SS 34: Thank you, Style!
As 2024 winds down, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to pause and reflect—not just on the big milestones but on the small rituals that add richness to our daily lives.
Let’s give thanks for the practices that ground us, inspire us, and help us show up as our best selves. Among these quiet yet powerful acts is how we engage with style—an everyday choice that infuses our lives with joy, confidence, and purpose.
Style for Self-Care
Style is an act of self-care—as essential as washing your face, as uplifting as stretching for an early walk, or savoring a great cup of coffee in the morning. It’s a small yet powerful ritual that sets the tone for the day—a moment to honor ourselves, begin again and approach the hours ahead with intention and confidence.
With this purpose in mind, we step into our closet and greet our clothes with intention. By thoughtfully considering each piece, we create an outfit that aligns with our mission and the energy we want to carry into the day. At its core, style is about honoring ourselves with joy and strength, fostering a sense of alignment that empowers us to meet the day ahead—and that is the definition of self-care.
Style for Self-Expression
Our clothing choices are a personal canvas for self-expression. Every fabric, shape, color, and accessory we select tells a story—about our personality, mood, and values. Without saying a word, we communicate who we are and what we stand for.
The beauty of self-expression through clothing lies in its versatility. A tailored blazer can signify command and focus, while a bold dress may reflect creativity and confidence. Accessories like a bespoke ring, an architectural pump, or a silk scarf add layers to our narrative, allowing us to be in charge, and show up fully.
Style for Self-Empowerment
The right clothing can do more than just cover our bodies—it can make us feel at home in our skin. It gives us the confidence to step into our power, allowing us to move through the world with clarity and purpose.
Empowerment through style isn’t about following trends or mimicking others; it’s about finding pieces that feel true to who we are and creating harmony between our outward appearance and our inner essence. This alignment sends a clear message, both to ourselves and to others, about what we stand for and what we’re here to do.
When we dress intentionally, we take ownership of our narrative, and each choice becomes a declaration of self-worth and agency.
Style as a Journey
Style is not something you figure out once and check off your list; it’s a lifelong practice. Just as we wouldn’t expect to master a new language in a weekend seminar, uncovering and owning our true style is a process.
When we take the time to see, learn, and make sense of our style, we gain knowledge, confidence, and clarity. From that place, we can dress in a way that is not only authentic but also empowering—a way that reflects the gratitude we feel for ourselves and our lives.
Style becomes more than a routine; it becomes a way to show up for yourself and the world with intention and purpose.
As you take the time to reflect, I invite you to consider your relationship with style:
How can it serve you as a practice of self-care?
How can it invite more intentional self-expression?
How can it create more agency and empowerment?
What might you discover if you approach your wardrobe with more gratitude and curiosity?
Here’s to embracing style not as an obligation but as a gift—a way of expressing thanks for who we are and who we’re becoming, one day and one outfit at a time.
And you embody it so authentically. Thank you for sharing style as a practice, a process of being and becoming ❤️