tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86457684074433011202024-03-18T00:24:02.800-07:00Je M'appelle ChanelChanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-10997036140795714452024-03-07T17:43:00.000-08:002024-03-10T12:33:10.002-07:00Wearing. Mending. Doing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbNBFjO56ie55K_Lzmi5WQeCA70yHUWNLZCo7C_DNimEivg9V42PD3Nq5GWQKLT29RHA9bn7aSNCRDXgEcFk7HsNIqxIViwNB33pfCLoqZI8skq7jSL_xAuBOdM-jxlfbhPeeMniqpJa8lYpLILdAeD2jCbCzxTlSdgEyoDUDO5WOOHusBsk-hAkAgapZ/w640-h426/output_3TWgkj.gif" width="640" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, beautiful people. I know the blog has been out of sight, but it's been on my mind. I've been spending less time online and well, more time, just living, which is in fact a lot these days. I've been focused less on sharing what's going on in my life and more on understanding the crisis in Gaza and sharing community resources at work which is well spent, and also takes a lot of bandwidth. Still, I'm grateful I have an opportunity to contribute meaningfully.<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">One outlet I've been pouring into as a form of self-care is expressing myself through my style. I've been a Lizzie McGuire outfit repeater and proud re-wearing a lot of what's in my closet and investing in a few new secondhand pieces here and there. A limited edition <a href="https://www.bottegaveneta.com/en-be/mini-jodie-gold-651876V23X18472.html" target="_blank">Bottega Jodie bag</a>—an early birthday present and investment but it makes me so stinking happy. I also bought a <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=864542275&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit</a> I've wanted since 2020. It was brand new and 74% off. While, I've only worn it once, I expect to get good use out of it this summer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2037" data-original-width="1358" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-jxHXjRJZEygEgB3BK_W3VWY-eEvipmJ7Yo4wiFslaLPB4aqbmVI78v7UNjeMJ9YNurg0y8_Ch2EkKK6X_Oj8Xs4DJA937fo6eHAyLMFPIGDi10jwNkXztpeACF74Ss2eIHI-t-CrgnGdcM0IvhGCBEgCD7EiDL6dB3fX4PLLrfWGKv8zqD6zjhAOA_I/w426-h640/IMG_5939.png" width="426" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I got two pieces mended. A <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=1018752518&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Patagonia Women's Nano Puff</a> that I bought off Poshmark and between the coat + getting it patched by my tailor, it was cheaper than a new coat itself?! Pretty rad and better for the environment.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3741" data-original-width="2494" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOtEOkh3mjOocuibCU5z9pIddrCVIkLwBmaA-lE3ploz6fhwC1QnAJgr2Y64awJeQjJKZ1fcY5DdFnqER6LNdHuvGQCPXdJQ-bl0y__SymSgkRINFyL8j6F2GVzRJ1rSaeJEsjYuG_EcpsuObYJsFsNBt0woGSTMqW1BSDnTrKn5RQrnC8OjmM2gR190U/w426-h640/IMG_0536.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I've been wanting to wear my <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=51669af93238bc5e&rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS940US940&q=hunter+wristlet&tbm=shop&source=lnms&biw=1536&bih=703&dpr=1.25" target="_blank">Hunter for Target wristlet</a> that I've had forever, and is perfect for rain. So, I sent it over to my tailor to fix. Shout out to my tailor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyxjacobsrepair/" target="_blank">Alyx</a> for fixing the zipper. Check out her site, <a href="https://www.alyxjacobsrepair.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJ85YZYwuAfCRc-fmNYSQ-B0WHCRHDw1CrrGE0F4SftKdJ3SPJH1pWTDWiwYHuJECuR2OTe_BAfMMAwg5mWJ7K6AtLXB4bauwZg6852e01Yl-6w88bJy_1GwV_4l5Tf5X939ONyN37cqDjQEbDMERnCza_t0i45BfKu1hFk60S3x_V6zkb1Dwgq6GUtBi/w640-h426/IMG_4364.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="640" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I've been doing things that actively bring me joy. Most recently visiting the Natural State with the one I love. I got to step back from the business of life, relax, explore, and see the first signs of spring—trees blooming, bright and colorful flowers coming up from the ground. It was a renewing vacation. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-O9peB2PdfFpOss0lTAWo6mowKgFbLUG_2lbe4wwO0HUISb2WOidVa3ksnu77o5szmNwZs1FG13RD3i4WMoJXSq7bo7qGckH9vbrbpBdK2YxVv_OzmHYBSu-_VtSkmW1-g2QulnyOkkddX5m7kK93wCZ9E8mOURoXQO7FCP82xrwv5eAU0w0wMUY2vYh/w426-h640/IMG_6106.png" width="426" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Besides visiting the Natural State I've been eating a lot of gf pancakes and exercising with my neighbor and spending time with my other neighbors on Animal Crossing: New Horizons and seeing live music with my loves. Peep a pic of me before Drake last weekend. I have been wanting to get a little more dressed up for concerts this year, so, I rented a <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=982948194&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Versace slip skirt</a> from <a href="https://tulerie.com/" target="_blank">Tulerie</a>. It wasn't something I'd normally wear but it was fun to have a regenerative option for such a fun and fashion forward concert. Team Drizzy showed up in style! I plan to do a post about reviewing these peer to peer clothing rentals in the future so stay tuned for that.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I was listening to a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uHwF9-m5jw" target="_blank">webinar</a> recently about navigating community trauma, and something that stuck out to me was the notion to resist the shame that can creep in when you are having a good time in the midst of a tragedy or trauma. It was a good reminder for me that it's okay to find something to celebrate in the midst of tragedy and trauma. One of my friends told me that, "Even when times are hard, we still need to care about and love ourselves and our loved ones" and that's something that just really stood out to me.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">All my love, SK</p><p><b>Similar:</b></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-65e92e6c5b69070e75c9e386"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-80144245127806362922023-12-31T09:55:00.000-08:002023-12-31T10:20:28.652-08:00Ciao, 2023!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayPM5owMsUuXadovk7fQ27VXX8sCdJMKpp7rWh5ULNwdOVNN2XmnM24RS6GJ3MRnoq9tC_xUlPW-a0ilXgrtiGDP8hEWdWffAPNgkBLGmEgsCPH8YOEQ_X2P5871tWOLgyGtcqF2XP9Vl-vko5MbEDBTKjzU_0zIHqs6NKeuHMEefm26aIeJdr13XSEqV/w640-h426/IMG_4247.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last year around this time, I read an article in the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> called, "The Bright Side of 2022" by Zachary Karabell. One line in particular stood out to me. "Much will continue to go tragically and spectacularly wrong, but that shouldn’t keep us recognizing and celebrating all that goes right." I think this year has been hallmarked by that line, and in that vein, I want to start this post differently than I normally do, with all that has gone right.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div>
<img border="0" height="801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0kNpPO7isHal7zYbL5Qo6fRjAaKjnyF0LHW529A1dXyZs9qE70VQsY59YwEXM-erddyjXmhZ5YSYOtMtTJlyfBL8tiWG0jhQUzfjy_9bqTW5211sUA7AGXJX6O9lAnM7hB6aSalqXyc0AzsPYrkRBl_xnBEbRXEHOLQrNwBmfMoGgOGBCTK-7rbcn30D/s1024/this-fucking-gif-will-BE-THE-END-OF-ME.gif" width="1200" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was probably my best year ever professionally. I won awards. I spoke on panels. Life started to fall back into place. I felt surprised, loved and ready on my birthday. I traveled the most I probably ever have to horizons seen and unseen by me. Celebrated with old friends. Had lunch and dinner with new ones. Took care of the bees. Let love come quietly. Looked at the stars, watched fireworks, ate butter pecan ice cream, and stayed up late. Felt the strength of my body as I balanced my weight in crow pose, and celebrated new holiday traditions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still, the tragic and spectacularly wrong was there. We lost my grandad Michael at the end of September, he was a pillar in our family, and losing him has been one of the toughest things I've ever experienced. Nonetheless, my family rallied, and we did it together. Of course, there's also what's going on with our world every day that makes me lose faith more often than not. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then there are days where I'm singing Unwritten with my cousins at a dive bar in Brooklyn or I'm in the kitchen dancing to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2mGu-Sg20I" target="_blank">Orange Blood</a> with the one that I love that reminds me that the heart of life is good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still, I'm constantly being reminded that life is always changing and that we are always letting go of something. That's the tragic nature of life. Something has to end for another thing to begin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10e7CQK_wBWx9IRHo675lf4XobIDOU0CkJ00KMYu7zFQl29AlcXRzyZIkN44i1NUac69QFeYCJUXyNnqsl1TXkJE47tri5JcAQ1wipMttzTymQ-cKEXV8jYBPT1oLjmIeAXJ5n1CvgBvPa012JQ5ggcGv5crZiQqOs59n0WdEYBezOWf_8_6f6rvk0Q9P/w640-h426/IMG_4175-Edit.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I don't know what to say about the new year ahead. I hope you find beauty in the madness. I hope for peace and a ceasefire. I hope that my grandmother regains some of her strength. I hope all <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrA54QLdgF/?igsh=bTE3aGtiZWJsYzF6" target="_blank">these things</a> for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Yours Sincerely, Chanel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-6591aac2a3ff0d7b875587dc"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-8229973291673310232023-09-22T14:41:00.005-07:002023-09-22T14:42:23.267-07:00One of Each<p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6099" data-original-width="4879" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4jutzd0u-j-bJNLL2SEUQgDCiNz1cvDA8FKoO3HuHSkKe3E-xfKOhIy6R3oxkP8uHxR91yznr5gHrn5c5weimbL8TS-LGPws59ZHmHXv84lB55RV86oXkv-KHIwRoD2QjB7nEjtyTMb_i91qATjzozOTrMvfVHc9u1DaAnYwFm6ho0DufTN9qgMfZHNB/w512-h640/A93A7695.jpg" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Are you one of those people where if you love something, you buy it in every color? Because I am. You may remember <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2020/07/dressing-like-my-bitmoji.html" target="_blank">this blog post,</a> which is probably one of my favorite posts, where I tell the story of buying a dress my Bitmoji wore (tbh my Bitmoji has been wearing this dress for years bc I refuse to give it up).<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5923" data-original-width="4738" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pFY6nzUHdm9569Cil_6RBoGFvd-g0kz-1t0Fx8Ex5aGxD4sLucGM6bwoUhAvCLnSqkXgQpoNSjhgPWRvVVXnFClT7keM0JUycyK0IiL9FwHBsv0lvSGkAUWUjk1G-6PwJigUqaMGfshDBhJINd8R7o8eQYr7DuxusbUBJpTgltPmkZEngaakRBLlU9FE/w512-h640/A93A7649.jpg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2666" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKBY2vxJWbf-6xVgFh727xzOAl3ffCMTTSTE7VxMS2KIYFaz_cNfSTnY5efMqI8FOzF0fkf1QPMHzDBsPi8qKUKjvqvFSCn56YkBUBg4xDb4VcrO_hv9HWL1RwgX_lJ08sr0bc4glowZQG2-_ueImHJO-7JA6V2Nco0v0kp-YT3wgLxO9DpG-fbcgD48V/w512-h640/A93A7678.jpg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5974" data-original-width="4779" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7GQhvcv6nQOwcfiLoMx5hoGs9gRkRvVHO8biTaWQf4MHDeVwBklo_VP0OgFOfqK8d18x3paM63t-0k53NQ9GcjMqE_KuK5Z-akTinXNfHhJSx0Qtqyrcoc59bK0XL5wZ_JkBcTRV0mZ0sGAGP4NZ51dIp1Q-wQuUTSbuey9aKE9B5_elAhLStNcOC-QF/w512-h640/A93A7650.jpg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Originally from the <a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/diane-von-furstenberg" target="_blank">DVF Fall 2015 RTW collection</a>, this dress called Catherine Two, comes in a few colors/patterns including this one! Compared to its red polka dot sister this style is a little more mysterious to me. The floral sleeves have a camo-like vibe. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I bought this dress back in May for a grand larceny price of $50. It was missing a matching belt, but I figured I'd live. Although, part of me wishes I had the belt, I have a great <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2019/08/red-alert.html" target="_blank">belt</a>, which I think looks even better than the <a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/diane-von-furstenberg/slideshow/collection#18" target="_blank">original belt </a>that comes with Catherine. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I can't believe we're nearing the end of summer—I've been away from the blog for no reason other than I've been living and enjoying one of the juiciest summers in a long time. I've been spending a lot of time doing the things I love with the people I love. Seeing movies, picnicking, eating butter pecan ice cream with the one I love, laughing, looking at fireflies with childlike marvel, sitting under the stars—making memories. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6561" data-original-width="5249" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5V7xXNe9OFeSiloblmA6PbCUN3m-z2pkvG52OSzMFURZ7heAHNTuy5kJDYS2R5FpV7KO5y-hgVb4tA81BdvtZ1bWB2w_rgoJT_W8hTaVPmxpYKGW6_WmrtX18a7DA7snBJNSn7JnM-CP2bjBJID6pt1Wn4GsZK9RQGze8lB_UDDCflazH-HAIdTOjRjao/w512-h640/A93A7739.jpg" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Summer has always been a transformative time for me. I can't say what has transformed this summer, but a friend of mine told me he wasn't the same person I saw last, and I can't help but think the same thing—I am not the same Sonia that I was last summer. Post-Renais-Sonia! I like her.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wearing: Dress - Diane von Furstenberg (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=984763713&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), belt - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=958224802&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Gucci</a>, heels - Altuzarra for Target (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=984775727&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), lips - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=877498276&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Rebel by M.A.C.</a>, ring - Gucci</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Photos by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Josh-De-Napoli/100063511692619/?refid=13" target="_blank">Josh De Napoli</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-64efcef5132be9474b48e30b"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-21972785657713949992023-09-10T16:08:00.028-07:002023-09-22T14:42:37.702-07:0011 Years Later<p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6782" data-original-width="5426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_WmMJurzP4x1PToM4lHIdBUQsQ0nYUGrAXVbhoxXvpAvHWU0diNPBpE14GXbv8MGYGdQUZxpG3p6M-olYowN0l0y9dqpifj_Mn7VpjCsZ_Nkij3-5IqkKUxA4qKXBvy0fQp7wTffhO4VhzViyts49SwhhOP8eIz7tiCMC47Qwn_eq92jR7Tew2bBJTsZ/w512-h640/A93A7427.jpg" width="512" /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">A little over a 11 years ago, during a very dark place in my life I started Je M'appelle Chanel on a Macbook in my Mom's house. Originally the blog was nameless, but one day not long after I had started it I was drifting off to sleep, and it came to me, Je M'appelle Chanel.<span></span></span></span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6200" data-original-width="4960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT2ibr7QB0kdXCwKfOe5uqBLcVRhakmdovqOOy2FtNnPwqRzE0F2SH_Y6KNoxbWOJq45E7HI1qafRl7wXraHFJy3v7VyppUchb7P5aYZq5-N8f-pGN8Jhpm1Tovv_DFn5pZTFpThOXciPLl5HsnBBpioO1bY1JWV5uy9A0sj9hk-MufpLPp0SNoA0u3us/w512-h640/A93A7570.jpg" width="512" /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">When I first started JMC I was a moody 17 year old interested in trends that seemed to move at warp speed (and are only moving faster it seems). While I had an interest in timeless style I wasn't aware of the true cost of clothes. As I've grown alongside JMC I've learned so much. About the price and inequity in fashion, the working conditions of garment workers and the impact fashion has on our planet. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkWvwUHwtn06RooORiL2jANOYC3wfWfb-ZJ9uMkHwHN3hDDubSg6UCp59PEhqXF5ovr1iyJ7NsOWYCcp0O6q29JgdxGzl2rrvmjIFK_iv8fTO_leTxVWQ4wwS5-tkohn-An37A4BeLo7V-X6-2o0X5BPqclmlRSJylwvt87EVB43EYLHRMH1H0ScJTF46/s5107/A93A7441_2%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5107" data-original-width="4086" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkWvwUHwtn06RooORiL2jANOYC3wfWfb-ZJ9uMkHwHN3hDDubSg6UCp59PEhqXF5ovr1iyJ7NsOWYCcp0O6q29JgdxGzl2rrvmjIFK_iv8fTO_leTxVWQ4wwS5-tkohn-An37A4BeLo7V-X6-2o0X5BPqclmlRSJylwvt87EVB43EYLHRMH1H0ScJTF46/w512-h640/A93A7441_2%20(1).png" width="512" /></a></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I've shared a lot about how this knowledge has changed me on the blog. I went from a trend seeker to someone who buys clothes with a 10+ year time frame and shops on occasion. Over the years I've continued to buy less and less, holding out for pieces that make my heart stop (like this Max Mara dress) and re-wearing more. It has felt strange, as a fashion blogger to be buying less, but JMC has changed from a place of trend seeking to a space that prioritizes timeless style, style that heals the Earth, and style that makes us feel like we can take on whatever comes our way.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYizD3kP6v0tICtXvi0zTUYSWj5gfd7jIfaCGVAkL6p0vRRXYxPCmi9wCQDFKsOgwYtIR6NHmp-fCrhfaYO5XPTYVupEbxJNgq1gjoNabnUk8eRyl7SWTbl1j3rUV3PvFQikMq_A1sLP3RjAt-2U2nGUMQwpylxTm_-nZWM84CxAOevaqNF7Uz7VBU7kFU/s3070/A93A7333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3070" data-original-width="2456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYizD3kP6v0tICtXvi0zTUYSWj5gfd7jIfaCGVAkL6p0vRRXYxPCmi9wCQDFKsOgwYtIR6NHmp-fCrhfaYO5XPTYVupEbxJNgq1gjoNabnUk8eRyl7SWTbl1j3rUV3PvFQikMq_A1sLP3RjAt-2U2nGUMQwpylxTm_-nZWM84CxAOevaqNF7Uz7VBU7kFU/w512-h640/A93A7333.jpg" width="512" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">As I continue on with JMC I know that my purchasing behavior of buying less and less will continue, but there will still be posts, on occasion, where I share a tale on a piece I've held out for, and always my Lizzie McGuire outfit repeater and proud looks. I want to tell stories. Stories of the clothes that carried me through happiness and heart break in a way that does the clothes a justice, and is more than a mere 90-seconds.