Things that bring a momentary pulse of happiness: my new favorite new neck candy by HRH Collection, a nautical stripe linen circle skirt, and a surprisingly therapeutic food.
{ Architecture of an Outfit / OOTD } HRH Collection Cuff Necklace, Full Linen Nautical Stripe Skirt
Aloha ahiahi kakou – Good evening, all!
Glam. Statement. Feather. Denim. Edgy statement pieces and minimal effort: just my steeps.
Blue does calm the heart rate. So wearing blues help me calm down. And denim is the thickest fabric to provide the best sun protection. Tight denim is about UPF 50+.
Keep everything else simple. Nude belt and a cuff you can tuck under a sleeve.
Gold necklace by HRH Collection… denim, linen, white and blue stripes… they calm you down during the summer when you’re feeling hot.
OUTFIT ARCHITECTURE: Target ribbed tank | Anthropologie open drape cardigan (ALMOST EXACT ALTERNATIVE: Alice & Olivia open drape cardigan // ALTERNATIVE 2: Helmut drape front cardigan) | Random boutique ripped denim jacket (SIMILAR: Paige Denim distressed denim jacket) | J. Crew nude leather belt (SIMILAR: Motif 56 nude leather belt) | American Apparel stripe woven mini skirt (CUTE ALTERNATIVE: Sateen stripe full skirt) | HRH Collection The Original Cuff Necklace (SIMILAR: Chain swag gold necklace) | Wendy Mink gold hammered cuff (SIMILAR: Kenneth Jay Lane hammered gold cuff) | FTC: Affiliate links above. If you plan on shopping, some clicks would be very, very appreciated!!
I’ve been floored and shocked by some surprising and devastating news lately. But I’m up now and I’m not going to let this stop me from living my life. I’m growing up, I guess. Cry like hell, blubber your mascara all over your face, writhe in bed asking why–get it the hell out, then get your ass up out of that black emotional hole, close the chapter and move on.
No matter what happens, live your life! Don’t let anything else stop you–not one person on this world has the power to stand in your way if you choose not to let them. Everything else is just noise like wind flipping through your hair as you race from one stunning adventure to the next.
My Futuro ankle brace for my sprained ankle just fortuitously matched my outfit. So not planned! But totally awesome.
I sprained my ankle a couple of weeks ago, and I’m totally stuck with wearing slippers or flats and it kind of sucks. Oh well! 
Gold neck candy chains impart a bit of edgy glamour to any outfit. It’s an inexpensive way to make a statement without spending too much money. Necklace by HRH Collection.
How I deal with overwhelm:
When I feel stress rising within me, one of the most therapeutic things in the world is cooking. The simple act of chopping tear-inducing onions is cathartic; the salt that wells in my eyes is there of my own choosing. Once the onion is chopped and dumped into the pan, the tears dissipate easily, as if they were never there. Preparing the rest of the meal is a simple, one-woman dance, a slowed dervish over the tile of my kitchen floor, celebrating the delight and mastery of cuisine and satisfaction about to happen. I never feel more powerful than when I wield a cooking knife over a cutting board or a spatula over a steaming skillet.
On tonight’s menu is carrot onion potato soup. Soup to replenish the soul.
Love and happiness really can come served on a platter.
Me ke aloha ~ With love, Xx
Mae
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