultimate beauty treatment.
7 Capsule Wardrobe Pieces for Fall 🧥👢
A capsule wardrobe isn’t about dressing "boring" or owning as little as possible; it’s about making every piece earn its place. The real luxury is opening your closet and knowing that almost everything works with almost everything else. Less clutter, more outfits and considerably fewer “Why did I buy this?” moments.
Fall is my absolute FAVE season to dress for. It's all about getting dressed with intention: richer textures, sharper layers and a wardrobe that somehow makes even a rushed Monday morning feel a little more cinematic. Enter the capsule wardrobe...the chic girl’s answer to “I have nothing to wear” and the antidote to buying a new personality every season. The idea is simple: fewer, better quality pieces that actually work together, so getting dressed becomes less about having more and more about having the right things. For fall, that means investing in versatile staples you can remix from office hours to dinner reservations, coffee runs to cocktails, without sacrificing your personal style. Think of these seven pieces as the foundation of your seasonal wardrobe: polished enough to feel pulled together, effortless enough to wear on repeat and timeless enough to still make sense when pumpkin-spice season is officially over.
- Quality Crewneck Sweater
- Classic Button-Down Shirt
- Long Wool or Wool-Blend Coat
- Trench Coat
- Lightweight Knit/Cardigan
- Knee-High Boots
- Elevated Everyday Bag
The New Definition of "Success" for Women 📊💰💁🏽♀️
Success used to come with a very specific life code: climb the ladder, collect the titles, work until someone finally notices. But the modern woman is rewriting the job description. Success can be the corner office, the six-figure business, the startup you built from your laptop or the creative career your younger self would have thought was completely unrealistic. It can also be having a job you genuinely enjoy, leaving work at 5 p.m. without guilt or choosing a life that looks nothing like the LinkedIn-approved version of ambition. At the end of the day...this is YOUR life where you can do and be anything you want to be.
For some women, success means becoming the founder who turns a tiny idea into a massive company with a team, a mission and maybe a very chic office. For others, it means becoming an artist, executive, investor, designer, doctor, baker, entrepreneur, author, leader...or the woman who decides she wants none of those titles and builds a beautiful life anyway. There is no single blueprint, and frankly, we’re over pretending there is. Ambition can be loud and magnetic, quietly strategic, wildly creative, deeply personal or all of the above before lunch.
Maybe the most exciting definition of "success" in this new era is simply having the freedom to choose what comes next. To change careers, start over, take up space, make money, make mistakes, fall in love, travel, build something from scratch or decide that your dream has evolved. The goal isn’t to become the most impressive woman in the room; it’s to become a woman who feels proud of the life she’s creating. And if that looks different from everyone else’s? Even better. There is no one-size-fits-all code for life anymore...always continue to be unapologetically you!
Finance Chic Series ✨💵
We're back in week five of my multiple part finance series. Continuing on with "Income & Side Hustles" this week’s topic will focus on Get Paid For Your Influence.
TOPIC #5 - INCOME & SIDE HUSTLES: "GET PAID FOR YOUR INFLUENCE" 📈📉✨
Influence is no longer just reserved for celebrities, executives or people with millions of dollars/followers. In this digital economy, your perspective, expertise, taste, network, and ability to make people pay attention can all have real economic value. A strong personal brand can open doors to brand partnerships, consulting, affiliate income, freelance work, digital products, speaking opportunities, content creation and businesses of your own. The key is to stop thinking of influence as simply being “popular” and start viewing it as an asset you can build with intention. You do not need to become an internet personality overnight; you need a point of view, something valuable to say and an audience that trusts you. Whether you are the woman everyone asks for career advice, the friend with impeccable style recommendations or the professional with niche expertise that happens to be highly marketable, there may be a business opportunity hiding in plain sight.
The smartest side hustle is not necessarily the trendiest one...it is the one that aligns with what you already know, enjoy and can realistically sustain. Start by identifying what people consistently come to you for, then conTider how that knowledge could become a service, product, platform or opportunity. Perhaps you consult, create content, teach, curate, cook/bake, design, write, advise or build a community around a subject you genuinely understand. And remember: getting paid for your influence does not mean turning your entire personality into a sales funnel. The most compelling personal brands still feel human and authentically like you. Think less “look at me” and more “here is what I know, here is why it matters and here is how it can help you.” Your influence is not just something to post...it is something you can strategically turn into income, independence and, eventually, an entirely new chapter of your career.✨💸👛
Currently Romanticizing: Doing Absolutely Nothing ✨🛏
Let me tell you one thing about me...one of my fave pastimes is laying down. Whether it's reading a magazine, checking my emails, watching TV or simply closing my eyes and focusing on breathwork...the art of resting and just doing NOTHING is something that is very important to my daily routine. In an era of go-go-go all the time...you have to take some time for yourself at some point during the day to just be quiet and relax. Allow your body/mind to slow down from the day and reset. You only have one body and one mind...remember they need daily "maintenance" too.
Quote of the Week
"Let this be the week you stop waiting for the right moment and start making the moment yours." 💕💫
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