</span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6347" data-original-width="5078" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64-Wy8hShIL9vTuyXGKLLwujANEPryv363-P5rR5MzM4DlNh7jlf39YyQRlSL0EWZkGLVzKB4HaWEDrSF5Kza3JFCeliff3kvvNFQBka0v_B5kJUmRvgU68Tp_qdfjlgiK58rMO_uG0gwN5p5RtSyBfqy-vTdd20I8UQX5sPWbbPzEy-DFcV5u73PaQpw/w512-h640/A93A7321.jpg" width="512" /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">I know that regenerative style (I'm moving away from using the term "</span></span><a href="https://hbr.org/2022/01/the-myth-of-sustainable-fashion" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">sustainable</span></span></a>") isn't feasible for everyone. Still, learning about natural fibers, what good quality craftsmanship looks like, and buying secondhand are solutions that can help us work towards healing our planet and creating wardrobes we don't feel "meh" about.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5877" data-original-width="4702" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JMxfmRjTr7JR3wj5GX4RUh_wptSPwDmfj4PhAFkW4Adl_TGVuTsIhZmFDYuwEFP7lFf333mwj0iS5KJLiI9Z9As7C8yJyvmQKwUQEt0E8g6oBoTls1TbxDcCi1DHXMhjUGBZZlssDV-wf3vucgIZfB6Z4_yxllco-2RrJS_BFB0FwWlSCR9RImJUSh6l/w512-h640/A93A7573.jpg" width="512" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qeK76mxyuS0ZV_kVdKHto7fShCGk-C-RvdtzTrOYIuwzP1e63oxI_ltsRuMhB3oO4qasbR8V2kueCn9Up7wisqhZv-EezheEg-IG7wfb_sw5SmB2AUEm351yd2korzg4tGfRzF9oPbyPuzB32KfqzJIJAa9qLW1xiHMMOgeaW08yn9MwBVPxorjxbv5w/w512-h640/A93A7437_2.JPG" width="512" /><img border="0" data-original-height="6161" data-original-width="4929" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAZrul1PpAJXDg5JRGO5NEf9bP1rMwucm00gatsdzzAJGBM9G9d4xQXra0dho02n9f7sRh6tJO2lw9jORs9msfC26OxsDFdevc1C-pB_vdtDJOLq9qehnq2CsQI4PKZY8tlAHBtYv84SYihSIcDqJnafbrXRMMlF2UX-_uyj0Xss9sHrz8AyfXDV7He8A/w512-h640/A93A7451_2%20(1).png" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Je M'appelle Chanel has become so much more than just a blog. It has become a vessel for me to not just express myself but also a place for me to bloom. Thank you for still being here and watching me bloom. </span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - Max Mara (sold out, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=916544949&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), Belt - Max Mara (sold out, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=948755285&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), Shoes - Harajuku Lovers (Old, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=957227242&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), gloves - eBay (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Floral-Courtesy-Wedding-Costume-Favors/dp/B07T3RQ7G2/ref=asc_df_B07T3RQ7G2/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=393786562746&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6284292979949813290&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020414&hvtargid=pla-835738493417&ref=&adgrpid=83232731418&th=1" target="_blank">similar</a>), lips - <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Bachelorette</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Photos by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Josh-De-Napoli/100063511692619/?refid=13" target="_blank">Josh De Napoli</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar: </b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-64b4664bb370442759745a71"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-69712496776029699842023-06-13T17:35:00.001-07:002023-06-13T17:35:18.637-07:00Marigolden Hour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_L3XEUqjXwmAeLnyvbL5fHuwg9E4XI96UlnYxjEWR29rIxFMDjwcaGqOYLXOdVhR8nVWeSK3pIqMnz9R2AlvrYiJ90Dtufkp9wJU5GJq8fxxsETsjQ4f9AM2UqtyPK7CnO0wh5Bev9cOewutIKbIo5EU9i4HnyrcmImodMGDdJK93TV0eVqeswcjZQ/w640-h428/DSC_2496.jpg" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">You may remember my <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2022/03/on-letting-go.html" target="_blank">marigold slip dress</a>. The one I had a dream about? Well originally when I first started dreaming about this dress in real life there was only one in mind for me.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lxThlgcNtvkLr_cxg_a-bNL19x7O-mdbYauMEQAPi4-ZsmIhpUvC47oKR_nXdOhZaq2hWi2wbvNYO5sBNqM4bdqkknIz-gtOzF5zBbFmla38o_eW6FJ9yOOhI9Az4kwEtC0VhiBiybeFdb20LYrtz4BlhFBRJuonCCg2J1CUmo8TH3k5lNZ-lft04w/w428-h640/EF0DFEB5-E6F3-40B3-A554-43D3B6A74F7F.JPEG" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This one. By Silk Laundry. I say clothes fall into my lap and this dress did. It was one of the many items I had on my RealReal wait list and it went back in stock. Since I already had a yellow slip dress I was on the fence, but after a text to my best friend Victoria (who always encourages me to live my life and buy the damn dress) it was a done deal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnulN41hWlAYMgpM5jf2aYfqlD5N6_ewEdT-y8mYljP07AyesPwwmvpyq5LlKlQHgNVE9vSuBrJEEjHgMlJANd6ed-3adc6rmOVptV_dd-2elpCfWlqNwzDEJVwj_rm1fKN9Rt20j2iqvkOeHs_wB1N5z8RWUSfzmY_LhqS4cSlOdzoeQy0MD7A35o3Q/w428-h640/DSC_2808.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1CuyC__hyOqrhd1uNAfifKqUcQEbgUNrYFL8FpqbjDjcb9Pr62WiZdWEiuDLpQVru9Tht7OzgTtvqQTMZS8eKVzKbYB4zWKE7y-TA8DX53peFSMf44fO8btNxSPgozloJro7CKA9bSI8tkZdPdew8DiAKYyWejq1otuJ7aeZ7hRvFnU5x9vUneD5ww/w428-h640/DSC_2563.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcIEoCm0OE3jax3mRQZVmfdQtX7bJWF-e1Yv-jn21oSV51rylUZfuNlbfO1SRgxvpztq2-0sPr7XFj1nuxBCL2hv-zEMGYNw0qeDAeDr80jnt6zvKBgtgx7JsKhWo2vG8v_5XvLWmaFg4W1ty31Q0GFWwsYj_9XoNbVoZej32clFTTnW0ZN8Tzev3Jw/w428-h640/DSC_2708.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I don't know if I have words for this silk dress. I just read a book on natural fibers and I'm still shook thinking that silk is drawn from a cocoon, glistens like the night sky, and flows like water. This dress is literally a dream from a dream and in terms of price too. I paid $50 vs $270!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo381_Brp465t0wnkLaFRa8AP1yTPdwJamKRu1tSuJIe1wXHyqoZ8TQiq9bDlG_r18XCT3u42up-TC0cZzsjg7vXwRHA3nM0tOR8IhatkKU9_5I09T--UPC3zQJIsRho4vSmTDt2uvSwZ8AVoaFD-YGwhSsAQrb39q47u-THYc1amE6UmC5J2ll1_YQA/w428-h640/DSC_2794.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I literally cannot get this idea out of my head of pairing this dress with Bottega Veneta Jodie in gold, although I will probably settle on a vintage clutch perhaps. I'd gratefully take any of <a href="https://www.purseblog.com/trends/loving-lately-marigold-bags-shoes-beyond/" target="_blank">these accessories Purseblog compiled</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYWTKyGW6_7zaWZxLDtsHm51407kOiArSThnEE-w78GYeK0BplJ9BSp1sGeX0FGERfVvJNwy0qzvXdDPNvaYCQlCmZazUwervyYgjOTU1RUU0Qo3s-alSnMeUB5HFV7vuXX2kLFhW9vHBc5sOlCN39hogbTxGQhR_gk2kZSXeiAel6yXOCQlBJ8wWlw/w428-h640/DSC_2578.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zpl5xdOZmk4ojFUzVs_XMFHqnPZG4vO6V3b9gMrRmRT1VZHNnaq5YhZbel1wc693ansvdZVwOu-6pZxP9jOycFpYYWLV3FM3D_UIWkcxfKEY7HPojnjuyhGNq30aWT9wiiVOhHvx-5wZhrgRfeHQrkzC0Awbw_IAA4ocYREO4po_TRvG3diGHIGObA/w428-h640/DSC_3160_websize.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">My friend Brenna and I shot these pictures underneath a waning gibbous outside of my favorite coffee shops in Kansas City, Café Corazón. If you haven't been you must try a café bombón, and in the summertime they have a mojito latte that I come alive for. Peep my friend Bryn's <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bryn.whitney/video/7121156067278605611" target="_blank">TikTok</a> about it!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXdtXfetARWqc0WOJkPsdReD9gHcnmSpa2CHoAhK8pk6eke4Ble9C8cbeh_0R4Q6BcpjWaMLMwFYVX-xkkr1VvTMeHWKpyjsMxtnMU1sTsb7PF0VOyKh6AfxO3jwzY10ZfKwapFaRU5_87hfpGaTVD2owqDL3YUG1E2C_VP8-VhuQg2Cbw7EQv6Ip3w/w428-h640/DSC_3196.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZhThQ3cvBqCYYr--syyXpMnuTwipGtQ9YFRpS48yyI9bkSTyJiP70IK7hsYoxcY-Ju9J85T7bsV_0FHLsadNj40YpJAs-dmtBap3gE_2vfonSw2IdT5ravGm4e8AbOkL3uimzZC4S5ZA0ySWoCYleiGT2tMPUhyo7piVXa6FlcjktQqikAEbkFx6Rg/w428-h640/DSC_2707.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tI5w0DuRVm1xN4rhrbPkZW3JDOrvMbyH4VvHUEXgQsV64v7rVOBQl09LqXwpMRVTsNOjrQv38vJ_f7KHle844o0oJvJalBcXWUDjdLG-gVka-Mc-rRX1_jpqpkO-Py0Z4Y_RlchC7GinbmhP_yzNDJ58adYyk9IHTzcmoduQJnGfcHD3clMPwAHzsQ/w428-h640/DSC_3182.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I've felt rather unlucky these past couple of years, but finding pieces like these remind me that I've still got some luck and the hidden gems will find me when I'm ready, and maybe life has some hidden gems in store for me too? </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15t94-X4u_yADvaxuTWsXo3AY-i3pUAGQb37cES5s80IlSSi7QNRjYKsWGDy3P5-fC8hWV-LvS0vIH9Qa1N6nwX6ghOB_YYzNVnzyHy3KEFXV6xfQf69gyiMGnr0JkjJTkiGqvAiRZWMzUKLM5OIV7SrbUuljQAl2WWKXAUIKJm90qFjJ-146EdxNdg/w640-h428/DSC_2829.jpg" width="640" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Summer is here, well officially on the 21, but I am going to call it now. I'm going to leave you with one of my favorite lines from <i>the Great Gatsby</i> (because who would I be if I didn't?), "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Let's begin over again, shall we?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">As always I want to thank my lovely, talent and effervescent friend <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Brenna</a> for these lovely pictures.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - Silk Laundry (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=968811382&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), shoes - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=896230003&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Valentino</a>, lip - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=187385275&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">YSL Rouge Pur Couture in 19 fuchsia pink</a>, purse - old J. Crew (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=911304602&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>)</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-641641045204d65320d3a690"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-48089590408439231592023-05-25T15:16:00.003-07:002023-06-10T15:15:30.553-07:00Oh Michele<div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWptZDPdNGit9G8vHzJPewgsMZx0lyE0zmwMPdjVwINdjVi5q27FsTcgN0LZOiRVkQf1oBinxvkjgI26CzxTWYHCmPT2KKdMgcikFC_6F1yYbXbIqdsasvIEUhOn45DqmYw5RLVe2eb50_1rgmYzxDADbfpNY9_aFYE4XwOLM3J5dK-khdbgy6Lx6Qw/w428-h640/DSC_1992.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of my style blog posts start out with a story of how the piece caught my eye, but to be completely honest I can't remember when I first clocked this piece. Only that I did, and that it feels like I spent eternity (a little under 2 years) doing some Gatsby level pining for this jumpsuit.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhsqzcUVzbbmwNbjU0ogIQMfnlqvlwSLhxP9csYCXSA0Gg0KJMXJEjaWPlYZF8G7siKpGTZb3Jr1yjGrAdk_KLbf11E_y0vSeG2aAREqDF-QVrUUCyrhNIiY3CRCvvPFOHRwV54OMuK-DxOdjufwLYefGhLxV1kisLFi-a1xbplWirR8B_nmBH4E3eA/w428-h640/DSC_1953.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT4Xzp4OgQiydpLN-nq1T2givSsMAWqWZphkK94eFtkk28_A3ZUUSdRtkTEoS8ytr23xuVB6s-PpTOSF5c6jM5Mjh30x3V8K_238mkj1oe2oZR2JfTWa0kwfY3O0l8Oo0C0Y9h6Xem0ort67fzUV8AvYDPQZdYT3rOQ4X6N1VpcoK8QykTdMIREbqIw/w428-h640/DSC_2425.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSJulCDeDiQ97dH6t3PwEavh5FjVZmRrj30D-dHXXskaaEoUZfGyrLqiqTD559qmtDbx19oDI3IMWcwJPooDsuuhHsCInDRBMocggLy2GN1RPjd7VrjQctuKkDwEAAnXO_EFkCkHCdVY6wjBMbHWD-oXI_YaKpcIAkzUtLQ03myBAp_TGbVSXil6fKQ/w428-h640/DSC_1952.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XK081kcNoTvOwcUirBEzau0EEpIM7Ep8wSXLaHxnquulUHrA9DC6veSNaMdTHh7XOlpyXRzbbO3Rl_9tFmTPiQRpSbpLA6EgI7ii4x9KR3XyplASMA5bdgtDpqYRvZTwGMOwg1AdkqUuEy6FqVri6ShX-U6lWwgFqsOodLV3ZBUB0QvbTgKkPgGxTw/w428-h640/DSC_2229.jpg" width="428" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This Michele jumpsuit has my heart. Perhaps what made it so hard to forget was the print. Its an archival DVF print called the 3D chain small homer. As a big DVF stan I had seen this chain print before on dresses but never in this color combo which gives it such a retro feel to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwYUVVJPb1wnZjM_L3fVgb89Ha9_XYYJLtNVBYEFPLCjec-POSEnKzkLqcyckpDkgdIkQu56nOnNZ76uytfnrgqS5R5wzbEaqeFz2n3CUsoh1_O5achroP5cnozHvk-pGXDzWBazENk6oEn_1QrChk5wjJoAjooOKEXy7sg3BXtuuM2JWMy6PXAtDSw/w640-h428/DSC_2119.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Originally this jumpsuit retailed for $800. When I finally registered this jumpsuit it seemed to have disappeared off the internet and I missed it! Over the holidays it popped up on Yoox (a Net-A-Porter company) but was still higher than I liked. Spendy as my friend Toni would say. Then, right before Christmas this jumpsuit fell into my lap via Poshmark. 80% off too! I had to say yes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My bonus mom Diana graciously took on a design project from me (TY, D <3). and hemmed up this jumpsuit. Initially, I asked if we could make a couple of scrunchies from the extra material. She had the genius idea that instead of two scrunchies, a headband might be nice in addition to a scrunchie. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFaFPzOSb4m7VhK4N8nWnGG_KeoPePl857dq91jKE7F218nwFLOGhP4ou6-JY5ATRRCJHU2ke5GNv7pr2CLJKOMGmUDc4g8pt7xVRS1ensLFYQhzmbxcexKLJdvRuNaW5AGBvhyE-9Do4TlKxVVxr8sGMxnl2JYhkGEHwjsq3nnymyOFUAKuCoXwwBQ/w428-h640/DSC_2328.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyJcW1PGkiD0Ev0zaE7gle54Rv2N45WQp6ID3NLNg38nermzLQ4OAPAHzD4ynv1vYUEl_slvWNLw6516bYineS5I0rEQcx1eG_2bAcFnO7csKvucU1i1F9z9b-ug2GTfGUsAksHSxkmbUq2cPFe96t24t9UfOZn5Hwyxx1_eMzwrWbweaOJG2H4df3A/w428-h640/DSC_2345.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKswBWCXmHSJMWj336vF95wXjxANUj5XabTouZi8JKkQEooDPZufk5tTq9myTHkrKyrdDGgG0uSuA0Qu_7FXf9E8bKpLdxqXP987kTGKm0fwmb1PWkU3hAAqmlYbG1ijm4t0oPZKnAuxZRkzD9HRMklL4_Yj8aNLv_3mJ3SpKK_X5SxebC0RiyvteF1g/w428-h640/DSC_2296.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A very simple outfit here of this jumpsuit, some jewelry from India (thanks Dad & Bua), and <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=878406903&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Converse Run Star Hikes</a>. I feel like the shoe, accessory pairing with this jumpsuit will be fun to play with. Most recently, I wore this jumpsuit with Converse and a silk clutch, but I see myself wearing Birkenstocks and <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=973027810&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Funny Bunny</a> on my toes, or perhaps the Row bare sandals and Sierra Winter <a href="https://sierrawinterjewelry.com/products/jolene-earrings-goldvermeil" target="_blank">Jolene</a> earrings. Sweet Brenna actually bought me these for my birthday =')</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2vBN3-_rY7Iwv1ib0fnfeGGQljucm6FfveUulmM_towdwOT0PE6ylZW3zLbZTT2hlmAaSjtYl3E2YduzftrTmTYZpJHUTzu2oHQrbg7ZyoeGPvRZWBHxZPXK-wCyqYpSrZHfxQI-UmcbqidyT1vboty-NvkXBUGpzKvsGR6eO4tmKxZncR21R23IgA/w640-h428/DSC_1928.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0fJl5UhVVDTkVDSiwXVZaIIrvnVS1LioSnm-kNnBqB_5oPrk93ntlb77x_x9Hp7BO3_8jLjn_tN6IarWv6qwJ0uzh-9-pmxeAD78LAIorNmDVHzLQ7e7HD1n8kkXR2GbuM2Sx78wiOGO64vErq06l7wogKch_NDae4kefUXdr9GcvdaP9ln9jgpkQQ/w640-h428/DSC_2212.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this jumpsuit and I are going to have a long and happy life together. Truly, I see myself driving off into the sunset wearing this jumpsuit with big sunglasses on and Adele's Love is a Game blaring. Hold out for the clothes that make your heart swoon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMsKdRvpZS0-p0zGDW-yYLKgRNv4wm4oBCCUKfOz1C1MJ_LuugG7sRHDux3gmSg6JyNFwBzUg-W1xvrhyRAuvwG5Jd1DEnXGs2xY79P-SXYyKRrrlqkHeWwjvYFMzq2hul1eDRvYEqlmma3N-W_Jt4juxoxKUzUEdHhjw3VWTegL9D4C1AweqNpptyQ/w428-h640/DSC_2465.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm feeling better these days. It's funny how sometimes the thing you know that will make you feel better is not what people would advise, but you have to be true to yourself, and listen closely to what your heart tells you. Say the things. They'll set you free.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Jumpsuit - DVF (Sold out, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=959127243&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">very similar</a>), shoes - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=878406903&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Converse</a>, scrunchie/headband (handmade with love and hemmed material, but I like <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=939160648&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">this one</a>), ring - custom from a jeweler in India (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=907720649&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), necklace - custom from India (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=794087788&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), nails - OPI <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=973027810&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Funny Bunny</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Photos by my darling friend <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Brenna</a> </p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;" /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Similar:</b></div><div><br /></div>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-64163f815204d65320d349b5"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script></div></div>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-25683470738732843002023-05-22T17:08:00.002-07:002023-06-10T15:15:44.400-07:00How to Layer Serums for Mature Skin<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7p8660owzXV75v1D8VPf6j9wZn2hIwEwFF-vVNTlJH0KzAew2lemvXUnwSKm7pkWrHWfiL1bn9uBQcN9M3sRdqtOCQ4pJaHSdly4GDkmeAtiCBjdZprSqu7se2R4bDt0fsnfr8rPNKS2sMZxikU5EKHprD8AaQ7zlvb76oqj7YQxq02vuu0wg1uyRw/w640-h428/DSC_4023.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another year older and another year wiser (here's hoping), but what remains the same no matter what age is my dedication to my skincare routine. Taking care of my skin has been an important aspect of my life since I was teen and is something that makes me feel good. Dedicating time to my skin—eating well, staying hydrated, and exercising daily, has helped me get to a point where I can say I have the best skin of my life (and I am feeling better about the skin I'm in).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">One of my favorite parts of my skincare routine is applying serums. Who doesn't love using a bottle with an eye dropper? Its so luxurious! Serums are one of the most important parts of
your skincare routine because of how beneficial they can be in the long run.
