A lady loves

I love dressing up.

And for a while, somehow it became something I felt guilty to show on here. Contrary to what a lot of people may think, I’m very much low-maintenance. I genuinely feel comfortable in my own skin, like I’m ready to go out whenever without styling my hair or putting on makeup.

But it doesn’t mean I denied the side of me that also loves mixing and matching outfits, getting my hair done, or wearing a little blink blink jewelry. I love simplicity as much as I love shopping therapy. I never try to curate a certain image of myself—I just want to be myself. And as time goes on, I’ve noticed a big difference between the woman I was years ago and who I am now.

It’s not like the young girl in me has gone. She’s still very much present and doing her thing… but I might have just been neglecting her. How I live my life as I become older has been significantly shaped by the question “What’s the point?” And if I don’t see a point, I’ll move on.

Recently, I’ve realized that the point could simply be that I enjoy it. That I can embrace pleasure without fear. That reality and fantasy can intertwine. That at heart, I’m also a girl who loves helping others as much as being cared for, who appreciates minimalism as much as glamour, who values hard work as much as being pampered.

I don’t know what foot I stepped out the door with last weekend, but it feels as if everything unfolded exactly how it needed to just so I’d be reminded of this. Who would have thought a casual check-out at my favorite vintage shop @lovedbychi popup would turn into a message I needed to receive and a special memory I’ll always treasure.

So much love for you, beautiful soul Chiara 🤍

To more magical moments when we meet again! ✨