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Summer full social calendar is in full-swing, so I’ve been thinking about the things I keep latching onto when I’m too scattered to be more thoughtful. Repeat items, music, comforts etc.

I’ve been frequenting the aritzia Denim Forum Farrah Low rise jeans. I went to Vancouver last week and brought them with me. Usually an indicator that it’s a comfort item, if I bring something as my only option etc. I have them in a washed black. I’m not sure I would get another colour tbh. I think they only work in this wash. I actually don’t really like buying any new jeans in a blue denim wash. I think a blue wash should be reserved for vintage denim. I’ll only buy new denim in a washed black or white.

I haven’t been getting my nails done as much as I used to. Opting for a lazy at-home manicure. I like keeping my nails really short and looking somewhat polished. The key for this has been the Manicurist Nail Care Effects. I use the Active Plump in Pink Glazed and the Active Glow in Grape the most. Both provide an effortless, subtle glow/sheen that makes it look like I take good care of my nails (I don’t).

One thing I find more difficult in the throws of The Summer Stir is meal planning/making sure I always have meals on hand. This is the meal I request from my boyfriend (Will), the most. He graciously introduced it to me. We split the cooking responsibilities 50/50 and this one stands out to me as a comfort/go-to meal for us recently. It’s easy, simple but still tastes complex and yummy. We usually just do the tofu and rice but obviously you can throw in some veg as well.

I would be remiss to not include some Artizia tanks in this too. They’re basically all I wear during the hotter months. I recently was introduced to, two new styles when I was invited to their store opening at the new Oakridge Park mall in Vancouver. The Babaton Angeles tank and Busy tank have been in heavy rotation. One of the many incredibly frustrating things about aritzia and their commitment to fast fashion (beyond the obvious negatives), is that they have styles for approx 1 month and then they’re gone. So as I’m writing this, it seems as though both of these styles are hitting very low stock. Either way, I’m in some variant of an aritzia ribbed tank top for a majority of the summer.

I’ve noticed that I’ve been far more minimal with my jewelry as well. I’m unsure if that’s symptomatic of the summer heat or just personal preferences shifting. I used to wear a pretty involved ring stack almost everyday, now I’m finding I’m leaving the house with only a single ring on. The one that has held a permanent spot on my hand for the better part of a year is my Silent Opus Uno Ring. It’s really beautiful and understated yet it still feels really personal to me.

Embarrassed to say but the music I’ve been returning to, has been the same for about the past year. Maybe that’s okay actually. We are so fleeting and harsh with our attention. I go back to Devotion by Beach House almost every day. Same with Face Down In The Garden by Tennis. Maybe I have a thing for a two piece bands whether in the dynamic of friends or lovers.

I’ve been really serious about the word devotion for the past year. Potentially why I’ve been listening to the album so much. The word “devotion” traces its roots to the Latin word devotio and the verb devovere, which means “to dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, or promise solemnly” (Copied from Merriam-Webster). Maybe because I now feel deeply devoted to myself and others. Or

Ok talk soon. Kiss Kiss

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