Adaptation

jumpsuit, sustainable sweater, spring outfit ideas

When: May 20 // Weather: 50s // Real life: working from home, then dinner on a friend’s back porch

jumpsuit, sustainable sweater, spring outfit ideas
jumpsuit, sustainable sweater, spring outfit ideas
jumpsuit, sustainable sweater, spring outfit ideas
jumpsuit, sustainable sweater, spring outfit ideas

PRIVILEGE ALERT: I never thought I would be this desperate to get my hair done. I mean look at that. I don’t even remember the last time my roots were this long and I could put my hair in a real bun. (Don’t worry, these photos are from a couple weeks ago and I was lucky enough to get a refresh shortly after.)

I expect quarantine 2020 has taught all of us about adaptability. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn that I’m more adaptable than I thought I was. I am a creature of habit (I’m about 30% cat) and I’m most comfortable when I can stick to a routine – like getting my hair done every 8 weeks, going to OrangeTheory workouts twice a week, switching the desk in my office from sitting to standing at least every 2 hours.

In mid March when I suddenly couldn’t do anything normal, I was not a fan for the first couple of weeks. But then, I learned to embrace my rooty ponytail, I started working out in my basement to sweat out some stress, and I got in the habit of taking an afternoon walk to keep from sitting too long.

Of course, now the problem is that I’ve become attached to my new routine, to the point that I don’t even want things to go back to “normal.” So if anyone can teach me how to unadapt, that would be great.

similar Jumpsuit (secondhand) // Sweater (sustainable brand) // Earrings (sustainable brand) // similar Shoes

Clothes & Other Stuff

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

When: May 18 // Weather: springy // Real life: working from home, then delivering baked goods to friends

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

Please note the squirrel in the background who really wanted to have his picture taken but did not want to share his nut.

amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit
amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit
amour vert, sustainable fashion, jean jacket outfit

Tee (sustainable brand) // Pants (sustainable brand) // Shoes (quasi-sustainable brand) // Mask (sustainable brand) // Necklace (sustainable brand)

I tell you what. These days, when I get an email from some mailing list that starts off with “During these difficult times…” I’m like, “Can you be more specific?” There are many many words being shared on the almighty Internet right now – some are terrifying, some are enlightening, some are infuriating, and some are downright beautiful.

It’s never been my MO to add more words (or black squares) to the pile if I don’t feel like they’re adding anything meaningful. So, for now, let me just share this little outfit featuring some sustainable pieces, and draw your attention to a new feature in my sidebar, “Real-Life Giving.” My plan is to highlight non-profit organizations that I personally have donated to and that I think are worth your attention. It will change from time to time, but I am starting with the NAACP Legal and Educational Fund. If you are so inclined (and I hope you are), please check them out and consider making a meaningful donation, whatever meaningful means to you.