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On the last morning of my most recent trip to Palm Springs, I ended up taking a few pictures of myself in the pool of my hotel. This was partly to recreate some of my favorite pictures from my trip to Nevis, but partly because it was the perfect way to document my experience of the trip.
I spent the first week of February in Palm Springs. It was my first time on a plane since the start of the pandemic, which seems pretty appropriate because Palm Springs was actually the last trip I took before the pandemic started. (I was there about a week before everything in the US shut down.) A lot has changed since then – most notably my hair is MUCH longer – so I couldn’t resist recreating these images with the same kaftan and necklace, especially since I was staying at the same hotel.
Everywhere I look, and by everywhere, I mean my Instagram feed, it seems like people are planning on spending as much time as possible outside this summer. I am not one of those people.
I don’t know about you, but after over a year of living in sweatpants and only occasionally making my top half look presentable for Zoom meetings, I’m looking forward to the possibility of putting together whole outfits again in the near future! And to get ready for that future, today I thought I’d share how three different necklaces look with my favorite black jumpsuit!
I will admit that, ever since the pandemic started, my work from home style has gotten even more casual. So in an effort to get myself out of a bit of a style rut, I decided to revisit one of my favorite pieces from my wardrobe – my black linen jumpsuit.
The longer the pandemic goes on, the more casual my style seems to get. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t want to feel cute and creative at home. That’s why I love simple, comfortable solutions, like a top knot, bold lip, and a comfortable necklace that totally pops on Zoom.
I don’t own pearls (I know, what kind of jewelry designer doesn’t have pearls?!? This one apparently!) but I’ve always thought of my Contra Composition necklaces as “a more badass pearl necklace” so that’s what I’m going with today. I wish I had something more profound to say on this historic day, but words are escaping me. (But you can read the essay I wrote last summer on the ways I see myself in Kamala Harris, or as we can now officially call her, Madam Vice President.) Instead, I’ll just say this: I’m very glad I took these pictures before the ceremony started, because I bawled my eyes out during!
I took these pics back in December when I was photographing some new Evident earrings, but somehow, they just didn’t feel right to share over the holiday season. Instead, I decided to hold off posting until January, because they definitely have a new year, new energy vibe that I am down for.
Since the pandemic started, I can count the number of times I’ve dressed up on one hand. (And I can count the number of times I’ve worn jeans on one finger.) It’s safe to say, I’ve fully embraced all things comfort when it comes to my wardrobe. I mean, my day to day has been pretty much running shorts, joggers, and leggings for years now (that’s what happens when you spend your days jumping between working in the studio and coaching high school cross county and track) but now that I’m going almost nowhere (thanks pandemic), it seems my comfy clothes are officially here to stay.
Why yes, I did match my earrings and lipstick to the berries on this tiny faux Christmas tree. Thanks for noticing!