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I have to say, I’m looking rather cute today. My hair is slicked back into a long twisted ponytail. My glasses match my pants. I’ve got on my favorite shirt, layered with a tan cardigan, and some simple gold earrings and a necklace. It’s giving cute and cozy.

But beyond today’s look, I’ve realized something—I genuinely feel and look better than I used to. I keep things simple. I don’t wear makeup because, honestly, I just don’t know how to do it (lol). Plus, the time, effort, and money it takes? Not worth it to me right now. Instead, I’ve put more thought into my clothes.

At first, I had no real sense of style. Shopping? Not my thing. Department stores overwhelm me. But thrift stores? That’s where I found my rhythm. Slowly, I started curating pieces that actually feel like me. I remember going years without buying new clothes, just wearing the same things over and over. Not because I didn’t want new clothes, but because I refused to shop just for the sake of it. Every purchase has to be intentional. If I don’t love it, I won’t wear it. And when I no longer love something? I let it go—donating it right back to the thrift store. A full-circle moment.

Sustainability in clothing is something I value deeply. Fast fashion creates so much waste, and I don’t want to contribute to that. Take the shirt I’m wearing today—I bought it from Buffalo Exchange in Portland back in 2014. Eleven years later, it’s still my favorite, even though you can barely read the words on it. Repurposing things has always been a passion of mine. I truly believe that so much of what we throw away can be given new life.

Speaking of repurposing—moment of transparency—I actually started a business centered around turning “trash” into something valuable. I need to get back to it, but let me tell you, entrepreneurship is something else. Still, at the core of it, that mission is close to my heart.

If you’re anything like me—multitalented, juggling different passions—you get it. My prayer is that I use every single gift God placed in me for His glory. No wasted potential, no wasted resources. Just purpose, creativity, and intention.