Ingredients:
Hat- Ralph Lauren
Top- Loft
Boyfriend jeans- Forever 21
Sneakers- Converse
I was going to start this by apologizing for not keeping up with blogging these past few weeks, but then I stopped myself. Yes, I wish I could be more consistent with blog content, but instead I’m doing my best to live in the moment. If you keep up with the blog, then you know that I’m in NYC interning for Tommy Hilfiger in their corporate office and Patricia is working full-time in Worcester at Unum. We are both building on our experiences and are making ends meet in post-grad life. We are so grateful to have this creative outlet and be able to focus on our journey, even if it takes longer than we anticipated. I keep reminding myself of a post Patricia wrote about how to avoid burning out. I absolutely love what I’m doing at work and am so energized by it, but after a full work day, workout, and hour-long commute, all I want to do when I come home is binge watch The Office on Netflix, make zucchini noodle pesto, and go to sleep.
I have every intention of posting more content and maintaining the blog on a daily basis, but lately I’ve been putting my other needs first. I feel contrived a lot of the time as a blogger because on one hand I’m so eager to share my experience, but on the other hand I don’t want to live my life from behind a screen. For instance, a couple weeks ago during the Fourth of July I left the city to spend a long weekend with a dear friend and her family in Rhode Island and on top of my excitement to see her, I thought of how cool a beach-side photo shoot and more Instagram material would be for the blog. While I was there though I wanted nothing more than to appreciate each moment I had and to be present. Besides had I posted photos it would appear like I had the luxury of vacationing and spending time on the beach, when in reality my friend graciously bought my roundtrip bus ticket because I could not afford one. If I could share what I thought was important from that trip it would be that I’m blessed with loving friends. I didn’t think an artsy photo of the ocean or a nautical outfit could have portrayed what I’m going through and depict a screenshot of my daily life from the inside. Besides that was my first real day off since before I finished school and I wanted to not only soak up the sun, but soak up the opportunity to disconnect from technology and social media.
This whole summer has been filled with amazing opportunities, but more than anything it has been a time for healing, self-discovery, and the pursuit of inner peace. I was anxious at first at the thought of moving to NYC to pursue fashion and wondered if I was going to do well. I knew in my heart that I needed this experience (both for resume building and personal growth), but I had no idea the degree in which I would thrive here. I will try harder to post more because I truly do love everything about this opportunity and as I grow spiritually I’m so eager I have this blog to use as a vehicle to lift you up as I have been. Yes, The Fashion Cookbook is about fashion & lifestyle, but it is so much more than that. I can’t wait to see the many ways in which Patricia and I can continue to grow and shine true beauty. Until then, thank you for joining us for the adventure!
LOVE,
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