midweek snack 002
a weekly audit of my judgment
My best friends could literally commit a crime, and I’d confidently reply, “AS YOU SHOULD.” My loyalty runs that deep. One of my BFFs has the privilege of having her desk facing me all day. Sometimes she wants to work, but I just have to tell her about my medical deep dives or my latest conspiracy theories about my faulty health.
We also often pause mid-conversation to ask, “are we just fueling each other’s “genius” again?” 🤣 We’re both huge vibes people. Deep feelers, constantly reading the room, absorbing energy, noticing what most people miss.
Recently, she sent me this video from Jensen Huang—the CEO of a massive AI tech company—where he was asked: “Who’s the smartest person you’ve ever met?” He sadly didn’t say me, but his answer was fascinating. He said the smartest people can:
See around corners: anticipate problems before they happen
Empathize: read people, motives, and emotions
Sense the unknown: “just because you feel the vibe”
If you’ve been here a while, you know I’m all about Team Empathy & living every day purely based on 100% VIBEZ. Huang’s video just fuels my and my pal’s toxic-but-honest belief that we’re superhuman. Maybe you are too?
I scooped up a few things that I’ll be packing for an upcoming vacation. I’m low-key proud of myself for not buying an entirely new wardrobe beforehand. It’s essentially the same knee-jerk reaction as packing 19 pairs of underwear for a four-day trip.
Linking everything here. Some are affiliate, all are justified.
VACATION MVPS:
1. CROCHET DRESS - I love the texture of this dress because it’s super forgiving. The crochet bib is both beautiful and detachable!
2. SCULPTING SWIM - I love the smoothing material on this swimsuit. I ended up sizing up for a little bit of room.
3. LACE SHORTS - Great dupes for a more expensive version. I ordered these in my usual size and am happy with the sufficient coverage.
HOW I’M STYLING THEM:
Not a ton of wild recent happenings around this neck of the woods, but two things from the past week really stood out to me.
On Wednesday, as I was walking into work, I unknowingly stepped in geese poop. Like the fidgety weirdo that I am, I had an itch on my calf and—rather than bending over with my old, creaky back—I scratched it with my ballet flat. Only to realize midway through teaching about the Roaring ’20s that I had green and white geese poop on my jeans. I grabbed a paper towel, continued discussing Warren G. Harding, and scraped it off to the best of my ability. Good news: it didn’t derail my day.
I finally mustered up the courage to message my dermatologist and ask if he could prescribe me tretinoin. This was a big day, and I’m so proud of myself. QUITE AN ADVOCATE! I started my routine and have been harassing Derm Views via DM to make sure I don’t burn my face off. Currently utilizing the “sandwich technique.” Sadly, it does not include eating a BLT.
Think of it as Chicken Noodle Soup for the middle-aged girlie soul.
I always wrote this hair mask off after getting a Sephora sample. Didn’t follow the directions, used it once, and immediately blamed it for my dry hair. K18 gifted me the leave-in mask, so I gave it another shot because people won’t shut up about it. This time, I actually followed the directions. Smooth hair for days, I rate it 100/10.
I snagged and wore this sweater tee under $20. It is perfect for the spring transition weather. Sized up one. 10/10.
A few things that caught my eye this week:
These white shorts. I love that they’re long and loose enough that I don’t have to slather my beloved Aquaphor between my chafing summer thighs.
Now that we’re all in the gang green (sad Jets fan reference) - this green tank looks airy and like the perfect shade of Kermit. Would love to wear it WITH the white shorts seen above.
Last Week on Rambling In Style
Until next time (!!!) I’ll be trusting the vibes against all evidence. FYI: I’ll most likely disappear next week. This is planned, not a spiral.
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If you’re interested in my daily outfits, check out my open closet on Indyx! I’d love for you to style me!
I also work with my best friend and it’s the best ever!! We are very dramatic together.
So far you have influenced me on the swim suit and hat for summer 🤩
I wanna be draped in that crochet bib dress, what a find! I also think you need a section every week with all your Kermit green finds. If so, love to be a guest feature 😂