A strange man once came to me barefoot walking on gravel (?!) when I was just a young lady working my summer campground job (Meeting Lake Regional Park- if you know, you know). He told me that he was “intuitive” and that being 28 would be a life-changing year for me. While I do think this man was completely insane, it was such a strange experience I think about it still all these years later. Anyway, he was right about one thing because 28 was a special year for me.
The last 4 years of my life have been filled with many unexpected adventures, a lot of love and laughter, but also my fair share of disappointment and sadness. My first 3 years in Sweden were really about trying to find my new self in this new culture and how I fit in it. However, this last year has been a significant year for me because I’ve gotten to reconnect with my “old” self again- my true self, if you will.
Another goal of mine was to start a fashion blog as it was something I had really wanted to do for years. People in Sweden don’t really know this side of me because I haven’t been able to work in fashion here, but before I moved here- it was my life. This blog is a way to connect with that part of myself again. I know that there are/will be people who poke fun behind my back for it. But a wise woman (my BFF) told me: dogs don’t bark at parked cars- they only bark at cars that are moving and going somewhere.
And while I've never really been someone to care what people think about me, I have to say that this is not a typical characteristic you find in Sweden. I think it actually scares people here sometimes to see it. That said, I am completely overwhelmed by the support I've gotten for starting my blog from people that I hardly know, have just met, or people that I know from years ago who still think of me and take the time to reach out! It means you see me for the real me and you accept me. So thank you!
My birthday outfit was an ode to not giving a hoot what anyone thinks of me. A full animal print ensemble is the ultimate middle finger because it exudes confidence and commands attention. Plus, the pajama trend is so hot right now. It tells us that we are living through a new normal where business on the top & pjs on the bottom is the new casual Friday, except it’s everyday. Proof that we are living through a new era of fashion where comfort is key and caring about other people’s opinions is so 2020…
To round this off I am sharing some of my goals for being 29 with you because it means we can achieve them together. I find that “The Universe” is good to you if you write down what you really want 😉
Thanks for reading all about my dreams for the next year. Tell me, do you pick a special birthday outfit to set the tone of the upcoming year? And, how long did it take you to stop caring about what people thought about you? Maybe you still do and that is totally fine, too.
Looking forward to reading your replies!
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16 Responses
Yes, a full on animal print outfit makes a perfect statement – love it! ❤️😻❤️ I think that as we grow older we care less and less about what people think. Tbh I didn’t care all that much to start with 😂 but I’m actually looking forward to becoming an excentric old lady that does what she wants and doesn’t give a hoot 👍👵🏻
Haha!! Yes ! I feel the same. 😌😉 thanks for reading ! 💘
Love the animal pj look! I definitely do plan out birthday outfits – my tradition is wearing a different turtleneck on my birthday every year, for the last 5 years and counting!
Happy Belated Birthday, hope 29 is magical!
Hi Donnalee!! I love this! Keep the turtle neck tradition strong <3
Looking beautiful as always I still remember your bright red lipstick with red flowers dress.Nice to see you are doing well and growing best of luck for future 🥰💐🌺🥳🎊
Hi Divya!! So nice to hear from you and such kind words !! I have to think which dress that was 🙂 All the best to you as well!
Lovely😍 Goals always seem more attainable when a person feels great! Feeling great is looking great with of course the perfect outfit! Fun and adventurous!
Haha yes! Everything seems more achievable when you’ve got the right outfit. ❤️
One of my favorite persons to get fashion inspo!! Always stunning❤️.
You know what is on my wishlist🙏🏼
Lots of love
Thank you my love !! Yours is coming soon I know it ❤️👼🏻
Love, love, love the blog ❤️❤️❤️ I hope to be at the same fashion show you attend in #2 😉💃🏻 So happy you were in Sweden 🇸🇪 during this time, EPIC…
Hi!!! Thank you so much! Hopefully meet you at the runway soon <3
Cybil…I also am for taking chances this upcoming year! Let the dogs bark!! Animal prints will always be a sign of confidence.
Yes! Take those chances, do it in style. 🙂
LOVE the animal print. Honestly you can pull off anything 💁🏼♀️💗💗💗 Crush those goals this year, my beautiful friend!
Thank you my love!! <3 thank you for the read woo!