Pickles had her cranky toe amputated last week and I spent the entire weekend taking care of her. (Don't worry. She's gonna be running after the trash truck again in no time!)

 

Since I had a touch of a cough and cold, we were a perfectly matched pair of couch potatoes. I caught up on PR Season 20 and episode 5 is my favorite so far. 

 

Brad and Cooper went to Family Camp without me, but my friend Melinda checked on Pickles + me every day and even dropped off a dozen ears of fresh local sweet corn from the farmer's market. Friends who are like family are the best. Don't you think?

 

Oh and, you're gonna start to see a new name around here. We're rebranding and I'm terrified thrilled about it. More on that below.

So I did a thing. 🫣

 

But like most things that I do, I'm tripping my way into it. 

 

The business experts would call this an evolution.

 

From my kitchen table, it feels a little scary, but the fun kind of scary like when you ride The Wildebeast at Splashin' Safari.

 

We're changing our name to better represent all the ways that we work with you.

 

In all truth, the fancy people who understand PR and marketing and SEO and other things, wish I would slow my roll a little bit.

 

But you're asking for more services, like yesterday, so I'm listening to you and not the other people. (I mean, you're pretty fancy!)

 

Watch for more info on our evolution in the weeks ahead! 

Our new name. What do you think?

You’re jumping in the car to head to a meeting. You’re running 7 minutes late because the dog stole a flip-flop and you had to chase her down before she created her own medical emergency. 🤦🏼‍♀️

 

And you feel like your outfit is …meh. 

 

That meh feeling sits in the back of your brain and just sort of…bubbles. 

 

When you get to the meeting,

Because #BusyLife    

 

Sigh.

 

But really? You’re making the joke because you feel self-conscious about your outfit. 

 

So you deflect with humor.

 

It’s a solid social strategy, the “make a joke to deflect” strategy.

 

But aren’t you ready for a better way?

 

What you’re experiencing is not #BusyLife

 

What you’re experiencing is a style rut.

 

There 3 are easy steps you can take this weekend to begin to baby-step out of that rut and avoid that self-conscious meh feeling that weighs on your brain and your energy.

 

 Head to today's blog to grab those 3 tips and so much more!

After 3-years without one, (oh how we missed it!!) Indy Maven Style Swap is coming back for you on October 5th at MavenSpace, and they've given me 2 to give away on Instagram.  (Because you know this thing is gonna sell out!)

 

In case you’ve never been, (whaaattt?) StyleSwap is Indy’s hottest fashion swap event where you can "swap" for fabulous clothes with other style-loving women during a fun Mavens' night out. 

 

Oh! And I’ll be there to give you Style advice and answer ALL of your style questions! Check out how to enter to win the tix here.

ICYMI - We're kicking off Round 2 of the ridiculously popular FREE Seasonal Wardrobe Challenge.

Join in to uncover your authentic style, learn how to shop with more intention, and pull together outfits with confidence.

 

Get on the list for this FREE four-week series made for real-life women of all shapes, sizes, lifestyles, and budgets. (Like YOU!)

 

*Even if you joined last time, jump back in for a fresh season!

Peace out, girl scout! ✌🏼

🤓 PS - In case you missed them, you can read our past two emails here:

 

🥸 PPS - Our lawyer, Karen, (yes, that's really her name!) wants us to let you know that some of the links in our emails and blogs are affiliate links and if you shop through them we might make a few pennies.