Monday Music – Rates and Sustainability

Happy Monday ladies. Today I have some random thoughts that don’t connect properly to a category, but here goes.

I shared this photo last week and a reader on Facebook commented that she would prefer the black belted outfit so that her eyes don’t stop and focus on brown. This got me thinking about proportion and why it’s such an important part of a nice outfit.

Ratio

Not all of my accessory choices are tactical, but this one was. I have a long torso and short legs. Wearing a matching black belt visually lengthens my torso and shortens the appearance of my legs.

This bronze belt is less ideal than a white belt (which I don’t have), but I prefer it to a matching black belt with my top. The tan matches my sandals, so it continues to move down my eye silhouette, creating a lower contrast with the white.

More importantly, wearing a black belt comes close to splitting my outfit in 1/2, which is less flattering than the 1/3-2/3 Rule of Three ratio. Are you familiar with the rule of thirds? This is one of the best shaping tricks petite women have to elongate their legs.

Ratio is my favorite styling tool, so it almost gets my attention first and foremost.

eye cream

As far as I can remember, I have not used special eye cream. I’m not sure I believe all the talk about the different sized pores around our eyes and the need for special products. Are you doing? I know the skin under my eyes looks even scarier these days, so I bought this. Tatcha Silk Peony.

There were tons of eye cream options at Sephora, and I was trapped by an enthusiastic salesperson with encyclopedic knowledge of most of them. I politely got rid of it and chose this. Tatcha Silk Peony for several reasons. It’s small and won’t take up much space in my suitcase; It’s cruelty-free and contains great ingredients, including a Camelia Sensisi leaf. Research has shown that applying the tea to the skin has beneficial properties such as increased hydration and anti-inflammatory properties, and can also protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Sustainable Dressing and Project 333

Are you a fan of sustainable fashion? Do you find it easier to dress when you limit yourself to a certain number of items? I’ve never intentionally planned my wardrobe this way, but when I reach for the same pieces over and over again, I find that it comes naturally every season. It lasts longer when I buy better quality, so I buy less.

I saw Project 333 weekend at the bookstore and was enchanted. Project 333 is a fashion challenge that invites you to dress in 33 pieces or less for 3 months. I’m not sure it will work for me. What about you?

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to wear what makes you feel safe.