Can you believe that we only have a few more weeks left of 2022!? Crazy, I know! If you’re feeling anything like me, then you can’t get over how incredibly fast this year flew by. Although 2022 came and went, I feel so accomplished and grateful for everything that I was able to conquer this year. That’s why this week’s newsletter is entitled 2022 HighLowLuxxe in Review! I wanted to take some time to truly just reflect of all of the highs, lows, and lessons learned from this year.
So sit back, relax, and journey with me through my top moments from 2022 as I mentally prepare my goals and outlook for 2023…
Setting the Tone In Q1:
Paris Fashion Week!
High 🤩: Paris Fashion Week
Low 👎🏾: Being unprepared is no fun…
Luxxe Lesson Learned💡 : Stepping out of your comfort zone is always worth it!
2022 started off super strong with the onset of the illustrious, one and only Fashion Month! February was a beautiful blur of travel excursions, glamours events, and noteworthy fashion moments. But I must say, Paris Fashion Weekin particular, really did it for me!
In so many ways, that week set the tone and trajectory for the remainder of my year. The entire experience just felt like a new level of inspiration and learning that I was able to apply to my career moving forward. From the amount of work it took to plan each look, to the countless opportunities that organically presented themselves; there was a lot of intricacy that went into preparing for that trip. And despite all my efforts, there were STILL moments where I felt unprepared. Yet somehow everything turned out better than I could have imagined. Sometimes, you won’t always have your ducks in a row and every single “T” crossed, but you position yourself accordingly so that when preparation meets opportunity, you’re ready to go! Attending Paris Fashion week with my agency also reinforced the beauty of togetherness and showed how it's possible to support others while still getting your shine.
All in all, Paris Fashion week pushed me to take a chance on myself and challenge me to step out of my comfort zone✨ .
Q2
Is Where Dreams Came True!
High🤩 : Amazon Influencer Trip + Essence Festival
Low 👎🏾: Imposter syndrome is real…
Luxxe Lesson Learned💡: Quite your inner self-critic & get out of your own way!
Quarter two was full of more unbelievable moments and dreams coming true. I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Mexico forAmazon’s Influencer Program, and it was absolutely dreamy to say the least! That trip really allowed Josh and I to find a balance in working together, establish our creative routine, and really leverage our camera equipment and photography techniques. Although I had lots of moments during that trip where I doubted the value I bought to their program, it really taught me a valuable lesson on imposter syndrome. It's so important to show up as your best self and not get in your own way.
Which brings me to my 2nd highlight of Q2: attendingEssence Festival in New Orleans for the very first time. It was quite possibly the best girls/work trip I’ve ever experienced! Not only was it a goal of mine to attend, but the trip itself had the perfect balance of work, productivity, fun, and support. I was able to show up as myself, make an impact, and cultivate genuine relationships 💞.
Trusting the Process in
Q3!
High🤩: Josh Joining Full Time + NYC Fashion Week
Low 👎🏾: Feeling anxious…
Luxxe Lesson Learned💡: Trust the process!
Hands down, my top moment from Q3 was when Josh made the decision to join the HighLowLuxxe team full-time. To know that this has been a discussion and dream that we’ve had for years makes it that much more special that it’s actually come into fruition 😥. We’ve had this vision of creating quality content and being being paid from campaigns for so long, and we’ve truly put in our all in order to get to this point! It wasn’t an easy decision for Josh to walk away from a job that he really loved and was admired for. All the while, I had to make sure I was practicing patience, not being anxious, and even granting him the space to adjust to being a full-time entrepreneur.
All of the preparation and internationality led up to up to NYC Fashion Weekin September. That experience was full of affirmations confirming we were exactly where we worked so hard to be. Although Milan was a dream come true, NYC fashion week was 10’s across the board! We were able to see the vision actually come to life - multiple paid campaigns, invitations to the best fashion shows, and networking with the fashion worlds’ finest! NYC Fashion week just validated all of the goals and vision we set forth at the top of 2022 😊.
Manifesting More in Q4!
High🤩 : Doha, Qatar + Art Basel 22
Low 👎🏾: Feeling burnout…
Luxxe Lesson Learned💡: Believe that you deserve the life that you desire!
And last but not least was Q4, which offered a new level of exposure and tunnel vision that I plan to take with me into 2023. My most memorable moment during this quarter was by far being invited to the Fashion For Relief Fashion Event in Doha, Qatar! I can’t say it enough, but that trip truly elevated my expectations for myself and for my overall brand moving into a new year. Outside of the trip having a flawless execution, from an effortless travel experience to endless networking opportunities, I truly felt as if I belonged in the rooms I was in. The imposter syndrome I was feeling in Q2 had came and went but left behind many valuable lessons. That trip taught me the importance of staying ready so you don’t have to get ready. You have to be open to new opportunities and be ready to step into the life you truly say you want to live. You have to ask yourself “if the perfect opportunity presented itself tomorrow, do I have the discipline and focus to take advantage”? That’s what my trip to Doha taught me; in addition to the fact that the city was absolutely stunning and another opportunity for Josh and I to make magical content 🥰.
Art Basel Miami is another honorable mention just because it was soo much fun, so creatively inspiring, and also my birthday😊! That experience was truly the perfect manifestation of all of the lessons I had accumulated all throughout 2022.
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