Getting a serum for anti-aging, brightening, or hydration, only
works with consistency aka a daily skincare regimen—so how can you layer serums properly for
mature skin?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">If you’re getting into serums, it’s important
to know <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/ci/beauty/skincare/how-to-layer-makeup-serum.html"><span>how to layer them for your mature skin</span></a>!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">So what classifies mature skin? Really its just older skin that can start as early as your <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiHvMu4t_39AhWdkokEHf-kCiwQFnoECBEQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nume-lab.com%2Faging-skin%2F&usg=AOvVaw1sNhSHrLhDss1rw6GaRnqx"><span>late 20s</span></a> 👀 It's important to identify
and know what age range you’re dealing with so you can properly take care of
it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mature skin is classified as when it <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiHvMu4t_39AhWdkokEHf-kCiwQFnoECBkQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffleurandbee.com%2Fblogs%2Fnews%2Fwhats-my-skin-type&usg=AOvVaw3WxNZWG6qK5yaKQBoOIyWC"><span>starts to show some aging</span></a>, such as wrinkles,
fine lines, or potentially some sun damage. It also depends on the person as to
when their skin will start to mature and age, and can vary. There are many
factors that go into your skin aging that can consist of genetics, hormones,
your everyday life style, and even your diet.<a name="_pu00ke533y86"></a></span></h4><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><a name="_iqwj6m9uhykh"></a><span lang="EN">What Are the Signs of Aging Skin?<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">Something that you may want to consider if you
have mature skin is, how to know that your skin is aging, and if it is at a
rapid pace. Developing a skincare routine that works well with your skin and
doing it morning and night is crucial for the best results possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">Some of the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiHvMu4t_39AhWdkokEHf-kCiwQFnoECBoQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplatinumdermatology.com.au%2Farticles%2Fthe-seven-signs-of-ageing%2F&usg=AOvVaw0ajkoDm-Fsft-n_4amxMe3"><span>commons signs of aging skin</span></a> can consist of the
following:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -24px;">Visible pores </span></li><li style="text-align: left;">Uneven Skin tone </li><li style="text-align: left;">Fine lines and wrinkles (Something I struggle with!)</li><li style="text-align: left;">Blotchiness </li><li style="text-align: left;">Age spots</li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Rough texture</span></li></ul><p></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><a name="_aeq30kjzysvo"></a><span lang="EN">How to Keep Your Skin Youthful<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">Many people suffer from premature skin aging
and they don’t even realize what it is that they did to activate it. There are
many factors that can cause your skin to age faster, but there are also many
preventative steps that you can take in order to take care of your skin for
many years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">There are some essential steps to <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/reduce-premature-aging-skin"><span>keep your skin looking healthy</span></a> for longer and
they consist of:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Wear sunscreen daily (Y'all know I'm religious about this)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Cleanse skin everyday + a</span>pply a facial moisturizer everyday</li><li style="text-align: left;">Have a nourishing and balanced diet</li><li style="text-align: left;">Move your body often during the week</li><li style="text-align: left;">Avoid repetitive facial
expressions</li><li style="text-align: left;">Refrain from skin products that
sting or burn your skin</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">Consider learning more about how serums benefit mature
skin! Also, wanted to share this post from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmuPqxP47_/" target="_blank">Atone Beauty</a>. You are the worth the time it takes to learn how to nourish yourself best. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><i>This blog post is in collaboration with responsival</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN"><b>Similar:</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-646bfd2b8978d430f0a986da"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-75333736757420278512023-03-19T13:56:00.005-07:002024-03-07T09:37:33.344-08:00On Mending a ...w/ Alyx Jacobs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_RjSnsdZEcGtf9Qpib8zkLQOU6wUl-_d-jek5epJQEJlLD07w_F1opQQH2GYxdV6SbQZ3PYHRsC7MOt5Mbf9h4klHZqZcJV8sq1rgEpPB2memZJODr1ljLKhZL0BIIyE-5s45crDnw1UcWi0l2EhyaZdF4XD4SZgMXMg6kK1c_0UN__ijVaej5nNLw/w480-h640/B22894F8-5D70-4F76-A508-250693919C15.JPG" width="480" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Perhaps you were looking for a post on mending a broken heart in which case I have no answers for you because that's hard. Today's post is on mending a different kind of broken heart. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I don't know about you but there's a certain kind of sadness I feel when I hear a seam pop.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">We all have attachment to our clothes. If you're like me you may have an excessive attachment to clothes. Often thinking about life through what you wore. So when something gets damaged (a rip, snag, broken zipper, hole) your heart breaks a little especially when you find you have a rip in your <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2019/04/rorys-lucky-dress.html" target="_blank">lucky dress</a> (Technically Rory's but I've reclaimed it).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">You all know I'm a big believer in repairing/reinvesting in my clothes. I'm committed to getting the most use possible out of a garment by wearing it often, taking care of it, repairing it and eventually passing it on when it's time. I've mended my clothes over the years (with a lot of assistance from my mom), but with my <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2019/04/rorys-lucky-dress.html" target="_blank">lucky dress</a> this hole was something I couldn't tackle by myself. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cue in fate bringing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyxjacobsrepair/" target="_blank">Alyx Jacobs</a> into my orbit. Alyx is a true renaissance woman. Maker, art director, mender, quilter, and dexter. So, I reached out to her and got on her <a href="https://www.alyxjacobsrepair.com/" target="_blank">wait list</a>. I went through my closet and gathered some clothes I've mended (unsuccessfully) over the years and a couple pieces that needed repair.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">An American Apparel tissue turtleneck that I love.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2192" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0DN5MXfl4QncqMqPXRuXQXA7mjbXG2_ysVb32Bxf2esiLLgag9tppXc6ehQOArtTEQyfYywNjdoGPE-FKQ665NpMJktZ1TUg-naUTB-eUP4AO4aDThjSjOU5OYs2iFPtsFB5ltMUeEKMdKXsjjhjTQMOTEQdUuGTUU8AK7TISyLGZiDv8WjV-GPJYw/w362-h640/IMG_3147.PNG" width="362" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2K4Uh6QD_XOFxKilMJEPf9f6J4NYN6KNTsTD1RhNOIa4W9Gm7bi-VKBOPJQk9_JkGPpQuOkutSoi9VZ5wkKNJ5JS45euVNz3ksirzyCTZhWhcO04HEKrKVfDVly3SFpBU8ttBXNE9cyh_moVK2U5p4EVThzOcrVlcPW7ZRdcG5JKZtT_j9dEJgz_jzA/w358-h640/IMG_3148.PNG" width="358" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">A pair of Lululemon shorts that I bought secondhand when I first started grad school.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1235" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8-f2H2lIwPN3tod67cj7vFHREUXglS6CMAPSROrnOo94uIhP5xX9ql4mw6CbEA7N2cUhyt9GRq6O4b1VtRm8r5TeLCM3VT4PoGtfDTdN6_mh8DDTIwHyI2dnXZSZhe360J6k9JNTtfQLG3bN41gPUru04Ddc5I_sweP_GK_5Uxa4MRzJGYJa98yEpA/w360-h640/IMG_3141.jpg" width="360" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2182" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouDhecDMN0rE3fXaRhpvP8-tkholckbyRSd8eyXHq0UoQcrr8j6k1Y9KrI25nWXTKJvDdnTM9AwRv5P44fO4_0VyBJOxW7d_5MYRcHBOm5soi3qLqNZrm-W7Jj05RSFHlw2dOnw42NH6dHiupwptGK-6BUogEzB2Oq5I6dylvlBE1STCJPHvaGObsCg/w364-h640/IMG_3142.jpg" width="364" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">My lucky dress</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="871" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgma6maRnTIsHkZCHuDd1koPTZ6v5CfOaCkC1aY-oH3jMVcr6Ek00SPW7fFZnJMFAhj0K4herux5qbBQatdiwpbQe4d6y2ooeh8TJa-0EOatTn51RkwXRbiy72c7ZSoGem24Wj1WuO1Y37LkcV_G78RP2hrk5Q6P9OcPWiiQgmhthDcJwUE3jVcH8te2Q/w358-h640/D23DC74C-4F9D-481F-A31A-0FF8E21126CE.JPG" width="358" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2miEoGPLMlTW9Oe3Dd_34zwqWFA0M96s7Z-3ockNORuy02q7C7RLJQ1PsdH7xOzab4REEwy4ecfnI7Jptslx1401wjr-ato3e3ouJ3j875iXZn4tUh3LwuKpOhQIb7QafF1gxJE1toWVDBoytJEhh0M-ePnzmpwov24qrmrIhq9cIZ6VGZYoGVhyHg/s1560/9531789A-BE1E-4B92-950D-80D1794ABD98.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="871" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2miEoGPLMlTW9Oe3Dd_34zwqWFA0M96s7Z-3ockNORuy02q7C7RLJQ1PsdH7xOzab4REEwy4ecfnI7Jptslx1401wjr-ato3e3ouJ3j875iXZn4tUh3LwuKpOhQIb7QafF1gxJE1toWVDBoytJEhh0M-ePnzmpwov24qrmrIhq9cIZ6VGZYoGVhyHg/w358-h640/9531789A-BE1E-4B92-950D-80D1794ABD98.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not pictured: A pair of J.Crew shorts I love that needed a new zipper</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I heard back from Alyx and dropped my items off for repair. I wish I could describe how tender it felt to open my bag of repaired clothes. So much love was put into stitching up the holes and even redying fabric to fix my lucky dress. I wish you could see my turtleneck up close and examine the delicate little stitching that will leave my shoulder unexposed. The mending experience with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyxjacobsrepair/" target="_blank">Alyx</a> was so pleasant and I would encourage anyone in the KC area (and beyond) to send anything you need mended to her.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Recently, I read a book about <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/regenerative-fashion-safia-minney/1141453043" target="_blank">regenerative fashion by Safia Minney</a> (which reminds me to never shop or consume again lol) but a takeaway was that repair is one of the biggest things we can do to cut our carbon footprint. By repairing our clothing we are committing to getting the most use out of a garment. Not only does this support sustainable living but also creating vibrant fashion communities. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">It's been a minute since we've talked. Full transparency I hate the month of March. It's a hard one for me, but I've been taking good care of myself. Spending time at the apiary, breaking bread with friends, nourishing myself properly. I'm hoping that as we make this shift with the spring equinox (which also falls on the first day of Aries SZN) that I will be challenged to reconsider my feelings on March. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Until next time, beautiful humans.</p>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-61769736841831712832023-01-09T17:28:00.010-08:002023-06-10T15:12:53.143-07:00and the Little Black Dress pt. 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5qUPwoXOOKUG1xALekGhizXKxsJKCVqolbHcYiRX1R0w6tKHMCXwxwpmL4xWgAwA-ICwiUt_sLoRga4UEXr6FJbdwpDH6fya1tlVj0P85Fv7wweKLPzS5SzYKTWzRpOfPgeY-S2HPUbtQt514pFR2FhNBjQ6rvl6KZ4fanFUw9e1Vf06l9XRpBUynw/w428-h640/DSC_9938.jpg" width="428" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Years ago I wrote a post on a <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2017/06/and-little-black-dress.html" target="_blank">LBD (Little black dress)</a>. I'm not going to disobey Carrie Bradshaw and mock the clothes but the dress wasn't for me.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGszPsTDJvaYsf9gTjo7C-0rjALoXzJovICJeocxzqfDJra8ko7RDZGOBmJMtq-7BpLxP2uNgkVkWQrzqYn_3UWlMV8Hecats4Xros5PufRjqfTo2uGvINHHG-BIf-uCeeEbQZ4sx6HdGYpBQ2mZhBie0G2W29Gbbgs6COQL1qT0EGZRMnMiWe4Ef0g/w428-h640/DSC_9923.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmT2zwitvZfyoo2WDCN6IIwRzGdMmfJY8bVugvk4esRQCNk0aKfmA9qaj2FnOpvfO0KuUGgRcY3X7wSDLarklf_aY-ZBhfcTCu4o1UXLk8qikIxP6KBqcGoR1v8w-aREyiVktxB2ZHOjtqHpHckIqhOKbKIxLC0nvz4G5tYUdyU5z4Vl5L6XxeExGyg/w428-h640/DSC_9958.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMmM-tNzBRASwB0v_rnSqhbtaPHUne_g8Sl3KhYK63YnB4MFK2ApXIyArqX0vMfyN6sslAcYz9v2ufQcX4XqPSHv2R-TVUfCctVPYbTTXIkdrjg9RHr5b3MbbSksIT5FDsvn38jziJX5RVIud6l1ThCMSpHHhJKJ9ek6dsDh1TwJIrjCmFSLrdKgZ4A/w428-h640/DSC_0601_websize.jpg" width="428" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Flash forward to 2021, I'm scrolling through Instagram and see an Anthropologie collection named Always Audrey. I was done for. I saw this polka dot halter dress that was so timeless by the Indian designers Sachin + Babi. I liked it so much I went into a store to try it on (which never happens), but was left feeling confused. Perhaps because I already had a LBD in my closet, but one that was never really me. Oof.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKn7VcbBsM_TiJ2YfyAIS4CEeeNVhyJmyrxIojQyT7iT4F1Lfme2Ed8mb5IVxboeHOhajQmYOCgAGJ9TO4LamvfLS2f1p1dF3Ps-A-og2G2lHPCGek39oU6rW6Q8K9qa7zeIdjxzDukdbTEZl0otU2Y4uQOzskKT0kvo_al42iEEGVcFmTaK5_Buvysg/w428-h640/DSC_0163.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I tried to pretend that this dress wasn't meant for me, but one morning I found it on eBay new with tags for $35. I couldn't very well say no could I? So, I tried it on and it fit perfectly. It was like stepping into myself.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_e-pgCGycWZl_JPHCTbB7cdLtDnxee9eOjKGWInVP0SvLZ9slrblPieakkD-oYY8mvuviywY0fBBwiHOjARpoSM0VQ1KMuZEiQVlYk5VBSM5ZRDuW85guB5fg-iLGCID0gb2SjWkWFdpHCESV0U1MJaAoRiPCBPuVHHV0Sxnq7zS24KHSlEgt2EzkQ/w428-h640/DSC_0443.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwTlNHPD9IJXvirEo3J3sBqipwyqJX-DXdDhzr5cIN4SIdQ4PrL3aUOchtSm0zsz2E6UjqhhJK_mDL4Ggf2APBHEOrMKDH4aY5jiMNenShDt8XcO9r47aDsSOyIpPgL89rZff38Fjy6VB4Cn2kuXLuJb3RiY3YcUJueDK2dQZlUlH9s15OE3UPuoLkQ/w428-h640/DSC_0422.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">As I revisit the LBD I think about a lot of things that make "the one" the one. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Fit</b> is important. This dress has room to budge if my weight fluctuates </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Silhouette</b>. I'd recommend something you really love, but I think its okay to stray. I don't LOVE halters, but I think I have enough wrap dresses, so this is actually great.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Print</b>. I adore polka dots. They're actually on my style mood board. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Length</b>. A serious area for consideration. This dress is long but I like that it's so ladylike. It also has a generous slit which negates the length.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetrtpYUZBA-o63SLyW1-PPTBmtzjILzacaZc3G7v5a8xyG_65wnMkX4eq6LbURk9MQfRigTvYVB-7aVVWHrerYmeuiBDxZmmAnjexrXzXO-IJdJdABaq5U-mvnYio3k-6bxe-BH9Tsgl7T02yWM8BdX1ivFApOPBo0U7ffWRqCVpxMK_UdHR9We8-pw/s1600/DSC_0772_websize.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetrtpYUZBA-o63SLyW1-PPTBmtzjILzacaZc3G7v5a8xyG_65wnMkX4eq6LbURk9MQfRigTvYVB-7aVVWHrerYmeuiBDxZmmAnjexrXzXO-IJdJdABaq5U-mvnYio3k-6bxe-BH9Tsgl7T02yWM8BdX1ivFApOPBo0U7ffWRqCVpxMK_UdHR9We8-pw/w640-h428/DSC_0772_websize.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Details</b>. In this case an adjustable halter neck and a built in lace slip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMmEVA4CWTKkaBVQzyQbWUagaEYGppnNroHZyVx8lDWlN5rBUdIP664Au07_r4sbawya92cnnIcNjwG912YIzjpqjPQmFeR2vwPsMJ0cWdIWsZKvnTS8AwnjfDE9p3GfQxrXj51TYYv-9NpRN7MQ7ZGi4nFclHtEBs5lL5t4elvdkuB13BcqxUISHNg/w428-h640/DSC_0673.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a feeling that this may not be the end all be all in the Chanel LBD misadventures. However, I am satisfied that I've picked a piece that is actually representative of me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXk1coaaU1zjOUwRhCcEw1Vbu5Aier1ZLAzZ8eNj8-fWRkgAl1Fs1dOJgzR0CDVMMA5KYSxY7t0hgopAhi1NRU5MW8fZL6QgZd_oIWcm1yUbBU6a1to13md8aw8FfRBXLihP7Af3_ZWtz1w5p2r_qh450KeZQjn6Xb7N4-8u7e6TbUV8CU2xbfZx-4Rw/w428-h640/DSC_0284.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRj-gKG_9lgCij2R3iqPhkyQ851doxrZcyu0V11m630eHWuOAzfFdFMEO8KBZNpO0O6IFvqlqwDWZ2kzNqztZ2NRVXD9gzNv8duq4fhdkRWuH8PghDxQnjpbXHLw65ll23rBfzpIn7x4NIZPEsqFdkroGV9PfwOXuuZgnlpzjw1FxTtJy9HTXIZw8wqw/w428-h640/DSC_0130.jpg" width="428" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlM8lM7BtkIS8Yf8p4yfwogo9ifUiwS4ZHchWgQjZYQfir-L4HZvyzACJm5laRpfB5wcWHPWbG4bTAwLvjvCQjuysXUuzTvIv0eT48eZH1mI6TaB-lTbwjQiX2Vudi0UYulmbIqI1oJtDU0GTb2e5b9QyTdZm7rFzq_I1egaPAPL-Wul-GbwimXZA4A/s1600/DSC_0124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlM8lM7BtkIS8Yf8p4yfwogo9ifUiwS4ZHchWgQjZYQfir-L4HZvyzACJm5laRpfB5wcWHPWbG4bTAwLvjvCQjuysXUuzTvIv0eT48eZH1mI6TaB-lTbwjQiX2Vudi0UYulmbIqI1oJtDU0GTb2e5b9QyTdZm7rFzq_I1egaPAPL-Wul-GbwimXZA4A/w428-h640/DSC_0124.jpg" width="428" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>When Louis met Sonia.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitklyqKbLqIqCliyr5Ow0ovKqPzcyKtOoz07noYk8bsMFf3H6_v94FCLa2haFvLjDIDaNoPuB4_Y6PiCxxpjklog5gjiIOwHNUcPAgLytbrx26auiXW84XhuOoDj52ivw1hR_oG23hRM73fc9ZgN0WVcXtm_-datkkfbT8vo6nMukR_JYPDw3W0fBRg/w640-h428/DSC_9955.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnsBUosXnDBdIWu3yapeeEWOS2KSUQFdSbSm9KSfZQ0byL1fA7aNuTS1DzppMLVwCYSBu5eB3glL_-5eEnjBvDrx1boC4jBkgr8hHe3S2C9zLOLRjS3uOFXIztdrhurncSQlhiFF_Igk82yJYv7WNoppPanDaL7mKHJCaz64LO7nJmJQZEEyvVjomzw/w640-h428/DSC_0218.jpg" width="640" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">A new year ushers in new goals, themes, intentions, and words. I've spent a lot of time thinking and my hope is to find a way back to the blog that's true to me. I've talked about my <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/04/loving-my-body-where-its-at.html" target="_blank">battle with my body image</a> on the blog before and I'll be honest sometimes it isn't a great place for me to be, and I have different tools now than I once did. So, my hopes are that this year I am able to find a way back to this important place of expression and creativity.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I want to thank my friend <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Brenna</a> who took these photos of me. I feel so grateful to be your friend and to be captured by you.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - Anthropologie (<a href="https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/polka-dot-halter-midi-dress?color=018" target="_blank">exact—rent on Nuuly</a> + <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=928872528&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), shoes - Altuzarra for Target (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=951556842&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), bag - Louis Vuitton (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=928872528&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">exact</a>), nails - OPI Brown to Earth </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-63966a98c8009f10ee595958"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-42482067713418151512022-12-31T12:16:00.005-08:002023-01-03T15:06:47.415-08:00Not easy but worth it 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SLKzxrHAl-_OvNUqgvSNqjfYEDw4ZKykomeigN-BNIPBPYgNZHRZhlW-dDbOBDjkPZ_dyfN7mFk7lHGgTVYzT4P4lzLN1vCSMddtT6PM71fW37D7wDQoEW6EpzQPvpP6hgFS5UnP1_u0uIn_iY1oNpAO2GQKpQsRo6Mt2zVoGO35IPU4ATNlewIrcQ/w640-h426/IMG_7839.