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2-22-2026 MY WEEK: good pairings

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the catholics around the world started lent  this week - and this is the first year i actually feel motivated to develop better habits. mainly focusing on no snacks and sweets, no takeout and fast food, abstaining from meat on fridays (some people in croatia fully fast with bread and water only - sib and i have been entertaining this challenge), no shopping, just full body cleanse. while this time of year is to focus on the spiritual when we "give up" something, i want to add trying to develop a more positive mindset like i mentioned in my new year's resolution.  i love this time of year, it feels more like a resolution because spring is around the corner, and life just seems brighter and more exciting anyways. it's like a buffer for ending q1 - a recap and revamp.  in other style news, i recently preordered the book almost reckless  by designer amy smilovic  of tibi . i own a set by tibi, and i regularly follow her substack publications - the creative pragmatis...

2-22-2026 MY FAVES: shocking morning!

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  what i'm watching... sib and i binged the first part of bridgerton season 4 , focusing on benedict bridgerton's  cinderella story. how to these producers make each sibling turn hotter when it's their season. this needs to be studied.  per usual, sib and i were having fits of shock and hysteria as any regency fine lady would among these rakes. while the plot at first felt too on-the-nose with the cinderella trope, the slow burn, the "written for women" moments get me every time, and episode 4 got us running laps around the house because the tension was too high.  "our cortisol levels spiked" as the kids would say nowadays. sib and i gave in - we went and saw wuthering heights , featuring margot robbie and jacob elordi.  sib and i both read the book, albeit more recently. we did not have a fantasy of heathcliff at 14.  i'm conflicted. i genuinely liked the soundtrack, the costumes and visuals, as well as the set. margot robbie's portrayal of cath...

2-22-2026 MY INSPO: bestie vic, a style analysis

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this week, instead of president's day, i celebrate national bestie vic day. in honor of our lovely friendship, i want to dedicate my inspo to her. bestie vic constantly raises the bar, and i am confident in her passing the bar exam in the near future. while the current scene of 'girl boss' is plagued by flashy tweed and the cursed mar-a-lago face, vic executes the power look in a minimalist, chic and sleek way. her suit is defined by structure and poise, with unwavering confidence. her stance and attitude are powerful. my dream is to be like elle woods' besties on the benches, supporting my own brunette elle woods. i know vic guides with justice and empathy. a great advocate for the innocence project, vic is a person with whom i enjoy discussing current events and politics. another eldest daughter besides bestie nicole and myself, vic is everything - smart, sexy, and sincere. vic's day-to-nite transitions can feel contrasting, but never wrong. her going out looks a...