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DAILY LOOK: THE OOTD THAT NEVER FAILS

May 09, 2022daily looks, style + outfits

LOGIC IS A SCIENCE, & LIVING IS AN ART.

– Alan Cumming

The LOGIC and the LIVING. The DOING and the BEING. The MASCULINE and the FEMININE. When I’m feeling burnt out, it’s usually because I don’t have a good balance of these two things, with an emphasis on the living, being, feminine side. I can usually tell when things are off when I stop doing the little things like turning on music, filling the diffusers, or getting dressed (on purpose, lol). All of which only takes a few extra minutes, but make a huge difference. Sometimes tho, it’s the extra thought that’s required (what to wear, do, eat, listen to, etc.) that throws me off.

Here’s an OOTD for when you need a no-fail go-to, that requires little thought… neutrals, all white, all black, or a mix of the two!

  • Sweatshirt
  • Strong shoulder tank
  • Jeans: wearing the straight leg ones, but also have the upsized ones that are a little more cropped. How cute is the criss-cross skirt!?
  • Sandals (they’re so good!): wearing the color “honey”, but it was hard to choose between that color, vanilla, and the black. Fit tts and there’s an option for US sizing if you click the dropdown menu.

Can’t forget my other go-to’s:

  • Playlist
  • Snack: Avocado with lime and salt on toast or with chips.
  • Diffuser blend: Grapefruit, Lime, and a few drops of Rosemary.

Do you notice the balance between doing and being, in your life? Where’s your sweet spot?

xx, Rae

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