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2022, two years into the pandemic, the after, and this year has looked, well, different? Life has been more consistent, but at the same time there are still fault lines in my life and in the world that keep me up at night. This year has been wild and trying.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I looked grief directly in the eyes. Not once, but thrice. I lost. I lost and I chose to love. Chose to love in the face of adversity. Chose love when I felt helpless. Chose love because its too easy to be hard.<img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVnvzEupChO_KBPa8qsUtmSKYyiwq_2L5pLl6Ec7fMaWKdOrd1TUz5MyA5KEPPCMdAbf2AYiMxan6GwmZ4sNqKp-2xWsZj7oqNXrYtQ0sWU18CP_V0U-sOO6aDsInF5_c-msAnKP1PWxMbasp2xhbJZUqDEvlNiWEGm9gOgsJhXUdJEu7JUIFa20Ejw/s16000/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20(4).gif" /></p><div style="text-align: center;">I saw John Mayer. Grieved. Became of service to things greater than myself. Plunged my hands into Mother Earth. Marveled over a full moon in NYC. Learned what friendship is really about aka true love. Learned that its okay to love them from a distance. Confidently walked in and out of large crowds alone. Became a beekeeper. Saw new horizons. Found the beauty in fall again. I worked on myself so that when winter came I could lean into the cold instead of escaping it. Made new holiday traditions, and found that home is a place inside of you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1867" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRJ6Xhwk1jSCOVMXtiE_mLugwJf92Mt64LZOqktA5UcMLE6d57bVLWcQjE0t0oArlEivG_RGKRx-7A0kNcatom7cdffaalOblYf3UIuZNqOdy5RCJIJaLZVSYk5jtg6Thk-QOGWzBR8LQPwJug6qHuD9TgS9GOAMm-JGYlbHIxwll8B4N3jc-9wN0FA/w478-h640/IMG_7851.jpg" width="478" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I've been reflecting on this year this poem caught my attention. So much of this year has been about love. Acting out of love. Remembering to trust that what we put into the universe will always come back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The Thing Is</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to love life, to love it even</div><div style="text-align: center;">when you have no stomach for it</div><div style="text-align: center;">and everything you’ve held dear</div><div style="text-align: center;">crumbles like burnt paper in your hands,</div><div style="text-align: center;">your throat filled with the silt of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When grief sits with you, its tropical heat</div><div style="text-align: center;">thickening the air, heavy as water</div><div style="text-align: center;">more fit for gills than lungs;</div><div style="text-align: center;">when grief weights you down like your own flesh</div><div style="text-align: center;">only more of it, an obesity of grief,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you think, How can a body withstand this?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then you hold life like a face</div><div style="text-align: center;">between your palms, a plain face,</div><div style="text-align: center;">no charming smile, no violet eyes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and you say, yes, I will take you</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will love you, again.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ellen Bass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrxnEhUU9ylVPn4Zul4-7PacA2kTVsqKVAZ3iJO24wID4NogflUru8l0RK8KaAV2GSf8-VqyKm4TCgbSbkaAcGHZ8EhWBGpeEIavrmYh1SmDM6TWlubZHlnPV1z6fZM7w5NuWgHDC0nsLJoh3RmemS2xyI7SYwagqecooq1tGQcNLSWmxUVw6kHJ6rg/w428-h640/DSC_0853.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never know how to conclude these posts. With optimism? Anticipation? Fervor? 2023, I welcome you. Let's make it one of the best yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Photos by <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; height: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0em !important; margin-right: 0em !important; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0em; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">BMB Photography</a> & <span style="border: 0px; font-family: "crimson text", serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooke_billings_photo/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: "crimson text", serif; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Brooke Billings</a></p></span></div></div>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-52413370612655296522022-11-01T17:46:00.012-07:002022-11-03T14:21:43.596-07:00Maia<p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYkFa4Atn5mXLLKBcjV8yNur7h4ydTlS6U8M6vNaDPCBSsKKagWYJUsSG-ZWfA9EnX7b8YStktBSKBJtKvrTBy-exIg95IXQWL3Qn7LH1MM060lQ2CHzssSi5p8nA5lEf30ccIaBACHxL8XsxTj4cULbAH0ioipZ6zGelns78izA5YqFGaO2HDytnhg/w428-h640/DSC_9592.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I think I've developed a problem–I only want clothes that make my heart swoon. That make me feel the most Sonia like. I've talked about it on the blog <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2020/02/my-conscious-style.html" target="_blank">before</a>, its probably my number one fashion tip. Hold out for clothes that leave you speechless.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcXdngtYwFeH32jJdPROWVc4vi5TOMk0e_KLbfIihcBSOqz1gDBNBWiU8JJ3ZgHBvbo6PTub32WYEzQ4N3cxJRk_-3reBAjC4Eh_3i9qAJQ8kMdQ9uh-DB41217XfJGF873MAoGC_fdumKBZB9XKvOpWyNXciNRzRgTmzth_S17VuXNgX50cZRCOhtg/w428-h640/DSC_9259.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ05AYrG1M4QrhsY3fWB-3grDBrmzu1I3ErFkv47CKctAElt9I8mkN2Bp3eP0GB_X02eZ1Y98tB1cYRa-kn2yLmCjhxpeCuDIP4GLPiaQ1IcA0xdoBc58-RDhEV1MPNkIrJpuA9YWQPUKlhGIsMt7OFNXVfv98rU6BGjpLYqPeZxc1nroQSAPG_oiqzw/w428-h640/DSC_9330.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I watched the entire third season of <i>Never Have I Ever</i> with my best friend, Victoria. When I saw Eleanor wear this top I immediately knew I needed it. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZHqHvPK5TjI0XapSIo6hUqBUts9ThSJZtY9Pgz_P5nqKkTn5h32z0wJZW7oyk3ZjULC6MJDv-mf5NTHWzFZC4wb12DVvr-_kN7Y3AXtYP_JChzjFDld9a7uIXCbnOa_z5YJedxe0ciww_Lqr8HMXpy8yiLbKQaQZBFe_LMDQBDnQDS1wSjQ1avEiHg/w640-h360/365750-1661237259.png" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Something about this top, which is by a S<span style="text-align: left;">panish designer named Celiab, is just so me. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I managed to find it on Poshmark for $100 and I didn't think twice about it. I knew this top was going to increase my quality of life. So it was a done deal. The CPW (cost per wear) is already $16.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1gJ_whzXUfxCUUi4r9CyB1Kl23ZIa4vm0vmTvMbs9hh-DNoYmRuOSe5ipwpU8lvF5Sh86JM3bBBtDqfs8qvk-SsfaLq7nMBcXzsneUx6us7MoCZ-uSZqT8h5y7CcN83NLsQhLR_sVVbO5KM6Emn5LfmKYCmHCbbvYT5xFUyERTXooh02ehIVTeNjrg/w428-h640/DSC_9570.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5m68FqjH_9eYXeaFRRpxOYUwXjcHcxjI9QGTsCX-CoXDE5heaNEmyLXAKH72oD-Df1S7qRMQ-HU5VfcezFCu2BgJHOfW0QsnhJby8i4W8IpQ-gaVpG6I8FzvfmQTJi3debUcbxbAdy83ortO5lCt6TgzVHMGBeN6bz3WO-QzBR-_zVswhkQSrbxA0w/w428-h640/DSC_9527.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3GOuB89nqHOMoyc5DUiFwEFgEFk0NvhYeHNSOko2ag6G_85M7jc_bwWb30b25dkFagy42EDX7JfBKRU4AdtF7kAMhapbmq8tXf4kS0YorA1wkOWGkQkT8oZdeDS_If_Al-aoaAPZmXocFkQ-NFnCKZXpu286771pv41bILw7eBJuygR8PNkh-fiPDA/w428-h640/DSC_9453.jpg" width="428" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS7c4Rbqs1wPWSzWN4sn5MRtN_lOb4YYlehRE8sqQuR8Yv4CvlA56-SdhQb_TsVue_k8sp0MkPM4xts8cz9PuheVOMd4Cv2lmYObjSus794miULBDwK9ZRL_s1wJd10FWgNlLpANEBylNFcpPAz0sbJgQ3U6zfdvqFhpjJhxzIKXOaEOXJcIZWlpOIQ/w428-h640/DSC_9740.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Big shoutout to my friend, Esther who gave me these sunglasses which I've worn with pride this entire summer!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKTDIAFu2RQ_t5d8agz8W4GpAHTthiZm5aWrTC8jqWhXQYwN0WUx18RvJ3Xs7BJ21BtSzoQF4-_FEg15hxS5EeJ4FSmPjpveRAZ7FEf3XuM0ym6ER7iFDyXUF8lgwQ1QpNJN4Gw3YDsIbztLRJ1xFNP0YuCYpVA9JnaeRn4sQFVz8iIhp2PDIoXu3yw/w428-h640/DSC_9459.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Part of me can't help but wonder how sustainable the criteria of buying only clothes that make my heart swoon, but when I'm wearing a piece like this which makes me feel most like myself –its worth the wait. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_r_Fq0NBbATTursqb3tDLvIz3XC7LCdydeko01HsO5HlKLZC9TGv4qBtiUNC-Sn6ChQ0Zc-NrXUmj8lUclDSlvqgk0_D-6YKup-ANERb4hGBL_RbK16to5Q-_AEK7K4oKXFt1wPQJoWNakziSJXpWrIZXWfpRESdW28uexn_gmyzjU0X_sox6uw1aWw/w428-h640/DSC_9217.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">My fear when we shot these pictures was that it would be bitter, as November in Kansas City sometimes gets. Fortunately we are graced with 70 degree days wrapped in the last of fall's crimson glow. This fall has been one of the most beautiful ones I can remember. For no reason aside from the fact that I am able to see the beauty in things dying again.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1kvcaC6SsED9aKF5cbaGzEqylqiPu-Epzde3YO0zOdVv9AKMlescNcZQMOvw0l4z3fZxr0yUiqJ9eaN-LJat0L_ldyMyPSE4i6URUL0AMi9kepp7DuOD7b2rZ4xK6VrAmt8tbcdrItfBdN7XBi4X4SOonLNv0G0W8TGxqQoK_y7h2qCCmjL33EB3CQ/w428-h640/DSC_9458.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">In recent weeks I've been enjoying revisiting Gorillaz's discography. I revisit artists that I enjoyed in my formative years from time to time and Gorillaz doesn't disappoint. Plus, their single New Gold ft. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown is so good. I've also enjoyed the song Burning Bridges by Sigrid. It's become somewhat of my anthem this fall. Another favorite I'll share is an episode of the podcast Archetypes by Meghan Markle. Specifically, the episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN26NJ37j2U" target="_blank">the Stigma of Singleton with Mindy Kaling</a>. This fall has been so beautiful and so memorable. I don't normally end blog posts with a poem, but one stuck out to me and I wanted to share it with you.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope has holes</p><p style="text-align: center;">in its pockets. </p><p style="text-align: center;">It leaves little</p><p style="text-align: center;">crumb trails</p><p style="text-align: center;">so that we, </p><p style="text-align: center;">when anxious,</p><p style="text-align: center;">can follow it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope’s secret: </p><p style="text-align: center;">it doesn’t know</p><p style="text-align: center;">the destination</p><p style="text-align: center;">it knows only</p><p style="text-align: center;">that all roads</p><p style="text-align: center;">begin with one </p><p style="text-align: center;">foot in front</p><p style="text-align: center;">of the other.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">R. W. Trommer</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Well, that's all I've got, friends. Love will get you there.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Photos by <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">BMB Photography</a></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Top - Celia B (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=943376170&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">exact</a>), jeans - Urban Outfitters (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=929671222&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), necklace - <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">a gift from my Aunt Indira, shoes - SJP Collection (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=931468927&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), nails - OPI Rated Pea-G</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><b>Similar:</b></span></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-63546f40a1aae23e8440457a"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-13544817254927801512022-09-10T19:09:00.014-07:002023-06-10T15:16:21.799-07:00Talkin bout Chi-Town<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="2900" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNd7gfn4Ttew2Ntv_Pzn2ShLeMm7_1EuCrmVQJ_YURfP8PIbmhiPSEg82Jf1MZ0o7HqG-2KxARB5x6JGl3kb9AhpxXZSqo5a4Xz_QyBrX-kokP9RT3c0pMZYNrw8gOJyObjlevh6x9LPH9z7G0P3wZoM8bt4j2fDsg5c3-OjdRnkVWuQ8W9W5BAXyNBA/w640-h360/ezgif-4-6a89a6dfe1.jpg" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">The timing of the universe is a funny thing. Sometimes you have a plan and then the plan falls entirely apart and then a better one comes together, a portal opens. My portal took me to the streets of Chicago, a place I was entirely unfamiliar with, but felt so familiar once I arrived. If you're looking for a portal check out some <a href="https://www.greatvaluevacations.com/vacation-packages" target="_blank">affordable vacation packages</a>. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="3883" data-original-width="2912" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9Fwc3J9T7sZPqxYzHdbLt8GDzOzeSKvYS82Tbm77GTuYIn_yQvPxAgSH_RhwCj_4O48BdbQWUk10VRLbGhRUaaDEvF0zN6alIWMlF2X-zBNTq3IrCXqCg-Bz2XHmV5a3VcBhAa_2kbqaxWvT-wD_G0BU3qMaFfWgO2aHE3Ardyoadr8AAvUaUamhTw/w480-h640/IMG_1949.heic" width="480" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPMYbRTjVCVxMbFKKjJsDutL5Tf8MTfCFn1Y8RtA-Y-XI-SBwnr97TnkuGfIOLrmHaY5S3ZKF8qLAP7WBb02y4HZiL7b_tN_l1Mr600xGZSi5EadvxPtCNdhdg3jnH1UGCvP7nW6wlOJgmg7P2r2PjshEV0qaVDg_V8w5KIvikXhXOVC6yOWt5pU5WA/w480-h640/IMG_1950.HEIC" width="480" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgwZQLvuM5oUbWfSea7HibCqFH8NG1ShunQ17mfpWiiQcR_dcbAw2oEITIb190wtiGWehJc5GX_tWsOAOVgEodRKAeCCtGnaQ2qOFOsfdXdZUBlLKp85Jy7WjOr9U6MtuLp3RUQUdc4HLFl68GIEZZJtwzVmsLDaDXbog7XTW6EiR9UICp7e-WO3YBA/w480-h640/IMG_1957.HEIC" width="480" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUPEc45vhDpI61Uu_9JwYfw7HqBRot53lSZNTGx2fVwtcvrpm90bfz0vYUMpuxTJxlYXQMTux_-mcROdaiYioLgUsdhOEXZnm97xlchGj6P41_ocuyKNW2qeFuMr3J7_oDk2LNsj9VQQ5B52nPYLMa3Hmomu2lYDOXIM5p0mHgvfQVlDlMNNCwWH_eg/w480-h640/IMG_1973.HEIC" width="480" /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumctaLbH8j63U-pPOpwQ-u4LWuUqrzMb-dkfWNq3n7SuVKENUp4zYpwziJeraUmpPAG9tZOVg1jsENC44y9sCPRH_-uEpaMbXf29OQyeLi65DgBnA6fvfPRCSI4Ms02PsE0WahPnHj43rJPhQ7wHb_4sMS9zaFZ29ij1x4Tg8qB9Cdfkkbuq7j1miRQ/w480-h640/IMG_1967.HEIC" width="480" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Friday</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I took the train from Kansas City to Chicago. I knew the day was going to be a good one because my lovely friend Nikhat dropped me off at the train station, I drank a warm café au lait from Parisi (My favorite), and early into the train ride I saw patches and patches of wild sunflowers.</p><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">When I got into Chicago, Steph and I had dinner at one of her favorite Thai spots, JJ Thai Street Food. I rocked <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2019/09/its-wrap.html" target="_blank">this DvF wrap dress</a> that I love so much.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Not pictured a scoop of vanilla bean honey & a scoop of coffee with cream and sugar from Jeni's.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaVnQR6uQFMo9OWYb7LX91WgBVLK8ZtvZ0CU4qxZvCBezNqJYEiZjw6uEGMdWQK1TODQtB3ieve6JFranFQJBXtUPMphASpp435rAjpCUtTp5KOX_HLKp9DQ8igrb3ZncBLbbHSfZS0rmluzksdIkFpByFhl6kNoTagDW_bjXwNID5PAQ6laU4lljXw/w480-h640/IMG_1980.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnO2bSMJMQM8Xj9YBBTju5U4xaxMsxY2MUHbvQiLchk9CzZzyj9IGyvf4-m7RhLLg-Lq0qCOFcAftWFFYy8Fc4G-hOyZfZcn2iBoYBQGB4SFINOIeN5-K79odjV4obfKZpbVR746zjUbml0zEkq7unQRk23PoO8tmJH3kcb8EUK8zTU4P4z2VtovGmQ/w480-h640/IMG_1986.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptInv0kGmXaL72b2VMlYaFVk-fTt2cJtSmZh-lS0fMULb-B7ZsCokZNTwHY8hHVKRYRAwHxf918wB6e-tpI4hsEK2fVR2Gf1NWTg_dSPSHiVmh7O0mjBJk6njLNZcl5cKcwT7Q_nMhxFmy3vu7T9zYWwt0p1c6ArGg8gnseSkh47zILRYK_b74lDaCQ/w480-h640/IMG_1990.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Steph and I had a coffee at one of her haunts, Wormhole. The bees on our cups melt my heart =') Then we went to a Vintage House Chicago event at Guild Row!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8Y4qf9PHXKCRcwAfTTY_itAi4opX0asB6iT-oa9j3TR6PeTKKJqumqtYkzce71lhGQbmZuqRlu75ywdhiyjcFdcuOHI9BUUf8ToqMwTpGnlGOxtDyzTXvPE9E2j1XTrfWggknvTZV3F_ThcWdutZbjzWPa4tPb97Mw4jEJa181hYr_dold3pzu9CfQ/w480-h640/IMG_1993.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sunday was a full day!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeFcmjgeCLAaL7qMgdRs-z_b66JpYGJCictSQUaG2r2P1chB_GPaQX1qbzYvvmlSgCsC_c6KdLEAqItnSXb6Ba8Rz4nOpogpJNqr_0A_eT0o0-C1M7Kk1ie3zjZhj39P2OQqGEY-Up4FCFr4Nj9DZuWRnCmURgVHIXERQjHWCyWh6hTon8qN3pgyNuw/w480-h640/IMG_2008.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nothing really beats sitting at a park with your best friend, having a gf bagel, and enjoying good coffee.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5jWKqygjXBS4lLByiz6_AtVkINtgn9Gl6ljuvgSZQVRCZn6-Zt1N3iDt1aYKBOX4BLeV4vh2CjafjVDKK1cDSNMBUyXS02nCVo6pyJ4jiqpV_CbfghQddCfnEG_G6phO-09Qkpj-rbTfeDGwgffRV_cbVOjx4CukWMfYa7N6y-VMvFJEUgBnpRyGdQ/w480-h640/IMG_2044.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMZATp_PymUH8aWkRkjjnxO8SoFObUZqKpBoIYPlRq0SFWWo9GaMxe-AOwjF3Vourv6_9p7E_pkrno9IyUdnJ0nT9f9mkjvAZb1rcJcl6zRhnF4i2UbLqcWmtLdswP2VA5mtEDLUVogNkEvOnSkrqPJgMi2bkNsYQZ-Y98MMOjtWw_w__euHYbI9cSw/w480-h640/IMG_2016.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeenz77kHWEp_gkPw2-kzeUv-4xhydzLLeYzEUlk2UungHQ3jMB8-hGcSoCnYJlIUGd-Buc-RA74kC4RNXaOY_DNkwYWKTaBSgdVD44AR_-2gu7J-WnQ8tN7xM4fkDZ_jEXfD-ZXKmoguWedG5xrYJ9nVSqkYHrLg1IvTV8Jh-wgHRN7J6H2MDLYk71g/w480-h640/IMG_2036.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gasped when I saw this Pollock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg95t2MLsj438RHboiQYHz9hJEhgPx4w4TVkdi7BnGn5QQPLYo5ayBgnaCC6W9T0W6WaRIXed1v80TZhdwAmDhSUWeRS6RqrjbVk_84iBru1-bv5a74qZvltfLh9enTWT2l42gmvKRFaYaaM5ulOVc7cGtn4EPu5CVKTFkF275-88H84WMJ8MCvgpgEw/w480-h640/IMG_2023.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Twelve Jackies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjCCQJhWVYfUQLsOPLUX_9KUBL2F5U5PR1zpCy35NjM-NO99jiYnYYmIwFeThZIk-YT39o3ml4VCmalVL-XngseKd0l8C_XCJXDFu5e6rwhKpf54E9mSkKzB1MjxZ3mOP8ljOOghHPgWZSscOAKrvZ2VTOhBtgp15r5kUV4YWu98ltWCpmLcuDt0aQw/w480-h640/IMG_1927.JPG" width="480" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Starbuck Reserve on Michigan Ave</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVbIdlcZOUePuSBAebPHNEOIt5vqz90N6zZyDiVKlDDl0iox69IdrRX01suQ4LxeTty2ZF5oYkf9nmkUGiwoiKXYi3UnmBHWJR-q3W0SrG5Fwu1ycGtFS5uIc04i7J2iV6-25Cq5CQt5NeDNSPoCol4NbEzWNCg67FfES3q_RwZkOv1dzTm-YeMUDqA/w480-h640/IMG_2097.jpg" width="480" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Hello Jasmine in Chinatown! Where I discovered my love for Taiwanese-style kimchi. Who knew?!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhKqypW1XiUl5awmpfafx0cz58e17lsAKffAfi9PMiPfOQxD1tnPf5A6iEq_bx50OlIW4rECVCN0yURaKrzvj4JwEbPZt8tctjBgBrCHftgx4taHduadMNfHLS6MLLPmHYfORcGEMuupxyBRF6S63IhRMqAGO8AheFpD-ob1gvOyEEjwIRB9gw_zK6w/w480-h640/IMG_2099.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>Breakfast by Chef Steph, a pit stop at Electric Mud, and more thrifting! </p><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0wh1fEftGCDLDSTClKjyasiSntJCiYalfvWQP9xiWLcSRv66-iB00IUqlHI5hU32-2aufUQ1SJ-DlfwnxGcWykaG-jPmBJwUrjuz0VGWVkNnACLH08aNszLPxci-X53lvuPLgKilCGrULTStLIKbVPZ5kiTCSWTw9Ee_OrXsjJrDsERYlBpqP7cTBw/w480-h640/IMG_2106.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="1918" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOrh8Jgy0Myq6P6fGCHTsRBWYPOmSsBFpV2Acnx6febC0MHy6l8lbAva948X0PW9jyx7jVzaLJrhz4GNnUUWYgveiyDx7_gbkLqYBd4TfMFtneg19RS8GO3Q5c9MU35tynNQUU50Y4bc433r5xdBR_8uBHjGs1Uuzp_HnjFtBkd-gYcGPaOJO5lCf3w/w480-h640/IMG_2002.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wearing Steph's sweater and clips</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5OMjIG4JQzsaO72Cokj3s5VP7dSesvBzg8JT1pl87Xq5mBJtH7qTsoMDyxNIy91iCSeuD1_2p9z_0F-ErP2mtqwV-GT4bBiELjsgACBpvvpVsb1EmiHMchITGGl9a6U4uetAs6qKFHFXPKGi9C6CqLarf0oovyZQVi3Q1ItyW6mo0CXh_dHtTB3wVQ/w480-h640/IMG_2105.