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re-entry.

As the currents of life have pulled me in and pushed me out again, I’ve lost touch. I haven’t written for years – not here, not anywhere. I think of it often, like a lost love. I read old posts and feel like I’m having coffee with my former self. Now, 3.5 years into mothering, monumental shifts have occurred — shifts in my interests, abilities, body, sense of style, perceptions of the world,…

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wild & free.

Let's bring the magic of vacation into the everyday!

I was so lucky to experience an absolutely magical trip to Kauai this January. I came back with a true desire to bring vacation home. Which led me to ask… Why do we feel the need to runaway from daily life in order to rejuvenate and get inspired? How can we feel the high frequency of “vacation” on a daily basis? First step: Declaring it This year I am wild & free. I am flowing with the winds of…

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letting go.

What do you want to leave behind in 2016?

This year has been filled with endings and letting go. I’ve realized that the more I resist the feelings of sadness, anger and grief that accompany letting go, the more those feelings persist. So rather than resisting, I am learning to feel, to flow, to be with what is and to see it as a gift. As we enter the holiday period, let’s grant ourselves permission to let go. It will ease our way into…

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the art of self-care. Calling all busy, overworked, under-appreciated women. Life seems to continually call us into "go mode". You know the mode I'm talking about-- wake up to your alarm, rush through meals, cross things off your to-do list, caffeinate, juggle work, care for family, cook, clean, juggle some more.

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outgrowing the cocoon.

Are you outgrowing your cocoon? Me too...

cocoon | [noun] | something that covers or protects a person or thing A recent inspiration board There comes a time in a woman’s life when she begins to feel an itch. This itch is not a physical sensation, but something much deeper. Over time, the itch turns into a scratch, a scratch that cannot be ignored. She finds herself reeling, feeling small and stagnant. She longs to break out, free…

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the true cost.

On a Netflix documentary binge, I had the privilege of watching The True Cost. The piece delves into the world of “fast fashion”, relaying the dark side of the fashion industry. While I am not one to put down an industry that I love, The True Cost sheds light on the environmental and economic consequences of the fashion industry…

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summer catch-up.

Hey there vibrant friends, I’ve missed you! I want you to know that while I was away, I thought of you often. And now, I’m ready to reconvene our inspiration dates. I hope that you will accept my long overdue invitation back into the realm of Wardrobe Vibrancy. It is difficult to catch-up on 6 months of material, perhaps impossible. And while the inspiration throughout those months has ebbed and…

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creativity counts. I feel honored to be featured in Sphere of Din's TREND section today! Check out my guest post and Sphere of Din's fabulous website…

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oh joy!

A photo of Joy and I I blog to inspire. I blog to explore. I blog for community. I blog for fun. Two years ago, when I first started this blogging adventure, a friend told me about some of her favorite bloggers, one being Joy Cho. After clicking through her blog, oh joy!, and absorbing her cheerful bright images and ideas, I was immediately hooked. She remains one of my favorite blog inspirations…

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flowing into Fall.

Saying goodbye to my summer wardrobe staples was easy on the East Coast– it meant leaving behind the 90 degree days and the humidity in favor of long sleeves, light sweaters and boots. A cool breeze was welcome after months of sweat. Living in the Pacific Northwest this Fall however, the transition from summer has felt very abrupt. My white denim shorts have been tossed aside, giving way to…

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newly wed.

One month ago today, I woke up with butterflies. The day had finally arrived. One year of planning, countless discussions and disagreements, emotions, pinterest pages, wedding dresses, and endless tiny decisions for a momentous occasion. My wedding day. No words of wisdom prepared me for that moment. No books or magazine articles could explain how it would feel, what it would be like from the…

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inspiring style initiative.

Last month I had the privilege of interviewing Zoya Jiwa, founder and creator of As We Are, a style community that combines peer mentorship, storytelling, and impactful collaborations to co-create resources that alleviate shared symptoms and side effects of diseases, disabilities, discomfort, and chronic pain. Zoya embodies vibrant living with her big smile, passionate voice, and desire to create…

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keeping pace.

Have you noticed that your phone has become a companion? It reminds you when to go to the doctor and vibrates when you need to wake up. It alerts you of world news and spoils television finales. It reveals pictures of beaches, family members, foreign foods and faraway lands. I looked around on the bus this morning and I was surrounded by six people and five phones. None of the people were…

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a family affair.

wedding wonder.

With awe and wonder, I walked into the tent of my little sister Jen’s wedding. Though the skies were ominous and the weather was uncertain, Jen and Judd were certainly ready for the main event. After a year of logistics, details, emotions, and planning, the day had finally arrived. (more…)

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seeking beauty.

With admiration from the outset and popcorn in hand, I watched Bill Cunningham New York. The documentary provides a birds eye view of Bill Cunningham, the famous NY street fashion photographer. Expecting someone with advanced camera know-how and extravagant taste, I was delighted to find that Bill is neither of those things. (more…)

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spring awakening. Spring is in full bloom in Vancouver and so are my spirits. The impact of blue skies and longer lighter days is tangible.

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buzzing.

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I don’t have any great revelations to share today. I feel like I went to sleep at the end of February and woke up in mid April. Where has my energy been going? Commitments and lists run through my mind. Wedding planning, work, wedding planning, work, work, relationship, wedding planning, family time, work, yoga, work, cooking, cleaning. The rhythm of life carries on and I try to catch balance, as…

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