Lock in

Hi guys! Long time, no banter!

Whew deep breath I’ve made a decision. For the next month, I’m posting every single day. Yup, I’m going to be yapping, rambling, oversharing, and just taking you through my days well, maybe not everything, but most things.

It’s a new month. I’m feeling super grateful. Still reflecting. And, oh my god, my birthday is next month. You guys I’m going to be officially in my 20s. Like… in them. Not just visiting. Not just peeking in the door. Full-on renting space in the twenties. Ahh!

It’s surreal. Like I’m really aging? Like, me? Little me?? Still trying to decide if I want something big or something small for my birthday, but one thing I do know drumroll is that I’m planning five different birthday shoots.

Yes, five. And you’re probably like, “Girl, why? Are you launching a Netflix docuseries?” No babes, even better. Every single look is from my upcoming clothing brand collection. Each shoot? A soft launch. So yes, the birthday flex is also a business strategy. Boss behavior only.

But let me be real with you do I know where the funds are coming from to pull all this off? No. Am I doing it anyway? Absolutely. Because dreams don’t pay for themselves, and I’ve got plenty.

I was talking to someone the other day, and I said something that’s been sitting with me since: People always say “do this, do that,” but they never show you how. Like, you can’t tell a baby to walk and then just leave them on the floor, can you? We’re all still babies learning how to walk how to navigate life.

And another thing: I’ve noticed that when I post content that isn’t fashion-related, it just doesn’t do well. The numbers don’t number. And I get it now it’s the universe yelling, “Girl, you’re a fashion babe! Stick to the assignment!”

Sure, I love exploring other content ideas. Dancing on TikTok. Storytimes. A little random fun. But I’ve realized I can still do all those things if I just start.

And I think the fear of being so perfect stops you from starting. Because if you just start, the perfectionism will come along the way. You can't expect to start and be perfect. You would obviously have little tweaks. I feel like if you start as you grow, you learn. And that just makes you a better person. Like you just even pass the limit or the goal that you put yourself in.

But that “just start” advice? Whew. It’s scary. Especially when you’re a perfectionist. I have a vision. A very clear aesthetic in my head. I know exactly how I want my content to look and feel. But guess what? I’m not ready to spend a ton of money right now to get it to that level.

Still… maybe that’s the trap. Maybe perfectionism is just fear in couture.

So let me rephrase: You don’t have to start perfect. You just have to start. The polish comes with progress. The tweaks, the upgrades, the clarity they’ll come as you grow. The key is getting out of your head and into the game. You might just outgrow the limits you set for yourself.

Anyway, this is me locking in. I saw someone start their Substack in March 24th to be exact and she’s already gained a solid community just by being consistent. Meanwhile, I’ve been here for two damn years… and crickets.

No more. No pity parties. No backseats. This month is LOCK IN MONTH. We’re showing up, every day. We’re building. We’re sharing. We’re growing.

So… lock in, babes. Lock in with me.

Sending you love and soft vibes. Hope your weekend is smooth and sweet.

See you tomorrow.

Ciao ciao.