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXOhtQ1BUCZ4CWPCPN2SlJM_nRgLEPpBPSvaHbl_w5N0Ga_MMH1u-ezz3LjtA0_1t9WDa1R9IHbgkVBRCrGxqqDRsUi8myNKCr_EHmV0d9pElSOppDsSbNj3_Nnetk0qAF3C82Oea6OmxKfwuOFsE5sL-6YyLQgOMFtMIEc4WVl-1ww2mBz7yWFZhuA/w480-h640/IMG_2107.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp59FUYGhpyzy0Ey7liLpskbYmGoL1Gilz6nZTNK9jwjOKmpcjGCs_WnAv0SeJB0ilZdtl9Rafr4fY62hru5tnckopfBGJzEjRvKXASE0iaYMt0vB5LDi1_Ps1c_Krdhp8qCcLFnsLaqyvRKNxOW7AEHu1-nO-qVhzZcRDJzlyiCkLEqgZK_iCfZJVyA/s4032/IMG_2136.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp59FUYGhpyzy0Ey7liLpskbYmGoL1Gilz6nZTNK9jwjOKmpcjGCs_WnAv0SeJB0ilZdtl9Rafr4fY62hru5tnckopfBGJzEjRvKXASE0iaYMt0vB5LDi1_Ps1c_Krdhp8qCcLFnsLaqyvRKNxOW7AEHu1-nO-qVhzZcRDJzlyiCkLEqgZK_iCfZJVyA/w480-h640/IMG_2136.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tuesday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Celebrating our birthdays at the Girl & the Goat. One of the best dining experiences in my life, tbh. I'm still thinking about the chickpea fritters.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmSIaHfAfkk27sGKvXMWzrq0kGpH1z3SAGFXEnhPE10NweAysMNeDIm7ZiaFu79gGLG1dYgLRDQWtM_SkNLRs8PaZBi_X0HMqELMexRw6Tx2k5plvmLmcUGcuTBjCfmdWRiif-XnjhP9iJ9B5XZtR9GsZW8jigvwRyKtP96XDkoUA1qIPenVVI60kWA/w480-h640/IMG_2150.HEIC" width="480" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cabra. Yes, I did peel a lemon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsY-bmt-rtsTMoUqkfwo06LchGiyMzS3z4sw9GnjHl3Y0438U4AFkQ5hXC2zINcpjroXsIIqfrJpdnqaWIbO-b1c6ghoq3uf88I6P71713vr1Uqy56fVw22eG6NevNnrQJB8aUId6ysayaSyZ-pYsZCHRBdN_L-puss_0UCqo73fLFi3hJ8ZXls5hCbA/w480-h640/IMG_2189.HEIC" width="480" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ended our evening at Kurumi x Care Bear. I had a luxurious scoop of lychee ice cream.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUNSXg3m9lA84I1_hKWLJs5mFOWdt37F1xxFEaR2a-KwwvWZI8JCblxdDHqLRPYQnVdNxCfh2I6IKACnDfWZq4AaLXGoCcaldK7EisWz1zj_ctYbz2Ud131N9Yj2fKQEZHc-sVnwzBdWz-YCfqG8gTsj81EypHj2xB6ejk6mBMWvs5uCz5T_deY6ZwA/w480-h640/2.png" width="480" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Wednesday</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Florence + the Machine at Northerly Island. Surreal. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2218" data-original-width="2957" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeH1mgIxFk0SRDmTYcmOl5eRiCDQdGKB8OzQGamZQYAiFK0FyLHFl-E6iqeLyapCJtuupandDDkfHAoTscNrzBwdI3NLwKm4Evgcg9UTGYnktIM_YXU-FLca21TPF1SnzOySbkMB0zqh8qFlqFY6RevuAzxuriA_kt6iabV8pLXuq7Fbj8G8zv5npcRw/w640-h480/IMG_2198.jpg" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">The one and only Miss Flo. Sorry, Florence Pugh. Words fail when I try to describe how Florence and her music make me feel, and getting to see her with my best friend. Indescribably happy is perhaps as close as I can get.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1556" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPMUb_z6YuiI8y9Jak2U-aP7bVyfS_fIGdGODmLc3Fg1UsBxrUX7A3lA61MWIpqqrecBdHyxGcPE9eV7A8TVQ5V__Qc504m2AqgnJTzRRI-8tt_IB3NYXNkm2Nsw8XMCpXIFnCm4ecg06rca_5gZeXZb5284eXV1iW3srR6OofOtm0iJsludqvSKeAw/w486-h640/FcHL-sbXEAEM8sR.jpeg" width="486" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image via <a href="https://twitter.com/celestialvaults/status/1567758429728407552" target="_blank">1</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHLPPwYd0MIt0rIY_89O3xT6xTAgLutLKEwrfid-YU_mRyzrfxWNk9ItJw6l7sZFbORMGblsO7mTEt6t-CjScYXUTaRfFT34QtoXD19Unv_7yeab-2sia43ALP4V_bSmJIt5n50sWGZj6-2U9YIfqE0ACxhKcsFzlgPDugRIa4mb55t1qkdfydO7bhg/s4032/IMG_2209.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHLPPwYd0MIt0rIY_89O3xT6xTAgLutLKEwrfid-YU_mRyzrfxWNk9ItJw6l7sZFbORMGblsO7mTEt6t-CjScYXUTaRfFT34QtoXD19Unv_7yeab-2sia43ALP4V_bSmJIt5n50sWGZj6-2U9YIfqE0ACxhKcsFzlgPDugRIa4mb55t1qkdfydO7bhg/w480-h640/IMG_2209.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVny5CYAk7XvmL4AeHEzLp9oWrfuvBupuYf-kltuxQGevU8DX46GeoGavnYoX3CNMvulHNQUfxfi4PwEDMOwYujGyenU2B1FWq4XrVx9cPydCvVOj6_I5XQHfhGLzJrEUjdLbYpyQHYBeaqDLPWIV5vMSztlD_XaROuAip87k-4ygziv9mVYoTBv2ptQ/w480-h640/IMG_2212.HEIC" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>Thursday</p><p><br /></p><p>We had a final coffee at Metric. A morning filled with good energy. I was blessed with warm greetings from all living things!</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3834" data-original-width="2876" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6oQ6aB__1yZhmyVxOoR7VHR-LqE3Uf3yJhZNnrBp8FlywrRLDc91pN1ms1MH0nMWExjWiurM37M_kFXdntLEq5Qz0pEBEzRCaT8PFjIMlLzhp_weCcwiXkdXkTD3yd8_gmKAKv3riAmDdSK2eY3NsJQJ_Qi4IMwDtLOK9fRf_bTAE_YPCXOUPPzpFAA/w480-h640/IMG_2219.heic" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Wednesday, my yoga teacher, Angela talked about savoring the summer and I feel like she articulated exactly what I was able to do in Chicago. Savor the summer with my best friend, Steph who I am so grateful to be friends with. She makes the world a better, BRAVER, and more beautiful place just by existing in it. Truthfully, for the first time in a long time I feel revived, prepared for fall, and whatever comes my way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>To my friend Steph, thank <i>you</i> for taking care of me.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p></div>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-631d3dee6f630f6a4b726807"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-65946827811220247432022-07-12T22:00:00.009-07:002023-06-10T15:16:36.742-07:0010 Years Later<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORchZb-pmGZJjN5asVwBc7HOlLJ1CfHt-drDvYoHlVx6VQZMt6tItS4TOmpHMyPIVND_LMKnU7Rsm7OJxmF4SH7bNyqpjvJeycyqJ4EB5KbIZ7aid8cEJ1zBZ020Ggyxb30fRLHqvT8u5mlWlGH4cMA_7cth3pUuuOKdaQL7Lbh-pFt7_J65WlpXvFQ/w640-h428/DSC_6254.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy tenth birthday, Je M'appelle Chanel. I would've never imagined so many years ago that the blog would still be here and still hold such a special and dear place in my heart.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8ZmKmw2TFFR0aWRjvBWS7OtDLfRzERAhaqUWHxtYRr34reVbw6cDHazQxHLLewKYhMziNaHqpUmINSTT0IXDdh6oKrHd-rj51_CVtEQ6e4c8Suh9vdxgNE79HobypZ-rpyqLljQio4lyjk_s7malpx2k118AyTOspfT_h1qh9RPXehybG3CrOvwnKw/w428-h640/DSC_6334.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">10 years ago I shared a similar, but much moodier <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2012/07/introduction.html" target="_blank">picture</a> of myself along with a handful of words known as a blog post on a website called Blogger. Back when I first started the blog I did so many photoshoots in fields and it feels like life has kind of come full circle with this picture. In a different field. In a similar dress. Arms outreached.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7bFqaXraiDzeQe72-hWjORtDYaM3lsWMCRLivxbHtCzjW0_1DPTEDvBI4wA0KG0njLl4g9wWAHXXWLeVtBU1WLDQSTHdlQgKaFqAlKY9C_WzpKzqWX4Y12XT9h469KkojPCXq4zhfVPeFGDO5xLFwJtDM1ufSC_LZ53pVuW56GyUKIbSKgFYYud-Yw/w428-h640/IMG_0739(3).JPG" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>l lost someone this past year. So, as you can imagine, my heart hasn’t been fully in this anniversary, but this is still big, he wouldn’t want me to let this milestone pass. I'm still trying to figure out how I honor this small piece of the world I created for myself in a very turbulent time of my life, but this is a start. Happy tenth birthday, JMC.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhgFGu7vKQaw7E2faEPCP_GSlnWH2-DK2qJ-10NmCsAa-JCiwccSut_xxsLjyNiM93c7m-wVJgo0Oy9-pqPSVS8UQ0efHk1J6ydrdw0v2iEHBk6BSNOz4ooh4G73AQ0NUHCHwBiX6c3wZKMVGXbwOpCY7bHZ1THcrGb3wSo2Oyy1YJjZPh_QAFiAc7Q/w428-h640/IMG_0739(1).JPG" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5JA9gCFNEyVZ2LnFOop7wUu3lZpUhpJtIbfqOldw0aTf7W6zN9mYg_w1RO_GGCKyaWL262vftNyqgcFz58lRzJYQyUWjcW925cS_3zLN41zzH-ZiCDYQnqje22nNTR3vVafa3CbjSz19QO6Jb-HjviLvmXBLGYxQelYuNZ3cEGrQXQjWvTJ7uOvF9w/w428-h640/DSC_6222.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYVTGAWCQEEutKMszLfTGCO_P3oLptwvFEIanNZ40OIQqwRn8HvEW9axhOi_ofaKrPH1h4sFMY_u7yXz46sAXn18ANNzDiRrXRUz_XyI7tw2WQy6CqRvouOILrXwdR6-tPP20miAZuZtPtiS0Kh69ktalAoJvc1iFEycN6YryAm66q0MugVn6yemsMw/w428-h640/DSC_5355.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpUyFk2DqpDTUg6fYrkfLNn-MxYWxD0kDJFR5ZzmjHCx7A8hSHX22Mtusxb85uVqxBJ8uaAZguQeoheIQnO3wk-9mRJNLaja-rB2EojmVc51sahNRowY-GT7owB88iDHF0B2Em77-k9kDAUZT3UItvG0jLZo51WsyXhPlkf44jF-kCKSwamWlVGiuOw/w428-h640/DSC_6246.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9zO1Xx5gZvr_HzMjHhe3MhCvUAcKQhZHCbQUsNhhsjCNOcF2t7prjW3CIaGZokPVrqx7A1T35qPnQ7Z8Ghz87K8mMTmvlF3TM5K_A6dun_mY3AzuWGx02YOrtE2B2LM1RzJAbWbQtmqMnP3tKqVjq3Q1K0WJ8Ao4MovjkyWYuOcTxI77OF2bcIeNFg/w428-h640/DSC_5509.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ztYRiHOv-QdawljUO7ZLrJm2EVSZbW2mVuOTK9Jdigcoccr8JQ4FNv5weK9Fn6W3SuJBf7xVBRtAL0UuZrdlW0LQIhchSpHU6gvi1fXuBeVei1P44VnnpaKR1qtew7RI8pSHFXdTcRwNXkweTGk79EdeuZ9sJ0YLAlcqVKhhGlTGIAFWTsnr4TsC9g/w428-h640/DSC_5647.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EVTlZENQrA9RHY6FDSquuN7Q1iDZgqO4gn1Vk8Zi95KVG0x1fYXpVhjCaCppBBPY0vloyog-WixzVFUrog7e__vbgGnn5-8Izuzo5NpeXkh1IK0_uEtFM_k3jv4da2jDF6PLSN9jSKn1On6YJM7Hlw8Rm46eh5b__MeRKQ6MzH8dIMxEDnzgxfQPpQ/w428-h640/DSC_6338.jpg" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this picture describes the mood I aspire to be at, at all times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDJgDP-qV0MHjT52Zou9lDY-k_3ot07GsVPodCJ1z7Fm0Mlvh2rVQHOCUcTeS5Iytgbq_pMDC17EZWKCkxW-4Zkr1b1BtWv0w9jeO6njDJbaIc5F5O3ebdFxiOaeuMIA7DW6y2xOjad_AiIKc3bvyP5iL6sLdAnChTC8CVH64Wtd0Dtss2ojumMwTVQ/w428-h640/IMG_0739(4).JPG" width="428" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"> Tonight is a full moon, and this moon is the Buck Moon which is devoted to the growth cycle of male deer's antlers. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers, producing a stronger, more impressive set. Here's to the shedding and growing better and stronger antlers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Thanks for being here. I couldn't do it without you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><p>Photos by <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">BMB Photography</a></p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - Zara, shoes - Converse Run Star Hike, earrings - Marchesa, nails - OPI Taupeless Beach</div><p></p><b>
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</b><div data-sc-widget-id="P-62c9d976fdcc55546c137241"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-45766120138877086942022-06-04T13:04:00.212-07:002023-01-03T15:09:32.225-08:00Dressing like a Gen Z<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gRDCoQJpX3GS-ZZmPUT-r5dhC9utN3gDv2IHpUHtsISryu6ju8yWYksc0aFcFUz0nQ5_klbyOycM3zthWoePhEITjPMa2P8owQu9XZYaN7OXyva53vEx0WsAVpWVFGHLtfNSVc_ClUXU6Tb8VSWHS0cXyNtOadizF1cTiFcMbLzH-OVm2TOUXX-RxQ/w428-h640/IMG_0739.JPG" width="428" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I'm obsessed with Gen Z. From their style to their march-to-a-beat-of-their-own-drum-kinda-attitude, there's something about this cohort that's special. I'm especially obsessed with their style. I love that they have found a way to balance comfort and uniqueness vis-à-vis different silhouettes that us millennials tend to stray away from.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPil8onOQfeFjr0_2vDvwVQTYwIYzNSyBMYS-lJSQX3hGbIu7SnGGcHO0oseSiJWkjUG1CkWkXcUAE7htRbJ7cjER_LqSEelF6-WNbwhtnZ3uH4xAzSa9Lt_ygC0RVjnIrRrdUmXkmuHvvoXqa6HHLQtrVelWxZRw5ecbiiMaoZ5TGCrZQIo1oiX55Rw/w428-h640/DSC_5266.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I've been taking a lot of inspiration from this cohort lately. Wearing things that perhaps aren't inherently so Chanel, like these flared pants. Also, I've worn Converse more this past year and a half than I have since I was in middle school?! Embracing uniqueness, prioritizing comfort, and embracing mold breaking silhouettes! That's Gen Z style!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxUlfr1j9ZTfGLJYE-0nhW5xWMpOchj6js9fIyTlDTwjIBpVYIpbSgKK7Jaw96OT7b-_wYbQRPvRK5AFcxlwbdyrSeytYWepE1OWxeBgRft52bU2krIq8RQn937IwKQIzlK7nRojbd_O2LmUfgLe4ZHWKhp7NIxyN3CkQp1UTRVOO1A32bK-4hpOD6Q/w428-h640/DSC_4836.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So what's apart of my Gen Z inspired wardrobe right now? Well, everything in this look. Flared pants, Converse Run Star Hikes, a fanny pack, cut out tanks/spaghetti strap tanks.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXUF091wMk6_P8gSqesanu1MuTMJhCbpXjmKduwa6OD4Bx5KdDHht_1QxsOS_iML-RyxfkbkfkkKGBm7oCw921zjKaD2jPGVDVOHlFM8n33noBQgvWVPMFeSxcK0wKIFOkmwz6DNPydU5h-ED2Vbr8SRSqlQBe0Ac6oqFv4m21MCPX8SbiEgjlj7k6g/w428-h640/DSC_5096.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you don't have a fanny pack I would recommend, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/interstitial/apiVisitRetailer?id=797912448&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">this Patagonia one.</a> It holds all the essentials and is great for walks or the days when you just want to be hands free.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1IJ6IFVSCEX0G57ZILMAJzjW1MLKoK5qHDNzq8wkpr9R1zObFPM-yZ4xQlMbHTrMdCEk4-yTSzyS-MRAthbQZ0KxdHZ2PXDgpcWVQ97MDdqiZFKAiEApwDVufuPhBT1g_C1eUP8MmCUfsQYqK8b_NjsVNNmicdvmPtzL1okTF2tEd8D0hx7yWT_ljA/w428-h640/DSC_5241.jpg" width="428" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My body was under a lot of stress in Q1 (I've seen a change for the better as we near the end of Q2) choosing clothes that prioritize comfort has been a great form of self-care. I feel like my style has been changing lately. It's something that kind of shocks and excites me. Sometimes you think you know yourself and then you learn a little bit more.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTPWDAZ6OdsakhQmpkAks9gu9q6Ty36ahr8qTRm-_7tpJgKp65yjTW1BFa94npvHTNwPIjLtKZWoQbzKs3T-_fDYi277YxdbsoBM02n_ZbpdbcH0G7YpZHYlvzfVCFxZN4VMEmYYBRemlgjE6vZfHhnTIzg9zZYDtGSTsjnflzh3LZpBpumcY5sWbjw/s16000/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20(2).gif" />I feel more at peace these days. I've been volunteering at an apiary and working with the bees. I am learning so much about presence from them. I've been enjoying <a href="https://www.opi.com/shop-products/nail-polish-powders/nail-lacquer/make-rainbows" target="_blank">this shade of green nail polish</a> and I bought a piece of art that I think will actually improve my quality of life.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Also, this photography may seem familiar to some of my long-time blog readers. My dear friend, <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">Brenna</a> actually took these photos. You may remember <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/search?q=bmb+photography" target="_blank">some of her work on the blog</a>. Over the past year I have been so fortunate to reconnect with Brenna as she's moved back home to KC. I feel so seen by you, Brenna.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Photos by <a href="http://brenna-boat.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">BMB Photography</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Top - Alice & Olivia (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/interstitial/apiVisitRetailer?id=845689614&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">exact</a>), pants - Lululemon (sold out, but <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=lululemon+la+wide+leg+side+split+pant&sa=X&bih=722&biw=1536&rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS940US940&hl=en&tbm=shop&sxsrf=ALiCzsZsmTj3TIreJLaRshD95v3xAVXuuQ%3A1654374140545&ei=_L6bYpG0INvRtAaMi4O4BA&ved=0ahUKEwiRouP3z5T4AhXbKM0KHYzFAEcQ4dUDCAY&uact=5&oq=lululemon+la+wide+leg+side+split+pant&gs_lcp=Cgtwcm9kdWN0cy1jYxADMggIABAeEAgQGDoICAAQgAQQsAM6BAgAEA06BQgAEKIEOgYIABANEBhKBAhBGAFQGFjmCmCQDGgBcAB4AIABhwGIAd8JkgEDMi45mAEAoAEByAEBwAEB&sclient=products-cc" target="_blank">exact</a>), shoes - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/interstitial/apiVisitRetailer?id=909099050&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Converse</a>, fanny pack - Patagonia (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/interstitial/apiVisitRetailer?id=797912448&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">exact</a>), nails - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/interstitial/apiVisitRetailer?id=907882996&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">OPI Taupeless Beach</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-629bbeaf88f66908e23dc3d3"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-88748402386414735862022-05-21T07:53:00.005-07:002022-05-21T07:55:47.980-07:00Wardrobe Musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="330" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYUfQnBKgpyXe0uOs-_1uCi4TkafYL13HX_YHChGvZJ3mEiisV6rfWdvhB9LDgVzkkiGQIFyWqHpRngs9URZ-s6OeWKjaCGrxCjdyeNio7xgBsvODOdAPWduZ29bdJbn6AKI_nUEvam_O/w640-h426/" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Life seems to be moving fast again. Between bridal showers, birthdays, weddings, work events, etm. It feels like there's more of a reason to get dressed again. I've been feeling the urge to revamp my wardrobe too. An odd feeling considering its something I haven't thought critically about in a little over </span><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2020/04/20-in-2020-challenge.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">two years</a><span style="text-align: left;">.<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sure, I've bought a handful of things during the course of the pandemic but now I'm looking at my closet differently. What should stay? What worked for a past life but should now be let go? Who do I want to be? I'm asking all the hard questions per usual. I've got bags to sell to ThredUp and lost items to square away with the Real Real. I guess I wrote this post in the hopes of thinking you might be in a similar place with your wardrobe too.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5Gf4c_mqeYoEB-Bdh8jtFbuxEIiQqJk4QCW08EAFx82dIBUtHCUSoiHBJAAvvI6Os4SiekuseqXntfcACwfbDjlaADZXGaih3PE9igmjUHHq7VgrOazpsGcikGUbI75uKKKv2nTXiy_06-xd_wfcVOIiyScC-LWoUf6cpLCmuu61x6w62EuZkjSYjQ/s16000/2020%20copy.png" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A literal snapshot at my Poshmark wish list. If only I could find this DVF jumpsuit! I'd buy it in an instant.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news summer has yet to arrive in Kansas City. I eagerly await it with anticipation and fervor. I don't know what's in store, but that's part of the beauty, isn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll see you soon. Much love, S.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-2283364936062183842022-05-01T07:22:00.008-07:002022-05-01T07:24:17.782-07:00Pretending to be Padma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdm2WzAVdfTbJyzoYeMySZDYNrH9aCsyFFhVMVLdMejV-rUl7uSBvR9k_4q4qQz9Eny1oAtQDoCVRYVUyRF5xJW47mADw0t1PEt33ciHnlx5brecTvw0vPIQDEIgQS0Syi0_7qegiGKTZHOIyL0OF57VgJubFgbw74gWmOM-BhjTdv3ad7xGQSDzpKgg=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During quarantine I got into <i>Top Chef </i>and my obsession with Padma Lakshmi reached a whole new level. Padma wore <a href="https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/strokes-of-genius-episode-1703-pictured-padma-lakshmi-news-photo/1209315453" target="_blank">this jumpsuit</a> during <i>Top Chef All Stars</i> and the moment I saw it I knew I needed it. This is one of those pieces that was worth losing sleep over. Problem was I couldn't find it in my size. Until I DID. This was a big resale gods shining down on me moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb593MrlaDLBEsJPUrUiNJNDeYtlSSqW4t70YDpSapo6g0TjbFaBPp8zJIGJUc3HIYdU5xGPq_ddk9sITZ9X_RpOdv9fTZ_9XFk_GgUmpxvt1knZpnb1dUtx-s_lOpR70ODaZDyo32K5lgupu3cLTwFrLWf_LDF7mR-QSsxgSazCcUaPeQEM_4a-pnBQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">This jumpsuit is so versatile. I've worn it with just about everything and everywhere. Plus the CPW (Cost per wear) is $8?!