Gamine in Pantsuit and Silk Blouse

blazer: Pimkie - silk blouse: COS - trousers: H&M - boots: Kell - cross body bag: H&M - hexagon necklace: c/o Lobogato - cat eye sunglasses: ASOS

pictures by Charlotte Delange

I just sent in the final draft of my mucho important paper that's supposed to get me to a conference in Puerto Rico (amaga), so most of my day has revolved around decompression: actively turning off my "to do list" state of mind. I was seriously succumbing to the stress, unable to let anything go for just a minute, constantly running my mind over everything that's still unfinished: my paper, dinner, the Halloween party I have coming up, my impending visit to my brother in Amsterdam, my blog, vaccuuming - the list goes on. I'm usually quite good at juggling all those balls, which is actually something I take pride in, but I was crumbling the minute I sent that damned paper in because it had been SUCH a source of stress for the past few months.

I cried a little. And then my sweet, sweet boyfriend comforted me, made me some tea and just sat next to me on the couch while I painted my nails, aka most relaxing situation ever. Rest assured, all those people who look like they've got everything together totally have their moments of total and utter weakness. It's never easy. I underestimate myself way too much, I never feel like I work hard enough, which is totally ridiculous if you stop and think about it. I really should appreciate myself more.

ANYWAY, today's outfit was an office look that I was especially proud of. I wouldn't change a thing, I look so French! I've always been a huge fan of suits on women, whether glammed up or dressed down. I should wear this look much more often. 

Reminder to self: be prouder of all the shit you get done in one day, and wear more suits.