The fashion files return

All right, friends. It has been a long hiatus. Since we last spoke, I followed my vision quest to work in the fashion industry and concluded that its not that important to me at this point in my life. That doesn't mean I've fully rejected fashion in favor of Birkenstocks. It just means I don't have to kill myself to do it for work.

The big lesson is this: I have come to realize that the pain one is willing to accept in work changes throughout your life. In my 20s, I was definitely willing to burn the midnight oil and clock ridiculous hours to learn quickly. Early 30s (read: pre-kidlet), I pursued big hairy challenges that made my brain turn sideways to solve. As I broach my 40s (still two years away, bi-yaches), I am really happy working with smart, talented people I really like (i.e. I can happily celebrate my birthday with them) on problems we all agree are interesting to solve. And I like helping other people be better at what they already do well. Particularly encouraging my female friends how much they rock and are really capable of.

Ok. So now that I've left my fashion vision quest, what does that mean to my personal fashion? Well, its become a little more comfortable. The trick is making comfort still fashionable. Right, ladies? AG Stevie jeans are a comfort staple for my body shape. Cute sweatshirts from Nike? Check. Purple Pumas? Check. And the five inch pump still comes out once or twice a week. I haven't died.

I have also returned to working with my original stylist, Alethea, and it is so inspiring. Here is what I love about Alethea:
1. Her ability to work with any budget in natural textiles.
2. Her ability to style and find the fun in each outfit.
3. Her ability to draw out and elevate your unique style
If you want her contact details, just email or face friend me.

Finally, I have bought the beloved new iPhone, so no more complaints about my crappy pictures.

With that, I have a few topics I've been thinking about. I'm just going to jot down some of the upcoming subjects so I don't forget. Remind me if you don't see them soon.
1. How to pack for work trips that cover hot and cold climates
2. Brand badging and other adventures in Louis Vuitton
3. Should I wear red pants?
4. What to wear for a complete dousing in lobster and white wine
5. Convention go-ers fashion - does it exist? Discuss.

Thanks, friends, for encouraging me to get back to my blog.

-Still Style Illiterate