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzATbsGd_se1wEvsKqyGqAne7a2nnCtx4jff7cVPoQbAvhM_VyYeg_wb9IbD44oa5TPRglxhppZWtLQxd3Pedrb0IFsUV-m-7nDs98-z7tVhVuNPQXMeWqsITZikBBaX1Tq2eErwdoz5AuHUpooSqB4QcsZK58sHR5Apvuz_pv8FTYeve-Aavq86U27g=w512-h640" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This jumpsuit deserved a whole photoshoot and then some. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3686" data-original-width="2949" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDGn7ZFMAGvIazM1ey5aNEq-3qFxMMb5iXnBb2II796GfUAZasWNCNpBv0JUooK1mpaMbQDj1ftd_wL4OCUzP7zIrzydK6eCzT1IfmeKQvvlCZCxPP8ciLG55Fec5thmxiUjxijsGc1nWQ97YOSbw5uIsWJ8dgUYimXEUA0BcooOYMfYwEhzQztHoE_Q=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Marigold and I are having a moment. Can you tell? Peep the <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2022/03/on-letting-go.html" target="_blank">marigold slip dress</a> I dreamt about and then manifested.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUQHP2YwJoTdBz_xyi0W_6nQu8OPSyzrUJLklxahcarDSG9a4jVBfiLCykUZGQp_9bEnsDOUVnkCmp6432sjg9DKpuozc-CsauEBWNDF1F6tPhi0sm2zYiMDFWdvYsi-sCw9Fq6JLSWBw0PVV9EBYfel4Ap_V_jIsylmg4wPK4Oi89G35cuvGpNt5J-w=w512-h640" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Aries season is long gone. Taurus season is here. One of my favorite <a href="https://moonandrock.com/blogs/the-collective/new-moon-solar-eclipse-in-taurus-4-30" target="_blank">blogs</a> said, "Keep it simple, keep it curious, go forward with heart." I couldn't agree more. Be well, beautiful people. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Frame - Le Flare de Francoise Jumpsuit in Marigold (<a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=frame+le+francoise+flare+jumpsuit&_sacat=0" target="_blank">exact</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=913338026&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), shoes - Tory Burch (old, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=891997137&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), lips - <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=811337992&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;">Photos by <a href="https://www.bellagracecordero.art" target="_blank">Bella Grace Cordero</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><b>Similar:</b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-61d642aadc79a87f673a780d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-7923477825177257672022-04-19T16:10:00.003-07:002022-04-19T16:46:08.138-07:0072 Hours in NYC<p style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5bGLuuz70yuVIvpbXDzkItnpAu2pffEnNVsjEVgPmaV_uogWJqV1rcg9ayd4Gi0tdCl9nWl0VtEJMFZtGOxXpnl_YfOGSIveOduf6AWL7iZKtRwGBg9GY0BuSUNTRIt9-FtfZJ5A3YE_GjXPdU9W-R8IweEFPl3gu4cfc4znk7llVGBa4xvnqxTHaw/w480-h640/IMG_0983.JPG" style="text-align: center;" width="480" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Another year around the sun. I got to spend my very special day of life with those I love the most under a full moon in the Big Apple.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXK6XagVRtlv8k3hQQgfzNebHDfYNgRpvElCsXjaHyYce_dMjk4fb0XF06sV11OvC5zdaildolQyLL9ZQtC71Qz7aovRFXNKD_CUQ9zg0Jtdjz7-cWWMcis7LYF7l7Ndtec2e80BUZ167cMKE_aDZdkNKKaExIekTUmgnG6nOfWa9np_GPTQm_1mNegQ/w480-h640/IMG_0999%202.jpg" width="480" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But first, gf pizza. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXJQIHP6lcU2_J7son8hKoehn_6fhA0BGW9OP5M5rpLOBSoTXNbFYMlhRWdU11Y14nwOdp468KUQreNrDWDOVbSk3nj5JIK_Y9g_reD3Js1HGUPImXDryyalVqK2Tz3rmreiGaEUaxV0DK5-5NABokeVSjhEeAW2CO8Y94saV3QEXTJJNfEzttxoQZA/w480-h640/IMG_1001.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDi8HxwPKC4_CRBbwWdd7kePeERT-G28LTugN64_RIpMUIcedAMhkqUn1YqGmUd3cXzFFBiP6b41OfdO2AaZpLTNRm4S-ebtTypSU6AVFaoZuq8KK1vxwK8vlF59TSqshUxgJ5pK6Sy2MfRu4Smm2LrjQy-xT7oBxQMwT9OvdWm2s8eA5m29aN-hBExQ/w480-h640/IMG_1004.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not a trip to NYC without Carvel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFvmdlpYeMh5zkVXKf6XKUcsW2BznIsmY4nZ_1wNYdhGMnlreaACKD6c-zkbOLXii5oGD_87SL0bAITlmu5DqgzP6bEN8t9u2hFDAkVV-RYJb8exsX1xXGydJL25MdK-OS7KdGWzoXrfB8SIKkGuvYK7vhi40V5tWY6DcLpFHAduOk3UuZuVooa4oIA/w480-h640/IMG_1010.JPG" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVX4NRppNn8qy7tNX1J6D2aLCJ8bXgSprYSpII9Mqf4xn6WKlzcUcgQyVDx6WTu__8TA4z8nTsASRFsd4aM736X6-H_w-SBB0H7QNaipOZ7e0Uc06Ip1FInQm33zcVglSGjNY4s6Z_7TovE752gqhT4Xt6pprM_6TeKZ4h-mcUY65Nmsgs1q2-AH4pcA/w480-h640/IMG_1014.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A rose in Bellerose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgICC2ge296Pvzd2Ibr0-f1jU6tBLgmfOPUSUtg0LVcbDziLlDYmrRsT1SmKAAbV74RZQj7pYhnLvqklV5S9F13Akua2Z6RO41C7ZNFp8e7KYxn0Fotsn0rtpMppkBNWXueGL54vreJNpikyyI-aaNQitM1bDbdH-rNTPv53ujTvjQB8VOdBJ0to4CQ/s1560/IMG_1020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgICC2ge296Pvzd2Ibr0-f1jU6tBLgmfOPUSUtg0LVcbDziLlDYmrRsT1SmKAAbV74RZQj7pYhnLvqklV5S9F13Akua2Z6RO41C7ZNFp8e7KYxn0Fotsn0rtpMppkBNWXueGL54vreJNpikyyI-aaNQitM1bDbdH-rNTPv53ujTvjQB8VOdBJ0to4CQ/w480-h640/IMG_1020.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Springing!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3GFV0Atot_xlE6dA0zrc8PceEE5xLZZVqkH4A823k-kDaIWtgk4_j3jlwtSWXPGFv5n6hVidbrFJDuCf_dfQifqJ0DE6e2DvGntgGXXj0Mv554LpHrbRwoESs_ZpGEE1liJwCOphet0_lbW7AkQ0pWGz_OFPiwOPJpOcdF5dNPzwBdDt-HCXu5wMcQ/w480-h640/IMG_1022.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJDd8fQ-3gjGm20Yymco6qUyKe02N_zVJPUD6WKrT4TjCD2XtYzg6xx7lzGRKxWVs1sRMeFStZgOfXt-jS_A4vjtogpi5tFBiThpS0II7G_t9RtxfoeO0RKxbWjaTXW7HQhpaz1aOP7XHcIjqL2FOmU_RyIKtphD1b_rWuWxdF6Rc9BRt20VrQUs3yA/w480-h640/IMG_1032.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hektad after Banksy in Astoria</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlaNeswrtD5GnfamY3W8u-HFnAUhPgYdYj_Xpvi42wydIjxhSdb8f8L8mWP72xvcaVkHDuOX6uFv0pg0TDqLIfS-kzjbdwRimCjDHFCMfEQklirWUw_EyOE5koqeSax6uftAtuyb1dkPS_VgGQ2PzxPlvAkI0TYRUrhLtWV1F_DrCRn6fOfgFmfboJA/w480-h640/IMG_1036.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Full moon in Libra</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Why don't we leave it at that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTYMX65obcjIc5RyLwHsQay7MECXIQDQuEhDXxolwLgx17pOWuW1hcIsWFU0WTzKfLDY0T0NcyULHDfP2vQ-iwHL1sDxhtCMPD5mGSjo386UdIl3AU8IGsH2XtRinqSMbdEUJ3bixbw5uaIc6PGQ94SbW8j4HoXKbqZKat23DH-fiti6ARc4Y4vX2NA/w480-h640/IMG_1062.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjJ-XV-Um93czApsQmw5J5FdGyFlNBkPe4oK0NgROARQafi9ci2NqdIAI6Fih9jWOX6yz5f_r74O2WwvEuA7NnOzdJig6UD4xhVSoVBGBjUNbScazhowynhTsbgv3-D36QrULBdiV-cbUQxtOr_PQeVu9xDmN6ftqHShdajwTBnx-uzw9dxLltjFuyg/s4032/IMG_1071.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjJ-XV-Um93czApsQmw5J5FdGyFlNBkPe4oK0NgROARQafi9ci2NqdIAI6Fih9jWOX6yz5f_r74O2WwvEuA7NnOzdJig6UD4xhVSoVBGBjUNbScazhowynhTsbgv3-D36QrULBdiV-cbUQxtOr_PQeVu9xDmN6ftqHShdajwTBnx-uzw9dxLltjFuyg/w480-h640/IMG_1071.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Completely missed this room in MOMA and my cousin Nicole graciously guided me here to take it in. A very special moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8SsR-pUhCYqogAVTQMLZ69eq6dTeV2hhAZCwUrNgiZxJCIkzM_fZpvAziPN8xZI7NEbN6s86Aq0SMhhwbLnXbAQfNM1OzjMQ2VNVwPCQsL--DfqAyyZIVGFS7X95UbsU59f4g1n2XmMypztCsx_dbs7q5OMiroRGOJe8Ytxx595YNVpJcfWxvYcsDQ/w480-h640/5b1a063b-87d5-4d76-b06d-c728e928ed57.JPG" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapA8SNcoI9SXajmrwj9oZSkcws5fTBegrdaXqBj5R1DQY-3tDmK9VCfH7ueYjWDXRrWIPi-ddFp1xC69TyXxEcyhPzSJkny2VPWCORWVKoXMxxWp-Zj1JMpXCT1G1eLL-_dhBAggdPQVf3QJIChsuNmue4wwgwvL5fm-atigHBoxiMQlKeBQkowBq4Q/s4032/IMG_1079.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapA8SNcoI9SXajmrwj9oZSkcws5fTBegrdaXqBj5R1DQY-3tDmK9VCfH7ueYjWDXRrWIPi-ddFp1xC69TyXxEcyhPzSJkny2VPWCORWVKoXMxxWp-Zj1JMpXCT1G1eLL-_dhBAggdPQVf3QJIChsuNmue4wwgwvL5fm-atigHBoxiMQlKeBQkowBq4Q/w480-h640/IMG_1079.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We made it to LEVAIN!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhun_--zdRQF9q70Vywsh42-fz7f3kKoOzW7ca6Ak3d1ZTyTJMHh0Y1GBo1xT1S4_i2k6Zk89Scfo6T_sxjZsr3KRJFkt2mqvSN95idmIXeD8eMRHcAtWrmydGhDYfdfe1xBIHciqVVgrCzeHmRS-2Szcix3yoF0Eahd7H4A4InWz-ol8QiOeg0c_Yiig/w480-h640/IMG_1081.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perhaps the best cookie I've eaten in my life and not a bad cup of coffee either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBtVOb0qNIG4YWVCkH7TBLWoFutxPbgK6_EtRwKPzB8taF-3V18boOTp0EgbVa5PLKd2iqDuCNwmUTTMlKTmgKEdpbg0FHWj0CKRDK2oSPoZHuC7wX4mrfNT8uVWGAId2bN2Uxlk0N7Pk4WNBUrLkcTgnHjL-kvXeiKhxGetPvF2Y9yRBJHy_rTOaQA/w640-h288/1ed9be12-fa5e-4823-9401-6256ba27146f.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know how sometimes you have a plan and then the plan goes completely wrong? Well I'm pretty grateful for when the plan goes all wrong, because the universe brings you what you need. In my case that was 72 hours in the city that doesn't sleep with those I love the most in the world. Until next time, beautiful people.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></div><div><p></p></div>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-625f40affdcc55244480b51e"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-31414863736959967152022-04-02T07:33:00.008-07:002022-04-02T13:59:29.940-07:00The Off-Season<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3290" data-original-width="2632" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFGyFbBnLun4VHJvO-FRd6UvGCv7t4nmkZdNcCaQz2FqAdLStU8bKCEJRrJPvHtJzJczD_QUxIQ-C-wopyus57hXz-TzxuWHAbfP3cjMfrV-b-lz9hii1cWvUi86uKez_Yi6rckCkFm1Npdd60KG7vQoYOEJ-XvoNS9xL64DreJ_BAy6EMvw2lgtjVg/w512-h640/_DSC0247-Edit-2.jpg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">I haven't been on the blog much lately. I've been leaning into what I've decided I want more of right now (As mentioned in </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8645768407443301120/3141486373695996715#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: black;">this post</span></span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">). More sun on my face, more presence with Mother Earth, and more energy to create. So I've been spending more time outdoors volunteering and doing things that replenish my creative spirit. Like attending an exploring creativity yoga workshop, journaling, arranging and re-arranging flowers, and working on <a href="https://mailchi.mp/410fe33d9d4e/chanelo" target="_blank">Chane-lo</a>, my email newsletter.</span></div><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Chane-lo is a great way for me to share all the things these days. How I'm feeling both in written and visual form, what I'm listening to, what I'm gravitating toward in my closet, and poetry that strikes a chord. While at its core Chane-lo is an email newsletter supporting the content of JMC and my musings it feels personal in a way that's different than JMC. I'd been sending it out to a handful of people and now I feel like I'm ready to open it up to any interested, beautiful human! Sign up, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/410fe33d9d4e/chanelo" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><p></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">It feels like JMC is in an off-season right now and I'm leaning into what that feels like. As I continue to pour back into myself at this very strange time in my life I am excited to see what openings come my way. Aries season unfolds.</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Not just love, much love,</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">S</span></p><p style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Photo by <a href="https://www.bellagracecordero.art/" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Bella Grace Cordero</a></span></p>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-83287261990024125352022-03-20T05:56:00.001-07:002023-06-10T15:34:54.042-07:00Crazy for Cover FX<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtWl6TQ1gvJMq9T65x6XG-UroVKBdVNlVli218i0J5-lunqu7zPuJe_du8i35P4-S9qPLUkeNPxIh2DnzuHrRqbnZErkXQd41jkwJa2s89hj8vBpx5AAG7Q6VClXKyelGtsIRFiTco7WJ-451Ql27MBlcyIrC2ZLb_eA2w6nwdAhVPiB_QUU8HvgyoLw=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cover FX has always been a brand I've been crazy about. As long as I've known about the brand I've thought their ability to make beauty customizable was so rad. Plus I have always, always, always wanted to try their Custom Cover Drops. These past couple of years have really been an exploration into my melanin. I've been the tannest I've ever been which has pushed me to need different shades of foundation and concealer. However, instead of taking the plunge and buying a new bottle or product these drops were the cure to years worth of questions. Thus the exploration into Cover FX began. Also, peep my <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/10/revival.html" target="_blank">Reformation overalls</a> in the mirror.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdX4Tb_ABOr2MsVZxGczWL9Q9NvakHfCRa1_TBJNdcIsJnwX7EdXsoruRxvaGXK0qkdD_oWIOtsGM8HY91gIYrqLOSOS3-3lR-jmacrFPcoAquvjOc-6eoPFuWqtKTApXrDf-qoXXMFR-mf6faBvBUIUnX3FhY65c8njZskikBleoyApWiv4JvM1m1GQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=846487804&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Custom Cover Drops in G Medium 3 & G+ Medium 3</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These drops are pure liquid pigments that blend with your products or can be worn on their own! You can create a tinted moisturizer with them, deepen or lighten foundations/concealers, or mix with body lotion for a luminizing effect. The possibilities are endless, really.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tend to use these drops when I start getting tanner in the summer. I add a couple of drops of either G or G+ Medium 3 to my foundation and I'm able to make a customizable shade. When I first tried these drops I was a little concerned about the consistency and how they'd mix with other products, but I' was really impressed. There's no texture or consistency issue. It blends seamlessly together. I tend to apply foundation first and then blend these drops on top of them. It's interesting that with these drops there's not really a science for me. I don't use a certain number of drops although it's usually just a couple. When I start getting golden I switch over to the G+ shade which is for medium to deep olive skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My only qualm with this product is the applicator. Sometimes it gets weird. Can't describe further, but it gets weird sometimes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nevertheless, I am a big fan of these drops. They're a blessing, truly. I no longer have to buy a summer foundation (Doesn't everyone have a summer foundation?!) and can just use these drops! Huzzah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjIRHLj5XI90iT5f19kP2Ruxc4ax7nOCGY--QqpWchSgbKkJOvUEVrvrbIyz_3nhh7wZ-Q_JudzMhoNiD1CTCAP4Rjyc1VmBpj_v5zBVfZaW24iIn88rEcFBrNpjqZAZ30WjtH7tqOR_eS0kgb2vHKRMQ6QVpg_A_kJ5eysOlDQSE9zb10K3nzGQ_4pA=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coverfx.com/products/custom-enhancer-palette" target="_blank">Custom Enhancer Palette</a> (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=856880765&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Similar</a>)</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I have been wanting a new highlighter palette for what seems like eons, so this palette was such a treat. This trio is a pressed powder version of Cover FX's bestselling custom enhancer drops. From left to right: Candlelight, Sunlight, and Blossom. Candelight is a shimmering golden bronze, Sunlight is a glowing gold, and Blossom is a pearlescent pink. Candlelight is definitely shade out of the three. Its like a beach sunset on my face. Sunlight is a little chalkier and glittery but still pretty and wearable. Blossom straight up scares me because I tend to run from highlighter shades like these. I would definitely consider buying the Candelight custom enhancer drops. Overall a super pretty highlighter palette!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQU_HO1O3sxlfjBC0HTosD3rbq8gLeNB13XvqyDXXIuM-G5KLSSWknlK0EjwDcOU3rFtfHihWMiVrkRuDSURxm5243-90_LTICow0Qis89viQu6yUyVBlXXqUS2P3jkqxnvvqgtp0ghjbZwftFoaYQiyY93e2MbmrfATdJ2gYGbuBWm6r46bwgihYiaA=w640-h426" width="640" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">SPF 30 Booster Drops</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you know me you know I'm hardcore about sunscreen. If you open my medicine cabinet you'll see at least two different kinds plus two setting sprays with SPF, and don't even get me started on my stockpile.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">These drops can be worn on their own or mixed with a moisturizer or foundation. A little goes a long way! I'm impressed at how these blend with whatever you choose to add them too, seamless! Also, how pretty is this packaging?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">There's a lot going on right now, friends. I hope you're taking care of yourselves. Keep loving + holding on.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I received these products courtesy of Hawke Media. All opinions are always my own.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-6200723088f6697c733cfe0d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-70084522537949488942022-03-05T14:28:00.011-08:002022-03-20T05:50:41.037-07:00On Letting Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinXB0piYalNOgpxSm15Tp9k7NwxxIKkRADl7KePOzwOvA7vJ_GDPGEfaJxU89FlgxyCgW9hVG-R-YwG8KRlXw8zPLAad-qqOsGhJ5e6wC05toh52ta4Yn6malaP8bjzyZXiBnTtwchYbt29YXdFwZu4r_Vhdol8S1hGJJw9CyBika-dEpip7qVF7IELQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The first full moon of the year came along with so many emotions. Now I'm not one to ever turn away from a full moon, but this Cancer moon came with such intense feelings. The full moon is a time to release control and let go, both things that I struggle with.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9pGs4v3BVaRHqZyxxyuPryY_9hdBjavqz3fZuwVkyDefK-lyiGlFbgh_sFWF5endk_Id8xbnRoryhkhKhbbn3eIfYhYA5p516ullI6NuvYbIrHiuGwDe0cL6sNGNf9PZhRny0Nkm8TMRgm80WEOMa84Kv_5kSQp_mst4deR8ZOCpw5yDdHh_hdDCN9Q=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My yoga teacher Angela said when you let go it creates space and permit myself to not feel the urge to define or fill up that space. Instead, I should allow myself the freedom to explore that space. Angela then posed the question, what do I want more of?</div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik3CTEXIXe90AaFxp52b3P-BrSzR3GeK17VFQMimTrNeCaZ16Kd3zMWZquZOavAuFTrC9f0YCttQLEq2tamRnO5IOIdpVVTEsYRfuAiwAfd-vSogzq4RTrezkjGiZrzLG7Q1IG0uL97t8YmjqazxomaP6hB9CrmsKLQDExqHfmVjMUCuG5ybouVWivIQ=s3540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik3CTEXIXe90AaFxp52b3P-BrSzR3GeK17VFQMimTrNeCaZ16Kd3zMWZquZOavAuFTrC9f0YCttQLEq2tamRnO5IOIdpVVTEsYRfuAiwAfd-vSogzq4RTrezkjGiZrzLG7Q1IG0uL97t8YmjqazxomaP6hB9CrmsKLQDExqHfmVjMUCuG5ybouVWivIQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I don't think I'll ever fully let go of people I love, but filling the space they held with something else in time. Well, that's just beautiful. So often people tell you to let go. It feels so callous. You never really let go of people and things you love, do you? Reframing it and asking what I want more of was such an honest way to acknowledge the space that once was and invite in curiosity. Something new. Something golden.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsLhEKl_8j3amoE2p1f6v1UeMtjM8NCShcjNRb1XHDcg3LzFaGbJgUSNHXSSfH-7AW9Np-adpcSupO7riBEy_TaR1EMCRNMBVq0UFf3J3KXSXAsMz9r0d5NGQD9rRb5n-EGszPqDJ1Hb5r2FPy9T1PR4PPt4wzY0DiKOij3AZd7GbZx1NZMmWjhpJvdQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">So, I ask myself. What do I want more of? I've come up with a few things. More sun on my face. More presence with Mother Earth. More time rooting for my friends celebrating their little victories and standing by their sides when things get tough. More energy to create. More trust in the process of life.