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It’s time to get all of these in order. What is yalls favorite way to organize your pr unboxing?

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It’s time to get all of these in order. What is yalls favorite way to organize your pr unboxing? Pr unboxing, influencer pr, beauty pr, dibs beauty

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Our 30s aren’t just about “getting older” they’re about finally letting ourselves be well, our full selves.

We’re trading the burnout for boundaries, the trends for timeless style, and the “shoulds” for what actually lights us up.

Here are 3 more things beyond what I mentioned in part one.

1️⃣ I stopped shrinking myself in rooms where I felt like the outsider. Whether it’s a new friend group or a work networking event, you belong there. More likely than not, everyone is feeling to same as you and don’t see you as an outsider anyway. Introduce yourself, say hi. It always sounds more awkward than it actually will be.

2️⃣ l stopped apologizing for my social battery. Leaving early, saying no to the third event of the weekend, needing a full Sunday to recharge. protecting your energy isn’t antisocial. As long as you’re not flaky about it, people will respect your boundaries.

3️⃣ I stopped guilt-tripping myself about the pivot. Changed careers, changing cities. Things don’t have to be as permanent as you think. At 29 I moved back to Dallas thinking it would be my forever place. It never felt like where I belonged and I forced it for years because I thought I wasn’t allowed to change my mind and go back to DC. Just saying outloud that I was going back to DC and making the firm decision got me glowing instantly.

Which one did you need to hear today?
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Navy satin scoop mini dress from reformation. I’m in an XS 5’1”

Ok, but what if our 30s really do change everything about getting dressed?

For years I got ready for. for the date. for the dinner. for the photo. for however everyone else was going to dress for the occasion.

Here are the 5 shifts that turned getting ready into a love letter to myself instead of an audition: 
1️⃣ I STARTED GETTING DRESSED ON RANDOM TUESDAYS. Saving the floral maxi skirt that I had bought for a vacation that never happened was robbing me of the joy the skirt brought me in the first place. Now if i’m cooking dinner at home and the fun outfit makes me feel great, it goes on.

2️⃣ I STOPPED DRESSING TO MATCH WHAT EVERYONE ELSE MIGHt WHERE. I stopped being afraid of being overdressed. My friends dress pretty casual and I do more often than not. But sometimes I wanted to where the dress and wouldn’t because I figured everyone would be in jeans. Now I just where what I want to wear and it’s ok that some are in jeans and some are in dresses.

3️⃣ I MADE GETTING READY A RITUAL. Perfume, a Kelsea Ballerini playlist, the exact Dibs lippie i love. 
4️⃣ I STARTED TAKING THE PHOTO ANYWAY. Even if it meant trying to hold up the phone against a planter and fear someone will be judgy in the background.

5️⃣ I STOPPED APOLOGIZING FOR LIKING IT. Caring about your outfit, your apartment, your perfume, isn’t silly. Believing your life is worth dressing up for and making the spaces around you beautiful brings joy even in the most mundane moments of the day.

Which of these shifts are you still working on? Let me know in the comments 🤍

Want the outfit details? Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the link to the outfit.

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Comment SHOP if you want the links to the top and skirt (buck mason and reformation)

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Everywhere I took my Connor to show him around where I spent my summers growing up. We stayed at my parents’ condo in Gracia which is truly the ideal location and I’m so grateful that it helps make trips back to Barcelona a no brainer.

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My favorite meal was dinner at Mirablau. The view of the city is incredible and the food matches the ambiance.

We threw in Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia just as one of those obligatory things to do when someone hasn’t been to Barcelona yet, but on a normal trip I avoid any tourist destination like the plague.

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Barcelona ootd for dinner. So excited about this top that I picked up from Hill House the day I flew out to Barcelona.

Comment SHOP if you want me to send you the outfit details.

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Dolcezza and Jose Andres partnered for two sundaes: Arbequina extra virgin olive oil soft serve finished with a drizzle of Arbequina EVOO and a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt and then The Basque cheesecake sundae comes with Cana de Cabra goat cheese, finished with chestnut honey and cracked black pepper.

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Our 30s aren’t just about “getting older” they’re about finally letting ourselves be well, our full selves.

We’re trading the burnout for boundaries, the trends for timeless style, and the “shoulds” for what actually lights us up.

Here are the 5 shifts that changed everything:

1️⃣ I stopped compromising on where I live. Even if a move to a different city didn’t make sense to most people, no matter how many “that sounds hard or complicated” I got, I trusted my intuition and it paid off.

2️⃣ I stopped treating PTO like a luxury. I’m done working on travel days. I’m actually enjoying the journey now because I deserve the rest.

3️⃣ I stopped putting off buying the art and furniture. Just because you’re not in your forever home doesn’t mean you can’t start curating for it now with the pieces that light you up and feel like home.

4️⃣ I stopped being afraid to be “regulars”. It’s not cringey for the barista to recognize you because it’s the 4th time there this week. This is how you build a sense of community.

5️⃣ I stopped letting myself think it’s cringey to bring in playfulness into my wardrobe and things I do. Turns out the secret is in what your 12 year old self would find fun in hobbies and adding a sense of personal style to you closet.

