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That woman

What does it mean to grow up, or actually grow old, for the internet generation? With all the internet aesthetics called Clean girl, Soft girl, VSCO girl or kid, Indie kid, etc., I thought it is time to grow up a little and use words such as “woman” or “man”.

As a first experiment, here is “That woman”, an adult version of the “That girl” aesthetics.

Whereas the girl is aspiring to build the life of her dreams, the woman is possibly living it already. It is not so much about green smoothies than about building a business mentioned in the Forbes magazine, and it’s about a well-balanced lifestyle. As I chose the photos, I wanted to show a beautiful lifestyle young people would aspire to… And especially that girl.

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Spring-Summer 2024 trends

This season, it would seem that youth and adult age are talking the same visual language when it comes to trends.

Two of the most noticeable trends seen were, in fact, the continuity of previous cultural movements. The first is Soft Romantism, a softened, more casual, and more grown-up approach to pastel and earthy trends such as Coquette, Soft Girl and Cottagecore. Do not hesitate to try a Victorian or Edwardian blouse, or a large straw hat. The second is a logical transition between extreme Minimalism and the new Maximalism trend… without throwing everything into the garbage container. Clearly, a smooth, budget-friendly transition will be required for most people.

The main colour palette is comprised of peach or abricot, with soft pastel green and a light blue.

Finally, when it comes to makeup, focus on enhancing the eyes. Draw attention and light to the inner corner of the eyes, add pink eyeshadow, and finish the curves of the eyes with drama by adding long half falsies, for a slightly retro screen siren look.

In any case, is is true that this year seems to mark the end of brutal Minimalism. Embrace the change!

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I have tried an Italian recipe: girelle di pane.

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My age doesn’t define me.

Neither does my past.

I will be forty this Spring, and I can say I have lived through a lot. I have received hardships, and I have learned to fight back. I have gained wisdom and life experience. Through it all, I have considered quitting and letting go, and got back up again, and again, and again.

My past does not define me, but it has educated me for what is yet to come. 

My age does not define me, for I have more dreams and ambitions than I had as a young girl.

Nothing pejorative shall define me, as I step into forty more years, if God allows. This is only the beginning of the other half of my life, and I intend to make it better than the previous one. 

I’d rather be an aging conqueror.

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And therefore…

Here is the Spring 2024 moodboard

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A refreshing raspberry and yogurt smoothie. I hope the raspberry bushes in the garden will produce lots of fruits this year.

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Happy Easter! Cottagecore-inspired, with neutral and pastel colours.

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"Paris Street; Rainy Day" by Gustave Caillebotte, 1877, Oil on canvas.

To celebrate the release of the second issue of the magazine, allow me to present the wonderful painting featured on its cover.

Have a great day!

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Issue 2, Spring 2024: Vive la France!

A lot can happen in a season, and a lot goes into creating something from scratch. This issue of the magazine has all of my heart in it. I sincerely hope you will enjoy it.

And, hopefully, many more issues will come!

Jennifer

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A moodboard for this season!

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My highlights for winter 2024

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Work hard for yourself.

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It has felt like a good idea to try a maple syrup 🍁 icing on my buns. I regret nothing. 😉

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Some photos for my own fun. 😘

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Little jam-filled 🍓 scones.

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Smooch! 😘

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Have a warm cup of tea, and take a moment for yourself.