MARCH 2018
SPRING
IS FINALLY HERE
Enjoy*
xo
Elim
*Did you miss my usual 150-word intro? I honestly had nothing more to write and decided not to force it. But in case you’re craving some visual inspiration, meet a duo whose 21-year partnership is inspiring me in ways more than gold medals and national pride.
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FEEL GOOD
One of my favorite online publications recently reminded me that there are NO rules in fashion. As a fashion stylist, I've learned first hand that "cool" is invoked through confidence and following trends makes nearly no one feel like themselves.How I like to choose my clothes:
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Touch. The materials I prefer to wear are closely linked to how they hug, drape and move on my body. I generally prefer tops in cashmere, silk, linen and cotton. For bottoms, I prefer textiles with more structure like wool, denim or leather. I feel at ease in these fabrics, a fact that's unique to me and something no trend forecaster would have the power or intuition to know.
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Sight. We all have an eye for beauty. Learning to trust my eye (and not the sales clerk or mannequin) is a process that only gets easier with time and practice.
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Reflection. Over time, I've trained myself to use my reflection as a cue to ask myself how I feel in what I'm wearing instead of the typical fitting room refrain. It's a conscious practice. It's not a vanity thing; in fact, it's kind of the opposite. The typical question--"How do I look?"--strips me of the power to choose for myself. An unexpected bonus? Tuning in to how I feel in clothing has positively impacted the way I show up in other areas of my life too. I'm more confident, joyful, and at ease.
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FUN. Yes, even in all this conscious choosing, I'm still finding the fun in fashion. And for me, it's in the details: a swirl of color in a neckerchief, the way a seam runs along tailored trousers, the depth of a pocket to the perfect semi-satin shine on a belt buckle.
Want to learn how to curate your closet consciously? Let's do it together!
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NOTED
Mar. 8 2018 - International Women’s Day
How will you choose to mark this day?
Mar. 11 2018 - #lovedclotheslast
Sometimes that means learning how to mend
Mar. 15 2018 - Closet Curation Workshop
An evening set aside to discuss and reflect on wardrobe mastery: what to keep, what to let go of, how to choose, where to pass things along, and how to choose consciously moving forward
Mar. 17 2018 - #shoplocal
Curious to learn about who’s making clothes in Vancouver? Tell me why you’re interested in shopping locally at elimchuthenewsletter@gmail.com and be entered to recieve two passes (bring a friend!) to First Pick Handmade.
Winner will be chosen on Mar. 9 2018 and contacted via email.
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LINKS
Be The Change
This family tried to raise their daughter free of gender stereotypes. Wait for it - we get to hear her thoughts on it
Who We Are, Who We Must Be
"The world will say to you,
'Be a better person,'
Do not be afraid to say, 'Yes.'" - Cleo Wade
SHE-ROES
Proving to themselves and the public that EVERY body is beautiful
Done Hiding, Now Seeking
Sphere is HERE
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CREDITS
Special thanks to two very important women who help me with each issue, but more importantly, help me learn every day to find beauty in the life I lead:
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