Which of these shifts are you feeling the most right now? Let’s talk in the comments.

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Do yall think the should make the cut? I think the reformation fern satin shorts definitely will.

I love dressing for spring but it requires layers so when you eat to pack light I feel like it gets really tricky….especially when you’re only packing a carryon and want to do some shopping once you get to Barcelona.

Let me know what spring and summer trips yall are packing for!

Here are the outfit details but comment SHOP and I can send you the links so you don’t have to go digging:

Shoes - avarcas
Shorts - reformation
Top - Ralph Lauren Ruby shirt from boys section

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If you’re dreaming up your packing list right now for a trip to Europe, let’s pack together.

I was so surprised that this Roller Rabbit DC cherry blossom print skirt hasn’t completely sold out yet online, so let me know if you need the link to this look!

And let me know if you want to see more of what I’m packing like this!!

If you’re getting bored living in DC, i honestly don’t know how. And now that spring is here one of the highlights is the walkability of your weekend plans.

I’m a walker so any walk under 30 minutes is a no brainer for me, but doyou want museums and where to eat after for shorter walks or just keep expanding on the list?

What are yalls favorite weekend activities in DC?

If you’re getting bored living in DC, I honestly don’t know how…but in case you need some inspo, here’s your weekend itinerary.

Friday:
It’s been a long week and unless it’s 75 degrees and sunny for once staying in and cooking dinner sounds like a dream.

It’s also the perfect time to catch up on a new hobby you’ve started.

Where to order in from:
Indian @indigonoma
Pizza @allpurposedc
Sushi @lovemakotodc
Sandwich (and late night) @youronlyfrienddc
Sweet treat: @milkbarstore
Chicken Caesar salad wrap: @tedsbulletin

Friday night hobby ideas: needlepoint, embroidery, journaling, baking

Saturday:
Walk the dogs down the mall and grab a cappuccino at Bar Americano

Head to a museum that’s on someone in the friends group bucket list

Drinks on a patio that turns into dinner, then home at a reasonable time

Sunday:
Pilates at @toolboxnomapilates (we don’t gatekeep) because you’re not tempted to cancel because you’re not hungover and were home at a reasonable time last night

Grab a cappuccino at Pluma on the way back home

Do something new - take a class, go to a talk, try a new sport

Cook yourself your favorite healthy dinner and put you’re phone away because we all know doom scrolling only makes the Sunday scarier worse

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I’ve been on a mission to figure out ways to style the reformation fern shorts in different ways because they key to shopping for trendy pieces has to be that you can style them at least 3 different ways.

If you searched on Pinterest on how to style them and feel like you just kept seeing them one way…same.

Did you decide to get these shorts for spring?

Comment SHORTS if you want me to send you the links to shop the look!

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If you feel like you’ve being doing the same thing every weekend, it’s time to change things up with weekend plans in DC that aren’t overwhelming but remind you why you fell in love with living in DC in the first place.

I want to give yall REALISTIC weekend things to do so this is exactly what my weekend looked like last week that left me feeling the right amount of recharged while still feeling social and going out and seeing something new (the Miro exhibit at The Phillips Collection)

Pro tip: if you don’t want to wait in the Pop Up Bagel line, you can order ahead!

If you want the outfit details, just comment outfit and I’ll send them to your DM!

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Let’s make your apartment the dreamy space you’ve wanted by summer.

Y’all are always asking how I make my apartment feel as cozy as a house and a non-negotiable for me is having fresh floral arrangements…just not with the price tag.

I grabbed these from Trader Joe’s and put this DIY floral arrangement together for under $27.

Flowers used:
Chamomile · Gerbera · Veronica · Carnations · Green accent stems

Carnation tip to make them look fuller (gently push down on the base of the flower and roll it back and forth)

For the full tutorial comment FLORAL and I’ll send you the link to the YouTube video.

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Most people won’t don’t this, but the more immersed in digital lives we get, the more we’re craving the offline world that feels so distance.

I love all the opportunities that having a digital career has provided me but as I’m having a reset for Q2, I’ve realized that the magic to 2026 isn’t about creating a course or an ebook. I think it’s going to be in what we can hold in our hands at the end of a long day when we’re tired from being on our phones all day.

It’s in something that’s going to make us look in the mirror and see our persona style shine through and feel like it’s truly you and not copy paste of everyone else.

As you’re resetting for Q2 let me know where your focus is going to go so you feel you have a say in the direction of your life?

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This Abercrombie skort is a tried and true. This will be my third summer wearing this white linen skirt on repeat. Comment SKIRT and I’ll send you the outfit details

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Wait, are these Reformation Fern shorts *actually* worth the hype?

Testing the viral Reformation Fern shorts for spring 2026 and I’m wearing an xs which is my true size at reformation.

Everyone seems to be styling them the same way so maybe next we play around with different ways to wear them. Should these be a spring must-have or pass?

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It really was feeling like a Monday- stopped by Yellow in Union Market

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90% of time time I’m in pearl or diamond stud earrings but these were fun the other night @auratenewyork

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Yes, you can still find the old pieces and link to them on Poshmark, eBay etc but sometimes it is nice to just not feel the pressure that everything has to be shoppable