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+THE CONFIDENCE ARC: Mr. Magpie told me this week about the Dunning-Kruger effect (see visualization below) — a cognitive bias in which people with limited competence in a particular domain overestimate their abilities, while high performers underestimate them. With time and practice, the latter eventually regain confidence, though. This is aging in a nutshell, isn’t it? In my 20s, I felt I knew everything. In my 30s, I felt I knew nothing. In my 40s, I feel I know a little about a few things. I was reflecting on a narrow manifestation of this earlier this week. At lunch, a girlfriend of mine asked for advice on cold weather running — what to wear, how to commit. For decades, I have cringed anytime calls me a runner or solicits my input on anything running related. I am not a runner. I do not run marathons; I do not run fast or far. I did not compete in high school track and field; I have never participated in a running club. I probably have poor form. And yet for the majority of the past several decades of my life, I have run several miles a few times a week. So, I thought to myself: I do know a few things. And instead of self-deprecating myself out of the question, I shared a few thoughts.
I am finding this such a rewarding part of this phase of life: I have opinions on things that are grounded in years and years of experience, and I can point to specific examples. A badge won the hard way, I guess.
+WINTER WHITES: Inspired by these monochromatic neutral looks from Vilma Bergenheim. Itching to recreate with what’s in my closet. I am going to pull out my ivory Veronica Beard top coat from last season — similar here, here, here, here and something a tad different but super chic here — but I’m also SWOONING over Vilma’s textured Almada coat below left. DROOL. I think because it’s in the same vein as the brushed cashmere micro-trend we’ve been loving!
+A SWEET WINTER POEM: These words from Ellen Bass made me feel good all over.
+EYEING + BUYING: Completely obsessed with this head-to-toe look as styled on Tuckernuck. The wide leg jeans are my current favorite silhouette and I love the dark wash and fit of these. Will pair with my Sezane blazer, Sold Out NYC tee, Cuyana burgundy tote — just need to find a good cardigan like the one shown. Do I need this one in navy?! Love the gold buttons…
Other things I’m obsessing over…note that Hotel Lobby just launched their first fragrance in their bestselling New York scent. I love seeing this brand expand its product offerings. Great scents at reasonable prices.
CURRENTBODY RED LIGHT MASK // ALMADA COAT // HOTEL LOBBY EAU DE PARFUM // VERONICA BEARD SNEAKERS // APPARIS FAUX FUR COLLAR // WOVEN LEATHER GLOVES //
+BESTSELLERS: My rhinestone polo sweater! So festive and very soft.
01. EMBELLISHED POLO SWEATER // 02. BRUSHED CASHMERE PULLOVER // 03. SLIP ON SHERPA SLIDES // 04. CLOSEST SHAVE YOU’LL GET // 05. RIBBED COTTON SWEATER // 06. UGG SLIPPERS FOR KIDS // 07. VELVET DRESS // 08. DYSON HAIR WRAP // 09. IN-SHOWER MOISTURIZER // 10. RAG AND BONE JEANS // 11. JILLIAN DEMPSEY EYE MASKS // 12. VARLEY PUFFER (I OWN THIS!)