If this was a hard week for you? Same. If you’re still grieving and unsure? Same. If you’re not sure what to do right now? Same!
But what I do know is that we have to get up and get back to work. So, some things that I am thinking about and working towards during this time:
– Taking things at their word. Which means tariffs and price increases from 40-70% are coming. Are there any electronic or European brand needs that I have? Can I get them now? Can I make big payments now?
-Turning to restyling and vintage styling. Yes- I will always believe in using fashion for our stories, and while our fashion may change, I wonder how we can change with them. Mending and laundry care will also become important and I will do my best to help with all of this!
-Fashion as a statement. I no longer mean being bold or “fashionable”. I mean how can we tell the story of what we are going through with our choices? What is safe and what should we push on?
-How do we maintain joy? Joy in itself is resistance
-Looking to the lessons of history (yep, so much of where we are has happened before!) how can we use those?
And perhaps most importantly, how can we continue to build and show up for our communities?
I don’t know that I have any of these answers- quite frankly I am still wrapping my head around everything. But I do have faith in us- from our red lips down to our fantastic shoes. If there is a need or a skill you have- could you share it with us? If there is something you have specific knowledge in, could you share? If you just need a friend- could you share?
My biggest hope is that the worst doesn’t happen, but I know we have to prepare for it. I only know that if it is an act of defiance- I want to look amazing. And have amazing shoes. And of course- be with you.
Anything you need to say or share we are here.
Wishing us all a week of peace and amazing shoes! XO RA