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaa2U99r2caoJDlT-WMteIKr3XEh6YF8SNjG2-wOtgfbZWTQCGvjDwaLz49WcTjaKQ2mK7jgPDxJOe1vbhpTPqcXNkl8C0gn3k1VojCgvZKtFmHkVoqTAzgHTqzeBn5sSbfyWJNAF3307j8M_wQGPitAafAN4fINEkazczYxcJuqx-ikj9xi1AwTZhOg=w512-h640" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So here I am letting go in all the marigolden glory. I didn't think I'd share this post, but it feels inauthentic not to share something that was so big for me. There have been more <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/search/label/dear%20diary?max-results=9" target="_blank">Dear Diary</a> posts recently and it's something I'm proud of. It's funny the night I wrote this post my aunt Nelu who lives in India sent me a text with an image that said, "When you let go you create space for better things to enter your life."</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="2832" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBiZTAwlOMhZ1Xss2foVMI3paCxQMgZd4GtCXzNVCnle6XiRKa6_XkPvT65Eam81L3Nt88uzaQnciKBmqp3M-VJdiKYyp3obH113clx5riRlU3obkeOHfUgHaNByR75wdwxTYo6WraoRG4w-_fMJzh275asr0VTuQ30ahL6FIjrMPaZ7dTqQuv7fb3sA=w512-h640" width="512" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And this slip dress? I had a dream about it. I was wearing a silk marigold slip dress. It was wonderful. If you know me you know that I take my dreams very seriously. So I searched and searched for a marigold slip dress. I had given up when this one appeared. Silk, in my size from a company named <a href="https://delaterratextiles.com/apparel/silk-slip-marigold" target="_blank">De la Terra</a>, which naturally dyes textiles in California. It was a sign. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This post is dedicated to the memory of Zane Lee Todd III. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Photos by <a href="https://www.bellagracecordero.art" target="_blank">Bella Grace Cordero</a></span></p><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - De La Terra (<a href="https://delaterratextiles.com/apparel/silk-slip-marigold" target="_blank">exact</a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=889656293&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), shoes - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=535129274&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Valentino</a>, <span style="text-align: center;">lips - </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=811337992&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Similar:</b></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-6208194688f6694a249af5ac"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-58535612158861451462022-02-06T06:44:00.003-08:002022-02-06T06:47:53.475-08:00Beauty Faves RN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3885" data-original-width="5827" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4Tw3MTpI4y-cCZNgkgtQYLBsK3T35iw013_ehbdPWHGeLIKVeXSxkJY41J9CxZj1ioAVk8toeegKpPn6LLGhwm4l1cd1ktzGpC3vwFM_gC4l649pGOdO0hCm8QPtVHnEeDpz6I8dtZclkK6kWPDOmhlIJBVPP3U5bYIZ0vH57Vre_Rei5jnMaXaYTgQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my goals this past year was to work on my product photography. It's never been my strong suit, but I want to get better so I took a bag of beauty products I love to one of my favorite coffee shops in Kansas City and here we are, friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU47jRtH3Pc0zn_qpcAADguaYb1uD_4btUiQhyM8hTrnrwgOlBl75gxCdT2aJ4Yo6_izMgulRoAclAPNtEjd4ofquaeewkKWZZ4kMeOW_7NcZyLAdyZsmezGnNg1y2zdOx7iJIOlFmdOh6iyCUoy0QFu-5N7Im9HSoSiXpKHMTf-R_bVAAML_PElYloA=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>2 years into this pandemic and I feel like I've finally found a beauty groove, which is constantly evolving it seems. There are things I still mourn like the fact that I almost never wear lipstick (RIP), but overall I've found a balance that works for my life rn. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5678" data-original-width="3786" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3l0dqW4CLJI25XLg0Q0jYimfjWOFwUXZPaOOXbKHUsaI0_1k208Y1fPgIwRvz3CZW43MYJ6o8FRf7hctbZ5Lr1uHJKk1EpPxExaED5zolJoih0vlVIFI9jZNszN-RAhwWwG18IDykVX07-V-yikMsvl7toln_IjXP7KHydS0k1XFF1afFrYrrcoLTuA=w426-h640" width="426" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=875920737&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">I know we all feel some type of way about Gwyneth, but truthfully I am fascinated by her and the world of Goop. I saw a few Goop products at TJ Maxx not terribly long ago and the savings were too good to pass up. Normally a 4-pack is $45, but I found them for $15. I feel like my skin looks so revived and refreshed in the morning when I use these peels. Plus I have enough serum left over to put on my chest and décolletage. Definitely a splurge but a little treat for myself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=878961875&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Erno Laslzo Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a big fan of Erno Laslzo's cleansing bars so when I saw these at TJ Maxx for $6 I was like why not. Eye masks are always something I need and are such a nice addition to my beauty routine. Taking the time to care for such a small, but important area of my face feels so kind and is a wonderful form of self-care. I don't know if I see huge results from this eye serum mask, but I do like it. What's nice is that there is enough serum for a few days in these packets if you seal it back up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=867303770&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">HAUS LABORATORIES By Lady Gaga: LIQUID EYE-LIE-NER in Jet Black Punk</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of you know that one of my holy grail beauty products is the KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Trooper. I feel like I have to compare this eyeliner to that one just because that eyeliner has always been the best in my book for as long as I can remember. Then I got this one for my birthday and was stunned by how much I liked it. It has a great felt tip pen, is super inky/pigmented, and lasts all day. In terms of price point, this eyeliner is $1 cheaper than the KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. I will add that I don't love that you can only buy this eyeliner from Amazon or the Haus Laboratories website, but it's a contender.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=649619955&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">COOLA Organic Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Big COOLA stan. Their sunscreens are life-changing. Sometimes I forget to add SPF into my routine and this spray is actually a lifesaver. I was a little nervous because most reviews said that this setting spray has a smell but I don't think it's terribly overwhelming. The glass packaging is a nice touch! For $10 I'm a happy camper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyoNad6j_cIHjDlxkU9EG7YlO3GWGGD6cAbEF7Gp1nAPbgZr4LCG8jstO9Kzp_m7S1XGllGK1Ek_gDtksRRpHdl31f8xwNrSrBp3BTpU-c0l4qt9L5YsT6CRVG_31ml5S8-vVgnF6607VgrQ8VGCtL1YAPYcWs1zk_VJXyD3JuM2_RcyUj_NYcvqtGVA=s6016" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyoNad6j_cIHjDlxkU9EG7YlO3GWGGD6cAbEF7Gp1nAPbgZr4LCG8jstO9Kzp_m7S1XGllGK1Ek_gDtksRRpHdl31f8xwNrSrBp3BTpU-c0l4qt9L5YsT6CRVG_31ml5S8-vVgnF6607VgrQ8VGCtL1YAPYcWs1zk_VJXyD3JuM2_RcyUj_NYcvqtGVA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nars Orgasm X Quad Eyeshadow (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=738525698&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">Similar</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oddly enough I own no NARS eyeshadow palettes? Which is so odd because I love their products and packaging. I promised myself that if I saw the ORGASM X collection sprinkled at TJ Maxx that I'd get something from this collection. So when I found this quad for $20, which retailed for $52 originally I had to buy it. Can we have a minute for the packaging, y'all?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well friends, here's the little haul. I hope you enjoyed this round-up. I intend to get back to these posts more often! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe February is already here. I'm finding a lot of joy in living in the moment these days. A good laugh. The sun shining on my face. Fresh flowers. Quality time with friends old and new. There's so much to be found in the present. I'll see you soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=649619955&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a>Similar:
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If you're unfamiliar with the concept a project pan is basically where you take a bunch of your beauty products and try to hit the literal pan of the product or use them up completely. I have been really trying to minimize my makeup collection and project pan felt like a step in the right direction.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-63qfxfsLceBMxM4E5cdFNMxHNpKiBzF_yV54l8iHyI6P-t41rLWF4TeFg0P_50x55-P1XzhirdJVNWm1fOsSu8CnufMNEtVMufcyISTKYT6CQrPCHEP4PQFODl0yfu8A5oAiYA89QkP/w640-h480/IMG_7831.heic" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">February 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I made a few dents. I finished the left highlighter on the Urban Decay Naked Cherry Highlight & Blush Palette. I hit pan on Beyond in the Aphrodisiac palette which I'm oddly sad about. Halfway through the month I remembered to start using the YSL Touche Éclat Blur Perfector which I've actually really liked using lately. I've loved setting my under eye region and forehead area with Peaches & Cream from the ABH Contour kit. I bombed in the lipstick department. I think I put on Lovecraft maybe once in February?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXWNZjXSBmaaq_iv1yn5Qyz7VGDp8v9a9hE81rSOaC2L0bY7tFNzMiiplpUfsyIYmETXSNtumR61NUKZ4hrEjQWwHmxfnNwIAtGswkGNfYSEbtncF6PUyI4heXBL_Z9pHl6S6DfKbxGul/w640-h480/IMG_8057.heic" width="640" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">March 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Another month! Am I the only one who gets depressed when they hit the pan on shades you really like even in a project pan? No? Just me? I made a bigger dent on Beyond in the Aphrodisiac palette which is both exciting and scary because I love that color. Luckily I have a similar color in a Too Faced Palette. I've struggled to use the shimmers in the Aphrodisiac palette but I just need to devote some time to watch YT tutorials. On the other hand I've used more Hair Balm this month. I wore Lovecraft once! Also, I made a dent on 10k in my ABH Contour kit. I've been using my Tarte blush more. Almost done with the Vitamin-C Caviar balm.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">April 2021 </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">April was a wash. I went to NY and forgot to take pics.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">May 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">A lot of my friends are Tauruses so a most of this month was spent celebrating and getting into the groove at work. Oh and my best friend Abbey got married!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">June 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">June went by in the blink of an eye. I was really in a finding myself phase that ended with something beautiful happening at the end of the month. Since the mask mandate had been lifted I was wearing more blush and fun shades of lipstick again. Oh the days. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">July 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I haven't been super great at using project pan products. However I hit the pan on one of the shades in my ABH contour kit. No pics to share but hit the pan on the highlight shade 10k when I was on a trip in Bentonville. I do remember using my YSL <span style="text-align: left;">Touche Éclat Blur Perfector on the trip too. So that counts, huh?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">August 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I had an actual excuse this month! I was busy moving and packing. So for most of August I didn't really wear makeup. Now I'm kinda in a weird groove where I figure out how I store all my makeup/keep it in eye's view without seeing any of it (Real minimalist vibes these days). Anyone got advice? Getting closer to hitting the pan on the first contour shade nutmeg in my ABH contour kit which is huge. I did whip out the Aphrodisiac palette towards the end of the month! Also, I don't know how this fits into product pan but I gave a product to a friend? The Hair Balm was better suited for them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZrvjPxaKHrv_FmaeovEr5aBjXn-3IxRFk3ZOSkNeCPWpUoY5R4ueRPRmXFff9KSouh95ED7mc-w-9Zi4-u-UKm3saQ1EKke8fYlVfLRzCtFWS2bDwJgJu2eE9w7esYL0pc4KCt93uNDt/w640-h480/IMG_9573.heic" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">September 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I can't seem to find my Lovecraft lipstick? I feel like when you move there's just a bunch of stuff that the universe puts in a black hole. Truthfully I really didn't use many project pan products this month. Only because they haven't been in my line of sight. Man having stuff out really makes a difference. I used the Vitamin-C Caviar Balm a couple times. This is one of the things I really want to see go! Wore Underage Red once. Yo, project pan is hard.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">October 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I did better this month! No pictures, lol. I was caught up in NYC, ok! I know the eternal excuse, but I used my Urban Decay blush more. I put some of it on my aunt too when we'd get ready in the morning! Also, I used a bit of the Aphrodisiac palette eyeshadows that I don't typically use. I made an effort to wear Underage Red...once. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">November 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Would you be surprised if another month passed and I didn't take project pan pictures? No? Well much to your surprise I didn't take much stock of my project pan products. I used the Vitamin-C Caviar Balm a couple times and wore some of the Urban Decay blush. In other news I have been killing the empties game!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW9KsnrvMV3l1qa6Qe00abOKH2DCuL92zw4jV9eso0CGwJAm0YIybkeUO03hi0gRnbaeeVl0Rzrn6pmt7GvcJwnluuEJFrAvx8dTY-ly5ImSIc_yLNWfYHMrWb9Epg3Q7fOLzy-o-s6MCVDmW0FZdhxuTaHBQWGK6ejhURYDDqsVMZXgPACp7uZHig8Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">December 2021</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Alas, project pan has come to an end. I gave away one product and can't find two of the initial lipsticks I had wanted to pan through (Lost in the moving mania along with my jewelry, RIP). I've come a bit of a ways since I started this project. Wore more blush. Tried to get through some products I rarely used, bought virtually no makeup this year besides a tube of mascara, and if anything I'm proud of that. Also sometimes I wish I shared my <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2018/12/5-ways-to-green-your-beauty-routine.html" target="_blank">10 lb box of beauty empties for Terracyle</a> that lay underneath my bed (Another topic for another day). </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Will I do a project pan this year? Probably not, but I will continue to try to wear blush, pull products out that I rarely use, and find ways to create new looks out of old makeup. Well, that's all folks. Wherever you are I hope you have been staying warm, and able to find moments of light + comfort this week. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;"> </span></p>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-33857988279084723812021-12-29T14:37:00.006-08:002022-01-12T10:05:32.507-08:00Goodbye 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLTLFjAICbBq4I0Yx1jSk7FRZ4GKIEV_G98P7k4QEw09rrnNKn9XBp2CPzpEaZb7MRlNtLXR5wVX0snJDJRe4m2yXA973qdqCurJdDRoXMoEkfKavDIiNMwekvbyJdU8mHilTp3QrBaVx/w426-h640/IMG_2379.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Back in April I was walking back to my friend Steph's home and we were talking about how, like many, I felt like I've lost a year of my life due to the pandemic. I told her I was turning 25 again. Steph looked at me and said, "What if, instead, you make this year the best year yet." As I reflect on this year that moment with Steph sticks out.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4sxU8XUrOfFS0vcuIqAj2Rp6wdqr57EJXoTgfb2LN336lJc36Ri7ocGv8gnPQcORxx1qkI8JCeGc-9VVFLqPNtUbrLgiK1TeuekrLc3JnjBPbQm4tUT5WdBnEgNauuCFxOAPRvng3nlVFACzRs7Hepz-Ey3RCI2BuchondyCBP7uOJOfSAoSHYQgfhQ=s16000" />2021 has been one of the best and worst years of my life, and I am still trying to figure out how that can be. <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/10/revival.html" target="_blank">I lost and found myself this year</a>. Visited New York twice. Cried my eyes out. Started a new job that I love. Strengthened a relationship with a friend I hadn't seen since 2013. Found refuge in a darling yoga studio. Cut gluten. Sought help from medical professionals. Opened my heart up. Moved. Saw different parts of Kansas City and colors that I'd never seen before. Set boundaries. Ended relationships that I had outgrown. Dyed my hair and re-surrendered to the spontaneity of life.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZ8C-aB9fqPNWfQcOZ644CjUAwbwMo_jN02EFZmiqzlha8hueNki04yDckb8hjfCP0-m_Bi3y6DmSr62qsrohPn9cp8pBN4hc-8C3mO9qdCFpR0RcAMgIqyYTKOcu588FmuQloRWLVjrt/w426-h640/IMG_2140.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQk473nzxFm0crDdxDsAXJdrxa7228cXyJHBzzAkz9MemQwK7apJqy-bykZwUbQuK18OrkScWT5f0YCrPez_Xke9iFD1OYFpBBFLUaAmQERH-9P0NOyOF9ezwX_FkVnij7T3GXVVDsrjC0/w426-h640/IMG_2360.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYBKp1j3huikfn8RwIjB_HQHnsnhD4tu1bzql9ZyP3ychJyRTpYMCu6zKeffGr5O2tDGkvjvQvEZvNByg76lfhLYhM9CohUgRsHTMZCV8ou14C42zGFb-R__JRGFUJ9BCMMuR2v4qTRci/w426-h640/IMG_2385.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtML_4OQS8PPYJr94QBevbUa4SiUNUjreQAQNcd8inBsZOb_kkiAS8QarHWYUIITl-Gh8eJMOtRl5KM9IOq_Wy3Ee6COU4i54SI7HIR53I9qV-1NxtfmC7LSuKwwp0CKjChS3WXjm2_WV/w426-h640/IMG_2287.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkakIy5pnjIKPLn9jl1kqT2llrtv-MeA3uUI_KrrSdaf-Fr8-Jo8HF2UxcDVIPZDlaneYvydgNJqEwQ6XIaen-jKTAS-vYIOtVDVFvMqDzId7DfIewvIH81KY0tETsA6bSSwm2GdhVNo0/w426-h640/IMG_2393-2.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm not going to lie a lot of the time I feel scared, but then I think about how much I've overcome in the past couple years and I feel an immense amount of gratitude for the growth that has occurred. I don't know if it would've occurred if we weren't in this pandemic which is frightening. I know that whenever we come out of this, if we ever do, I've done some of the work to be the best version of Chanel I can be. I'm most proud of that, and that I opened myself up to so many new experiences this year.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuZcDkZm3Z1UMNeJ5X7RYqHCmmn-Ljb-YHansJ-dy3Hz1U7iJyXNotj9HPpkLt0ENB62mj2t2qudgzTNOD-xJ3MSmclaBqIDTLubBqD4Ek64NWe5wZwdAj0GjL_UBJYdBFEXf-3RcBaYf/w426-h640/IMG_2110.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> 2022, I don't know what you bring. Somedays I fear you. Somedays I know beautiful things are on the way. I choose to believe.