• Bubble Traps

According to my photo library, these screenshots in August 2024 were on my shopping wishlists.

These were proof of my poor state of mind during this time.

  • Product page for Bulgari Serpenti Forever Leather Bracelet showing a person wearing a white top and black pants, with one hand in their pocket, and a teal bracelet with a snake design.

  • A person with short hair standing against a plain background, carrying a large red handbag over their shoulder, dressed in a long dark coat, white shirt, black shoes, and a necklace.

  • Pair of Gucci sneakers featuring the brand's signature monogram pattern, black and red stripe detail, and white sole.

  • A navy blue Gucci polo shirt with a ribbed collar and short sleeves, featuring white and purple stripes on the collar and a small Gucci logo on the chest

  • Pink visor with adjustable strap and a transparent shield, labeled Christian Dior.

  • A colorful scarf with a detailed equestrian-themed design, featuring a horse bridle and riding equipment, bordered by a pink and dotted pattern.

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a red t-shirt and light blue jeans, stands against a plain white background with her hands in her pockets, looking to her left.

  • Brown tortoise shell sunglasses with dark lenses and gold 'Loewe' logo on the arm.

  • Close-up of a person wearing light blue sandals with black soles, standing on a beige and orange background.

  • A bottle of H24 Eau de Toilette perfume with a clear glass design and a silver cap, displayed against a plain background.

  • Bvlgari jewelry ring with a sleek silver band featuring two black and silver hexagonal patterned ends, displayed on an online shopping page.

  • A beige nylon bucket hat with a Prada logo on the front, displayed on a plain background.

  • Model wearing a beige Dior t-shirt with a small neon yellow logo on the chest, standing against a plain light background.

  • A Fendi sneaker with a designer monogram pattern and white sole, displayed on a shopping website.

  • Close-up of a woman wearing a black and white tweed jacket with a Gucci leather necklace and a black braided choker with gold 'GUCCI' letters. The background is plain and the woman has smooth skin, natural makeup, and short curly hair.

Various Dior branded items on a white quilted surface, including boxes, a book, sunglasses, a clutch, jewelry, and a ribbon.

Unsweetened Mistakes

A practice is formed when there’s a cue, craving, and reward. It’s a loop. The cue happens when you see the shiny object. The craving is the act of buying it. The reward is the feeling of ownership. It’s a loop that’s hard to break. Unless you recognize that it’s all an illusion. It doesn’t make you happy.

A man standing in a tiled hallway with shopping bags, wearing a black t-shirt, light-colored shorts, sunglasses, and black loafers with white socks.
A collage of four photos. Top left: A man with black hair wearing large sunglasses, a colorful scarf, and a black shirt, sitting indoors. Top right: The entrance of a Hermès store with security guards standing outside. Bottom left: Two orange Hermès shopping bags and a box with a ribbon, on a wooden surface. Bottom right: The same man with sunglasses and scarf, indoors in front of bookshelves.

The Pursuit of Beauty

When left unchecked can be damaging.

In moderation, wanting to look great is aspirational.

The bubble may look pretty but it could be a trap.

August 2024 Style Archives

A man standing outdoors at night in an urban setting, wearing a brown polo shirt, beige shorts, white socks, and beige shoes, carrying a beige patterned bag with a green and red strap, with modern buildings illuminated in the background.

A man standing outdoors at night in an urban setting, wearing a brown polo shirt, beige shorts, white socks, and beige shoes, carrying a beige patterned bag with a green and red strap, with modern buildings illuminated in the background.

A man dressed in a blue shirt, beige shorts, white socks, and black loafers walking on a sidewalk in front of multi-story buildings with balconies and a parking garage entrance.

A man dressed in a blue shirt, beige shorts, white socks, and black loafers walking on a sidewalk in front of multi-story buildings with balconies and a parking garage entrance.

A person wearing sunglasses, a grey t-shirt, grey shorts, black shoes, and a crossbody bag, descending stairs with colorful mural art at the bottom, surrounded by tall glass buildings and greenery in an urban area.

A person wearing sunglasses, a grey t-shirt, grey shorts, black shoes, and a crossbody bag, descending stairs with colorful mural art at the bottom, surrounded by tall glass buildings and greenery in an urban area.

A man wearing a beige bucket hat, a blue and white T-shirt with text, holding a red purse and standing on a city street at night with dark buildings and trees in the background.

A man wearing a beige bucket hat, a blue and white T-shirt with text, holding a red purse and standing on a city street at night with dark buildings and trees in the background.

A man with short, dark hair wearing sunglasses, a light-colored t-shirt, black pants, and sandals, standing in a hallway with beige tile floors and walls, posing with one hand in his pocket.

A man with short, dark hair wearing sunglasses, a light-colored t-shirt, black pants, and sandals, standing in a hallway with beige tile floors and walls, posing with one hand in his pocket.

A man stands outdoors in front of lush green plants and trees in an urban setting. He is wearing black sunglasses, a white T-shirt, a light blue unbuttoned shirt, light green shorts, and black loafers with white socks. He holds a small black bag with

A man stands outdoors in front of lush green plants and trees in an urban setting. He is wearing black sunglasses, a white T-shirt, a light blue unbuttoned shirt, light green shorts, and black loafers with white socks. He holds a small black bag with a yellow tag and wears a black wristwatch.

A person leaning against a beige tiled wall in an indoor setting, wearing sunglasses, a yellow polo shirt, black pants, beige shoes with gold detail, and carrying a large green and black tote bag.

A person leaning against a beige tiled wall in an indoor setting, wearing sunglasses, a yellow polo shirt, black pants, beige shoes with gold detail, and carrying a large green and black tote bag.

A young man standing on a wet sidewalk at night, wearing a cap, a white t-shirt, white shorts, white sneakers, and striped socks, holding a drink in his right hand amidst city lights and a high-rise building in the background.

A young man standing on a wet sidewalk at night, wearing a cap, a white t-shirt, white shorts, white sneakers, and striped socks, holding a drink in his right hand amidst city lights and a high-rise building in the background.

A young man walking outdoors on a paved path, wearing sunglasses, a white T-shirt with a logo, green shorts, beige boots, and carrying a small shoulder bag. The background features lush green trees, a streetlamp, modern buildings, and a cloudy sky.

A young man walking outdoors on a paved path, wearing sunglasses, a white T-shirt with a logo, green shorts, beige boots, and carrying a small shoulder bag. The background features lush green trees, a streetlamp, modern buildings, and a cloudy sky.