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wearing: Dress - BLDWN (sold out, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=867932626&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), pants - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=703804207&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">J. Crew</a>, shoes - Altuzarra for Target (long gone, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=830120547&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Photos by <a href="https://www.photosbymalaina.com/?fbclid=IwAR1i3Enh48jH5kyY1tB9PacbWli93JbLODMTTEtaRaz4-muVLuE3ceJaFxI" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Malaina</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;" /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar:</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<div data-sc-widget-id="P-61ba83e2ce706835e2d7d86d"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-74967696067107915972021-12-11T06:53:00.010-08:002021-12-29T15:28:58.834-08:002021 Shopping Year in Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ9Dq5wDnZ3-HXjzS2ORppRR0xfPEUeFUVp-IRjZ1yiu3YsOsZvMekfudtzTHLvkDkkMEUgxYoU4U1ZfuSLJM9QHgICxq7y-mVu_jNtTXJTRBbb0dgV3sw9qokME-q5DYg1KFi6BNY_hP6efOKW0DOAAzF8FbDmt8OzWenVUdNGScE_5nUu7zllL4tWQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last year, I participated in the <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2020/06/20-in-2020-recap.html" target="_blank">20 in 2020 dressing challenge</a>. Which involved limiting my purchases to no more than 20 wardrobe/fashion pieces. This challenge opened my eyes on how limiting my fashion purchases could not only keep my style sustainable, but that shopping with intentionality can be incredibly joyful. While I didn't have a formal number of how many items I was allowed to purchase this year I realized I could purchase 20 items or less.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This year I bought 13 items. What I really love is that I have made a lot of progress getting pieces that I have wanted for a long time and that I have actually lost sleep over. Dresses I've waited <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/05/the-realreal-oceans-9.html" target="_blank">four</a> to <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/07/the-13-year-dress.html" target="_blank">thirteen years </a>for. A jumpsuit I've waited two years for. I'm also proud that everything I've bought can be worn many times in different ways and 77% of it is sustainable.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKy486VNNYQNhind47X4z3zFsF1sJRPoMHkWSLUq368BI-MYHqf3ajwNjta6BxXd79vPbJB5xFO1E2XKeOzk8VqM2ogX28Wjnh7TB0QIMq4IH6ReBUldRHhy3YAq-TdsRRQqbwwCnX7Gh/s2048/Sonia+-+John%2527s+Greenhouse+-+DSC07201+-+21-03-28+.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKy486VNNYQNhind47X4z3zFsF1sJRPoMHkWSLUq368BI-MYHqf3ajwNjta6BxXd79vPbJB5xFO1E2XKeOzk8VqM2ogX28Wjnh7TB0QIMq4IH6ReBUldRHhy3YAq-TdsRRQqbwwCnX7Gh/w426-h640/Sonia+-+John%2527s+Greenhouse+-+DSC07201+-+21-03-28+.JPEG" width="426" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/05/the-realreal-oceans-9.html" target="_blank">1. Rachel Zoe Miranda dress</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I see this dress in my closet and it makes me heart swoon. I hope you have a piece of clothing that makes you feel like this. I can't wait to wear this dress again this spring/summer now that I am feeling more like myself.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCImkFR6iTXEoPNhdiJPm63g5V2YblES2qP39HBuwsTsKZkPuIzZ9IWuUdaVYPaPKgxbTas_BoExl15iiEnA82mCxLUGciIypBaJBAfLKsXycVPAerqTr3Bvdug4uUzFXkVOIbrX0Q1WDp/w426-h640/IMG_2379.jpg" width="426" /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/04/loving-my-body-where-its-at.html">2. Bldwn Kerry waist tie maxi shirt dress</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">One day in 2019 I was walking on the Country Club Plaza and saw this shirt dress in a window and immediately went into the store to try it on. This never happens. Mainly because I hate trying clothing on in-store, but also because this piece seemed like one out of my dreams. This dress retailed for $200 which honestly was expensive, but for the amount of material, fiber, and craftsmanship I had considered it. Plus it could be worn so many ways. I didn't end up buying it and figured I'd wait for it to go on sale. Unfortunately a global pandemic happened, I stopped shopping, and Bldwn shut down during the pandemic (I think they are coming back?). Fortunately Bldwn liquidated their clothes on Nordstrom Rack so I snagged this dress for $60 ish dollars. My mom tailored it for me and boom. It definitely needs a good steam before wear and a trip to the dry cleaners between every few wears but this is such a quality piece.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tmNHuguw2605HYwJQUZju9DOHLwFc3yXcszuJOSNoBSGlFvewlZUz5z0ZVxSV8FKtTCBTqH2mb4CJlUnyM0wN60SB1taezhejtbMXeiaDfhQj9Qywlte93I8zh8Ki1ZHAhNI7uFpd1D9/w426-h640/IMG_2039.jpg" width="426" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/05/lifes-picnic.html" target="_blank">3. COS cotton-silk knit cardigan</a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Idk why this cardigan is such a win for me mentally. Probably because I wanted a cardigan that could do everything. I dreamed of a high-quality cotton/silk cardigan that didn't need to be washed often, and could be worn during all seasons. Then I found it! For under $30. Sometimes its worth not settling even on small things like cardigans.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">4. J. Crew white linen slip dress</p><p style="text-align: center;">So, not exactly something I needed but if I wanted to wear my Bldwn dress a slip was needed. I thought a linen slip dress would also be something nice to own (Plus they're so trendy these days and practical). I've actually worn this dress at the pool, and at home!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">5. Marchesa Notte Embroidered black and gold two piece set</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now talk about a piece I really didn't need but my cousin got married earlier this year and I don't have any proper Indian garb and didn't want to spend the mental capacity to get something. Two pieces are pretty popular in Indian dress these days. I had eyed this Marchesa Notte set before on ThredUp but the size was always too big. I managed to find this set on Poshmark in the right size and it was the perfect outfit. The embroidery kills me. Its so beautiful. I love that this set is great for a black tie event, fall/winter, and each piece can be worn individually. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">6. Tory Burch Vote shirt</p><p style="text-align: center;">Purchased this top solely out of frivolity because I found it for $25 instead of $68 and hey its a great basic that spreads an important message!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmyk2bU0fch_Bc3Xg7w2IgplKZRFYrzqrH5DYySjVt7f9JvwgJFq1zIT6xj9dFnHlBe1WqLeHvfhnpWmXracbX0ahrmFBbSde2E34p9XsZptFQ0p0FIm7SDPbMFj_fTWdikN48WEA9AvI/w424-h640/Sonia+-+Crossroads+-+DSC09371+-+21-07-03+-+21-07-03.jpg" width="424" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/07/the-13-year-dress.html" target="_blank">7. Anna Sui Slip dress</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Besides my Oceans heist this has to be my favorite purchase this year. This dress just means so much to me. Hopes and dreams for a girl wishing for more in the heart of suburbia. Something to be worn through the ups and downs with friends and lovers.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9hyIkm3CvdJWy9iEQBMxa45NMyTpaklCfMtK2jg1D9Wt8fipSK0sXEFOur65SPc29eFm-vVwmjh-W4huaBoKOwG8UNHmDQT0vML4t0JaXCdycN86CVnp00z3Kezrn9Z8Ir_NZVOalqVn/w426-h640/image3.jpeg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/08/stepping-out-in-sustainable-sneakers.html" target="_blank">8. Sister Gulassa kimono</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A kimono I've wanted since 2017. Its so beautiful and great for so many occasions.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZFMoGKx_jaFp3JYRkTBrDnOztrpOeREgZV3Kr3e1u7kwJ7b14La3JsIzqpl_5H9IE68MmOMG3QLjmBCYQNn6I_wMKJpOvZhA0_1-EGB1EAhAeua-gZtMYEZC73ARfZulhbqKY-kL5WEq/s1600/IMG_3410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZFMoGKx_jaFp3JYRkTBrDnOztrpOeREgZV3Kr3e1u7kwJ7b14La3JsIzqpl_5H9IE68MmOMG3QLjmBCYQNn6I_wMKJpOvZhA0_1-EGB1EAhAeua-gZtMYEZC73ARfZulhbqKY-kL5WEq/w426-h640/IMG_3410.jpg" width="426" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/10/revival.html" target="_blank">9. Reformation Jenny jumpsuit</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">This jumpsuit. Or are they overalls? Can someone settle this for me? I don't think I've bought an apparel item in a long time that I love as much these overalls. Plus, I wear them so much. The CPW is down to $3.84 (From $50).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3R_FRGGJqMMlcsWBH9_ZTRyAsoqW5YAUL3wTF8amW0-kV_a6LWhIw3tBDKxSO0vnciaqzxRc9G3BKAFoPzAwE8ULJ0D9CT7bnqi1ogMN4rBFSwpm_F1p36aNAR_XQyjmS2Wur552IQzU/s1600/IMG_2600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3R_FRGGJqMMlcsWBH9_ZTRyAsoqW5YAUL3wTF8amW0-kV_a6LWhIw3tBDKxSO0vnciaqzxRc9G3BKAFoPzAwE8ULJ0D9CT7bnqi1ogMN4rBFSwpm_F1p36aNAR_XQyjmS2Wur552IQzU/w426-h640/IMG_2600.jpg" width="426" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/11/november-favorites.html" target="_blank">10. Daydreamer Whitney Houston shirt</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The focal point of a whole <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/11/november-favorites.html" target="_blank">favorites post</a>. This shirt makes me smile. I'm constantly wearing it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">11. Patagonia Utlralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack</p><p style="text-align: center;">When I went to Bentonville I borrowed my friend Amanda's fanny pack and realized how utilitarian these things are. Its great for walks or when I just need my key holder and chapstick. Now it may not be the Marmont Matelassé Belt Bag (IYKYK), but I can wear this about two different ways with every piece of clothing I own. For $29 I'm not mad. More to come.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="1098" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7IfHCFFaDr_U4MmYXWSlNAalRwlLQ2zP1ePGzbV16_muuPItHwvTB393wnJnLwOtFYL8mpFZoPikH0yx9GYf4lQ068Kp2aO06QIOl8-8064YtCs2zpoO3YoS3_hBHe7KKTNkQSkRM9BAr1lmmWwi5jBJXvyzixvxEnx0CnDCyLApyfyrNbnD7ZAVECA=w426-h640" width="426" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">12. J. Crew Collection tie-neck top </p><p style="text-align: center;">I've wanted this blouse for a long time. $148 was actually not super incredulous for how beautiful this top is, but snagged it for $25. I have nothing like this in my closet which makes it such a fun addition. Bringing the mirror pics BACK.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIxHtGMZm8l0yIceN2Ev_pES7Hg2yF_cB1FnqG5v4gSbciJCXWD28sRJ3CO9OiAOgu5sL9ZsQLY_qSJmFbL1yAD58KmCXuzk3029a79_BUtQAkcPK1HWE63ZhvyIAVqmodh3tVAnGPUIK9A08FuLjpzg9Cp6zUeGOYRI_f72pWjHcVph4Q69NSPL6Rrg=w426-h640" width="426" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">13. FRAME Le Flare De Francoise Jumpsuit in Marigold</p><p style="text-align: center;">I can attest part of my style to television. I saw <a href="https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/news-photo/strokes-of-genius-episode-1703-pictured-padma-lakshmi-news-photo/1209315453?adppopup=true" target="_blank">Padma Lakshmi </a>(my everything) wear this jumpsuit on <i>Top Chef </i>and I knew I needed it. Problem was I couldn't find it in my size, until I DID. I paid a little more than I liked for it, but it is worth every penny, truly. I went off of FRAME's measurements and somehow this beautiful jumpsuit fit my 5'4 self perfectly. Some good karma working for me.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">It's interesting that this year I didn't limit myself to purchasing a certain amount of clothing and I am content with my behavior. A little under half of these items I've wanted for over a year, I've filled some holes in my closet, and most of these pieces are versatile enough to wear year round. I'll be honest though my favorite piece of the year is probably <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/11/part-of-plan.html" target="_blank">this tiered peplum top </a>my coworker Heather gave me. Thanks, H. You rule.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ok I'm done shopping for the year, really! Last weekend my friend Mallory and I baked our annual slew of Christmas cookies and tonight I'm watching Annie Live! with some friends. I'm enjoying Khalid's mix tape Scenic Drive (Pro-tip: Listen to this as the sun is setting) and <a href="https://twitter.com/poetastrologers/status/1466536734385078276" target="_blank">this last sentence</a> from one of my favorite Twitter accounts Astro Poets. "December with its bitter trees will hold its cold sun out to us to illuminate the things we hold most dear and true. We are ready for it." </p>Chanelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366941181462440787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645768407443301120.post-6035144339068761942021-11-13T08:26:00.233-08:002021-12-02T10:24:29.310-08:00November Favorites<p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEt8PJKGmUBmvUgJDDZcl3W2kdiPB1IseuV1pJXWljdhF-C1QN3aPSbz3pVKj8s4JKPeq_j9D8du7x4kMqvxoADbKdodGbAuUi2f6Xg2SW5sCoXCXN48hsuYeY_6N9EgaMjNOIcIoL5Ad/w426-h640/IMG_2571.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">November is my least favorite month but also one of my favorite month's because of Diwali. The festival of lights. A time to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. A belated happy Diwali to you all. I wish you so much love and light. This month I feel like I am finding my way. Forging ahead as <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/11/part-of-plan.htmlhttps://www.jemappellechanel.com/2021/11/part-of-plan.html" target="_blank">Chanel 2x</a>.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlrX4zCwWAQsHIJm4e60Lirs3MQjZjOucyeywidW5udeeU693YK9YcBRjBoqcLovlR78MEO7VD3WDRp3-S6cn6Rff51om08Arac4oT-Wa_mapBzolQwIsjpvxtYBFMowO1PJlhr4BA_Gn/w426-h640/IMG_2596.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKchmunhuZ7-atWX4DFGFWm6hF0SgdnpNxlxMnjxgaN7zB2o1NeJk3uSjCsWL3GS6M2JoJB6fWN3mLRp2HLEXzQnOxQfdiQEMlgDTOsHyl-g6OzH2a9E3v6_DHXlrXzM8Ur0_7imEP2V8/w426-h640/IMG_2591.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSd1LznW-IBjEAU5wrEHpE3G204dtL7kC_1m_pnySI9tnlhwnEBWu3OZQSaeqlLGYQTrElVeVIpBxKpJ5kXBNTvnSgWY-HtC1HpyNTrqEuiLkjpCvJrFeZKKzb_NywB2bc8tbDaXWM21M/w426-h640/IMG_2625.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVmFRtyug_IjgrI15nucu04HDvAs4Pk-R0EXpUswAnlNQ_bz5Nn6ecg8QU4yEtyjjcJ8uu9wDm8V-pHgUvrn4TLKNsFyemz2frFoZMqWX64bj3bJcAIGlFFlxfP-M-SYpfPqh_rskyHOL/w426-h640/IMG_2652.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPB9dJ7aT8LN21stdjrw8l6w76dg7ZUXJbr2tz58zMio7Ux-cTl_mwH3uX61SBzWNigQW7ErhtJt88an-gYLHzC7gXuv8g0xHue1EV1aL3GwZkCrWl-BOaOjPlBbmbUVKxUGGDpA2OgvLq/w426-h640/IMG_2600.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZDROcJD-Jd3foK9zMXdiI2bpo5xOYNfWJHeh3wCEADYLWmr1RVxCAT4kyEI-uE3dBpGuvcOHPjFsXiimUnb7MP-u8GL2LBwNUgZvV7e3FclgUYYITNrr7-hIHcIv3iXBOgPkuOODRs5p/w426-h640/IMG_2537.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I wanted to do a favorites post around this shirt, so here I am doing it. I love this shirt. It was a small treat to myself last month when I was going through a lot. I originally saw this shirt on IG a year ago, but $83 was wild. Managed to snag this shirt for $25. I'm wearing a size small for reference. I actually would size up in DAYDREAMER apparel. Its cozier. Take my word.<img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujVDmxHbt-FXkZpqLwu9aMe-xWQ2fqppdGhx7i6ncPw29m7nKedHZSRrlJg94zwyXd4qFHssJOeQdbvLA57L2F5r0o2dQoadMu2fwYuyyrjegXnl0TS0R6TdSECxZF3OoL3yGkzwk63Gz/w426-h640/IMG_2618.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HAyxMYneo9nANMQFXibzsNrvZ58NM0QhsyhOl57RjZOxkaXapAEXwwPx9ormwzA7Ho98-zzsrvej9fdggoeuNDu3KIxeGXgGzRblheKZokhHU_YYlTWD9Eui_w0g2n5PA13EyRLEbNcQ/w426-h640/IMG_2601.jpg" width="426" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrs8pbtHNEnkLhM-fyBjcMvHoTD5dBPL2oV6UIYKvVU30Sw9gR0g3D1bRR3GqsjIiaMqFtE5AqOzlW_THbcHuho9Wvop3qFnoIJUUWbnqAOmV9OkxuPukFTv1gWtfTVPJTg80Um9zhfUPe/w426-h640/IMG_2609.jpg" width="426" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Some other things I've loved this November:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smartless/id1521578868" target="_blank">SmartLess podcast</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">My hairdresser, Alex, recommended this podcast to me and its delightful. Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett bring a guest that one of them doesn't know and damn I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the pilot episode of this podcast and subsequent episodes. Some guests that they have include our VP and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>Lil Nas X's Montero</u></p><p style="text-align: center;">I feel a little late to this party but I made it! This record is EVERYTHING. My favorite songs off this album are: Sun Goes Down, Lost in the Citadel, and Void.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>My friend David's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MLo1PfpS8frCpFwSGBOfQ" target="_blank">Since 1994 Spotify playlist</a></u></p><p style="text-align: center;">David is one of my oldest friends. Somehow he managed to put his life into a playlist and it's all-encompassing and beautiful. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u><i>Succession</i> Season 3</u></p><p style="text-align: center;">I started watching <i>Succession</i> last year per the recommendation of my good friend Mallory. This third season is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping... you get the picture. Also you have to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/nocontextroyco" target="_blank">No Context Succession's </a>Twitter if you watch <i>Succession</i>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>My <i>WSJ</i> subscription</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Saturday/Sunday paper singlehandedly makes my week. Thanks, Dad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Blogging on the weekends</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I came home from NYC I've been blogging at coffee shops on the weekends. I love the time/space I am creating to express myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8N9Sz4xmDEKntMvK1RgJBuZ78RJpNSEJ5W_DSxO4-RfM0Cjz7QAkP4DiWapL7jQ16ijKYGYKz85xJLZBatuLc7C6gMMahzsfsHAwsvpWeDFaPjcBZNWhYZrQsKSfPmMZGUTmuYR1yiGit/w426-h640/IMG_2599.jpg" width="426" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">October reminded me how much love I have in my life and November has also reinforced that. Constantly amazed, humbled, and grateful for all the love in my life and the different ways that it appears. This month I am committed to being who I know I am here to be. Day by day. Check out last year's <a href="https://www.jemappellechanel.com/2020/11/november-favorites.html" target="_blank">November's favorites.</a> Be safe and well my loves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Wearing: Top - DAYDREAMER (<a href="https://www.revolve.com/daydreamer-whitney-houston-dance-with-somebody-tee/dp/DDRE-WS486/" target="_blank">exact</a>), jeans - BDG (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=880861259&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), shoes - Converse (<a href="https://www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-leather-unisex-high-top-shoe/132170C_105.html?cp=PLA_PRF_CNV_NA_US_EN_20200429_CPCS_Surfaces_X_X_X_X_Google_X_X_886951121359_X_X_X" target="_blank">exact</a>, but <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=902464271&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" target="_blank">similar</a>), <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">necklace - a gift from my Aunt Indira, lips - Kylie Lip Kit in </span><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=887862280&pid=uid6409-30865597-92" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Mary Jo K</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px;">, nails - OPI Black Onyx</span></div></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="border: 0px; clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Photos by <a href="https://www.photosbymalaina.com/?fbclid=IwAR1i3Enh48jH5kyY1tB9PacbWli93JbLODMTTEtaRaz4-muVLuE3ceJaFxI" style="border: 0px; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Malaina</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Crimson Text", serif; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Similar:</b></p></div><div style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div></div><p></p>
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